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Campuswide News & Events
Ross Art Museum Closes For Break
The Ross Art Museum’s last open day for the year is Wednesday, Dec. 17. The museum will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 13 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Today from 2-4 p.m. – Make Agar Art with Genetics Club!
Drop in and join the Genetics Club to make your own agar art TODAY between 2-4 p.m.! Learn about bioengineered bacteria and “paint” with colorful bacteria. Meet in SCSC 349 (Microbiology Lab). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Genetics Club Contact: Andrew Inamdar…
Dec. 11 @ 8:30 a.m.- CNX 100 Class Book Conference
Come explore classic books as they’ve been reimagined by CNX 100 students for the 21st century. Walk through the Atrium, stop at each table, and explore the creativity and ideas behind every project. Join Dr. Kennard and Dr. Mack’s classes…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
Here are some keep-warm tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate the body. Outer…
Congratulations, OWU Women’s Basketball!
The 23rd/24th-ranked Ohio Wesleyan University women’s basketball team hit the road on Wednesday night to begin North Coast Athletic Conference play against 10th/7th-ranked John Carroll. At the end of the night, Ohio Wesleyan walked out of University Heights with a…
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 5-7 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s ninth annual “Home for the Holidays” will feature the First Friday lighting of the community Christmas tree, “glice” skating, carriage rides, “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, Christmas Parade, Great Gingerbread Build-Off, and, of course, Santa Claus! The…
OWU Connection News & Events
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Sept. 3 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections! This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and…
Sept. 9 – Entrepreneurship Beyond the College Walls
Interested in starting your own business? Not sure where to start? We can help! Join us for a FREE LUNCH on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 12-1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns Building, Room 312, for the FREE Entrepreneurship Beyond the…
TODAY at NOON: Final BLP Info Session
Today is the final Bishop Launch Program Info Session for any 2nd years, 3rd years, or seniors who want to participate this fall. Time: 12-12:30, Location: Milligan Room (1st floor Slocum). Attendance at an info session is mandatory for students…
Aug. 27 – Career Community Fair & FREE CRUMBL
Career Community Fair – with Crumbl Cookies! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for the Career Community Fair! Meet the sweet Career Catalysts Explore our 8 Career Communities Discover jobs & internships Get in…
FINAL Bishop Launch Program Info Session for Fall ’25
Attention, 2nd years, 3rd years, and seniors: Monday, Aug. 25, is your FINAL chance to attend a Bishop Launch Program (BLP) info session if you want to participate this fall. Time: 12-12:30, Location: Milligan Room (1st floor Slocum). BLP is a fall semester…
Student News & Events
Feb. 27 – Equestrian Team Meeting @ HWCC Atrium
Equestrian Team meeting on Feb. 27, from 8-9 p.m., located in the HWCC Atrium. Bring your insurance cards and be ready to fill out the required forms. Free food from Raising Cane’s provided! Please let us know here if you’ll…
Thursday, Feb. 26 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Night!
Stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday to enjoy snacks and play games. We have games like: Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme?, Psychological Warfare, Uno, Werewolf, Happy Little Dinosaurs, Unstable Unicorns, and…
March 6 @ 5 p.m.: Build/Join a Start-up in 54 hours!
Techstars Startup Weekend Women is part of a global movement, uniting 60+ cities and tens of thousands of innovators for International Women’s Day. Over three days, women founders, builders, designers, engineers, and innovators come together to pitch ideas, form teams,…
Feb. 23 @ 4 p.m. – MAPS Presents: Health Equity in Medicine
Join MAPS Club for an important discussion on The Urgency of Health Equity with our guest speaker, Dr. Deena Chisolm. Health equity remains one of the most pressing challenges in medicine today. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Chisolm will explore…
Scholarships Available to United Methodist Students
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 26-27 academic year. You can apply online at UMHEF.ORG. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…
Executive Functioning Clinical Group
New clinical group just dropped! Have you ever thought you may be neurodivergent? Do you struggle to stay on task or stay organized? Do you procrastinate A LOT? Maybe you hyperfocus on one thing for too long, or experience “time-blindness”?…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Resume beginning Sept. 11
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments for Sept. 11! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for…
Professor Emeritus David Hull Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus David Hull, Ph.D., died Aug. 20, 2025, in Columbus. He was 86. David joined Ohio Wesleyan in 1970 and retired in 2000 as the Henry E. Parrott Professor of Mathematics and Statistics.…
Reminder – Executive Functioning Training with Ana Homayoun
You are invited to a series of professional development workshops focused on executive functioning (EF) from leading national expert, Ana Homayoun! Staff Training: Building a Common EF Language When: Thursday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Where: Merrick 301 What: This session…
University Classifieds
Have You Seen My Folder?
Description: Appearance: Grey-Black expanding file folder with a zipper closure. Size: Approximately 13 inches wide, 10 inches tall, and 1.5 inches thick. Features: Several expandable pockets that become visible upon unzipping the folder. Contents: Contained important personal documents. If found please return immediately. Picture…
Earring found on the JAYwalk
I found a hoop earring on the JAYwalk in front of Mowry on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 29. Please contact me or stop into the museum during open hours to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Steve…
Faculty Member Looking for Short-Term Housing
Looking for short-term housing for the Spring 2025 semester, with November or December 2024 preferred as a move-in month. A private bedroom and bathroom are preferred, with shared kitchen space flexible. Rent flexible, too, and open to discussion. Best email…
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