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Campuswide News & Events
SEAL – Pet Supply Drive for HSDC until Nov. 8
As part of a house project for the Service, Engagement, and Leadership House, I am conducting a food and supply drive for the Humane Society of Delaware County. We are asking for: airhorns pedigree dog or puppy canned food spray…
Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. – Eddy Lecture: Gaza and America’s Role in the Middle East
Join us for the 35th Annual Eddy Lecture featuring Marc Lynch, Ph.D., lecturing on “Gaza and America’s Role in the Middle East” on Nov. 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Benes Rooms in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. This lecture is…
Nov. 5 @ 7 p.m. – Hispanic Film Festival continues with Spanish Film: 20,000 Especies De Abejas (2023)
The Fall ’24 Hispanic Film Festival continues Tuesday, Nov. 5, with the Spanish Film 20,000 Especies de abejas (Dir. Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, 2023). Join us for the screening of this award-winning film and participate in the Q&A discussion afterward. Go to…
NEW Transcript Articles: Read About Student Perspectives on Campus Issues!
Want to read about the happenings on campus? Want to hear from students on OWU issues? Read The Transcript! We are a student-run online publication, and we post new articles every Friday. Find our website here. Check out our Instagram @transcriptowu for…
Community Care Week Schedule – Nov. 4-8
Community Care Week is dedicated to promoting well-being, connection, and support within our community. Throughout the week there are events and activities designed to help individuals unwind, connect, and care for themselves and others. From de-stress drop-ins to dance lessons…
Nov. 1 and 2 @ 8 p.m. – Musical Theatre Scenes, European Staycation
Wish you could go to Europe but can’t spare the time or cash? No worries! The OWU Department of Performing Arts presents European Staycation, a dynamic grouping of scenes from the musicals Cabaret (Kander & Ebb), Natasha Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Malloy), and Les…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 2 @ Noon – Critical Success: A Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Interested in learning about your career skills in a Dungeons and Dragons-like format? Want a truly casual and nerdy approach to this search? What skills are you preparing for your career journey? Join a truly casual workshop showcasing a unique…
Oct. 1 – Chill Out and Make Friendship Bracelets in IOCP
Tuesday, Oct. 1, is OWU Community Care Day! Come chill in the IOCP office (Slocum 311) and make a global-themed Friendship Bracelet! We’ll have all the supplies along with tea, coffee, and international snacks! Yum! Drop by anytime between 9 a.m.…
Oct. 1 – Japan Study and Border Studies Visit
Our institutional representative from Earlham’s Japan Study & Border Studies programs, Roger Adkins, will be on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Established in 1963, Japan Study is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in higher education exchange between the United States and Japan. Based at…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Today @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Student News & Events
International Students – Official Bulletins
International Students are reminded to read the IOCP Bulletin. Official notifications and SEVIS guidance specifically for internationals are sent via the Bulletin. The most recent Bulletin was recently sent – it includes important information about preparing for break travel, OPT, and STEM OPT. Please check…
Nov. 14 @ 6 p.m. – Indigenous Crafts and Food at the Ross
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with OWU’s Indigenous Peoples Movement Student Group and the Ross Art Museum. Join us at the Ross for beading and braiding crafts and food celebrating native heritage including: Beef & Bison Fry Bread, 3 Sisters…
Nov. 15 – RA/Mod Information in HWCC Atrium
If you are interested in being an RA/Mod for the 2024-2025 academic year but have some questions, please stop by our table and ask any questions you have! We’ll be in the HWCC atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.…
Nov. 19 – Vigil for Palestine
Join YDSA as we honor the lives of the Palestinian martyrs who have been lost. This vigil is a time to come together collectively and pay respect to the perseverance and dignity of the people of Palestine. We will gather…
Deadline Extended – Spring Break Service Week
Do good over the week of spring break! The deadline has been extended for applying for this year’s Spring Break Service Teams! This year’s three Spring Break Service Trips will be going to New Orleans to volunteer with SBP Disaster Recovery, to South Dakota to work with Lakota Youth…
Nov. 12 – Last Day to Withdraw from Second-Module Courses
Tuesday, Nov. 12 is the Withdrawal deadline for Second-Module courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your professor about whether…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nominate a Colleague for the STAR & SPARK Awards Today!
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 the STAR and SPARK awards and see…
Nov. 14 – CODEX Open Sessions
Megan Mitchell, CODEX program director for the Ohio Five, will be on campus Nov. 14 to discuss consortial support for Open Education work writ large – OERs, free or low-cost textbooks, and other kinds of course materials, as well as…
Former Staff Member Keith Sulser Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Keith Sulser passed away Oct. 26 at his home. He was 61. Keith served as a maintenance and security supervisor for Ohio Wesleyan for many years, joining the University in…
University Classifieds
Fans for Friends Donation Program Seeks New Box Fans
The Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with People in Need (PIN) of Delaware County, is seeking donations of new box fans this summer to keep those without air-conditioning from living in dangerous temperatures. Donations may be dropped off at any Delaware County…
Earn Up to $50 by Participating in OSU Study
Researchers from The Ohio State University are recruiting adult users of oral nicotine pouches to participate in a study designed to better understand how these products are used. Participants must complete a short online survey and join a 90-minute virtual…
Win Prizes by Participating in Research
Participate in our research and get the chance to win exciting prizes, including stuffed toys, Rubik’s cubes, stickers, fidget spinners, self-care items, and more! Join us in a captivating exploration of the neural connection between cognitive control and video games…
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