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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Sept. 30 @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn: The Election and the Environment
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 Dr. Franchesca Nestor will share their perspectives on “The…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 Deadline for Theory-to-Practice Grant Applications!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
Take the OWU Strengths Assessment – Gain pivotal information to set yourself up for success!
As you prepare for your OWU journey, a pivotal step to success is knowing your strengths! Please take just 20 minutes to complete the OWU Strengths Assessment. *Note that this will be required as part of your OWU experience, and so…
Sept. 16 @ Noon – Career Fairs: How to Navigate, Approach Employers, and Maximize Your Experience – Co-sponsored with Bishop Elevate!
Nervous about attending the upcoming Career and Grad School Fair? Not quite sure how to navigate it or what to say when you approach employers or grad school reps? New to the whole career fair experience? If you’ve answered YES…
Sept. 4 @ Noon – Demystifying the Path to Grad School
Are you considering pursuing a Graduate Degree in STEM? What’s the difference between a Master’s and a Ph.D.? How do you apply? Where do you pick? Come and learn more about this process with the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst!…
TODAY @11 a.m. – The Career Community Fair! HWCC Atrium
TODAY @ 11 a.m.-2 p.m., HWCC Atrium Let’s Get You Started on Your Career Path at the Career Community Fair! Meet your Career Catalyst from OWU’s 8 Career Communities: STEM CAREERS WITH SOCIAL IMPACT ECONOMICS & BUSINESS EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION…
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Power Skills Workshop: Google Professional Certificates
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value), and possibly connect it to academic credit…
Student News & Events
Oct. 29 & Nov. 5 – Join Us for a Stained Glass Class with Pia Douglas!
We are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity to explore your creative side with a stained glass class led by renowned artist Pia Douglas. This class is facilitated by the OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University and is open to…
Oct. 29 @ Noon – The Precision of Word Choice and Poetry: A Workshop
Professor Bair and the Communication Student Board present an inspiring workshop: “The Precision of Word Choice and Poetry: A Workshop!” Discover the magic of precise language and how it can transform your communication skills. Refine your language skills, deepen your understanding of how word choice impacts communication, and enhance both your professional and personal interactions with newfound insights Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your verbal game. Let’s make every word count! Oct.…
Oct. 25 – Last Chance! Venom: The Last Dance @ the Strand
Reserve your tickets to see “Venom: The Last Dance” with the Honors Board and Rafiki on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Strand Theatre. The movie will start around 5 – 5:30 p.m. and last 2 hours. Tickets are free and include…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – DZ Dodgeball
Join the members of the Delta Zeta Sorority as they host a dodgeball tournament to raise money for the Starkey Hearing Foundation! The cost for participation is $20 for a group of five people. This event will be Friday, Oct.…
Oct. 24 @ 7:30 p.m. – CoW House Project!
Join CoW this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for Rhys’s House Project and a showing of the film Fancy Dance (2023)! Bring your friends, enjoy snacks, and discuss the history of Indigenous American dance! This House Project will be taking place…
Oct. 23 @ 6:30 p.m. – Make Leaf Garlands at TREE House!
Make garlands using fallen leaves from around campus! Hosted by the TREE House SLU at 110A Rowland Ave., it’s a perfect way to make some free fall decor! The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Looking for a Trailbound Club Advisor!
Hello! I am working on starting a new club called Trailbound, an outdoor club that does activities like hiking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, ice skating, high ropes courses, camping, and more! The club would meet about 4-7 times a year depending…
Ombuds Support for Staff and Faculty
Have you encountered a situation at work that has you stressed? Do you need to process a conflict with someone who can provide an impartial perspective and concrete suggestions for how to move forward? Do you need to share information…
Bishops of Color and Mosaic
If you are interested in being added to the mailing list for Bishops of Color and/or Mosaic, please send Dawn Chisebe an email (dmchiseb@owu.edu). Bishops of Color is an affinity group for BIPOC faculty and staff. The group has regular…
University Classifieds
April 8-30 – April Earring Sale!
Hey, everyone! The month of April is here! For the month and all the communities acknowledged + celebrated during April, I will be selling leverback, round glass bead, and clay earrings in spring colors & designs. All earrings are either…
Pink Jeweled Prescription Glasses Left In Sturges 106
A pink pair of prescription glasses with fake diamonds on the sides were left in Sturges 106 quite a while ago and no one has claimed them. They have now been brought to the Academic Assistant’s Office in Sturges 203. …
Found Necklaces at Smith
Two necklaces found in a shower room at Smith. To claim, stop by the OWjL Office in Hayes Hall, #124 (behind the lounge), or email to arrange pick up: owjl@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWjL Contact: Josie Bair at jrbair@owu.edu
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