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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 4 p.m. – Fat Bear Week Brackets Due
The Tree House is sponsoring an OWU-specific version of the National Park Service’s Fat Bear Week, where people can vote on which of Katmai National Park’s brown bears have gained the most weight for their winter hibernation. From October 2…
Today @ Noon – Women in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Learn about being a successful entrepreneur internationally! Attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series today at Noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from All Majors and Departments are Invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Hayes Day Lecture on 1876 Election
Join us for “The World Turned Upside Down: The Election of 1876” by Josh Dubert, Historian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, focusing on parallels between Hayes’ election and today’s political climate. 4-5 p.m. today, Oct. 2, in…
Oct. 3 @ Noon – Careers in Law Panel, Fourth Floor Elliott
Hear Alum Michelle (Mulkern) Killkenny, partner, Kirkland and Ellis, and Andrew Lievense, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, both from the Class of 1999, discuss private and public career options. They will discuss lawyering in the private…
Tomorrow @ Noon – Women In Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Become a successful entrepreneur internationally! Tomorrow attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series at noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from all majors and departments are invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote speaker, workshop…
Oct. 2 @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Panel
Join us Oct. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral system as part of an effort to encourage participation in the electoral…
OWU Connection News & Events
Spring 2024 Travel Learning Applications – LIVE
Can you imagine studying Astronomy in Japan, Island Biology in the Galapagos, or Shakespeare in London? Here are the Spring 2024 Travel Learning Courses! ASTR 110 – Space Exploration: Past, Present, and Future; Dr. Robert Harmon: Japan (Tokyo and Kagoshima);…
Q&A Session: Exploring Medical, Dental, and Health Care Careers
Are you a first- or second-year student curious about a future in the healthcare field? Whether you are contemplating medical school, dental school, or any other health-related profession, we’ve got answers to your burning questions! Come and join us for…
Sept. 11 & 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – All Day Career Coach Drop-Ins
Build and perfect your resume at All Day Drop-Ins happening Sept. 11 & 12. These drop-ins are a great way to prepare for the upcoming Career & Grad School Fair. Career Coaches will be in Slocum 207 from 9 a.m.-5…
Now Accepting Applications for Pitch OWU!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! Compete against peers in various…
Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Annual Career & Grad School Fair
Save the date! The annual Career and Grad School Fair is happening on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Over 90 registrants are scheduled to attend including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit and hire OWU students. The full…
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Join us for the PITCH OWU Workshop!
Are you interested in participating in Pitch OWU but don’t know where to start? Join us for our Pitch Workshop on Sept. 12 from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. Lunch will be served! Pitch OWU Description: Do you have a…
Student News & Events
Deadline April 22 – Connection Grants Deadline
We are nearing the end of our fiscal year. If you intend to apply for a Connection Grant, please try to submit your request by day’s end on Tuesday, April 22. Additionally, if you have already been awarded a Connection…
Seven Days to Screen
We Want You! To come and make some short films in just one week! Roles are available in groups for writers, directors, actors, and crew! Director/Actor meeting – April 17, 4:30 p.m. All-Groups Meeting and Start Filmmaking – April 18,…
Information Services Hiring Student Worker for Summer Position
IS is now hiring an OWU Help Desk Assistant for a nearly full-time summer position — 30 hours per week during summer. This Assistant provides telephone, email, chat, and walk-up customer service and helps to keep online support resources up-to-date.…
Seniors Who Took a Semester or Summer Study Abroad Program: Get Your Graduation Cords
If you are a senior graduating this spring and took a Semester or Summer Study Abroad program, please come pick up your cord from the IOCP office in Slocum Hall 311. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: IOCP Mentors at mentors@owu.edu
Today @ Noon – Global Student Support Circle
Are you an international student adjusting to college life? You are not alone – join our support space! Adjusting to a new culture, managing schoolwork, and finding a community, all while being far from home, can be challenging. Come meet…
April 17 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night at Smith: Karaoke
Residential Life invites you to attend Karaoke! Come prepared to sing your favorite songs or just watch your friends live out their pop-star dreams! The event will be on the Smith Stairs from 9-11 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. OWU…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWU Joins Open Education Network Through Ohio Five
OWU Libraries is pleased to announce our recent membership in the Open Education Network (OEN) through the auspices of the CODEX Program of the Five Colleges of Ohio (OH5). A cornerstone of OEN’s work is the Open Textbook Library, which has grown…
‘Understanding Your Benefits’ Virtual Session at Noon on Tuesday, March 26!
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? Do you know the benefit year runs July 1 through June 30 for all plans? Do you know your deductibles all reset…
Boys Basketball Summer Camp: June 17-20
June 17-20 (2nd-5th Grade: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 6th-8th Grade: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.) This camp is designed with 2 goals: 1. Provide a fun experience for boys in grades 2-8 in a basketball environment. 2. Teach the necessary skills &…
University Classifieds
Found Beats Earpiece and Case
The case and a single earpiece for a set of Beats earpieces have been found in the weight room. If you lost yours, please contact cdparker@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Colin Parker at cdparker@owu.edu
The OWU Creative Writing Club Needs You!
The NEW OWU Creative Writing Club (CWC) is seeking ambitious students interested in fostering a cultivating learning environment for fellow aspiring writers in the community! Potential positions in the club include Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please contact me at…
Vehicle Keys Found
If you lost your vehicle keys, please contact Public Safety at 740-368-2222. A set of keys were found by AVI staff in Smith Dining Hall and turned in to Public Safety. Thanks! Source: Public Safety. Contact: Misty Teter at psafety@owu.edu
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