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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 29 @ 2 p.m. – Bestselling Author Visits For Lecture/Reading!
Join the Department of English and the Creative Writing Program on Thursday, Feb. 29, for the annual Osborne Lecture, featuring Melissa Febos. Febos is the author of the nationally bestselling essay collection, Girlhood, which has been translated into seven languages…
March 6 @ 4:15 p.m. – Faith in Poetry: A Reading by Sasa Aakil
Join us for a reading from 2021 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate Sasa Aakil! She has been featured in the Bethesda Magazine for her work as Youth Poet Laureate. She has also been featured in The Washington Post, as well…
Feb. 28 @ 12 p.m. – Celebrating Black Excellence in Research Series
Join us for an enlightening research talk by Dr. Granger. He will be presenting a staged reading of “Cane: A New Musical” – an original musical inspired by Jean Toomer’s Harlem Renaissance novel “Cane,” which only entered the public domain.…
Today & Saturday – Join us for Mock Convention!
Ohio Wesleyan will select presidential and vice presidential candidates and approve a national Republican Party platform during OWU’s 2024 Mock Presidential Convention. The two-day event, replicating a U.S. nominating convention, will take place Feb. 23-24 in Gray Chapel. Everyone is…
Feb. 27 @12 p.m. – Let’s Talk Money: Master The Money You Make
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEIC) is hosting a Financial Literacy Series open to all students, faculty, and staff. The Council is pleased to have Alvin Asiamah, one of the main founding partners of TSG Advice Partners, as the…
Feb. 27 @ 8 p.m. – Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra
The Performing Arts Department is excited to welcome Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra, comprised of 22 of central Ohio’s finest musicians who have come together every Monday evening on a semi-informal basis since 1997. They share their love of jazz,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Jan. 16 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night at Smith
Join us Thursday from 9 – 11 p.m. in the Smith 2nd Floor Lounge! Take a well-deserved break from the first week of classes — grab a snack bag, craft your 2025 mood board, and enjoy games with friends. Don’t…
Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. – Student Involvement Fair
We are thrilled to share that the spring Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m.! Students can chat with 50 student organizations and offices to learn about ways to get involved on campus – it’s a great…
Award-Winning, Internationally Certified Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawan Karate, & Kobudo Taekwondo
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo Taekwondo (TKD) PE 301: This is one of the greatest self-defense systems ever created. You do not need to have prior experience to take this course – beginners are welcome! Our internationally certified instructors teach the complete Okinawan…
BCI/FBI Background Checks on Campus, Jan. 17 & Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You will need to secure a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting Biometric Information…
Public Safety Advisory – Polar Vortex Forecast
Meteorologists are predicting Arctic air will drive temperatures into the low teens this week. OWU is no stranger to cold winters and we encourage you to return from break prepared by reviewing the information below. We also recommend monitoring weather…
RA/Mod Position Open
Apply now for the RA/Mod position for the 2025-2026 Academic year here: RA/Mod Position If you have any questions, please contact ResLife or RLC Jon Maldonado. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Jon Maldonado at Jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Meek Leadership Awards – Nominate Today
The Meek Leadership Awards were established in 1997 with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 OWU graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain that commitment throughout their lives may be…
Want More Information as You Submit Preferences for Committee Service?
You can find out typical committee meeting times and current committee membership lists at the Faculty Committee Information page through the Faculty Resources site. The Executive Committee is also happy to answer any questions (Shala Hankison, chair). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Executive Committee of…
Jan. 26 & Jan. 30 @ Noon – Teaching in The New FYS Q&A
If you would like to learn more about the seminar and the experiences of faculty who taught the pilot, please join us at one of two upcoming Q&As. I will provide a brief overview of the seminar structure and then…
University Classifieds
2021-22 Employment Opportunity with the OWU Daily
The OWU Daily is seeking an editorial intern for the 2021-22 academic year to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. The successful applicant will work Monday through Thursday and Sunday, preferably late afternoons/evenings, to provide support for Ohio Wesleyan’s…
Tutor Positions Needed For Fall 2021
The Sagan Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks energetic and enthusiastic students interested in making a positive impact on your fellow Bishops! Students must be in at least their second year at OWU and must provide a recommendation letter from at…
FOUND: Nintendo Switch Cartridge
A Nintendo Switch game cartridge was found in the Smith West Laundry room on Wednesday May 12. Please email me (hdgreen@owu.edu) if you think it may belong to you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Hannah Green at hdgreen@owu.edu
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