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Campuswide News & Events
The Guy Sarvis Award: Closes April 17 @ 5 p.m.
Calling all students, staff, and faculty! Do you know a student who has a demonstrated record of fostering cross-cultural understanding and contributing to the creation of a culture of hospitality, diversity, and inclusion at OWU? Guy Sarvis OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
April 17 from 11:30 to 1:30 – Scoops of Spirit on the JAYwalk!
Swing by the JAYwalk for FREE Little Ladies Soft Serve ice cream from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17! Keep your spirit going for the inauguration while eating your sweet treat. This event is free for all students, faculty,…
April 18 from Noon-1 p.m. – Guest Lecturer in Art History
Alma Thomas (1891-1978) was an African-American teacher and artist who developed a powerful form of abstract painting late in life. From the mid-1960s, she produced brilliantly colored and richly patterned works intimately connected to the natural world. Join us on…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Submit Your Writing & Art to The OWL!
The OWL, OWU’s own student-run literary journal, is now accepting submissions for the 2025 issue! Send your best writing and artwork to owlmag@owu.edu for consideration. Check out our website for more information! Fiction: up to 2,000 words Non-fiction: up to 2,000 words Poetry: up to…
Safe Ride to Hobson Library
Did you know that OWU’s Safe Ride program provides free shuttle service to the Science Center lot from 8 p.m. to midnight daily? From the SCSC lot, you can walk along Henry Street and use the 24/7 swipe card door…
Auditions for Bishop Bash – Bishops Under the Spotlight
On March 1 from 7-9 p.m., the Campus Programming Board will be holding our annual Bishop Bash – Bishops under the Spotlight! We will begin the event with a talent show, displaying the incredible talent that we have here at…
Seeking Participants for Executive Functioning Clinical Group
Do you struggle with “adulting”? Do you have a difficult time staying organized, starting tasks, finding items, or arriving at events on time? You might be struggling with executive functioning. Join Counseling Services for a clinical group focused on strengthening…
Feb. 10 – Free Leadership Opportunity at the Ohio Statehouse
IGNITE is a national non-partisan nonprofit that trains young women to become the next generation of civic leaders. There are a few remaining registration spots on Monday, Feb. 10, for the upcoming IGNITE program. At IGNITE the Capitol, you will gain the…
Feb. 8 @ 2 p.m. – Free Snow tubing with TrailBound
Hello! The TrailBound executive board is excited to provide an upcoming trip to Snow Trails to go snow tubing! If you are interested, please fill out the form below and tell your friends! Have a great day! OWU Sponsoring…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
RSVP Now for S.T.A.R, SPARK, and Staff Years of Service Luncheon
Ohio Wesleyan staff are invited to the annual S.T.A.R. Award, SPARK Award, and Staff Years of Service recognition luncheon on Friday, Jan. 12, at 11:30 a.m. in the Benes Rooms. We kindly ask that you RSVP so we have an accurate headcount…
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.…
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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