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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 8 @ 1 p.m. – Brief PowerCampus / Self-Service Outage Scheduled
Starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, PowerCampus and Self-Service will be taken offline for server maintenance. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. System access should be restored by 2 p.m. the same day. Contact…
Lunch and Learn – Aug. 19 @ 12 p.m. – Dr. Ashley Kennard Presents ‘Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success’
On Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Room 301, Dr. Ashley Kennard, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication, will facilitate “Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success.” Lunch will be provided. RSVP Required by Wednesday, Aug.…
OWU ALERT System Update: Add This Number to Your Cell Phone Contacts
The OWU ALERT system has been updated to use 740-737-8880 for all emergency voice calls made to your cell phone of record with the University. Please add this number to your phone contacts as OWU ALERT EMERGENCY. For our newest…
OWU Daily Returns to M-F Publication on Aug. 5
The OWU Daily will return to Monday-Friday publication beginning Monday, Aug. 5, to help you share important information with the campus community. Please note, however, incoming first-year and transfer students won’t begin receiving the Daily until their first day of…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarm Testing July 15-18
Buildings and Grounds will be conducting state-required fire alarm inspections and tests from July 15-18 in several campus buildings. If your building is affected, you do not need to evacuate during testing, but please note alarms may sound and strobe…
Main Entrances Closed at Hobson Library and Science Center Until Further Notice
Exterior work continues outside Schimmel/Conrades Science Center to support new donor-funded landscaping and signage. The work zone is fenced off, and the main entrances into both sections of the science center building (including the entrance to Hobson Library) will be…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
HISTORY MAJORS – Apply to the Student Board!
It is the time of year when the OWU Department of History asks our declared majors to nominate someone they feel would be a great asset to the History Student Board for the 2025-2026 academic year. You are encouraged to nominate yourself…
April 15 – Graduating Seniors – Countdown to Commencement
Calling all graduating seniors! Countdown to Commencement will be held on Tuesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms. This is a MANDATORY event as you prepare to graduate from OWU. Stop by at…
April 11 @ 7 p.m. – Dippin’ With DeeZee
Delta Zeta is hosting their Dippin’ With Deezee Philanthropy this Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Come out and support Speech and Hearing by bringing your choice of dip and chips! Please write down any ingredients that were used for…
Join the Marching Bishops on the Field This Fall!
With registration for the fall open, we hope to add anyone interested to the band for this fall season. We have a large number of incoming freshmen who plan to join, and the goal of hitting 80 members on the field…
April 11 @ 6 p.m. – Fiber Arts Night at CAH!
Come join us for a night of knitting, crocheting, and weaving! Supplies, snacks, and instructions will be provided, though you are very welcome to bring your own project. This event will be at the Creative Arts House (123 Oak Hill…
Learn to play, or keep playing, percussion and drums at OWU!
The OWU Percussion Ensemble is looking for students who played percussion in high school and who are interested in playing again! We’ve been slowly growing over the past few years, and with more members, we can tackle more exciting repertoire…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nov. 8 – Employee Wellness Fair 11:30-2:30; Bio-metric Screenings 8-2PM; Vaccination Clinic
Employee Wellness Fair – Nov. 8 in Merrick 301! This event is an excellent opportunity to prioritize your well-being and connect with other members of the OWU community who share similar interests and goals, and we encourage all employees to…
Tuesday, Nov. 14 @ Noon – Grants 101 Lunch and Learn
The Foundation Relations Office is offering a Grants 101 Lunch and Learn opportunity at noon Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Elliott Hall Room 102. Faculty and staff will leave with a toolbox of tips and tricks for crafting a winning grant…
Former Staff Member Bonnie Higgins Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Bonnie J. Higgins passed away Oct. 23 in Delaware. She was 90. As her family shares: “Bonnie worked for Ohio Wesleyan University, in the Student Loan Department for over 30…
University Classifieds
Found – Ear Buds
FOUND: Earbuds found in Chappelear lobby have been turned in to the Theatre Department Office, Room 106. Please stop by or call and describe to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Theatre Dept Contact: Lisa Hill at lahill@owu.edu
Found – Black Ring
FOUND: A black ring (no designs or text) was found between Beeghly Library and the Corns tent on the sidewalk. Email emmulloy@owu.edu if yours. Contact: Eva Mulloy at emmulloy@owu.edu
Lost ear buds
FOUND: Earbuds found in Chappelear lobby have been turned in to the Theatre Department Office, Room 106. Please stop by or call and describe to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Theatre Dept Contact: Lisa Hill at lahill@owu.edu
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