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Campuswide News & Events
Classes in Session, University Offices Closed Sept. 2
Please note classes are scheduled to be in session on Labor Day, Sept. 2. University offices — such as the Library, Information Services, and Student Employment — will be closed. Please check with your professors for any questions about your…
Sept. 2 – Print and Mail Services Closed on Labor Day
Print Services and all Mail Services are closed on Labor Day, Sept. 2. Thank you and see you Sept. 3! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Last Chance to Add/Drop a Class – Take Action by Aug. 29
Thursday, Aug. 29, is the last day to Add/Drop a full-semester or first-module class. TIPS: If you are waiting on a waitlist or permission request, consult with the instructor to find out if it is still possible to enroll. Check with…
Fall Semester Test of the OWU ALERT Emergency Messaging System
On Aug. 28, Ohio Wesleyan will conduct the spring semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If you do…
Today @ 10 a.m. – Beekeeper Working in Front of University Hall
A beekeeper will be on campus today, Aug. 26, from 10-11 a.m. to safely and humanely remove a large nest of bees from a tree in front of University Hall. The area will be roped off while the nest is…
Basic Safety Reminders from OWU Public Safety
Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic year! The Ohio Wesleyan Department of Public Safety is here to support a safe living, learning, and working environment for everyone on campus. We’ve provided important guidelines, reminders, and tips below to help you navigate…
OWU Connection News & Events
Career Connection Post-Grad Intern: Apply by Friday! 🎓✨
The Career Connection Team is hiring! The Career Connection Post-Grad Intern role is a one-year, paid, full-time position (June 2024-June 2025) with benefits that will support the Career Connection team, reporting to the Director of Career Connection. The Post-Grad Intern Position is open for a…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Zoology Alumni Panel and Peer Meeting
Are you a zoology major but aren’t quite sure what you want to do with your love of wildlife and domestic critters? Join us for a peer discussion about your career goals and to brainstorm questions for a panel of…
April 1 @ 7:30 – The Heisler Business Ethics Lecture with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Join us for the 2024 Heisler Business Ethics Lecture “Shaping Organizational Culture: The Ethical Imperative in Global Leadership” featuring kenote speaker Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, President of the Middle East Policy Council and former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the…
2024 Grads: Career Connection Post-Grad Intern Application NOW OPEN! 🎓✨
Seniors, are you unsure what your plans are after graduation? The Career Connection Post-Grad Intern role is a one-year, paid, full-time position (June 2024-June 2025) with benefits that will support the Career Connection team, reporting to the Director of Career Connection. This is a…
TODAY! Corns Scholars Applications Due!
Would you like to receive a $5,000 scholarship during your junior AND senior years? Are you a sophomore interested in business and entrepreneurship? Apply to be a Corns Scholar. Application deadline is TODAY! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars program…
March 7 – Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Deadline
The Gilman Scholarship Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, March 7, or 2:59 a.m. EST on Friday, March 8. Interested in studying abroad? Receive up to $5,000 (or $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Need Language) to…
Student News & Events
Oct. 17 @ 6 p.m. – Ensuring Election Integrity
Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. in Slocum Hall Milligan Room. As concerns about election security rise, this panel will highlight the dedicated citizens who work to ensure the integrity of elections. You may have heard about security threats in…
New Science Communication Course!
ENVS 499: Scientific Communication: TR 2:40 – 4 p.m., SCSC Room 211 If you were asked to draw a scientist, who would you draw? What happens when critical issues—like climate change or public health—aren’t communicated clearly to the public? At…
Oct. 21 @ Noon – Interested in Public Health for Grad School? Grad School Info Session
If you are a Public Health student or even interested in Public Health, meet with Todd Thobe from The Ohio State University College of Public Health to learn about grad school options in Public Health. Bring your questions and an…
Tonight @ 6:30 p.m. – Let’s Talk About Race
“We need to talk about the way we talk.” – Dr. Ashley Kennard With 1 million world events happening at the same time, it’s important to keep our community strong. So let’s talk about it. Does race matter in 2024?…
New Water Management Course!
ENVS 275: Water and Environmental Management: MWF 11-11:50 a.m. in SCSC Room 211. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of hydrology and the principles of natural resource management. Students will learn the physical processes governing the movement,…
Thursday @ 9 p.m. – Spooky SINGO in Smith Dining
Join us for October’s Late Night @ Smith! We will be playing Singo with a spooky twist, and there will be a Halloween Costume Contest! Wear your best costume, enjoy one of our spooky mocktails, and win some prizes as…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Faculty Member Dr. Fay Carol Reed Passes Away
We are sad to report that Fay Carol Reed, BSN, Ph.D., founding dean of the former Riverside School of Nursing at Ohio Wesleyan University, passed away Aug. 8. Fay Carol served as the dean and a professor of nursing at…
Join the Opening Convocation Celebration – Welcome our Newest Bishops Aug. 15
Opening Convocation is almost here! All staff and faculty are invited to participate: walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel. Wear your regalia or OWU gear. Registering ahead to participate…
Shipping Address for ALL Academic Packages is 28 Hayes St.
Please remember: All academic packages should be shipped to 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015. Student deliveries should use the Ham-Wil Student Mailroom address. For large/oversized items, please email Central Receiving to notify and/or have the vendor set up a…
University Classifieds
Valentine’s Day Earrings for Sale!
Hey, all! I’ve recently come out with earrings for Valentine’s Day, which is coming up sooner than you know it. If you’d like to buy a pair for your s/o, or for yourselves this romantic holiday season, please fill out…
Lost Vehicle Key?
Please contact us if you have recently lost a vehicle key; it may be at our office located in Welch Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu
In Search of Study Chair
I am currently in search of a study chair with wheels that is suitable for extended periods of studying. If anyone within the OWU community has a chair meeting these criteria and is willing to provide it for free, it…
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