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Campuswide News & Events
Faculty Teaching Award Nominations – Submit Your Favorite by Feb. 17
Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate your favorite faculty member or colleague this year. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to simply fill out the form: select an award, choose an eligible nominee, and share why they deserve the…
Feb. 20 @ 7 p.m. – For the Culture: Soul Train Edition
For the Culture is an annual Black History Month Celebration open to everyone at OWU. This year’s theme is ’70s Soul Train based on the Television show, so come ready to eat and dance in your best ’70s attire! There…
Feb. 22 @ 6:30 p.m. – Spanish Play: “Love Stories Not So Exemplary”
The Department of World Languages and Cultures, in collaboration with students from Professor Nieto’s class Women and Power in Early Modern Spain, invites you to the performance Historias amorosas no tan ejemplares, by Mexican artists Paola Izquierdo. Based on novels by 17th-century writer…
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its fifth annual We Are OWU Giving Day campaign. Join us in celebrating all the connections — mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more — within the Bishop community! Watch this year’s video to…
Feb. 14 & 15 – OWU Honor Band Festival: 3 Great Concerts in Gray Chapel!
The OWU Honor Band Festival features 7 ensembles in 3 concerts across Friday and Saturday. Over 300 middle school and high school band students from 70 schools across Ohio will participate! HOST CONCERT: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.…
Deadline March 7 – Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 and recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership, service, and courage. The event includes awards from Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student…
OWU Connection News & Events
It’s… STRENGTHS WEEK! 💪
Discover & unpack your unique strengths & how you can use them on an everyday basis – in your classes, on your team, in your clubs, in your performances, and in your career. Sign up for a 1:1 conversation with a…
Interested in Website Development? Opportunity to Collaborate With a Local Company!
Are you interested in website development? Coldwell Banker Realty, a member of the Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at OWU, is looking for a student interested in assisting them on the development of their website. This would be an amazing opportunity to…
Oct. 19 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Maloney Novotny Career Night
Representatives (including OWU alumni) from Maloney Novotny will be on campus to provide internship and company information followed by a building tour (within walking distance) and time for food and fun! Register through Handshake. Maloney Novotny Career Night: Date: 2023-10-19 Time:…
This Week Is … STRENGTHS Week💪
Do you ever have a hard time answering the question “What are your biggest strengths?” Have you wondered how to use your strengths to avoid burnout and reach your potential? This week is for YOU! Dive more into your top…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – “The World Awaits” Event
Please join us TODAY, Oct. 16, from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 301 for “The World Awaits,” an event sponsored by the World Languages & Cultures Department. You will hear from seven students and one language instructor about OWU Connection experiences…
Nov. 1 @ Noon – Woltemade Big Problem Challenge Workshop, $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Prepare for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge ($3,000 prize) with a workshop focused…
Student News & Events
TODAY! – Where Do Startup Ideas Come From?
Not sure where to get ideas for a startup? Join us for this FREE workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. We will show you how you can find your next breakthrough idea…
WCSA Shuttle Service Feedback Form
WCSA is looking into launching a weekend shuttle program to Columbus. Please fill out the following form to give us an idea of what you would want this program to look like. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: WCSA Contact: Lauren Dorsel…
Sept. 26 – Honors Board Movie Night!
Join the Honors Board for their September event — A movie night in the Stuyvesant Milligan Hub! Come enjoy a showing of K-Pop Demon Hunters at 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, complete with snacks and Korean candy. See you soon!…
Your Privacy, Your Rights: Understanding FERPA at OWU
Did you know that as an OWU student, you have control over your own academic records? It’s thanks to a federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of your student information. This…
Join Us Today – Student Support Group
Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering a Student Support Group to offer a casual, supportive space to talk, listen, and connect with other students facing similar experiences—whether it’s stress, homesickness, academics, or adjusting…
June 2026 – Join Potential Nepal Theory-to-Practice Grant Team
Interested in conservation, economics, or rewilding? Join a potential student-led Theory-to-Practice Grant to the Himalayas to study rewilding and wildlife conservation with local partners. Open to all science and business majors. (potential trip would involve strenuous hiking) Contact Cal Klinzing…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 26 @ 10 a.m. – Open Blackboard Ultra Q&A
The Ultra course view is now the only course view. Don’t panic if this newer interface is still new to you. We’ve got you covered! Information Services is pleased to announce these open question-and-answer sessions with Anthology’s professional Blackboard services.…
Highlight Your Department’s Student Employment Jobs
All departments that employ students (whether or not you have new openings) need to be represented at the Student Employment Job Fair. Arrive early on to claim the perfect space to showcase your open positions. Thursday, Aug. 22, & Monday,…
Noon Yoga
This is my 9th year teaching yoga at OWU, and I still haven’t met all of you. I know you have meetings at noon and you want to eat lunch. I’m here to tell you that for only two days…
University Classifieds
Ring Found
A ring was found on Sandusky Street, between Edgar Hall and University Hall. If you lost a ring, please contact Brian Emerick at bjemerick@owu.edu with a description. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University. Contact: Brian Emerick at bjemerick@owu.edu
MISSING: Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger
I’m missing my Samsung fast charger. It’s a chunky, oddly shaped block with the words “Adaptive Fast Charger” or something similar printed on it. If anyone could return it to me, I’d be extremely grateful! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact:…
Seeking 4th Roommate BMH Fall 2022
Are you graduating in the Fall of 2022, or studying abroad in the Spring of 2023? Are you interested in living in the fancy new apartments? We are looking for a fourth roommate for this upcoming Fall! Our fourth roommate…
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