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Campuswide News & Events
Ohio’s Distracted Driving Law Now in Effect
No more warnings! You can now be pulled over and ticketed if you are texting and driving. This is now a primary offense. The fine can be up to $150 for a first offense, then up to $250 for a…
Oct. 19 @ 7 p.m. – Spanish Performance: By Night they Killed Him
In this adaptation of Lope de Vega’s El caballero de Olmedo / The Knight from Olmedo, two stories intersect: In the first one, Don Alonso sets out on horseback from Medina del Campo to Olmedo, and in the second, a young motorcyclist takes…
Oct. 10 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Kristen Fussell
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Kristen Fussell (OWU ’03), Associate Director Ohio Sea Grant & Stone Laboratory: “Ohio Sea Grant and OSU’s Stone Laboratory: Research, Education, and Outreach for the State.” Free and open…
OPENING NIGHT! 365 days/365 plays
The OWU Department of Performing Arts is performing 365 Days/365 Plays by Suzan Lori-Parks starting TONIGHT in Chappelear Drama Center at 7:30 p.m.! The remaining show dates will continue throughout the weekend: Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 7 at…
IT’S TODAY! @ 4:15 p.m. – Celebrate Our Newest Endowed Chairs
We invite everyone to join us TODAY to celebrate these faculty being appointed to endowed chairs! Dr. Mark Allison – The Charles M. Weis Professorship in English Dr. Ashley Biser – The Charles W. Fairbanks Chair in Politics & Government…
Oct. 6 – Ross Museum Open Late for First Friday
We’re open late for you to see our current exhibitions this First Friday! On view now: Personal to Political, Celebrating African American Artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries, through Oct. 29, 2023. Abstract Art: from the Permanent Collection, through…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Oct. 18 @ 7 p.m. – First-Year Scenes Performance This Friday!
Come see a night of performances of four scenes from different plays, all featuring first-year students! Both the actors and their upperclassmen directors have been working hard to put this show together. No registration is required! It will be in…
Oct. 19 @ 4 p.m. – Culture Fest; Sign Up TODAY to Table!
Today is your last chance to sign up to table at Culture Fest! Does your organization want to table at the biggest student-organized event of the year? Apply today to secure your organization’s spot. Tables are limited, so it is…
Oct. 17 @ 6 p.m. – Ensuring Election Integrity
Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. in Slocum Hall Milligan Room. As concerns about election security rise, this panel will highlight the dedicated citizens who work to ensure the integrity of elections. You may have heard about security threats in…
New Science Communication Course!
ENVS 499: Scientific Communication: TR 2:40 – 4 p.m., SCSC Room 211 If you were asked to draw a scientist, who would you draw? What happens when critical issues—like climate change or public health—aren’t communicated clearly to the public? At…
Oct. 21 @ Noon – Interested in Public Health for Grad School? Grad School Info Session
If you are a Public Health student or even interested in Public Health, meet with Todd Thobe from The Ohio State University College of Public Health to learn about grad school options in Public Health. Bring your questions and an…
Tonight @ 6:30 p.m. – Let’s Talk About Race
“We need to talk about the way we talk.” – Dr. Ashley Kennard With 1 million world events happening at the same time, it’s important to keep our community strong. So let’s talk about it. Does race matter in 2024?…
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…
Feb. 25 @ 2 PM – BigTree CMS Training
Information Services is providing an open training session on BigTree CMS. Learn how to manage your department’s or program’s presence on our OWU website. Learn the basics, such as callout blocks and embedded media. You’ll then be able to enhance…
Feb. 23 @ 2:30 PM – Filling Our Cups: A Workshop With Iresha Picot
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council would like to invite you to participate in a workshop on February 23rd @ 2:30pm via Zoom. We have invited Iresha Picot to lead us through a workshop entitled: Filling Our Cups: A Workshop…
University Classifieds
Job Opportunities at Simpson Querrey Fitness Desk
Athletics is hiring students to staff the Simpson Querrey Fitness Desk. Daily responsibilities include desk operation, cleaning equipment, and organization. Workers must be accountable, on time, and friendly. We have 3 positions available. Please email Stacey Ungashick Lobdell @ sjlobdel@owu.edu for more information.
Tutor Positions Needed
The Sagan Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks energetic and enthusiastic students interested in making a positive impact on their fellow Bishops! Students must be in at least their second year at OWU and must provide a recommendation letter from at…
OWU Staff – New Job Posting
Make sure to check out the current career opportunities here at OWU! More information can be found at owu.edu/jobs OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Human Resources Contact: Catherine Langton at hr@owu.edu
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