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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 5 @ 8pm – Jemison Auditorium, Musical Theatre Scenes – WHEN WE WERE YOUNG
Join us for WHEN WE WERE YOUNG – an evening of sweet and humorous scenes from the musical theatre repertoire, celebrating the innocence of youth and childhood. The program is free and open to the public and will feature scenes…
New VPN Information
As Ohio Wesleyan implements new campus firewalls, anyone using Cisco Anyconnect for VPN services will need to download new VPN software starting this morning. Instructions for connecting to the new VPN are accessible at We are also planning an outage…
Delaware City Schools K-12 Book Drive
Help support our local schools by joining Ohio Wesleyan’s chapter of Mortar Board in a K-12 book drive for Delaware City Schools! Dates: Nov. 1-5 Drop-off point: Ham-Wil Atrium Please donate new books or used books in good condition! Amazon…
Oct. 29-30 – Theatre Senior Project: FRAGMENTS
FRAGMENTS is a devised work that examines the role of women in society through the lens of criminalization and victimhood. How does the societal system we live in de-complexify women and paint them as criminals or victims instead of nuanced…
New York Arts Program Deadline – MONDAY, NOV. 1
Monday, November 1st is the deadline to apply for the New York Arts Program Spring 2022 semester! Get your application in so you can spend next semester in NYC building your creative community through customized internships in the arts and…
Safe Ride Program Starts This Week
The Department of Public Safety’s Safe Ride Program is in service, transporting you to and from campus locations, including remote parking lots and residential and academic buildings. Though we are not staffed yet to provide rides seven days a week,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
StAP On-Campus Internships – Apply Now
The Student Assistantship Program (StAP) provides hands-on experiences in a professional setting for Ohio Wesleyan University students who desire to complement their liberal arts education with practical experiences. The StAP program enables students to translate what they have learned in…
Hiring Drivers for Van Peebles Symposiums
Student Drivers needed to provide transportation using OWU vehicles for individuals attending the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium. Must be an approved driver for OWU. This position will not count towards the 2 position limit for on-campus employment, but all students…
March 23 @ 7 p.m. – Bishops for Accessibility Meeting
We are a new on-campus organization that aims to provide a safe space for disabled students and those who are allies to the disabled community. Our purpose is to educate, inform, advocate, and spread awareness about disabilities and issues concerning…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Come Learn About the World’s First Writing!
Come by the House of Linguistic Diversity at 4 PM today for a presentation and hands on writing activity all about cuneiform, the oldest known writing system! HOLD’s very own Sam Miller will be teaching on the history of the…
March 24 @ 11:30 a.m. – School for Field Study (SFS) Rep Visit!
Mike Rainaldi, the Midwest Institutional Relations Manager for the School for Field Studies will be on campus, Friday, March 24th. The School for Field Studies is an approved study abroad program that places students in the field of scientific research in countries…
March 29 @ 6 p.m. – Talk With a Faith Leader
Talk With a Faith Leader: Minister of the North Unitarian Universalist Congregation Come join the Chaplain’s Office and Residential Life to hear from our fourth faith leader in our interfaith series. Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie has served as Minister of…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Enhancements coming to Blackboard Collaborate Dec. 10
Blackboard is continually improving its web conferencing platform. Here are highlights of the update coming on Thursday, Dec. 10. * Chat mentions and formatting: Interactions with peers and instructors can lead to greater student success. It’s important for students to be…
Jan. 6 – Wellness Wednesday: Plantar Fasciitis Webinar with Airrosti – 2-2:30 pm
Does every day start off on the wrong (and painful) foot? Join Airrosti for a complimentary and interactive webinar to learn about the most common types of foot pain. Those currently suffering from Plantar Fasciitis and other related foot pain…
Dec. 10 @ 3 p.m. – Ending the Silence for Staff presented by National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.…
University Classifieds
Track Meet Workers Needed
We are looking for lots of student workers and/or volunteers to work in a variety of roles at our two upcoming track meets. There are flexible hours and positions available on the following days: Fri., April 5 (3:00 p.m. to…
Interested in Serving as a Reunion Weekend Student Ambassador?
Reunion Weekend is May 17-19. As a Student Ambassador, you can expect to help with preparations for the weekend and work throughout the weekend to ensure that all alumni returning for their reunions have the best possible experience. The weekend…
Male Counselors Needed for Summer Camp 2019
We are looking for male counselors for OWjL Camp 2019. OWjL Camp is a summer residential camp for gifted/talented students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades held on the OWU campus each June. Requirements to be a counselor: -Completed college…
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