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Campuswide News & Events
TODAY (Sept. 26) @ 4:15 p.m. – Aza Pace Reading
The English Department is pleased to welcome Aza Pace on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Pace is a poet interested in eco-poetics, ekphrasis, and rewritings of myth. She often draws on Texas…
Wi-Fi Outage Scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 26
There will be a scheduled outage of the Wi-Fi network on Tuesday, Sept. 26, between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. in order to upgrade the Wi-Fi network connection capacity. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions at OWU…
🌈Join us for National Coming Out Day!🏳️🌈
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invites you to celebrate National Coming Out Day with us! Join us on the JAYwalk on Sept. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a day for embracing our true selves and…
Sept. 26 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series on Squid & their Bacteria Friends
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by our very own Dr. Andrea Suria, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, titled: “Better Together: How Bacteria Defend Their Squid Host.” Suria will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 26,…
Sept. 27 @ 4-6 p.m. – English Dept. Scavenger Hunt!
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 4-6 p.m. for an English Department Scavenger Hunt! The hunt will begin in the basement of Sturges Hall and take you throughout the building. Learn all about what Sturges has to offer while enjoying…
Sept. 23 – BSU Car Wash Fundraiser
Drive in with a dusty ride and cruise out with pride! Support a great cause and leave with a spotless car for just $7! Cash and online forms of payment are both accepted and tips are also welcomed. BSU Car…
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
DEI Book Club In-Person Option
We are now offering an in-person option for the DEI Book Club this semester to complement the virtual option. If you would like to be added to the calendar invite, please sign up here: As a reminder, we are…
Seeking March Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for March 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…
Former Staff Member Edgar Reichert Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Edgar Reichert passed away Jan. 18 at Grady Memorial Hospital here in Delaware. He was 89. Edgar worked in the OWU Building and Grounds Department for many years, serving as…
University Classifieds
Oct. 23 – American Legion Blood Drive
The American Legion Department of Ohio is inviting the OWU community to give blood at a drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at its headquarters off Route 36 at 60 Big Run Road, Delaware. The need for…
Job opportunity – Light yard work
Margaret Kitterington is looking to hire an OWU student to help with light yard work. Needs help blowing leaves (leaf blower provided), cutting ornamental grass, and picking up sticks. The student must be dependable and have a car. Margaret lives…
Oct. 23 – American Legion Blood Drive
The American Legion Department of Ohio is inviting the OWU community to give blood at a drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at its headquarters off Route 36 at 60 Big Run Road, Delaware. The need for…
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