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Campuswide News & Events
The (Initial) We Are OWU Results are IN!
We are grateful for the full OWU community which came together on February 14 and 15 for our fourth annual We Are OWU day of giving. We laughed. We cried. We made hilarious videos. But the strength of the OWU…
March 6 @ 4:15 p.m. – Faith in Poetry: A Reading by Sasa Aakil
Join us for a reading from 2021 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate Sasa Aakil! She has been featured in the Bethesda Magazine for her work as Youth Poet Laureate. She has also been featured in the Washington Post, as well…
March 8 @ Noon – “Climate Technology and Competition”
Come join “Great Decisions” for free community discussions on current U.S. foreign policy and global issues! Great Decisions is a nonprofit organization that will have weekly meetings discussing various relevant and interesting topics. Join us at noon this Friday, March…
March 6 @ Noon – Celebrating Black Excellence in Research Series
Join us for an enlightening research talk by Dr. Mack. Where she will be talking about her research project “Party rocking” (coauthored with Teresa Martin). This project was carried out by the use of an original survey to identify the…
TONIGHT @ 5:30 p.m. – Seeking Spirituality in a Stereotyped Society
The Interfaith House invites you to “Seeking Spirituality in a Stereotyped Society…” Join us for a panel and conversations on the experiences of navigating spirituality in a world full of religious stereotypes. Panelists include Vice Arch Druid of Ár nDraíocht…
Canceled: March 5 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Maggie Hantak
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been canceled. Biology Seminar Series talk by Dr. Maggie Hantak, Assistant Professor at the University of Dayton: “Climate drivers of trait variation in a color polymorphic salamander” OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Department of Biological Sciences Contact:…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
New Science Communication Course!
ENVS 499: Scientific Communication: TR 2:40 – 4 p.m., SCSC Room 211 If you were asked to draw a scientist, who would you draw? What happens when critical issues—like climate change or public health—aren’t communicated clearly to the public? At…
Oct. 21 @ Noon – Interested in Public Health for Grad School? Grad School Info Session
If you are a Public Health student or even interested in Public Health, meet with Todd Thobe from The Ohio State University College of Public Health to learn about grad school options in Public Health. Bring your questions and an…
Tonight @ 6:30 p.m. – Let’s Talk About Race
“We need to talk about the way we talk.” – Dr. Ashley Kennard With 1 million world events happening at the same time, it’s important to keep our community strong. So let’s talk about it. Does race matter in 2024?…
New Water Management Course!
ENVS 275: Water and Environmental Management: MWF 11-11:50 a.m. in SCSC Room 211. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of hydrology and the principles of natural resource management. Students will learn the physical processes governing the movement,…
Thursday @ 9 p.m. – Spooky SINGO in Smith Dining
Join us for October’s Late Night @ Smith! We will be playing Singo with a spooky twist, and there will be a Halloween Costume Contest! Wear your best costume, enjoy one of our spooky mocktails, and win some prizes as…
Oct. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Let’s Talk about Careers in Scientific Research!
Are you interested in a career in healthcare but do not want to become a doctor or nurse? Join the Pre-Health Club on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Stuy Fishbowl, and hear from Bo Tokarski, Manager…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to October News for OWU Families Email before the September 29 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the October edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon Friday, Sept. 29. This monthly email communication is sent to all parents and families of current students…
Need To Process A Work-Related Concern Confidentially?
Remember that OWU now offers Ombuds Services to staff and faculty. This confidential and impartial service allows you to discuss a work situation you are dealing with and explore ways in which you might proceed. Problems don’t need to rise…
Former Instructor Diane Minns Passes Away
We are sad to share that former Ohio Wesleyan part-time instructor Diane M. Minns passed away Sept. 1. She was 63. Diane taught in spring 2022 and spring 2023 in OWU’s Department of Education. As her family shares in her…
University Classifieds
KEY FOB FOUND IN PHILIPS HALL 009
Key Fob found in Phillips Hall 009. Will need to verify the make of the car. Please come to the Psychology Office, PH 52 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Office Contact: Kandi Akers at psychology@owu.edu
Found: Collapsible blue umbrella
Information Services staff found a dark blue, collapsible umbrella on the lawn in front of University Hall. It has an umbrella pattern on it. If it’s yours, you may pick it up at the Help Desk on the lower level…
Found: Set of Keys in Merrick
Set of 4 University keys on a pink and blue elastic band found in Merrick. Please email mentors@owu.edu if you think that these are yours; they are also located at the Mentor deck. We are here from 10 am-4 pm…
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