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Campuswide News & Events
Ham-Wil Lower Parking Lot Closing Wednesday Night
More than 60 employers will visit campus on Thursday, Feb. 27, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Summer Internship Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the Department of Public Safety will close…
Digital Collection Platform Change
At the end of February, the libraries will be moving the entirety of their local, digitized special collections to one main platform, ContentDM. All content has been saved and backed up from the sunsetting Digital Commons. A few past scholarship items/collections…
Feb. 21 @ Noon – Great Decisions Discussion of American Foreign Policy
OSU Professor Christopher McKnight-Nichols will lead a discussion of American Foreign Policy at a Global Crossroads at William Street Methodist Church from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. This is part of the Great Decisions global topics series. …
Feb. 24 @ Noon and 4 p.m. – Data Analytics Candidate Seminars with Da Gong
Please join us for a teaching talk and a research talk by Data Analytics candidate Da Gong. Free and open to everyone. Teaching Talk Time: noon – 1 p.m. Research Talk Time: 4 – 5 p.m. Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science Center,…
Feb. 25 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr Bryan Juarez
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Bryan Juarez, a post-doctoral researcher at Stanford University who is soon to join us here at OWU: “Hydrothermoregulation and the Invasion Ecology of Frogs and Lizards” Feb. 25 from…
Thank you, Bishops!
THANK YOU! We are overwhelmed by your commitment to OWU and your impact during our annual day of giving, We Are OWU. Be on the lookout for the official outcome in a few weeks. Together, we made a difference. Together,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Today @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Oct. 15 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Michael Tiedemann ’93, CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global. Mike was a Founding Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Internal Investment Committee…
Vote Now for i-Qubed Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s annual i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote today by paper ballot, QR code, or online during the OWU Connection Conference. Winners will present Feb. 27, 2025, at the spring…
Today – Connection Conference! Explore the Schedule
Today’s the day! Click here for the Connection Conference schedule to plan your day, and we will see you soon! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu
Student News & Events
Due April 6 @ 6 p.m. – Cass-Wills Prize for Seniors
A cash prize of $500 will be granted to a graduating Biology major (or a recent graduate) who will be entering graduate school within three years of graduation from Ohio Wesleyan. The award cannot be used for a professional program…
March 31 @ Noon – When Life Gives You Lemons (Lemonade, Coping Skills, & Giveaways)
Join The Bishop Way on March 31 in HWCC at noon for lemonade, tips and resources on healthy coping skills, and stress-relief giveaways! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Anna Condo at thebishopway@owu.edu
Registration Is Here – What To Do If a Course Is Full
Registration for Fall and Summer classes is kicking off now! Consult the Registration Guide for your registration date. Because class sizes are intentionally small, some classes may be full by the time you go to register. If you aren’t able to add all…
March 31 @ 5 p.m. – Spirits and Spirits
Join the Interfaith SLU on March 31 from 5-7 p.m. for mocktails and participate in a conversation about the afterlife! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Interfaith SLU Contact: Dana Kolesar at dgkolesar@owu.edu
March 27 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night @ Smith: Game Night
March’s Late Night @ Smith event is Game night. Come by and play some relaxing board/card games while participating in larger games such as Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, and Kahoots! March 27 from 9-11 p.m. in the Smith…
April 3 @ 4:15 p.m. – Regency Craft and Couture
Join the History Department on April 3 from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in Elliott Hall, Room 101, to make fun, Regency-inspired crafts! DIY your favorite Bridgerton accessories, like dance cards, opera gloves, and pocket watches. Supplies are provided. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: History…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Spring DEI Book Club
The DEI Council has prepared the Spring 2025 DEI Book Club materials and wants to share details and the sign-up sheet for calendar invites. This semester we will be reading 3 fiction novels by a diverse selection of authors. We will be meeting every fourth week…
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To all Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24, from 12:10-1 p.m. to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and…
Seeking March Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for March events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
University Classifieds
Rings Found
Rings were found in the women’s restroom at the Science Center Hobson Library. Please stop by the library desk and describe them to reclaim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Student Seeks Roommate
Is anyone looking for a roommate? Reach out! Contact: Sophie Bohrer at Sebohrer@owu.edu
Missing Car Key
I’m missing my black car key. Singular key, silver Hyundai insignia on the front. Contact: Tera Barko at taberko@owu.edu
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