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Campuswide News & Events

Did You Get Monday’s OWU ALERT Test? If Not, Read This!

On Monday, Jan. 27, Ohio Wesleyan tested its OWU ALERT emergency notification system starting at approximately 12:07 p.m. You should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account as well as text and voice messages sent to your…

Congratulations! WLC Students Earning Global Seal of Biliteracy

Exciting news from the Department of World Languages and Cultures! The department is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the following students who have demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English at the “Functional Fluency” level! Please join us in congratulating…

Spring Semester Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities

Welcome back, Bishops! Please use this link to view spring semester hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great semester! Office: Department of Athletics. Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu

Update to Hobson Library Access

The walkway between the two science buildings is now open. Hobson Library can be accessed from that walkway or from the doors on the lower level (1. across from Phillips Hall and 2. across from the Selby parking lot). For…

Buildings and Grounds Name is Changing to Facilities

Effective immediately, the name of the University’s Buildings and Grounds Department has been changed. The department’s name has been changed to Facilities. Facilities will continue to provide the same services to which we are all accustomed. Please make note of…

OWU Connection News & Events

Tomorrow @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312

Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat on Sept. 12 and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by…

Today @ Noon – Life as a STEM Major

Ready to launch your STEM journey at Ohio Wesleyan University? Don’t miss this exclusive event hosted by Career Connection, designed specifically for first and second-year STEM students! Whether you’re just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, this event is…

Spring 2025 Travel-Learning Course Applications LIVE

Spend a semester in the classroom learning about a topic of interest and then hit the road for a related travel experience. Led by your professors, Travel-Learning Courses connect academic theory with real-world experience to bring learning to life in invaluable…

Sept. 12 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312

Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Thursday, Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion…

Student News & Events

Feb. 28 from 3-5 p.m. – Bracelet Making

Come by Crider Lounge in HWCC to make a bracelet or jewelry! Materials will be provided, from 3-5 on Friday, Feb. 28. Hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Elisabeth Johnston at ejohnston@owu.edu

March 3 @ 6 p.m. – Sex In The Dark

Join Residential Life and The Bishop Way for Sex In The Dark in the Benes Rooms from 6-7 p.m. March 3! This is a fun lights-off event where students can ask anonymous questions pertaining to sexual well-being! We will have…

Job Opportunity for Graduating Seniors – Office of the President!

Ready your resumes, seniors! The Office of the President is once again offering a full-time, paid postgraduate position to one qualified senior beginning in late May 2025. For one year, the Postgraduate Assistant will work directly with OWU leaders to…

Apply to Mortar Board – Deadline this Friday (Feb. 28)

Attention current Sophomores and Juniors! Are you a student who prioritizes leadership and service on campus? If so, consider applying to Mortar Board! Mortar Board is a national honor society that offers valuable alumni connections, opportunities for leadership and service…

TODAY @ 4 p.m. – Donuts and Drop-In with the Honors Board

Join the Honors Board in the Slocum Honors lounge on Feb. 26 from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy mochi donuts, study time, and the chance to ask questions about classes, research, and graduating with honors. All are welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors…

SSRP Applications due March 4, 2025

Applications for the expanded Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) are due soon – March 4, 2025. Be sure all parts of the application are submitted by March 4. For more information see the SSRP website and the projects being offered. Questions? Contact ssrp@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SSRP…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Seeking January & February Information for OWU Events Calendars

As you finalize plans for January and February 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,…

December Blackboard Updates Coming Dec. 5

Each month, Anthology releases enhancements and fixes to their learning management system. Here’s a summary of what’s coming on Thursday, Dec. 5: For Instructors: New labels for late submissions, improving grading workflow – It will now show “Attempted on ##/##/##, ##:##…

University Classifieds

Lost Vehicle Key?

Please contact us if you have recently lost a vehicle key; it may be at our office located in Welch Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu

In Search of Study Chair

I am currently in search of a study chair with wheels that is suitable for extended periods of studying. If anyone within the OWU community has a chair meeting these criteria and is willing to provide it for free, it…

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