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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
Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. – Celebrate Halloween with a Spooky Viewing and Free Food with the PHIL and REL Department!
Join the Philosophy and Religion Department for a viewing of spooky “Twilight Zone” episodes on Halloween night (Tuesday, Oct. 31) from 7-9 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (second floor of HWCC)! Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome! OWU Sponsoring…
Oct. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Black Caucus Haunted House 2023
It’s that spooktacular time of the year again! OWU’s Black Caucus will host its annual haunted house at House of Black Culture on Friday, Oct. 27, from 7-10 p.m.! Join us, if you dare, for a spine-tingling soirée! Feast on…
Nov. 8 @ 7:06 p.m. – Come Learn about the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., will be hosting an informational session on Nov. 8 from 7:06-8:30 p.m. in Corns 302. Come learn about the fraternity’s history, mission, and values. If you’ve ever thought about membership in Alpha Phi Alpha,…
Oct. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Come Watch “Scream” in a Haunted Theater!
The Incredible Film Club and Theta Alpha Phi are coming together to bring you a showing of “Scream” in Chappelear Drama Center! Make sure to come in costume so you can enter the Costume Contest to win trophies, candy, and…
Oct. 27 @ Noon: Information Session on Engineering at Washington University
Are you interested in engineering and the dual-degree program at OWU? A representative from the Washington University in St. Louis McKelvey School of Engineering will be on campus this Friday, Oct. 27, to discuss their engineering program with interested students.…
Oct. 27 from 7-10 p.m. – Pumpkin Carving Contest with the Honors Board
Come carve and paint pumpkins with the Honors Board on Oct. 27 from 7-10 p.m. in the Stuy-Milligan Hub. Pumpkins are first-come, first-serve. There will be snacks, and contest winners will get prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors Board Contact: Abby…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
March 18 – BigTree Introductory/Review Training
Information Services is providing an open training session on the BigTree CMS on Thursday, March 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The training will be held on Zoom. Learn how to manage your department’s or program’s web presence on…
Meek Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 OWU graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain…
Meek Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 OWU graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain…
University Classifieds
Volunteer Needed for Commencement
The Registrar’s Office is in search of a student volunteer to assist with this year’s Commencement Ceremony. Duties may include but are not limited to: – Guarding the diplomas and the University Bell prior to the ceremony – Taking description…
Bursar’s Office Seeks Student Assistant for the Summer
The Bursar’s Office is looking for a customer-service-oriented student to help with process communications, work with receivables in PowerCampus, update records, organize files, and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned. Preferred qualifications include natural customer-service skills, knowledge of Excel, good communications skills, and…
In Need of Graduation Rain Tickets
I am looking for anyone who may have extra rain tickets for graduation. I have six additional family members traveling to attend graduation, and any number of tickets to contribute would help. Please contact me via email if you are…
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