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Campuswide News & Events

April 11 @ 4:30 p.m. – Reception: Art by Tami Panhuis

Join us in Edgar Hall, the Werner Gallery, for the Opening Reception of “Let Art Feed Your Soul,” an exhibit of Painting and Drawings by OWU Associate Professor of Biology Tami Panhuis.  The works explore grief, strength, injustice, joy, and…

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…

OWU Connection News & Events

Student News & Events

Nov. 21 @ 6 p.m. – VIVA Latinx Celebration @ Ross Museum

VIVA student group is holding an open celebration of Latinx cultures with the Ross Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 21, 6-9 p.m. Join us for fun crafts like crystal and bead jewelry making and make your own VIVA button! There…

Nov. 20 @ 3 p.m. – CEA CAPA Coffee Chat

Are you interested in studying abroad? Join a CEA CAPA Alumni Ambassador and the IOCP office at 3 p.m. on Nov. 20 in the Honors Lounge on the third floor of Slocum to learn about the amazing opportunities through OWU…

Student Health and Wellness Survey Results

Thank you to those who participated in the recent Student Health and Wellness Survey. Information received through the survey will help inform decisions that the University makes in its plans to support students in the future. Highlights of the responses…

TODAY – 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…

Nov. 20 @ 6 p.m. – Collage Night @ Sage!

My house project this year is a small/cozy collage night in the SAGE common room. We hope to provide a comfortable space to do any kind of art, but collage materials will be provided (but feel free to bring your…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Tuesday, Nov. 14 @ Noon – Grants 101 Lunch and Learn

The Foundation Relations Office is offering a Grants 101 Lunch and Learn opportunity at noon Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Elliott Hall Room 102. Faculty and staff will leave with a toolbox of tips and tricks for crafting a winning grant…

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…

University Classifieds

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

Found Apple Headphone Jack in Smith Laundry

I found an Apple headphone jack adapter in the Smith Hall laundry room around 1 pm on October 23rd. It was in a bottom dryer, the second one from the right. If you think you lost it please contact me…


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