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Campuswide News & Events
Spotlight Seniors: Internship Experiences in Film
Join us for a special three-part series featuring senior film majors who will share the unique and diverse internship experiences they’ve had during their time at OWU. Each session will spotlight a different student, offering insight into their creative journeys,…
Campus Operations Notification: Dead Tree Removal
Facilities will be removing a dead cottonwood tree in front of Merrick Hall beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The work will be completed the same day. Removal of the tree, which was declared dead by an arborist, will…
March 30 @ 7 p.m. – OWU Percussion Ensemble
The OWU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Chris Lizak will present a concert with special guest artists Ben and Kelsey Shaheen on Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium (Sanborn Hall). Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring…
April 1 @ 12:10 & 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for two talks by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani, University of California, Davis: 12:10-1:00 p.m., Science Center 161 “Mass Extinctions Past and Future – Are we in a mass extinction?” *Includes…
Campus Operations Notification: Remove Cars from HWCC Upper & Lower Tier Parking Lot by 10 p.m.
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 upper and lower tiers lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot…
Tonight @ 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
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…
Jan. 22 @ Noon – Summer Internship & Job Search Workshop
Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? This workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop is designed to help you…
Student News & Events
April 14 @ Noon – Careers in Wildlife and Ecosystem Management
On Monday, April 14 from noon to 1 p.m. in SCSC 211, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) State Park/Watercraft Officer, an ODNR Wildlife Officer, and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ranger will be presenting on what their…
Deadline April 16 – Fine Arts AWARDS!
The 2025 Annual Fine Arts Awards are open for application! Declared Art majors (BA & BFA) and/or Fine Arts scholarship recipients are eligible to apply. Email slides of artwork, and/or an art history paper as a single PDF document, and…
April 9 @ Noon – SOAN Luncheon: Research Opportunities & Student Research Presentations
See students present their research: “Love, Erasure, and Social Theory” and “Decolonizing Monopoly” and hear about research opportunities in Sociology and Anthropology. The Sociology & Anthropology Department is hosting a luncheon on April 9, 2025 on the 4th floor of…
Sagan Academic Resource Center Seeks Energetic, Enthusiastic Students Interested in Making a Positive Impact!
Students must be in at least their second year at OWU and must provide a recommendation letter from at least one professor in their tutoring subject. Must hold at least a 3.0 GPA in the tutoring subject and must demonstrate…
April 12 @ 9 a.m. – BioBlitz at Delaware Dam
On Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m.-noon at Delaware Dam, the Department of Environment & Sustainability is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host a BioBlitz event. A BioBlitz is when professional and community scientists work together…
April 10 @ 6 p.m. – Senior Class Almost-Alumni Celebration
Hey, Class of 2025! You’re nearly there — graduation is just around the corner! Let’s celebrate your upcoming transition from students to alumni with an evening designed just for you. The Alumni Board of Directors, is hosting this celebration to welcome…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
March 27 @ 9:30 a.m. – Blackboard Ultra Course Seminar
Blackboard makes it easy to design great courses and assessments. Transitioning to the Ultra Course View requires thoughtful preparation and the right strategies to maximize its benefits, and Anthology product experts are here to outline best practices. This 90-minute session…
Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email before the March 28 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the April edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, March 28. For the April edition, please consider submitting annual business items for attention:…
March 31 from Noon-1:30 p.m. – Gallup Strengths Presentations on Campus
OWU‘s Human Resources and Career Connection teams are hosting a Gallup Trainer to enhance our Faculty & Staff understanding of the StrengthsFinder Assessment and foster a “Strengths-Based Campus.” This is the first in a three-part series, with each session being standalone. The remaining…
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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