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Campuswide News & Events
Jan. 5-6 – Infrastructure Upgrade to Impact Communication Systems After Work Hours
Starting at 5 p.m. Jan. 5, Information Services and Buildings & Grounds will be completing an important infrastructure upgrade in the primary datacenter in the R.W. Corns Building. Core services including connectivity to the internet, wifi, emergency communications, and campus…
Libraries Hours Over Semester Break
Please find our hours for semester break through the beginning of classes on our library website at libraries.owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Jan. 15 @ 2 p.m. – 2023 MLK Celebration
You are invited to join us for an online-only panel discussion at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The discussion will explore “From Civil Rights to Wakanda: An Exploration of Blackness & Media” and include panelists Dr. Phokeng Dailey, Saharla Loyan, Tamika…
March 31 & April 1 – Van Peebles Symposium
We are excited to announce we are hosting the inaugural Melvin Van Peebles Symposium in the spring! The symposium is to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Melvin Van Peebles, a 1953 OWU graduate and trailblazing Black filmmaker,…
Feb. 9 @ 7 p.m. – For the Culture!
The “For the Culture” event will be held in the Benes Rooms on Feb. 9, 2023, from 7-9 p.m. This event will showcase hip-hop history as well as explore the elements of hip-hop: emceeing, deejaying, breakin’, graffiti, beatboxing, and knowledge.…
Dec. 9 @ 7 p.m. – Cheer on OWU Esports Team in Conference Championship!
The OWU Esports team will face the Pilots of Bethel University at 7 p.m. Friday during the Rocket League final of the Emergents Midwest bracket. You’re invited to watch the conference championship game online at The Bishop gamers defeated…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Feb. 16 @ 9 p.m. – 🚦Stoplight Party Extravaganza! 🚦
Stoplight Party Extravaganza! Date: Feb. 16 Time: 9 p.m.- 10 p.m. Get ready for a night of self-love exploration and exciting games at our Stoplight Party with VIVA! Maybe you’ll even discover your Valentine! What’s a Stoplight Party? Red: Taken…
Bishops Got Talent Auditions LIVE NOW
Are you a student performer looking for opportunities? This is your chance! The Campus Programming Board is thrilled to announce that auditions for Bishops Got Talent are now open! Whether you’re a singer, dancer, musician, comedian, magician, or possess any…
Feb. 18 – Camp Leader Application Deadline for Camp Oh-Wooo
The application to be a Camp Leader for the 2024 Camp Oh-Wooo program is now available. Application deadline is Feb. 18 at midnight. Here is the application: The selection committee is seeking individuals with leadership potential and an interest in…
HEDS Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Report
Have 15 minutes? Tell us your thoughts on DEI at OWU! You still have time to provide this valuable information and help Ohio Wesleyan University improve for current and future members of our campus community. We hope that every member…
Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. – Make-It-Mini: Pocket Alters!
Join the Interfaith House and make miniature, pocket-sized alters or shrines, in tins! Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own! Information will be provided for several pantheons and their major symbols, including Greek, Norse, and…
Feb. 21 @ 6 p.m. – Robotics Maze Challenge: Build Bots, Solve Mazes & Win 3D-Printed Prizes!
Join the OWU Robotics Club for an enthralling dive into the world of robotics with our Maze Challenge! At this event, you’ll receive a kit to build your very own robotic car, designed for all skill levels. Immerse yourself in…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Oct. 7 – Updates for Ultra Courses in Blackboard
Each month, Blackboard releases feature updates and bug fixes for its flagship LMS service, Learn. Here are highlights of what’s coming October 7th, for Ultra courses only. Ultra: Submission Receipt This new functionality provides students with a unique tracking number…
Oct. 5 @ 12:10 – Teaching Circle on Student Writing Feedback
We invite all instructors to join us: Teaching Circle on Providing Feedback on Student Writing Tues, Oct 5th at 12:10-1:00 Zoom: We’ll talk about how to craft formative feedback for students at various stages of the writing process. From…
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions 2021 – Financial Wellness
Now Scheduling Appointments for October 27 and November 30! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling via virtual appointments with the University’s TIAA representative, Charles Hill. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for…
University Classifieds
Fridge for sale!
I no longer need my fridge and want it to go to a good home on campus! It’s a two-year-old black Hisense and still works perfectly. $50 if you come and pick it up from my apartment 10 minutes from…
OWU Daily Seeks 2020-2021 Intern
Do you like to be in the know? The OWU Daily needs you! Seeking an OWU Daily editorial intern for 2020-21 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. After training, the student will be able to work…
OWU Daily Seeks 2020-2021 Intern
Do you like to be in the know? The OWU Daily needs you! Seeking an OWU Daily editorial intern for 2020-21 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. After training, the student will be able to work…
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