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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 19 – We Are OWU – Basketball Double Header
We Are OWU is partnering to bring some extra energy and excitement to Branch Rickey Arena on Feb. 19. Join us as we cheer on the women’s basketball game starting at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m.…
Feb. 19 @ 5 p.m. – Refusing Death, Merrick 301
This year, The B.A. Jones Lecture on Race & Society (SOAN), The R. Kragalott Lecture on Human Rights, Genocide & Mass Atrocity (HIST), and The B.F. Marsh Lecture on Public Affairs (PG) are collaborating to present a lecture and panel…
Feb. 23 – Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt @ The Ross
Sunday, Feb. 23 during open hours (1-5 p.m.) Bring your little ones to engage with art. Tour the museum at your own pace with a children’s scavenger hunt game and win an art-themed prize for a completed card! Recommended ages…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Oct. 18 – Study Abroad Information Sessions (Two Times!)
The School for Field Studies (fieldstudies.org) offers programs around the world of special interest to those majoring in the biological and social sciences. Come and visit with SFS Institutional Liaison Mike Rainaldi to learn more — Wednesday, Oct. 18, from…
Oct. 18 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat
Professor Barbara MacLeod will discuss Finance requirements and course substitutions. You will also hear from a panel of Finance students as they talk about their summer internships followed by resume tips, recruiting timelines, and Career Connection resources! Please register with…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Save the Date for Pitch OWU!
Save the date and join us at Pitch OWU! Watch teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges; the top three teams or individuals will receive funding to foster…
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline TODAY!
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! SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO…
Oct. 5 @ Noon – A Day in the Life of a Researcher: CRL Information Session
Do you want experience in working in a REAL LIFE Lab? Do you want to meet some super sweet scientists? Do you want an internship to learn how awesome it is? Maybe even a job?!?! Do you like awesome corporate…
Student News & Events
Your Privacy, Your Rights: Understanding FERPA at OWU
Did you know that 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 law gives you the…
🎒Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Survival Kit Station
Swing by Crider Lounge (Ham-Wil 2nd Floor) on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. to create your own Midterm Survival Kit! 📕✨ Stock up on snacks, supplies, and motivation to help you push through midterms strong. Grab what…
Oct. 2 @ 6 p.m. – Bible Study with OWU Catholic!
Join OWU Catholic this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. for a Bible Study in the Smith Game Room. Feel free to bring your own Bible, but we will provide the reading! Reach out if you have any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
TODAY! – FALL PARTY! Department of Economics and Business
: Join us TODAY, Sept. 30, from 12-1:30 p.m. at HWCC, Benes A, for the Fall Party hosted by the Department of Economics and Business Student Board and The Woltemade Center! Enjoy games, food, dessert, and refreshments. All are welcome!…
🏅Oct. 2 from 7-9 p.m. – Smith Olympics 🎉
Bring your friends and your competitive spirit to the Smith Olympics! 🏆🎽 Happening Thursday, Oct. 2, from 7-9 p.m. in the Smith Dining Hall, this ResLife Midterm Event is packed with fun challenges, laughter, and exciting prizes. Take a break…
Oct. 3 @ 12 p.m. – Cold and Flu Prevention
Join the Bishop Way and the Student Health Center in the HWCC Atrium at noon on Friday, Oct. 3, from 12-1 p.m. for Cold and Flu Prevention! Stop by for tips on how to stay healthy this flu season, as…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Kathleen Weibel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU Library Director Kathleen Weibel died July 29 in Champaign, Illinois. She was 79. Kathleen worked as a member of the Ohio Wesleyan staff from January 1984 to September 1990. Family and friends…
Aug. 14 @ 9 a.m. – Welcome Back Gathering
Faculty & Staff: Please plan to attend the Welcome Back Gathering from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the Benes Rooms, Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Come catch up with friends and learn what’s happening at OWU. Coffee and donuts will be…
Former Faculty Member Dr. Fay Carol Reed Passes Away
We are sad to report that Fay Carol Reed, BSN, Ph.D., founding dean of the former Riverside School of Nursing at Ohio Wesleyan University, passed away Aug. 8. Fay Carol served as the dean and a professor of nursing at…
University Classifieds
Missing Wallet
The wallet is black and coffin-shaped with a print of Vampira on the front. It was likely dropped Saturday night along S. Liberty St. near Bradford-Milligan Hall. If found, please contact Oliver Losey (smlosey@owu.edu) or deliver to Public Safety in…
Looking for a 6th Roommate
We’re a group of five looking for a sixth person to live in the senior apartments with us next year! If you need a group to live with or are interested, fill out the survey below and we’ll be in…
Chromebook Tablet Found in Sturges
A Chromebook tablet 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
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