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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
Aug. 29 – Opt-Out Deadline for First Day Complete Program
If you purchased your textbooks on your own this semester or had no required materials in any courses, you have through this Thursday, Aug. 29, to opt out of the First Day Complete textbook program. Learn more via the First…
Psychology Hiring Student Worker
The OWU Department of Psychology is seeking a reliable, friendly, and organized student worker to assist with front desk operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience in a dynamic academic environment. As a front desk assistant,…
Aug. 29 @ 6-8pm – Get Involved at the Student Involvement Fair!
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 29, from 6-8 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet over 80 student organizations and get connected to campus – you won’t want to…
Sept. 3 from Noon-1 p.m. – Fine Arts Dept. Welcome Back Social!
Fine Arts Majors and Minors, and all who are interested in taking an art class, are welcome to join the Fine Arts Department for our Welcome Back Social! Tuesday, Sept. 3, from noon-1 p.m. Enjoy pizza, meet your classmates, and…
Fall 1 Intramural Registration
Attention Students! Intramural Registration is Now OPEN! This season, we’re hosting Sand Volleyball and Spikeball! Don’t miss out on the fun—sign up now! The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. #Intramurals Sign up here OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Purchasing Appointments with the SPC for Your Student Org
If your student organization (sports, clubs, etc.) needs to start booking transportation or ordering needed materials, you can start making appointments with the Student Involvement Office’s Student Purchasing Coordinator. We encourage you to come in, ask questions, and set up…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Nov. 30 @ 12:10pm – Teaching Circle on OWU Collections
Teaching Circle: Teaching with OWU Collections Tues, Nov 30 at 12:10-1:00 Will you be looking for new ways to engage students in your spring courses (and beyond)? Did you know that OWU has many special collections on campus that can…
University Classifieds
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
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 its yours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Self Contact: Sam Merino at ssmerino@owu.edu
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