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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 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…

Religious Life Awards – Nominations Open – Due Monday, April 22

The Chaplain’s Office invites nominations for the annual religious life awards. Awardees will be recognized at the Interfaith Baccalaureate Service on May 10. Descriptions of the awards for graduating seniors, as well as a faculty and a staff member, along…

OWU Connection News & Events

Student News & Events

March 7 @ Noon – BFA Informational Zoom meeting

Are you considering applying to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree? There is a special process and requirements. Join the Chair of the Fine Arts Department Kristina Bogdanov on ZOOM on Friday, March 7 at noon, to get…

March 6 Deadline – Submit Your Creative Work to The OWL!

OWU’s own student-run literary journal, The OWL, is accepting submissions for the 2025 issue! Please send us your best work at owlmag@owu.edu by March 6. Complete submission guidelines can be found on our website. Fiction: up to 2,000 words Nonfiction: up to 2,000 words Poetry:…

Feb. 28 from 3-5 p.m. – Bracelet Making

Come by Crider Lounge in HWCC to make a bracelet or jewelry! Materials will be provided, from 3-5 on Friday, Feb. 28. Hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Elisabeth Johnston at ejohnston@owu.edu

March 3 @ 6 p.m. – Sex In The Dark

Join Residential Life and The Bishop Way for Sex In The Dark in the Benes Rooms from 6-7 p.m. March 3! This is a fun lights-off event where students can ask anonymous questions pertaining to sexual well-being! We will have…

Job Opportunity for Graduating Seniors – Office of the President!

Ready your resumes, seniors! The Office of the President is once again offering a full-time, paid postgraduate position to one qualified senior beginning in late May 2025. For one year, the Postgraduate Assistant will work directly with OWU leaders to…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Need To Process A Work-Related Concern Confidentially?

Remember that OWU now offers Ombuds Services to staff and faculty. This confidential and impartial service allows you to discuss a work situation you are dealing with and explore ways in which you might proceed. Problems don’t need to rise…

Former Instructor Diane Minns Passes Away

We are sad to share that former Ohio Wesleyan part-time instructor Diane M. Minns passed away Sept. 1. She was 63. Diane taught in spring 2022 and spring 2023 in OWU’s Department of Education. As her family shares in her…

Common App Workshop for High School Seniors

Do you know a high school senior who could use help navigating the Common Application for college? We have the solution! Students entering their senior year of high school are invited to register for an interactive Common Application Workshop led…

University Classifieds

Turquoise Keys Lost Sept. 25/26

All matching turquoise-colored keychain on a clip with a reusable straw, pepper spray, silver bottle opener, Listerine mouth spray, car keys, two gold keys, and my student ID is in a badge holder. All accessories on the keychain are matching…

Airpods Pro Case Lost Sept. 27

Airpods pro case with ‘KLF’ in gray printed on the front of the case lost on Sept 27. Airpods not missing, just the charging case. Please email klfarran@owu.edu with any information. Contact: Kelly Farran at klfarran@owu.edu

Turquoise Keys Lost Sept. 25/26

All matching turquoise-colored keychain on a clip with a reusable straw, pepper spray, silver bottle opener, Listerine mouth spray, car keys, two gold keys, and my student ID is in a badge holder. All accessories on the keychain are matching…

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