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Campuswide News & Events
April 4 @ 4:30 p.m. – Trail Fest
Join us on April 4 at 4:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Trail Bound Trail Fest is your chance to experience nature, adventure, and fun — all in one place. Ohio School of Falconry – Get up…
April 4 @ 2 p.m. – Japanese Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival)
The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Haru Matsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this festival, we will be celebrating the coming of spring with traditional Japanese onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and…
Spotlight Seniors: Internship Experiences in Film
Join us for a special three-part series featuring senior film majors who will share the unique and diverse internship experiences they’ve had during their time at OWU. Each session will spotlight a different student, offering insight into their creative journeys,…
Campus Operations Notification: Dead Tree Removal
Facilities will be removing a dead cottonwood tree in front of Merrick Hall beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The work will be completed the same day. Removal of the tree, which was declared dead by an arborist, will…
March 30 @ 7 p.m. – OWU Percussion Ensemble
The OWU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Chris Lizak will present a concert with special guest artists Ben and Kelsey Shaheen on Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium (Sanborn Hall). Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring…
April 1 @ 12:10 & 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for two talks by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani, University of California, Davis: 12:10-1:00 p.m., Science Center 161 “Mass Extinctions Past and Future – Are we in a mass extinction?” *Includes…
OWU Connection News & Events
The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session Feb. 7 for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum this Friday, Feb. 7 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The four steps…
TODAY! Summer on the Cuyahoga Internship Info Session
SOTC is an intensive PAID summer internship experience in Cleveland. Typically 5-8 OWU students participate each summer. Why is SOTC great: Over 40 employers (business and non-profit) offer opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors. HOUSING IS FREE…
Feb. 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight
Career Opportunity Alert! Looking to kickstart your career or land a killer internship? Don’t miss the Employer Spotlight happening Feb. 16, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium! Employers and graduate programs on hand will include:…
Feb. 3-6 – Shape Your Future: Career Coaching Week
The Career Connection Office is thrilled to welcome several outstanding alumni and friends to campus during the week of Feb.3-6, 2025. They will be here to assist you with your career needs, including mock interviews, resume prep, interviewing skills, and…
Feb. 5 @ Noon – My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Have you ever been asked, “What will you do with THAT major?” When a job or internship says “open to students in all majors,” do you stress about how to demonstrate relevant and transferrable skillsets? On Wednesday, Feb. 5, noon –…
Save the Date! – Spring Connection Conference
Feb. 27, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – The Spring Connection Conference is one month away! Take this day of instruction to engage in advising and mentorship opportunities to help you make your OWU Connection, connect with employers at…
Student News & Events
April 8 @ 12:30 p.m. – Attention Seniors: We’ve Got News!
We’re channeling a little ’90s energy for a special announcement about this year’s Commencement speaker and student speaker — and we want you there! We welcome all students, faculty, and staff to join in the fun! When: Tomorrow – Tuesday, April…
PSYC 110 Online This Summer
The Psychology Department is offering PSYC 110 as a 5-week asynchronous online course this summer. If you are thinking of majoring or minoring, trying to get ahead on competency requirements, or catching up on credits, this course is a great…
Rho Gamma Applications Are Open!
Apply to be a recruitment counselor for spring 2026 primary recruitment! Any current sorority member is eligible to apply. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, encouraging Potential New Members to Go Greek, supporting PNMs through the recruitment process, and…
April 9 @ 11:30 a.m. – Spring Planting with the Bio Board
Join the Biology Board for a fun and relaxing afternoon of bulb planting and plant repotting. We’ll be working with a beautiful mix of tulip, daffodil, iris, and canna bulbs, plus giving some houseplants a fresh start with new pots and soil. Bring a plant…
April 10 @ 6 p.m. – Paint and Sip with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board for pottery painting, mocktails, and appetizers on Thursday, April 10, from 6-8 p.m. in the Stuy Milligan Hub. All are welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors Board Contact: Andrew Inamdar at honorsboard@owu.edu
April 14 @ Noon – Careers in Wildlife and Ecosystem Management
On Monday, April 14 from noon to 1 p.m. in SCSC 211, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) State Park/Watercraft Officer, an ODNR Wildlife Officer, and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ranger will be presenting on what their…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
March 7 – March Blackboard Updates Coming
Lots of little enhancements are coming to our learning management system. Here are some items to watch out for: AI Design Assistant will only generate one image at a time, and you can easily refresh a generated image in a learning…
OWL Camp at OWU: Applications Now Open for Students in Grades 5-8!
OWL Camp at OWU is a fun and engaging summer program designed for gifted students in grades 5-8! Campers will explore hands-on learning, exciting activities, and outdoor adventures while building leadership skills and making new friends. Day Camps for students…
Deadline Thursday, Feb. 20 – StAP, Legacy, and Bishop Elevate Proposals for 2025-2026
DEADLINE: Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11:59 p.m. Late proposals are not accepted. We’re excited to announce that applications are open for 3 student on-campus internship programs for the 2025-2026 academic year: Student Assistantship Program (StAP), Legacy Internship Program, and Bishop Elevate First-Generation Internship…
University Classifieds
Lost Purple Yeti Water Bottle
Hello! I recently lost a dark purple Yeti water bottle engraved with Julia Giada/Ryan and Ohio Wesleyan University. Please email me at Jgryan@owu.edu if you see it, thank you! Contact: Julia Ryan at jgryan@owu.edu
Sept. 12-15 – Volunteers Needed for The Wall That Heals Visit
The Wall That Heals is coming to Delaware County (Havener Park in Liberty Township) from Sept. 12-15, 2024. It is the only Ohio stop of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center. To help out and honor those who…
Volunteers Sought for Upcoming Boardman Arts Park Events
Saturday, Sept. 7: The first Delaware Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring 5 local bands, food and beverage trucks, an online auction of local merchandise, and activity areas for children. Volunteers work a 3-hour shift of their…
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