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Campuswide News & Events
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…
April 20 @ 1 p.m. – DA COOKOUT: An Annual Community Event
The Black Student Union is thrilled to announce “Da Cookout,” our annual end-of-the-year event in collaboration with CPB and WCSA! As the academic year draws to a close and the pressures of exams loom, we believe it’s essential to provide…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Final Reminder – First Day Complete Opt-Out Deadline is TODAY!
As of yesterday, there were still over 300 students who had neither opted out of First Day Complete NOR picked up their course materials at the bookstore. Final reminder that today, Thursday, Jan. 23, is the deadline to opt out…
Attention United Methodist Students!
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 2025-2026 academic year. You can apply online at www.UMHEF.ORG. The deadline to apply is April 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships…
Freshmen, Share Your CNX Feedback and Enjoy Free Panda Express!
If you’re a first-year student who took CNX100 last semester, we’d love to hear about your experiences. Your feedback is essential to improving this cornerstone seminar for future OWU students. We’re inviting you to join a focus group later this…
Laureate Award – NOW OPEN
Did you take English 105 in Spring 2024 or Fall 2024? Are you proud of the work you did? Do you like winning prizes? Submit your work to the Laureate Award, and win a prize for your English 105 paper. Click…
32 Units to Participate in Commencement
Please note: This notification contains information for students planning to participate in the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony. To participate in Spring Commencement, seniors need to have at least 32 units in progress or completed as of the spring semester. 34…
Counselor Applications Available for OWU Summer Music Camp
Hey, Bishops! Looking for a summer job? The OWU Summer Music Camp is looking for counselors! Camp runs from June 6-13 this year, and we are looking for anyone interested in working with middle and high school campers. A music…
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
KEY FOB FOUND IN PHILIPS HALL 009
Key Fob found in Phillips Hall 009. Will need to verify the make of the car. Please come to the Psychology Office, PH 52 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Office Contact: Kandi Akers at psychology@owu.edu
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…
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