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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 21 @ 6:30 p.m. – Jeff Dickinson: Regenerative Agriculture Talk
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environmental Studies Department for another Art and the Environment talk! On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jeff Dickinson will give a talk on Regenerative Agriculture. Jeff is a farmer, educator, and researcher…
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Oct. 19 @ 2 p.m. – Steiner & Hochwartner Recital (Updated Time!)
Join us for the opening night of Peter Steiner and Constanze Hochwartner’s 2025/2026 tour! Pianist/organist Constanze Hochwartner and trombonist Peter Steiner have been performing together as a duo since 2017. Together, they have toured Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and…
Oct. 17 & 18 @ 8 p.m. – Musical Theatre Scenes
IT’S A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING! The Performing Arts Department will present a cabaret of solo and group selections from the musical theatre repertoire in Jemison Auditorium, Sanborn Hall, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. …
TODAY! @ 4:15 p.m. – Bestselling Author Clint Smith Reading
The English Department’s Carpenter Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Clint Smith: Stories, Histories, Culture. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4:15 p.m. in Benes Rooms, HWCC. Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well…
Oct. 20 – Domestic Violence Awarness Speaker from Turning Point
Join Circle K International on Oct. 20 to learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness, Turning Point, and resources available in Merrick Hall, 3rd floor, from 12:30-1 p.m. Emma Loechler from Turning Point will be providing information about Turning Point, Domestic…
OWU Connection News & Events
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Sept. 3 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections! This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and…
Sept. 9 – Entrepreneurship Beyond the College Walls
Interested in starting your own business? Not sure where to start? We can help! Join us for a FREE LUNCH on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 12-1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns Building, Room 312, for the FREE Entrepreneurship Beyond the…
TODAY at NOON: Final BLP Info Session
Today is the final Bishop Launch Program Info Session for any 2nd years, 3rd years, or seniors who want to participate this fall. Time: 12-12:30, Location: Milligan Room (1st floor Slocum). Attendance at an info session is mandatory for students…
Aug. 27 – Career Community Fair & FREE CRUMBL
Career Community Fair – with Crumbl Cookies! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for the Career Community Fair! Meet the sweet Career Catalysts Explore our 8 Career Communities Discover jobs & internships Get in…
FINAL Bishop Launch Program Info Session for Fall ’25
Attention, 2nd years, 3rd years, and seniors: Monday, Aug. 25, is your FINAL chance to attend a Bishop Launch Program (BLP) info session if you want to participate this fall. Time: 12-12:30, Location: Milligan Room (1st floor Slocum). BLP is a fall semester…
Student News & Events
Trick or Treat on the JAY – Reserve your table!
Student organizations are invited to host a table and hand out candy to local kids and families during our annual community Trick or Treat event! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk to show off…
CNX 100: Study Abroad Survey 😀 (Please)
Our Group in Dr. Bailey’s CNX 100 class is studying the reasons that influence a student’s choice to study abroad. If you’re a student and 18 years or older, please consider completing our quick survey. Thanks! This is a course…
Today – The 1842 – Ask a Question
Stop by the table in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. to view the current progress on The 1842 and ask questions about the new student hub coming to the resident side of campus. OWU Sponsoring…
Nov. 1 – Moonlit Masquerade Ball
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 7-9 p.m. in the Benes Rooms for a Halloween Masquerade Ball. Attire is formal, and masks and light refreshments will be provided. A $5 donation will be requested at the door (digital payment…
Oct. 29 – Full Club Meeting – OWU Ski & Snowboard
The exec team has been hard at work tying up the last few ends for the January trip reveal, and we can’t wait to share with you all that we have planned. We will be holding a full club meeting…
Oct. 30 @ 4 p.m. – Punk Rock Religion
Join the Interfaith House from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30 in HWCC Peale Chapel for our house project showcasing the intersection of religion and punk music and ideals. We will be doing crafts and discussing where religion and punk values align…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 3 @ 3:30 p.m. – Testing Center Open House
Faculty and Academic Staff are warmly invited to join us for the OWU Testing Center Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30-5 p.m. in University Hall 114. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Say a fond farewell to Anne Noonan, who recently stepped down after…
Professor Emeritus Lew Fikes Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Lewis “Lew” Edgar Fikes died Aug. 29 at Willow Brook Run. Lew taught chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan between 1985 and 2004. In a Transcript student newspaper article honoring his 19 years of…
Faculty and Staff: Lead a Class with the OWL Program!
The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University is excited to invite faculty and staff to submit class proposals for Fall 2025! This is a wonderful chance to share your passion and creativity with our community of lifelong learners. Class Options: Weekday…
University Classifieds
Service Desk Position Open at Hobson Library
We have two shifts available, Thursdays 2-3 p.m. and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. in Hobson Library. You will need to be able to work both shifts. Please apply on the OWU Job Listings page for student workers. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University…
Lost and Found: AirPods
Found AirPods in the Crider Lounge on Wednesday, March 26. Email William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Reward of Your Choice for the Return of Scarf
I recently lost a headscarf that is very important to me. It is long and green with tropical floral designs. It is important enough to me that I am willing to consider different kinds of awards. The award could be monetary,…
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