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Campuswide News & Events
Thanksgiving Break Hours for the OWU Libraries Beginning Saturday, Nov. 20
Thanksgiving break hours for the OWU Libraries can be viewed on the libraries’ website at Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. Please note that during the hours Beeghly is officially closed, the Bashford…
Alumni Partner of the Week!
This week’s Alumni Partner shoutout is William D. Hardie M.D. ’85. Dr. Hardie is a pediatric pulmonologist and a professor of pediatrics, division of pulmonary medicine, having worked at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center since 1990! He treats general pediatric…
Duplicating closed during Thanksgiving break
Duplicating will be closed November 22 through November 24. Staff mailroom will remain open but on shorter hours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Duplicating. Contact: Jill Kerins at graphics@owu.edu
OWU Podcast Recommendations
Those looking for a new podcast should try listening to “How I Built This” from NPR. This podcast is hosted by Guy Raz and dives into the stories behind some of the world’s best-known companies with the innovators, entrepreneurs, and…
Have a Happy and Healthy Break!
The student health center staff wishes you a safe, relaxing, and fun break! These tips can help make it happen… 1. Ditch the perfection mentality. 2. Carve out some time for self-care. 3. Allow yourself time to rest. 4. Take…
Practically Social – OWU Podcast Program Shoutout
Anybody trying to find something to listen to on their drives or during work should check out “Practically Social”. Co-Hosted by OWU alumni, Jeffrey Davis, this podcast includes interesting interviews, conversations, and advice about PR, social media, and podcasting. You…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
April 25 @ 7:30 p.m. – Mindful Leadership
Join IFC and Panhellenic Council to talk about leadership, mental health, college stress, and coping mechanisms in Merrick 3o1 at 7:30 PM. Refreshers and fruit will be provided. OWU Sponsoring Organization Contact: Mariam Samkharadze at panhellenic@owu.edu
Open Finance Position for CPB
The Campus Programming Board is currently seeking a Vice President of Finance to work with us this summer and next semester. The position involves creating and managing our budget, submitting stewardship reports to WCSA, and supporting our Logistics Committee. Benefits…
April 27 @ 11:30 a.m. – COMM End of Year Celebration!
It’s that time again! We are hosting the End of Year Celebration on April 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Merrick 301! There will be awards given and lunch is provided. Hope to see you there! If you have a…
April 26-May 5 – COMM Book Drive!
Do you own any Communication textbooks that you don’t need after this semester? Come to Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium and donate to the Comm Book Drive! The books will go to our library in Phillips Hall. There will be a…
April 27 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night at Smith: Outdoor Glow Karaoke
Join us on the Smith Patio this Thursday at 9 p.m. for Late Night at Smith, where we’ll be doing Glow Karaoke. If it is raining or too cold, we’ll move inside to the Smith Stairs. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential…
Attendance and Deadline Flexibility Survey – Responses Needed!
For my SOAN 279 (Research Methods) class, I am studying the experience of students with invisible disabilities here at OWU. I need as many responses as possible to my anonymous survey for my research. The survey should not take more…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Interested in joining an OWU Writing Group?
Are you interested in joining a faculty/staff writing group focused on academic projects? The proposed group will provide structure and motivation for making continuous progress on an academic project. Projects might include articles, book chapters, conference presentations, grant proposals, creative…
Looking for Advisor
The Newman Community is currently looking for a new advisor for our group. We went last semester without an advisor, so we are trying to find someone that is wanting to be the new advisor. In the past, we have…
Former Staff Member Burl Coffee Passes Away
We are sad to share that former Ohio Wesleyan staff member Burl Coffee of Delaware passed away Feb. 15. He worked as a powerhouse engineer for Buildings & Grounds for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2001. He was 85.…
University Classifieds
FOUND – Lost Earring Found in Elliott
A silver earring was found in Elliott Hall, Room 101 following an afternoon class. If this is yours, please come to the History Office or contact history@owu.edu to pick it up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: History Department. Contact: Sarah Mattick at history@owu.edu.
Intramural Referees for FALL 2019 NEEDED
Looking for work? Email the Intramural Dept. about becoming an intramural referee for the 2019-2020 school year. Referees would officiate the games, operate the scoreboard and/or be a line judge. First semester sports include Indoor Futsol, Sand Volleyball, a Zumba…
Free Plants! Help Make the World a Better Place
OWU alum Steve Herminghausen ‘86 wishes to honor his wife, the late Georgia Blum ’88, and her love of nature and beauty by sharing a variety of native perennial plant plugs with the OWU community. If you would like to…
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