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Campuswide News & Events
OWU Softball Annual Strikeout Cancer Game & Fundraiser
The Ohio Wesleyan University softball team dedicates one day of competition each year to Strikeout Cancer. This year’s event will be held on Saturday (April 2) against Hiram College. The games will be held at Margaret Sagan Field and start…
TODAY @ 4:10 PM – Charles Bernstein Honorary Degree and Reading
Groundbreaking poet, editor, critic, and activist Charles Bernstein will join us in the Bayley Room on the second floor of Beeghly Library for a reading and to receive an honorary degree, Ohio Wesleyan’s highest honor. Bernstein is the award-winning author…
April 1 – WCSA Initiative Funding Deadline
Attention departments, students, and student organizations! WCSA initiative funding to support programs and campus resources from WCSA is open. The deadline to request funding for fall semester initiatives funding requests from WCSA is Friday, April 1. There are two types…
April 4 @ 6:30 PM – ‘Afghanistan and the End of the War on Terror’ Eddy Lecture
Please join us for the 32nd annual J.K. Eddy Lecture on World Politics as political scientist and professor Navin Bapat (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) discusses Operation Enduring Freedom and its lasting effects when he presents “Afghanistan and…
April 11 @ 4 PM – Dr. Bob Gitter Retirement Celebration
Please join us at the Ross Art Museum on April 11th from 4 PM – 6 PM to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Bob Gitter. In addition, we want to honor his time at OWU by making a video of…
March 28 @ 5 PM – Transgender Week of Visibility Keynote
Kick off International Transgender Week of Visibility with a keynote delivered by Councilwoman Rosemary Ketchum. Ketchum is a Council member representing Wheeling City’s 3rd Ward. She advocates for a range of issues including LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, affordable housing, homelessness,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Sept. 22 @7 p.m. – De-Stress With the Kappas!
On Sept. 22, join KKG from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. in making stress balls and worry monsters to be handed out in Ham-Wil next week! Also, enjoy a guided relaxation session with a special guest! Meet at 7 p.m. in the…
Sept. 21 @ 6 p.m. – Prism’s First Meeting
Come join us in Crider Lounge in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center for Prism’s first meeting of the semester! Prism is OWU’s LGBTQ+ organization for queer students and allies. Meet our Executive Board and club members, and hear our plans for the…
Oct. 5-8 – 365 Days/365 Plays
The OWU Department of Performing Arts will be performing 365 Days/365 Plays by Suzan Lori-Parks in early October! The shows will be held in the Chappelear Drama Center: Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7…
Register for Go! OWU Before Sept. 22 @ 11:59 p.m.
Calling all student organizations! Register now for GO! OWU. GO! OWU is our Fall leadership development conference for student organization leaders, and this year we’re theming it for Presidents & Treasurers. All student groups are expected to send their presidents…
Beeghly Library Shutdown – Student Impact
Beeghly Library has been a central part of student life and academic success for decades. The recent closure of the library has affected students, faculty, and staff. The English Department blog, The Sturges Script, would like to hear how the…
Majoring in STEM? Join OWU’s first and only NSBE Chapter!
NSBE is an organization dedicated to increasing the number of culturally responsible minority students in STEM who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Through annual conferences and events, NSBE aims to create a platform where pre-collegiate, collegiate…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
School Supply Drive for Columbus Bilingual Academy with LA CASA
LA CASA is collecting school supplies (notebooks, pencils, pocket folders, etc.) and sanitation supplies (hand sanitizer, wipes, etc.) for the Columbus Bilingual Academy from Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 30. Look for supply boxes in Hamwil, Merrick, and in…
April 20 @ Noon – Faculty & Staff Bible Study
Enjoy an hour of fellowship with our Zoom group as we discuss Bible passages. You cannot fall behind – we discuss a different topic each meeting! For details contact mereese@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: Maureen Reese at mereese@owu.edu
School Supply Drive for Columbus Bilingual Academy with LA CASA
LA CASA is collecting school supplies (notebooks, pencils, pocket folders, etc.) and sanitation supplies (hand sanitizer, wipes, etc.) for the Columbus Bilingual Academy from Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 30. Look for supply boxes in Hamwil, Merrick, and in…
University Classifieds
Necklace Found
A necklace was found in the Edgar Parking Lot. Please contact Andrea amryan@owu.edu or stop in The Provost Office, University Hall Rm 107 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Provost Office. Contact: Andrea Ryan at provost@owu.edu.
Lost Ring, Very Important To Me!
I have recently lost a ring on campus. I believe I last left it in University Hall or Merrick Hall. It is small and silver with several fake diamonds on the edges and a larger diamond in the middle. It…
Mentor Delaware City Kids – Become A BIG!
Delaware City Kids need YOU! Mentors are needed for the Big Brothers Big Sisters after school mentoring program on Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. at the Willis Education Center (located one block from campus). Have fun and make a difference! A…
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