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Campuswide News & Events
April 15 @ Noon – Fresh Beginnings: Commemorating The HWCC Atrium
Celebrate the reimagined and newly updated Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium. Join President Matt vandenBerg, students, and the campus community from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 15, to commemorate this space that showcases OWU’s bright future. Nick Stull, mural artist…
Tonight @ 7:30 – ABSOLUTE ZERO Opening Night
Campus is going Absolute Zero! Grab your coats and come see this thrilling spy musical TONIGHT! This is the first fully staged production of this “queer James Bond” hailed by Broadway World as “a taut, funny musical thriller.” Starting tonight,…
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Lars Horn Reading
The English Department welcomes Lars Horn from 4:15-5:15 p.m. TODAY, April 10, in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Lars Horn is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental nonfiction. Their first book, Voice of the Fish, won…
April 16 @ Noon – ZOOM LECTURE: Jimmy Soto, Guest Speaker
Jimmy Soto was wrongly arrested at age 20. He spent the next 42 years in prison until he was exonerated and released in December 2023. He is now pursuing a legal degree and working both to reform the criminal justice…
Privacy Pod Now Available for Use in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center
The 4-person, ADA-compliant privacy pod from Beeghly Library has been relocated outside the Campus Bookstore. Reservations can be made during set times Monday-Friday via the kiosk beside the pod or the library website. Drop-in use is also welcome. For more…
April 13 @ 5 p.m. – Senior Fine Arts Reception!
Come celebrate the opening of Grounded-Senior Art Show 2024 and Restore-Conserving Masterworks. Saturday, April 13, from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend to help celebrate all our seniors have accomplished! Location: Richard M. Ross…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Feb. 5 @ 6 p.m. – Hot Cocoa and Chat in Smith Kitchen
Come join the Kitchen tonight for some hot cocoa in Smith Kitchen on the 2nd floor to ask any questions, meet us, and get to know us and other prospective members. Hope to see you there! Apply to join our…
Feb. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Housing Extravaganza
Join Us for the Housing Extravaganza – Your Guide to Campus Living! Looking for the perfect place to call home next year? Don’t miss the Housing Extravaganza on Feb. 10 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Stuy Hall, Milligan Hub! Whether you’re exploring…
Ohio 5 Dance Conference at Oberlin College!
Calling all dancers and movers! Each year, OWU is invited to attend the Ohio 5 Dance Conference, a collaborative event with all five Ohio liberal arts schools: Wooster, Otterbein, Kenyon, Oberlin, and OWU. This year, Oberlin is hosting on Saturday, Feb. 15. This conference is…
Feb. 6 @ 6 p.m. – Make Your Own Stickers At The Ross
Come by The Ross Art Museum from 6-9 p.m. this Thursday (Feb. 6) to doodle and have your drawings turned into stickers! Snacks will be provided. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Starting Feb. 5 – LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space
Counseling Services, in partnership with OWU Chaplain’s Office, will be offering a Gathering & Support Space for LGBTQIA2S+ Students and Allies. This is a space created for students who may be feeling more stressed due to recent events and legislation.…
Feb. 5 @ 7 p.m. – Valentine’s Card Workshop @ SEAL
Join us in making Valentine’s Cards for nursing home residents! As part of a house project, I will be hosting a casual card-making workshop at the Service, Engagement, and Leadership SLU and collecting cards to deliver to a local nursing…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Faculty Member Jann Ichida Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU faculty member Jann Machotka Ichida passed away Nov. 8. She was 82. Jann worked at Ohio Wesleyan for nearly 50 years, serving as an Environmental Health and Safety expert and an adjunct…
STAR and Spark Awards: Nominations Open – Due Nov. 17
Do you have a staff colleague who beams with Bishop Pride, is hard-working, supportive, positive, and always on their A-Game?! We encourage you to nominate them for the prestigious OWU STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) Award. To learn more about…
Join Faculty/Staff Pickleball League
OWU faculty and staff, are you looking for something fun and active to do this spring semester? Join the OWU Pickleball League! We are coordinating an indoor pickleball league at the Pickle Shack this spring. Ideally, it would kick off…
University Classifieds
Rings Found in University Hall
Some rings have been found in University Hall. Please claim your jewelry in University Hall Rm. 107. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs. Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
Rings Found in University Hall
Some rings have been found in University Hall. Please claim your jewelry in University Hall Rm. 107. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs. Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
S’well Bottle Found in RW Corns
Pink Snakeskin S’well Bottle found in RW Corns. Please claim your bottle in the Department of Economics and Business. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU/The Department of Economics and Business Contact: Lori Lucas at lalucas@owu.edu
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