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Campuswide News & Events
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Lars Horn Reading
The English Department welcomes Lars Horn from 4:15-5:15 p.m. TODAY, April 10, in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Lars Horn is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental nonfiction. Their first book, Voice of the Fish, won…
April 16 @ Noon – ZOOM LECTURE: Jimmy Soto, Guest Speaker
Jimmy Soto was wrongly arrested at age 20. He spent the next 42 years in prison until he was exonerated and released in December 2023. He is now pursuing a legal degree and working both to reform the criminal justice…
Privacy Pod Now Available for Use in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center
The 4-person, ADA-compliant privacy pod from Beeghly Library has been relocated outside the Campus Bookstore. Reservations can be made during set times Monday-Friday via the kiosk beside the pod or the library website. Drop-in use is also welcome. For more…
April 13 @ 5 p.m. – Senior Fine Arts Reception!
Come celebrate the opening of Grounded-Senior Art Show 2024 and Restore-Conserving Masterworks. Saturday, April 13, from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend to help celebrate all our seniors have accomplished! Location: Richard M. Ross…
April 11 @ 4:30 p.m. – Psychology Department Speaker
The Department of Psychology invites you to hear OWU alum, Dr. Kay A. Simon, Assistant Professor of Family Social Service at the University of Minnesota, present “Why Are We What We Are?” on Thursday, April 11, at 4:30 p.m. in…
April 23 @ 7 p.m. – Eddy Lecture: Ryan Hass Presenting: “Are the U.S. and China Destined for War?”
Ryan Hass of the Brookings Institution will be presenting “Are the U.S. and China Destined for War?” on April 23, 2024, in Benes Rooms A&B in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. This lecture is free and open to the public. Start Time:…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
April 17 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night at Smith: Karaoke
Residential Life invites you to attend Karaoke! Come prepared to sing your favorite songs or just watch your friends live out their pop-star dreams! The event will be on the Smith Stairs from 9-11 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. OWU…
Due April 21 – Baccalaureate Service Participation Apps Open
The Chaplain’s Office invites graduating seniors to participate in the annual Baccalaureate Service on May 9. The Baccalaureate Service is an interfaith spiritual capstone event for graduating seniors that celebrates the spiritual journeys (broadly conceived) of the class during your…
April 15 @ 5 p.m. – Interfaith Easter Celebration
Join us on the JAYwalk on Tuesday, April 15, from 5-7 p.m. for a house project celebrating Easter! There will be prizes, an egg hunt, free food, and egg dyeing! All faith, spiritual, and non-faith traditions are welcome! For questions,…
April 17 @ Noon – Student Involvement Office Focus Group – We Want Your Feedback
The Student Involvement Office is hosting an in-person focus group to learn more about your involvement experience on campus! We are interested in understanding how we can better craft our programs, events, and services to support students during their time…
April 17 @ 7 p.m. – Worship Night
On Thursday, April 17, from 7-8 p.m., Cru is hosting a time of worship in the Welch basement. All are welcome and encouraged to come, regardless of practice, sect, or denomination. Come and praise — or if singing isn’t your…
April 21 @ 1 p.m. – History Paper Awards Submission Deadline
Are you eligible to win a History Paper Award? These awards are based upon a paper you have already written (or are writing) for an OWU History Class. Please keep in mind, this is NOT something you create now. (Eligible…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Blackboard Learn Online Training
Did you know that Anthology (the company that owns Blackboard Learn) offers free, live instructor webinars on topics such as Blackboard Learn Ultra Basics Grading and Managing the Gradebook in Learn Ultra Creating Assessments in Learn Ultra Converting a Course…
Today @ 12:10 & 4:10 p.m. – Feedback and Q&A: Integration of the OWU Connection Into Gen Ed Curriculum
Please join the Office of the OWU Connection to offer feedback and ask questions about the plan to integrate the OWU Connection into the Gen Ed curriculum. The plan was originally distributed on Friday, March 3. Both of today’s sessions…
Seeking May Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for May events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
University Classifieds
Now Hiring Summer Digital Communications Intern
The Office of University Communications is seeking to hire a student who will be on campus this summer for a 30-hours-a-week internship as a Digital Communications Intern. The intern will collaborate in a creative team environment to share the OWU…
FOUND – Camera lens near University Hall
On Saturday, May 1, I found a camera lens on campus. If you think this may be your lens, please email Anna Scholle at afscholl@owu.edu with the identification of the lens (brand, size) to claim, and we can work out a time…
Hiring student interns for 2021-22 in Career Connection
Career Connection is hiring new interns for 2021-2022. Marketing/Peer Coach interns help advertise and promote our events & services. They also meet with students for resume reviews and other basic career-related needs. Apply here or view on Handshake. OWU…
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