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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn: The Election & the Environment
Today from 12:10 – 1 p.m. in Merrick 301. The 2024 election has major implications for environmental policy, and yet the environment is often missing from election coverage. At this Lunch and Learn, Dr. Laurie Anderson, Dr. John Krygier, and…
Today @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture, HWCC Benes Rooms AB
2024 Smith Lecture: today at 7 p.m. – A Tale of Two Slave Traders: Lincoln and the Destruction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade The Department of History is pleased to welcome Jonathan W. White, Ph.D. a professor of American Studies at Christopher…
Oct. 1 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Kimberley Ndlovu
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Kimberley Ndlovu, Ph.D. Candidate at the Ohio State University: “The Hidden World Within: My Journey into Microbiome Research.” Free and open to everyone in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, Room 163 at…
Walk-to-End Alzheimer’s Raffle
The walk-to-end Alzheimer’s is coming up soon! We are raffling off four different baskets for the week of Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 during the noon hour in Ham-Wil! The walk is on Oct. 5 from 9 – 10 a.m.…
Oct. 2 @ Noon – WIE speaker series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” with Nathan Minns, in Chappelear
Become a successful entrepreneur internationally! Mark your calendar for Wednesday to attend the Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series at noon in Chappelear Drama Center. Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and conference emcee, who believes…
Oct. 3 @ 5 p.m. – Social Hub Groundbreaking!
Please join us Thursday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. as we break ground on the new Social Hub at 4 Williams Dr. (behind the Bradford Milligan Hall apartments on fraternity circle). We will have a brief program of speakers who…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Starting Aug. 27 – New Student Drop-in Group
Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering a New Student Drop-in Group for a casual, supportive space to talk, listen, and connect with other students facing similar experiences—whether it’s stress, homesickness, academics, or adjusting…
Aug. 21 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Mixer!
Bishops, stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays for games, snacks, and to make some new friends! On Thursday evenings during the academic year, the museum hosts Student Chill Nights with fun, creative, and relaxing events for…
Spend Fall 2026 Semester in Tanzania – Change your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African culture,…
Aug 25 @ 6 p.m. – Orchesis Dance Auditions
Are you interested in dance and looking to perform in the fall performance? Then join Orchesis Dance Company! Auditions are Monday, Aug. 25, @ 6 p.m. Make sure to wear comfortable dance clothing and bring tap shoes if you’re interested…
Aug. 20 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Welcome Back with Wellness Kits!
We’re excited to have you back on campus for fall semester! To help you start the academic year strong, we’re giving away free Wellness Kits to support your mental health and well-being. Goodies include items to help you stay focused,…
BCI/FBI Background Checks On Campus This Week
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You need to secure a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Noon Yoga for Faculty & Staff
We start our Spring Semester Noon Yoga from 12-1 p.m. (realistically 12:10-1 p.m.) THIS Thursday, Jan. 19, in Edwards Gym. Open to all levels! Jan. 19 – Feb. 27 Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1 p.m. Session: $85/all 12 classes Drop in:…
Jan. 19 at 11:45 a.m. – Staff Recognition Luncheon, S.T.A.R. and SPARK Awards
The Staff Recognition Luncheon is back! On Jan. 19, come celebrate yourself and your colleagues and see who has won the 2023-2024 S.T.A.R. and SPARK awards! The luncheon will be held in the Benes Rooms and will start at 11:45…
Former Staff Member Susie Nourse Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Karen Sue ‘Susie’ Nourse passed away unexpectedly Dec. 25 at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was 76. A Delaware resident for 50 years, Susie worked as a nurse administrator at Grady…
University Classifieds
Lost Cane in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center
I lost my cane in the Science Center on Wednesday, 9 It is a metal cane with a solid soft black handle. The metal body is black with a pink flower pattern. Please contact me if found: mmcook@owu.edu. Contact: Nestor Cook…
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…
Left Airpod Found in Stuyvesant Courtyard
Hi, I found someone’s left airpod in the Stuyvesant courtyard yesterday. If you believe it may be yours, please contact me at gkmagid@owu.edu so I can return it to you. Thanks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Gabrielle Magid at gkmagid@owu.edu
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