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Campuswide News & Events

Professors in a Dunk Tank?

Come to the 2021 Olentangy River Festival from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 11 and check out who from OWU is in the Department of Environment and Sustainability’s dunk tank! The fundraiser will support the department’s new Outdoor Club and “OWU Outside”…

Temporary Selby Lot Closure – 9pm Today to 5pm Friday

The Selby Parking Lot will be temporarily closed from 9 pm Thursday, Sept. 9, through 5 pm Friday, Sept. 10. Please ensure your vehicle has been moved from the lot prior to 9 pm Thursday. As a reminder, additional free…

Sept. 9 @ 5pm – Sociology/Anthropology Success Series!

The Careers with Social Impact Success Series kicks off with Sociology and Anthropology this Thursday at 5pm! Are you interested in learning about the many different career paths that students have taken with the same Sociology and Anthropology Major? Join…

Sept. 16 @ 7:30pm – Online Fine Arts Program: Our Outcomes

Our Outcomes is dedicated to Fine Arts recent alumni, who will share reflections on their undergraduate experience and the professional journeys post OWU. Our Outcomes first speaker is Danielle Muzina, BFA 2013. She holds an MA degree in Painting from…

Public Safety to Pilot New Safe Ride Program

The Department of Public Safety is excited to announce a new Safe Ride program here at Ohio Wesleyan University! Safe Ride will provide a University-marked van that circulates a set route from 7 pm to 2 am seven days a…

OWU Connection News & Events

Student News & Events

Feb. 16 @ Noon – Study Abroad in Spain Info Session

Study abroad in Spain during the summer or next year! Join us for an info session this Thursday, February 16th @ 12-1pm in University Hall 213 to learn more about OWU’s signature program at the Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona,…

Get Your Nominations in for Annual Faculty Awards!

Everyone in the campus community is invited to submit faculty nominations for the University’s annual teaching and scholarly or artistic achievement awards (descriptions/past winners may be seen here: ). This year, three will be selected: * Shankland Teaching Award * Welch…

Feb. 23 @ 11:30 a.m. – Internship & Summer Job Fair

Save the date and mark your calendar! The annual Internship and Summer Job Fair will be held in the Benes rooms on Thursday, February 23rd from 11:30-1:30 pm. There will be 66 employers looking to recruit and hire OWU students!…

Feb. 14 @ 6 p.m. – Valentine’s Paper-Making Workshop

Come make paper embedded with native wildflower seeds at Tree House from 6-9. While you’re at it, meet the members, learn about daily life in the house, and check out the house itself! Location: 110A Rowland Ave OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…

Feb. 15 @ 6 p.m. – SAGE GLOWpen House

Wear some neon and crack your glow sticks to mingle, eat some snacks, and get a tour of the Sexuality and Gender Equity SLU! SLUSH SAGE! Apply Now!  Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 9:00 PM Location: Small Living Units…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Summer Blackboard Collaborate Updates

Blackboard is continually improving their web conferencing platform. Secure recording links will be released on July 16: As part of their commitment to security and privacy, they want to give instructors more control over their recordings. Public access to recordings…

Join ILiADS Summer Activities

Although the Institute for Liberal Arts Digital Scholarship (iliads.org) is unable to hold its annual event in person this year, the ILiADS Steering Committee will be hosting several conversations over the summer. Our hope is that these activities and new…

Former Coach, Faculty Member Mary Parker Passes Away

I am saddened to share that legendary Ohio Wesleyan coach and physical education faculty member Mary Parker has died at age 82 following a brave battle with cancer. Known affectionately as “Parkie” to her many OWU friends, Mary died peacefully…

University Classifieds

Drivers Needed for President’s Ball – $10 an Hour

President’s Club is looking for registered OWU van drivers to provide rides from residential side to the Science Center for this year’s President’s Ball on Dec. 1. Shifts will be from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to…

Missing Winter Jacket!

I’m missing an olive green Eddie Bauer coat, size L. If anyone has it or has seen it, I would so much appreciate you contacting me! My email is lcknapp@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self. Contact: Lydia Knapp at lcknapp@owu.edu.

TODAY – Recruiter Here for Part-Time Job With Flexible Hours!

Today from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Atrium come meet a representative from The Alpha Group! Since 1970 The Alpha Group has been helping people with disabilities live more successful, productive and independent lives. You can be…


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