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Campuswide News & Events
You’re Invited to the Golden Bishop Awards – RSVP Required
You’re invited to the annual Golden Bishop Awards! The awards have been held since 1987 and exist to recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations. Join us to celebrate outstanding achievements in leadership and community service on April 17 from…
April 12 @ 7 p.m. – Revival: Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents Revival on Friday, April 12, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show — its first event on campus since its revival. We invite the…
Help Scientists Study Birds During the Eclipse!
Do you love animals? Do you want to help scientists study them during the solar eclipse? All you have to do is download the “SolarBird” app () and contribute 30 seconds of your time during Monday’s eclipse. No prior experience…
April 9 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series: Dr. Zakee Sabree
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Zakee Sabree, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University: “Modeling microbe-mediated host growth and development” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Dr Suria will host a…
April 26 @ 11:30 a.m. – Day on the JAY
This semester’s Day on the JAY will be held on Friday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The theme is Under the Sea. There will be an inflatable slide, caricature artists, yard games, and more! Food will be…
April 10 @ 4:15 p.m. – Lars Horn Reading
The English Department will welcome Lars Horn on Wednesday, April 10, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Horn is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental nonfiction. Their first book, Voice of the Fish,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Nov. 19 – Hispanic Film Fest Brings Director Christopher Zalla to OWU
Join us as we welcome filmmaker Christopher Zalla to campus for an engaging look into his career, the art of filmmaking, and his latest movie, Radical. Noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Ross Museum: Meet Christopher Zalla, and gain…
Nov. 21 @ 6 p.m. – VIVA Night @ Ross Art Museum
Join us at the Ross Art Museum, 6-8 p.m. this Thursday (Nov. 21) to enjoy free Latin American-inspired food, crystal jewelry and crafts, and dance lessons! We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Amarilys…
Need Help Making a Finals Study Plan? Schedule a Meeting with the Academic Skills Center!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to complete before the end of the semester? Are you stressed about balancing the workload for final papers, projects, and exams? Schedule an appointment for the Academic Skills Center…
Bishop Scholars Program – Informational Meetings This Week!
The Bishop Scholars Program is Hiring! Become a Tutor. Make a Difference. The Bishop Scholars Program seeks energized and committed students to tutor youth (primarily elementary age) in Delaware City Schools, Columbus City Schools, and Columbus Bilingual Academy North, beginning…
Seniors Need 32 Units to Participate in Spring Commencement
To participate in Spring Commencement, seniors need to have at least 32 units in progress or completed as of spring semester. 34 units and all other degree and GPA requirements are needed to receive your degree from OWU, but students…
Nov. 19 and 20 – Give Back and Create Cards for Local Seniors
Let’s make this holiday season extra special for our local seniors! The Woltemade Center Student Board invites you to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and giving back. Join us from noon to 1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns lobby in…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Bonnie Higgins Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Bonnie J. Higgins passed away Oct. 23 in Delaware. She was 90. As her family shares: “Bonnie worked for Ohio Wesleyan University, in the Student Loan Department for over 30…
November 2023 Check Run Update
We will have a normal check run date on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, prior to Thanksgiving Break. This will require ALL items to be through their final approval steps no later than Friday, Nov. 10 @ 5 p.m. The next…
Oct. 27 @ Noon – Printing Services Closed
Printing Services will close Friday, Oct. 27, at noon and reopen Monday at 8 a.m. Please plan accordingly. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Marilyn Stephens at mestephens@owu.edu
University Classifieds
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…
Found: Earbuds in RW Corns
Earbuds found in RW Corns, room 202. Please stop by the Department of Economics and Business to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU/The Department of Economics and Business Contact: Lori Lucas at lalucas@owu.edu
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