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Campuswide News & Events
March 4 @ 5:30 p.m. – Queerness and Spirituality
The Interfaith House invites you to “Seeking Spirituality in a Stereotyped Society…” Join us for a panel and conversations on the experiences of navigating spirituality in a world full of stereotypes about religion. Panelists include Vice Arch Druid of Ár…
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open – Deadline is March 8
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 to recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership, service, and courage. The event includes awards from Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
March 3 @ 6 p.m. – Sex In The Dark
Join Residential Life and The Bishop Way for Sex In The Dark in the Benes Rooms from 6-7 p.m. March 3! This is a fun lights-off event where students can ask anonymous questions pertaining to sexual well-being! We will have…
Job Opportunity for Graduating Seniors – Office of the President!
Ready your resumes, seniors! The Office of the President is once again offering a full-time, paid postgraduate position to one qualified senior beginning in late May 2025. For one year, the Postgraduate Assistant will work directly with OWU leaders to…
Apply to Mortar Board – Deadline this Friday (Feb. 28)
Attention current Sophomores and Juniors! Are you a student who prioritizes leadership and service on campus? If so, consider applying to Mortar Board! Mortar Board is a national honor society that offers valuable alumni connections, opportunities for leadership and service…
TODAY @ 4 p.m. – Donuts and Drop-In with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board in the Slocum Honors lounge on Feb. 26 from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy mochi donuts, study time, and the chance to ask questions about classes, research, and graduating with honors. All are welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors…
SSRP Applications due March 4, 2025
Applications for the expanded Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) are due soon – March 4, 2025. Be sure all parts of the application are submitted by March 4. For more information see the SSRP website and the projects being offered. Questions? Contact ssrp@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SSRP…
Feb. 27 @ 6 p.m. – Sassy Coloring – Museum Chill Night
Come check out our new sassy coloring pages! We will also have tea and snacks from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evening, Feb. 27. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
New@OWU Emails Start Nov. 30 – Submit Your Post Today
The New@OWU communication platform for incoming students and families is back this winter. Emails sent from newatowu@owu.edu will provide important information and event details pertinent to students beginning their enrollment at OWU in the spring semester of 2023. OWU offices and…
Accounting Office Updates and Changes for December 2022
Attention Faculty and Staff – The last check run for 2022 will be on Dec. 15, 2022. This would require ALL items to be through their final approval steps no later than Friday, Dec. 9 @ 5 pm. During Winter…
Seeking January & February Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for January and February 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,…
University Classifieds
Become a Summer Tour Guide Today!
The Office of Admission is looking for Summer Tour Guides to work part-time from May through the start of classes in August. Tour guides will have housing on campus for a small fee and are paid $8.80 Hours range based…
Become a Bishop Ambassador Today!
What is a Bishop Ambassador? Bishop Ambassadors are students who are paid to give tours of campus, write postcards to prospective students, generate ideas for social media content on the OWU Admission Instagram, greet families when they arrive to campus,…
Bracelet Sale for the Borgen Project!
I am hosting a bracelet sale where all the proceeds will be donated to the Borgen Project, which is a nonprofit dedicated to implementing global poverty reduction in US Foreign Policy. I have a google form (below) and I am…
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