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Campuswide News & Events
April 18 from Noon-1 p.m. – Guest Lecturer in Art History
Alma Thomas (1891-1978) was an African-American teacher and artist who developed a powerful form of abstract painting late in life. From the mid-1960s, she produced brilliantly colored and richly patterned works intimately connected to the natural world. Join us on…
April 27 @ 9 p.m. – President’s Ball
The Campus Programming Board invites the OWU community to join us at the President’s Ball on April 27, 2024, from 9-11:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk. Tickets are free for OWU students, faculty, and staff (guests $5). The theme for this…
April 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Rock Jones Portrait Unveiling
Join Rock Jones and esteemed guests for this special ceremony to honor OWU’s past president! His portrait will be unveiled at 4:30 p.m. April 17 in the Slocum Hall Reading Room. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Inauguration Planning Committee Contact: Ellie Harshbarger…
Trans Unity Outreach – Send a Letter Today!
Make a difference by sending a letter of support for the trans community today! As of late, the trans community of Ohio has been at the center of anti-trans legislation and discrimination that has taken a toll on many members…
Religious Life Awards – Nominations Open – Due Monday, April 22
The Chaplain’s Office invites nominations for the annual religious life awards. Awardees will be recognized at the Interfaith Baccalaureate Service on May 10. Descriptions of the awards for graduating seniors, as well as a faculty and a staff member, along…
April 16 @ 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel – OWU and Otterbein Wind Ensemble
The OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Otterbein University Wind Ensemble join forces Tuesday, April 16, at 8 p.m. at Ohio Wesleyan’s Gray Chapel in a concert series titled, “Teamwork in Music”! Works to include: “Rhosymedre” (Ralph Vaughan Williams), “Mary…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
BCI/FBI Background Checks on Campus, Jan. 17 & Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You will need to secure a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting Biometric Information…
Public Safety Advisory – Polar Vortex Forecast
Meteorologists are predicting Arctic air will drive temperatures into the low teens this week. OWU is no stranger to cold winters and we encourage you to return from break prepared by reviewing the information below. We also recommend monitoring weather…
RA/Mod Position Open
Apply now for the RA/Mod position for the 2025-2026 Academic year here: RA/Mod Position If you have any questions, please contact ResLife or RLC Jon Maldonado. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Jon Maldonado at Jmmaldonado@owu.edu
LAST CHANCE to submit your course evaluation(s)
Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard by taking a few minutes to complete your course evaluations. Your feedback means a great deal! Help your faculty to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs. The deadline…
RA/Mod Position Open
Apply now for the RA/Mod position for the 2025-2026 Academic year here: RA/Mod Position If you have any questions, please contact ResLife or RLC Jon Maldonado. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Jon Maldonado at Jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Opening Jan. 15 – Camp Leader Application
The application to be a Camp Leader for the 2025 Camp Oh-Wooo program will open on Jan. 15! The application will be open for a month. Check the OWU Daily at the start of the spring semester for the link to…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Blackboard – Original Course View Going Away Fall 2024
The original (legacy) course view in Blackboard will no longer be available beginning Fall 2024. All courses will use the Ultra course view. This will give our students a single experience in our learning management system and simplify support efforts.…
Volunteer – Late Night Breakfast
As the semester comes to a close, the planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams.…
Staff Council – Open Positions
Staff Council has five positions opening up at the end of the calendar year, and we are inviting interested staff to consider serving on the Council. This term will run for calendar year 2024 only. These positions are: –1 from Academic…
University Classifieds
Missing – Single AirPod Lost in Smith East
I lost an AirPod on Sunday, 14 Nov. Kindly, if anyone finds an AirPod near the Smith East dining area or the exit near the Amazon locker, please submit it at the desk or email me at sssheri@owu.edu. Contact: Surriya Sheri…
Missing – Single AirPod Lost in Smith East
I lost an AirPod on Sunday, 14 Nov. Kindly, if anyone finds an AirPod near the Smith East dining area or the exit near the Amazon locker, please submit it at the desk or email me at sssheri@owu.edu. Contact: Surriya Sheri…
Water Bottles found in R.W. Corns
Two water bottles were found in RW Corns. One is grayish-blue and is made by PINK. The other is black and made by TAL. Please stop by and claim your bottle. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU/The Department of Economics and Business…
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