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Campuswide News & Events
March 27 & 28 – Free Movie Screening, Arts Performance for Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Didn’t buy a ticket for the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium? You’re still invited to attend these events as we remember OWU alum Van Peebles ’53 and celebrate Black arts and culture: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday – Fork in Nigeria food truck.…
April 10 @ 5:30 p.m. – Passover Sedar
What is Passover? Passover (also called Pesach) is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Exodus (liberation) of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Passover is often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, especially on the first night, when a special meal…
March 26 @ 4 p.m. – Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance by Artist Xiouping
Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in Corns 312: In this lecture (talk), “Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance,” xiouping will investigate the reciprocal dynamics of performance, documentation, and spectatorship—how performance is not only something that is seen but…
Campus Operations Notification: Upcoming HWCC Parking Lot Closures
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
March 26 @ Noon – Hear from Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-Winning Chef!
In this thought-provoking performative lecture titled Feeding the Future: Food, Justice, and Art as Tools for Liberation, James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, publisher, and multidisciplinary artist Bryant Terry will discuss the arc of his multifaceted career and his efforts to…
March 27 @ 8 p.m. – Choir concert in Gray Chapel
The Choral Art Society presents its spring concert on Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. The ensemble will be led by guest conductor Rachel Parfenchuk (OWU Class of 2013) in a varied program of works centered on…
OWU Connection News & Events
Jan. 23 @ 11:30 a.m. – School for Field Studies Representative Visit
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Spend Fall Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African Culture,…
Feb. 4 – Pitch OWU and Big Program Challenge Workshop
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and the Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The 5-week program is hosted by the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean…
March 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Application Deadline
The Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) grant application link will go live on Feb. 1, 2025, and submissions are due March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and for the application form. Questions? Please drop by…
Jan 23 @ 11:30 a.m. – School for Field Studies Representative Visit
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Student News & Events
April 3 & 8 from 1-2:30 p.m. – Corns 109 Lab Unavailable
The Corns 109 computer lab is reserved for a class and will be unavailable on the following dates and times. Thursday, April 3, 1:10 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1:10 – 2:30 p.m. Please see the “Where are computers…
April 3 @ Noon – HR Club Meeting in Corns 202
Come to HR Club and hear all about the memberships you can be a part of in the Human Resources field and how you can get them as a student member. There will be BIBIBOP for everyone who attends! RSVP…
Participate in Research on Social Connection
I, Chantelle Ntiamoah, alongside my primary investigator, Dr. Veda Kim, will be conducting research for my SOAN independent study to explore whether race plays a role in social connection. I invite you to fill out a brief form that will…
April 4 @ 5 p.m. – Trans Pool Party
Come join SAGE for a Trans Pool Party at Meek Aquatics Center on April 4 from 5-7 p.m.! We will have items to bind and tuck safely and free pizza. Celebrate Trans bodies with us, anyone is welcome! OWU Sponsoring…
Tomorrow! Bishop Launch Program Info Session #1
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session tomorrow, April 2, from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Slocum 201 and find out more…
April 1 @ Noon – TDOV: Day 2 ‘History of SAGE’ Tabling
To continue Trans Visibility Week, SAGE will be tabling in Ham-Wil on April 1 to showcase the SLU’s origins, evolution, and impact on the queer community. We will be there from noon to 1 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SAGE Contact:…
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
University Communications Hiring Intern to Help Share Students’ OWU Connection Experiences
Position Name: University Communications Reporting & Writing Intern Commitment: 6 hours per week Term: Full Year, Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Apply: Read more and apply online using this link; please email writing samples to cehatche@owu.edu Description of Internship: The intern will…
ENVS 111 Textbook for Sale
I have a 4th edition Physical Geography book I would like to sell to a student taking ENVS 111 for $5. It’s in good condition. I recognize the textbook for the class is listed as the 5th edition Physical Geography…
Free Upright Piano, Must be Moved Before Aug. 1
Free upright piano in the lobby of Mowry Alumni Center. We are doing a lobby refresh and need the piano moved by Aug. 1. If interested, please contact Dawn at dmpercer@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Dawn Percer at dmpercer@owu.edu
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