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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 29 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr Miranda Horn
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by our own Dr. Miranda Horn, assistant professor at OWU in Biology and Neuroscience: “Antiretrovirals and CRISPR-Cas9 therapy: Impacts on inflammation, aging, and neurodegeneration in SIV-infected rhesus macaques.” Free and open…
Oct. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Dig Pink Volleyball Game for Breast Cancer Research
Ohio Wesleyan Volleyball will be hosting a big conference game vs. DePauw while also raising funds for breast cancer research through the Sideout Foundation! Join us for our Dig Pink event on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in Branch Rickey…
Today @ 4:15 p.m. – Megan Pinto ’14 Reading
The English Department will welcome Megan Pinto ’14 today, Oct. 24, from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Megan Pinto is the author of the poetry collection Saints of Little Faith, which engages with South Asian…
Get Your Limited Edition Jay Martin “The G.O.A.T.” T-Shirt!
Join us for an unforgettable celebration as we honor Coach Jay Martin, the winningest coach in NCAA soccer history! Let’s fill the stadium with fans wearing the exclusive “The G.O.A.T.” T-shirt! Details: Last Home Game – Oct. 26 Tailgate party before…
Oct. 28 @ 7 p.m. – Merrick Lecture with Dr. Khalil
The Department of Philosophy & Religion proudly presents this year’s Merrick Lecture, “How do we recognize an imam in America anyway?” by Dr. Nancy Khalil. The talk will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, in Benes Room B.…
Get Your Limited Edition Jay Martin “The G.O.A.T” T-Shirt!
Celebrate the winningest NCAA soccer coach in history! With only 2 home games left, don’t miss your chance to grab this exclusive tee. Show your support and honor the legacy of Coach Jay Martin. Available now, get them while they last!…
OWU Connection News & Events
Vote Now for i-Qubed Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s annual i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote online today or Thursday by paper ballot, QR code, or online during the OWU Connection Conference. Winners will present Feb. 27, 2025,…
Sept. 25 @ Noon – Ohio Export Internship Session! Corns 203
Looking for an international trade internship? Come to the Ohio Export Internship Session! Wednesday, Sept. 25, at noon in Corns 203. The Ohio Export Internship Information Session is a great opportunity for students interested in learning about the global economy…
Sept. 26 @ 10 a.m. – Pathway to Securing an Internship/Research Experience @ Connection Conference!
Hoping to Land an Internship/ Research Experience? Find Out How! Are you wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here…
Sept. 26 @ 2 p.m. – Join us for Claflin University at OWU Connection Conference!
OWU Connection Conference – Panel Discussion See You at CU: OWU’s Sister School Claflin University from 2 – 2:45 p.m. in R.W. Corns 312. This presentation will highlight Claflin University and the exciting opportunities it offers for engagement and academic growth.…
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Dress professional from the waist up (nice top/shirt). Photos will be taken from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Slocum Hall Room 201. This is a ‘come and go’ event. Depending…
Sept. 25 – Carleton Global Engagement Visit
Our institutional representative from Carleton College Global Engagement Programs, Rob Quanbeck, will be on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Carleton College Global Engagement programs include Buddhist Studies in Thailand & India (), Women & Gender Studies in Europe () and Ecology & Anthropology in Tanzania (). All programs will run…
Student News & Events
Nov. 15 @ 5:30 p.m. – How to B.E.S
Join the Battling Elite Stars for an electrifying dance clinic like no other! “How to B.E.S.” is your ultimate guide to stepping up your dance game. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event is designed to help…
Nov. 15 @ 7 p.m. – A Planting Party with Purpose
Join the Women in Science Club and Black Student Union for an evening of planting, connecting, and celebrating growth! Pick out your favorite mini succulent, herb, or flower, and bring it to life in your very own planter. Whether you…
Nov. 11 @ Noon – Share Some Food for Thought with Dr. v!
President vandenBerg will have lunch and hang out with students in the Ham-Wil Marketplace from noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 11 to hear what you think of AVI Fresh, its new menu items, rotating chefs, and more. Have some…
Nov. 19 and 20 – Give Back and Create Cards for Local Seniors
Let’s make this holiday season extra special for our local seniors! The Woltemade Center Student Board invites you to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and giving back. Join us in the R.W. Corns Lobby in the Economics and Business department…
Nov. 12 @ 6:30 p.m.- World Horizons Meet and Mingle; Please come!
How do you correctly say Antigua? What is mining like in Rwanda? You can find out at the World Horizons display at Ham-Wil on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Atrium. Come meet and mingle with OWU’s newest…
Nov. 12 @ 6 p.m. – Casually Cooking: Enchiladas and Sauce
Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in Smith Hall Dining, AVI chefs Josh Spyker and Keith Sipek will be hosting making enchiladas and fresh sauce. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life/AVI Contact: Jon Maldonado at jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Donna Tucker Savely Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Donna Tucker Savely, 86, passed away earlier this month. She had recently moved to Sebring, Florida, from Delaware, Ohio, where she resided for over 60 years. Donna worked at Ohio…
Former Staff Member Pam Besel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Pam Besel passed away Oct. 20 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Her family shares that Pam lived a full and giving life while dealing with Type 1 diabetes before she “joined…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Nov. 1 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the November edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Nov. 1. We are also accepting posts for the December News for OWU Families. That…
University Classifieds
LOST & FOUND: Glasses, Headphones, Mickey Drink Container in Elliott Hall
Over the last few days, many items have shown up in Elliott Hall’s lost and found. Throughout the building, glasses, a Mickey-themed drink container, winter hat, headphones (from the fall) have been placed in our lost and found. Please come…
Boardman Arts Park Seeks Volunteers for May 25 Event
Boardman Arts Park is hosting May Madness on May 25, featuring games, face painting, food trucks, artists selling their wares, T-Rex racing, music, and more. Organizers are seeking a total of 60 volunteers to support the event. The park is…
Gold KS Earring Found
Found gold KS earring behind Hayes Hall near the parking loop. Describe it or show me what your missing. Contact: Eve Helenberger at eehelenb@owu.edu
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