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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 2-3 – Sprinkler System Testing
Testing begins this week of on-campus sprinkler systems. Testing will occur between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on scheduled days. Buildings will be put in test mode but bells still may sound. Aug. 2 Edgar Hall Edwards Gymnasium and Simpson…
July 25-26 & Aug. 2-3 – Testing of Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression and Sprinkler Systems
Testing begins this week of Ohio Wesleyan’s on-campus kitchen hood fire suppression and sprinkler systems. Testing will occur between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on scheduled days. Ansul (kitchen hood) system testing July 25 Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Haycock Hall Stuyvesant…
Changes Coming to OWU ALERT Emergency Notification System
More information will be coming soon, but Public Safety is in the process now of switching the company that provides our emergency notification software. Employees and students will remain signed up to receive OWU ALERTs (now via 911Cellular), with emails…
Counseling Services Has Moved!
Counseling Services has moved to Corns 316 (and the Sagan Academic Resource Center has moved to HWCC 324). In our new location, Counseling Services will continue to provide time-limited individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, advocacy, and outreach programming.…
🎆Welcome, President vandenBerg!🎆
Welcome to Ohio Wesleyan’s 17th President, Matt vandenBerg, who joins us on campus today! We’re excited you are here, Matt, and look forward to working — and succeeding — together. It’s a great day to be a Bishop!
July 10-21 – OWU Cheerleading Online Fundraiser
Do you like snacks, coffee/tea, popcorn, melts, and fun treats for your dogs? The OWU Cheer Team is hosting our yearly online fundraiser with Stroller Fundraising. This fundraiser will take place July 10 through July 21. By clicking the link,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Starting Aug. 23 from 12-1 p.m. – Back-to-School Drop-in Group
Whether you are a returning student or starting your first year at OWU, the transition back to school can bring about a mix of emotions and challenges. To provide a supportive space and valuable resources, Counseling Services is offering a…
Aug. 23 & Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – BCI/FBI Background Checks On Campus
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You will need to secure a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting Biometric Information…
All Off-Campus Dining Locations Announced
The 2024-2025 academic year off-campus dining locations (where you can use your OWU dining dollars) are: Coffeeology (new for 24-25) Fresh Start Cafe & Bakery Pulp Victor’s Taco Shop Wendy’s (S. Sandusky St. campus location — set to reopen after…
Get Involved in the Department of Performing Arts!
Interested in theatre or music but haven’t found an opportunity to get involved yet for the semester? Click this link to view upcoming opportunities for involvement and consider joining us for our beginning-of-semester kickoff meetings! The music program meeting will be…
Several Registrar Front Desk Assistant Positions Available
The OWU Office of the Registrar is seeking several front desk assistants. Those hired will work 4-7 hours/week to help staff the front desk. For more information and to apply, visit our website. Also, please be sure to come see…
OWU Library Service Desk Assistant Positions Available
The OWU Library is looking to hire service desk assistants. Student workers in this position help staff the main service points in both Hobson Library and Slocum Reading Room for 5-7 hours a week. Please visit the library’s website at library.owu.edu for…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Staff and Faculty – Volunteer to help at Late Night Breakfast!
Late Night Breakfast is an OWU tradition that marks the start of finals week. The goal is to wish our students well during an exciting yet stressful time of the academic year. Late Night Breakfast will be on Monday, December…
Dec. 2 – Updates to Blackboard Learn
Here are highlights of what’s coming to OWU Blackboard on December 2nd. Point-based and point range rubrics Instructors may customize rubrics with different point scales to support various pedagogical approaches and instructional practices. Likewise, faculty may opt to use decimals,…
Former Faculty Member George Mass Passes Away
We are sad to share that Dr. George Mass, former psychology faculty, passed away peacefully Nov. 18. He was 81. According to his death notice: Dr. Mass was born in Romania and emigrated with his mother to Rochester, NY, in…
University Classifieds
How well have you adapted to remote learning? A Survey
We are conducting research for our ECON 251: Research Methods in Economics class. Please take a moment to fill out the survey (only one question!) about how well you have adapted to the changes in higher education that have happened…
How well have you adapted to remote learning? A Survey
We are conducting research for our ECON 251: Research Methods in Economics class. Please take a moment to fill out the survey (only one question!) about how well you have adapted to the changes in higher education that have happened…
Found Black Apple Watch
Found a black apple watch in front of my car on Saturday. If you lost this item, please contact me and provide me with details so that I can verify it’s yours. Contact: Sam Merino at ssmerino@owu.edu
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