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Campuswide News & Events
Verify Your Data for OWU ALERT Emergency Notices
Welcome to spring semester, Bishops! Ohio Wesleyan uses the OWU ALERT system to inform you of urgent situations requiring an immediate response using email and text/voice messages sent to your cellular telephones. To update your cell phone of record with…
Jan. 16 – Ross Art Museum Opening Reception: Caribbean Transformers!
Join us Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5-8 p.m. for Caribbean Transformers: Becoming and Being in the New World. Come out of the cold! We’ll have Caribbean-inspired food, music, and fun! Jamaican-born painter Alicia Brown examines the complex cultural forces faced…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
With single-digit low temperatures in the forecast, here are tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers…
Spring Semester Hours at Hobson Library
Spring semester hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Ham-Wil to be Without Water During Boiler Replacement
Building & Grounds will replace the domestic boiler system inside Hamilton-Williams Campus Center starting the morning of Monday, Dec. 16. Water will be shut off in the building for the majority of the week. Please plan accordingly. The project will…
Semester Break Hours for Hobson Library
Semester Break hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
OWU Connection News & Events
OWU Connection Conference – Schedule is Live
Join us for a day of instruction at the OWU Connection Conference on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start mapping out your Conference Day plans now using the event schedule. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection…
Sept. 27 @ 12 p.m. – New York Arts Program Information Session
Are you interested in spending a semester in New York City? The New York Arts Program’s Executive Director (Emilie Clark, MFA) and Director of Student Life & Admissions Coordinator (Helena Enders) will be holding an on-campus information session on Sept.…
Sept. 21 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partner Meet & Greet – The Art of the Informational Interview
Interested in speaking with an Alum about their career path? We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to chat with you and share insights, opportunities, and suggestions! This is the PERFECT way to explore different career paths, get…
Sept. 22 @ 12:10 p.m. – Interested in Travel-Learning? Consider Turkey!
Are you interested in medieval history? The Middle East? How people navigate religion in day-to-day life? Then consider taking REL 300.6, Medieval Islamic Societies, the travel-learning course that travels to Turkey next semester. Come to an informal meeting to learn…
Sept. 20 – Spring Study Away Round 1 Deadline
The deadline to complete your Spring 2024 study away leave application (Round 1) is Wednesday, Sept. 20. If you are interested in participating in an off-campus program next semester, please stop by the IOCP office on the 3rd floor of…
Travel Learning Courses – Information for Students
Want to know more details about the Travel Learning Course Program? The Student Information Page has application, billing, and other information. Details about course offerings can be found on the 23/24 TLC Course Page. General program information can be found on…
Student News & Events
Sept. 17 – Make Ice Cream with OWU WinS Club
Join OWU’s Women in STEM club for our second meeting of the semester, where we will be experimenting with ice cream making. (Don’t worry, you will still be able to eat the ice cream you make!) Whether you’re a recurring…
Mondays @ Noon – LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or anywhere on the Queer spectrum and would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion…
Sept. 16 from 12-1 p.m. – Sociology & Anthropology Social, Elliott Hall 4th floor
SOAN hacks. What professors wish SOAN students knew. How students can make the most of their SOAN classes or major. Come find out! Tuesday, Sept.16, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. in Elliott Hall, 4th Floor Lounge. Free lunch provided by the…
Sept. 11 from 12-1 p.m. – First HR Club Meeting
During today’s meeting, you will meet all of the executive members and get a brief overview of what the club is and what the semester is going to look like. We will be serving Domino’s Pizza since the meeting will…
Sept. 12 @ 6 p.m. – Line Dancing with Terps
Join Terps on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6-7 p.m. in the Jannuzi Dance Studio for a line dancing master class. We will be learning Church Clap, Footloose, and the Cotton Eye Joe, among others, that people want to do and…
Sept. 11 @ 7 p.m. – Knit & Crochet Social!
Join In The Loop for an evening of knitting, crocheting, crafting, and just chatting! Bring your own project and supplies, or start something with us using our supplies. No experience is needed! In Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Peale Chapel from 7-8…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking September Information for OWU Events Calendar, News Release
As you schedule fall events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools on…
Aug. 8 Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases feature enhancements and bug fixes for their Blackboard LMS. Here’s what’s coming on Thursday, Aug. 8. Follow a link to learn more. The August 2024 release is robust with features in these areas and more: Instructional…
Aug. 5 @ noon – Blackboard Training on the AI Design Assistant
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: AI Design Assistant Monday, Aug. 5, at noon Learn how the AI Design Assistant can help you build your course and save you time.…
University Classifieds
Chromebook Found In Sturges
A Chromebook was found in one of the classrooms of Sturges Hall. Please contact Beth Fedoush at bmfedoush@owu.edu to make arrangements to get it back. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: English Department. Contact: Beth Fedoush at bmfedoush@owu.edu
Chromebook Found In Sturges
A Chromebook was found in one of the classrooms of Sturges Hall. Please contact Beth Fedoush at bmfedoush@owu.edu to make arrangements to get it back. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: English Department. Contact: Beth Fedoush at bmfedoush@owu.edu.
Looking for a Cheap Futon
I am looking to buy a cheap futon for my room. If you have a futon that you are looking to sell for cheap, please contact me either through my email or my phone number below. Contact: Malhar Chakrabarti at ddchakrabarti@owu.edu,…
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