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Campuswide News & Events
March 2 @ 4:15 p.m. – Chinelo Okparanta Reading
The English Department is pleased to welcome novelist Chinelo Okparanta as our Michael C. Quinn Memorial Lecturer on Thursday, March 2, from 4:15-5:15 pm in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Chinelo Okparanta is a Nigerian American novelist and author…
March 1 @ 12:10 p.m. – Sustainability Task Force Meeting
Join the Sustainability Task Force this Wednesday, March 1 from 12:10 – 1 in Merrick 301! We will hear from surrounding organizations such as Price Farms Composting and Necotech on sustainable practices in Delaware and job/internship opportunities for sustainably interested…
March 1 @ 11:59 p.m. – Theory-to-Practice Grant Proposals DUE
If you are planning to submit a Theory-to-Practice Grant for Round Two, submissions are due Wednesday, March 1, at 11:59 pm. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Here is the direct link to the application form. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
March 1 @ 5 p.m. – Systems Outage Planned for Server Maintenance
Information Services will be performing essential server maintenance beginning at 5 pm on March 1. PowerCampus, Self-Service, Dynamics, Management Reporter, and Reporting Services are expected to be unavailable from 5 to 7 pm. All other technology services are expected to…
March 1 @ 4:10 p.m. – “Parent v. Predator”: Senior Honors Thesis Presentation & Research Talk
When: March 1 @ 4:10 PM Where: SCSC 163 Life for a songbird isn’t easy, and predation is the leading cause of nest failure across bird species. Join OWU senior Josie Fornara ’23 as she discusses various ways that birds…
Feb. 27 @ 6 p.m. – Talk With a Faith Leader
Talk With a Faith Leader: Pastor of The Historic Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church The Rev. Dr. Aimee H. Anderson is the Pastor of The Historic Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Delaware, Ohio. Come learn about her faith journey…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Aug. 29 @ 6-8 p.m. – 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…
Aug. 26 @ 6 p.m. – Casting Call for Orchesis Dance Concert
Interested in dance this fall at OWU? Join Orchesis Dance Company (ODC) and perform with us on the main stage in Chappelear Drama Center for our annual performance! To join ODC, come to Jannuzi Dance Studio for a casting class…
Spend Spring Semester in Tanzania: Change Your Life!
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Spring 2025 ( January-May 2025) program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore:…
Aug. 28 at 12 p.m. – Coffee with Counseling Services
Counseling Services invites you to join us on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 12-1 p.m. in the Zook Nook in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Along with coffee, lemonade, and snacks, our therapists will be available to provide an overview of our services…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 2 – Blackboard Updates for Ultra Courses
Each month, Blackboard releases feature updates and bug fixes for its flagship service, Learn. Here are highlights of what’s coming September 2nd, for Ultra courses only. Assignment Attempts Screen Improvements: They’ve widened the screen of the submission area, and added…
Sept. 2 @ 12pm – Join a Writing Group!
Are you interested in joining a Writing Group? Writing groups are designed to support faculty and staff in making progress on their scholarly projects. We initiated this program last semester, and evaluations were very positive. For example, one faculty member…
Are you a first-gen or working class faculty or staff?
Hello All, My name is Mallorie, and I am a senior Social Justice major working on issues related to First-Generation college students. I am working on a project with Dr. Paul Dean to develop programming for first-generation and working-class students,…
University Classifieds
Car Needed for Driving Test
I’m looking for someone who can let me borrow their car to practice driving and to take the driving test with. I’m willing to pay! Contact at 740-602-7870 or librahim@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Self Contact: Lailabano Ibrahim at librahim@owu.edu
Lost Ring, Please Return
Hi, everyone. I am missing a small silver ring with fake diamonds on it. The ring is attached to a gold chain, but it may have fallen off the chain. Please let me know if you have found it. The…
Car needed for Friday
I have my driving test on Friday and I need someone to lend me a car for couple hours. 1-3 PM. I will pay. I am an experienced driver and have been driving for 2 years. Contact: Ulanbek Almazbekov at uualmazbekov@owu.edu
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