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Campuswide News & Events
2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium @ OWU – Submit Your Presentation Proposals Now!
Ohio Wesleyan is hosting the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium in March 2025 and is accepting proposals till Oct. 30, 2024, to present at this groundbreaking event! The symposium was launched in 2023 to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of…
Oct. 23 @ 7 p.m. – Come Meet ‘Adam Poe’!
OWU Chaplain Emeritus Jon Powers invites everyone to attend his Oct. 23 performance of “The History of Ohio Wesleyan University” or “Be Careful What You Let Upset You! How I Got From Circuit Rider to a Founder of a University.”…
Today @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research with Dr. Nathan Rowley
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Dr. Nathan Rowley, Associate Professor of Environment & Sustainability. Dr. Rowley will be sharing a talk entitled “Por todos lados: Using…
Today @ 4:30 p.m. – Ian Bogost, Carpenter Lecturer
The English Department will welcome Dr. Ian Bogost on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center as our Katherine Kearney Carpenter Lecturer. An author and award-winning game designer, Bogost will…
Friday @ 8 p.m. – Fall Ball Dance
Join us for the first annual Fall Ball charity dance for Doctors Without Borders in the HWCC Benes Rooms this Friday at 8 p.m. There will be music, refreshments, a Photo Booth, and fun! Tickets will be $5 at our…
Oct. 17 @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research with Dr. Nathan Rowley
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Dr. Nathan Rowley, Associate Professor of Environment & Sustainability. Dr. Rowley will be sharing a talk titled “Por todos lados: Using…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Hobson Library is Hiring for Fall Semester
This is a Service Desk Assistant position. Please visit the OWU Student Employment website to apply. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Library Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
April 28 @ 11:30 a.m. – Last Day on the JAY – Lunch with WCSA Student Affairs Committee
Come meet the student affairs committee on the JAYwalk from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on April 28 for a special last day of school lunch! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: WCSA Contact: Hadiza Abdul Rahaman at wcsasac@owu.edu
May 1 – Therapy Dog Thursday at The Ross Museum
Join us 6-7 p.m. this Thursday, May 1, at the Ross Museum to visit Daisy and Tesla! Take a mental health break from studying and come cuddle with these adorable pooches OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Ruth Szukala…
April 30 – Join VIVA’s Final Event! Farewell Fiesta🎉
Kick off finals week with VIVA and Cooking Matters at our final event of the semester! Come enjoy a delicious home-cooked Cuban meal, games, music, and more. Join us this Wednesday from 2–4 p.m. at the Milligan Hub — we…
May 10 @ 9 a.m. – Graduating ’25 Seniors/Family Brunch
Graduating Class of 2025 Seniors (Save-the-Date): On the morning of Commencement, Saturday, May 10, between 9 and 11 a.m., please stop by the Benes Rooms with your family and guests to enjoy omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes,…
April 29 @ Noon – Free Frozen Treats Outside Mowry
Celebrate the last day of classes with a free frozen treat from Annual Giving. Stop by the Mowry Alumni Center from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, and grab a popsicle or ice cream sandwich! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Annual…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Meek Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service while at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain that commitment…
In Need of a New Club Advisor!
I am looking to start a Club Swimming Team here on campus and need an advisor for the group. I am looking for an advisor who could either serve as just the adviser for the group or as a coach…
Noon Yoga: Open to All Faculty & Staff
Hi, it’s me: Emily. Your friendly OWU Yoga Instructor! You’ve seen these posts so many times, and I know what you are thinking: “I eat lunch at noon,” OR “I have meetings at noon,” OR “I’ve never done yoga,” OR…
University Classifieds
Water Bottles found in R.W. Corns
Two water bottles were found in RW Corns. One is grayish-blue and is made by PINK. The other is black and made by TAL. Please stop by and claim your bottle. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU/The Department of Economics and Business…
Found a warm black jacket in Beeghly Library
Please come to the main desk and describe the item to pick it up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Items for Sale
Twin mattress, box springs, and frame – $50 and 4-drawer file cabinet – $20. Please contact Nancy Sanford if interested at ntsanfor@owu.edu or 740-368-3053. Must be able to pick up with own vehicle. Contact: Nancy Sanford at ntsanfor@owu.edu
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