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Campuswide News & Events
Tomorrow @ Noon – Women In Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Become a successful entrepreneur internationally! Tomorrow attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series at noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from all majors and departments are invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote speaker, workshop…
Oct. 2 @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Panel
Join us Oct. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral system as part of an effort to encourage participation in the electoral…
Oct. 3 @ 12:10 p.m. – Decode the VP Debate
Lunch and Learn: Decode the Debates Date and Time: October 3 from 12:10 – 1 p.m. Location: Merrick 204 Description: Did you watch the vice-presidential debate? Did you find it confusing? Annoying? What are the candidates arguing about? Can a…
Campus Operations Notification: Work Next Week to Affect Marketplace, HWCC Water Supply
Please note: Building & Grounds will oversee two campus improvement projects at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center beginning Oct. 7. B&G will work to minimize disruptions, but please plan accordingly. Project 1: The Marketplace food service area will be closed from Monday,…
HURRICANE HELENE –> You Can Help!
OWU’s Community Service Learning Department is partnering with UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), whose proven mission is to supply survivors of natural disasters and those who have been displaced with food, water, shelter, and help with mucking out and cleaning up. UMCOR also offers emergency…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn: The Election & the Environment
Today from 12:10 – 1 p.m. in Merrick 301. The 2024 election has major implications for environmental policy, and yet the environment is often missing from election coverage. At this Lunch and Learn, Dr. Laurie Anderson, Dr. John Krygier, and…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 11 from Noon-1 p.m. – Informational Interviews: Great Conversations to Help You Network and Move Forward
Want to talk with someone in a field of interest but are not quite sure what to ask? Good informational interviews (aka career conversations) can help you gain insights, make decisions, grow your network, and move forward! Consultant, Executive Coach,…
Oct. 1 Deadline for Theory-to-Practice Grant Applications!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
Take the OWU Strengths Assessment – Gain pivotal information to set yourself up for success!
As you prepare for your OWU journey, a pivotal step to success is knowing your strengths! Please take just 20 minutes to complete the OWU Strengths Assessment. *Note that this will be required as part of your OWU experience, and so…
Sept. 16 @ Noon – Career Fairs: How to Navigate, Approach Employers, and Maximize Your Experience – Co-sponsored with Bishop Elevate!
Nervous about attending the upcoming Career and Grad School Fair? Not quite sure how to navigate it or what to say when you approach employers or grad school reps? New to the whole career fair experience? If you’ve answered YES…
Sept. 4 @ Noon – Demystifying the Path to Grad School
Are you considering pursuing a Graduate Degree in STEM? What’s the difference between a Master’s and a Ph.D.? How do you apply? Where do you pick? Come and learn more about this process with the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst!…
TODAY @11 a.m. – The Career Community Fair! HWCC Atrium
TODAY @ 11 a.m.-2 p.m., HWCC Atrium Let’s Get You Started on Your Career Path at the Career Community Fair! Meet your Career Catalyst from OWU’s 8 Career Communities: STEM CAREERS WITH SOCIAL IMPACT ECONOMICS & BUSINESS EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION…
Student News & Events
Nov. 13 @ 8 p.m. – RA/Mod Information Session
If you are interested in the RA/Mod position but want a little more information come check out our information session on Wednesday, Nov. 13 @ 8 p.m. at the Smith Hall Stairs. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Jon Maldonado…
Melvin Van Peebles Symposium T-Shirt Design Competition!
Calling all creatives! Enter the T-shirt design contest for the 2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium. Create a captivating design that reflects the theme: Disruption!! Signal Fires, Reckoning, and Jubilee Through Black Art. Submit your design here by Nov. 23. The winner…
Nov. 16 @ 8 p.m. – Calabash! In the Benes Rooms
Calabash is an event that celebrates African and Caribbean culture. There will be food, henna artists, music, and Black vendors! Come learn about different cultures with us! Nov. 16 from 8-11 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Nov. 13 – Meet Film Director Melinda Raebyne!
Join us as we welcome filmmaker Melinda Raebyne to campus for an engaging look into her career, the art of filmmaking, and her latest documentary, They Scream Freedom (Ellos gritan libertad), which captures the powerful protests and calls for freedom in…
Menstrual Product Drive: a SEAL House Project from Nov. 11-22
Join the Service Engagement and Leadership house for an incredible house project addressing period poverty in the central Ohio region! Leyna will be collecting menstrual products from Nov. 11 through Nov. 22 (donations can be dropped off at SEAL SLU or reach…
Never Miss a Deadline – Subscribe to the Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar contains essential dates, such as registration, add/drop and withdraw deadlines, and semester start/end dates. Add it to your Google Calendar so you never miss an important deadline. How to Add the OWU Academic Calendar to Your Google Calendar: On your computer,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Leaders Across Borders – Call for Nominations Due Oct. 1
We are proud to share a call for nominations for the second offering of LAB: Leaders Across Borders. Please email the name(s) of the student(s) you would like to nominate to leadersacrossborders@owu.edu by Oct. 1, 2024. Nominated students will be asked to complete the student application form by Oct. 15, 2024. Faculty…
Faculty/Staff First-Gen OWU Info Needed!
Dear Faculty and Staff: Are you a first-generation college graduate or a big supporter of first-generation students? Please take a few moments to complete the (very brief!) First-Gen OWU Faculty and Staff Information Form. You can access the form at…
Sept. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Training
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Monday, Sept. 30, 1 -2 p.m. – Ultra Gradebook and Grading Get familiar with setting up the Gradebook. Learn how to grade assignments, tests,…
University Classifieds
Feb. 26 @ 11 a.m. – Griffey’s Book Emporium Returns!
Griffey’s Book Emporium is returning to Ham-Wil on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.! Griffey’s Book Emporium is a charming and unique bookstore that prides itself on offering a diverse selection of used, rare, local, and indie books.…
Found Earbud
A black Soundcore earbud was found outside of Phillips Hall. Please contact Sarah Brook at 740-368-3111 or via email at slbrook@owu.edu if this is yours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Phillips Hall Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
OWU Discount Available for Columbus Performance of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’
Special Offer for Ohio Wesleyan University Family/Friends: Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates for the April 4-7 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal” at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. “This unique production pushes boundaries of the circus…
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