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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 11 a.m. – Goals in Focus: Make a Vision Board!
Do you have big plans for 2025? A list of goals to achieve? Places you want to travel? Join OMSA and the CDO office to create a vision board and get on track for the new year. Drop by the…
Buildings and Grounds Name is Changing to Facilities
Effective immediately, the name of the University’s Buildings and Grounds Department has been changed. The department’s name has been changed to Facilities. Facilities will continue to provide the same services to which we are all accustomed. Please make note of…
Campus Operations Notification: HWCC Parking Restricted Overnight Jan. 19 Till 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20
On Jan. 20, Ohio Wesleyan will be hosting the 32nd annual MLK Breakfast Celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The well-attended community event draws in a large crowd of visitors and to accommodate those with mobility issues, the Hamilton-Williams…
Jan 17. @ 11 a.m. – Alicia Brown Artist Talk!
Come hear Alicia Brown discuss her work on Friday at 11 a.m. in Edgar Hall, Room 121! Jamaican-born painter Alicia Brown examines the complex cultural forces faced by Caribbean natives living away from their homelands. With a nod to iconic…
Jan. 21 @ 11 a.m. – Goals in Focus: Make a Vision Board!
Do you have big plans for 2025? A list of goals to achieve? Places you want to travel? Join OMSA and the CDO office to create a vision board and get on track for the new year. Drop by the…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 18 – AIFS Study Abroad Campus Visit TODAY
Come chat with Damien Marshall, our university representative from AIFS Abroad, in the HWCC atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. AIFS offers programs during the Spring, Summer, Fall, and January/ Winter Break in over 20 countries! These programs are…
Sept. 20 @ Noon – Border Studies Program Information Session, University Hall 213
Would you like to study off-campus but maybe not abroad? Are you interested in issues related to migration, globalization, environmental justice, community-building, and activism? If so, you’re invited to attend an information session about the Border Studies Program, a semester-long…
Sept. 20 @ 11:30 a.m. – Study Abroad Campus Visit
On Sept. 20, Border Studies (Roger Adkins), Carleton College (Rob Quanbeck), and Japan Study (Natanya Cooper) will visit our campus to discuss study-abroad options. The Border Studies Program is a semester-long program based in Tucson, Arizona, that consists of homestays,…
Sept. 19 @ 11:30 a.m. – Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partners, Joe Connelly and Sean McCarthy, for study abroad opportunities with Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA. The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University prepares students for lives of meaningful contribution in an increasingly complex and interrelated global…
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham for an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
Sept. 28 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Student News & Events
Nov. 11 – Hearts of Glass Documentary Screening, Free Admission
Strand Theater – Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. – Free Admission | Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH), a multi-story, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that grows crops while providing meaningful, competitively-paid…
Sept. 24 @ 12 p.m. – Biology Board Ice Cream Social!
Come hang out with the biology student board with some ice cream and popsicles! The event will be held in the Science Center Atrium from 12-1 p.m., so stop by in between classes and say hello! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Biology…
Interested in a WinS Sweatshirt?
Want to rep a Women in STEM Sweatshirt? Fill out the form below to let us know you are interested! Form will be open until Sept. 24: Interest Form (Note: This form is to get an idea of the number of…
Key Dates & Academic Deadlines for Fall 2025
Stay on top of your schedule and academic deadlines by importing the Academic Calendar and your class schedule into your Google Calendar. It’s the best way to manage your time and avoid conflicts. Mark your calendars for these key dates:…
Sept. 26 from 12-1 p.m. – From Campus to Clinic: Building your Medical Journey
Join us to learn about experiences OWU students are engaging in to prepare for Medical school, Grad school, and working in health care! Pizza will be provided! SCSC Room 151, 12-1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Pre-Health Club…
Sept. 24 @ 5 p.m. – Plant Pasta Night with The Kitchen & Tree House
Join The Kitchen and Tree House for our very first event of the year — Plants on the Plate! Enjoy a plant-based cooking demo and taste-testing designed for anyone interested in cuisine, sustainable cooking, healthy living, or just grabbing a…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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.…
Common Application Workshops Offered in July, August
High school juniors and seniors are invited to register for an interactive common application workshop (#commonapp). The registration link is here. During the workshop, students will complete their common application, learn how to build and finalize their college lists, and begin drafts…
University Classifieds
The OWU Creative Writing Club Needs You!
The NEW OWU Creative Writing Club (CWC) is seeking ambitious students interested in fostering a cultivating learning environment for fellow aspiring writers in the community! Potential positions in the club include Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please contact me at…
Vehicle Keys Found
If you lost your vehicle keys, please contact Public Safety at 740-368-2222. A set of keys were found by AVI staff in Smith Dining Hall and turned in to Public Safety. Thanks! Source: Public Safety. Contact: Misty Teter at psafety@owu.edu
Marion City Schools Seeks Substitute Teachers
Ever thought about being a teacher or need a part-time job for a day when you don’t have any classes? Marion City Schools is in need of substitute teachers. Due to teacher shortages, Ohio has made accommodations to the requirements…
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