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Campuswide News & Events
April 23 @ 5 p.m. – Melanin Movement: Yoga and Mindfulness
Feeling worn out from the semester? Wind down with yoga led by Emily Hanafin, OWU’s professional instructor, filled with positive affirmations. Meet us on the Smith lawn (rain location, 3rd floor gym of Simpson Querrey). First come, first-served, mats will…
Due April 21 – Religious Life Awards: Nominations Open!
The Chaplain’s Office invites nominations for the annual religious life awards. Awardees will be recognized at the Interfaith Baccalaureate Service on May 9. Descriptions of the awards for graduating seniors, as well as a faculty and a staff member, along…
Thank you, Bishops!
Thank you, Bishops, for another outstanding Bishops for Bishops campaign in support of Ohio Wesleyan Athletics! Thanks to your generosity, we raised $196,075 from 527 donors! The competition was fierce in the three Bishops for Bishops 2025 participation challenges. Congratulations…
Student/Faculty Participation Needed for Final project – We want to hear your voice!
For our Philosophy and Social Change final class project, we are creating a video project to showcase the writing of our incarcerated learning partners and raise awareness about the US incarceration system. We are looking for participants to be a…
April 18 – Mortar Board Initiation
Join us in celebrating this year’s initiates to Mortar Board this Friday, April 18! Current Mortar Board members, alumni, family, and friends are welcome to our celebration at the Mowry Alumni Center from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
April 16 – ‘Common Ground’ Screening, Q&A Including OWU’s Kahlil Mitchell-Smith ’25
The Strand Theatre will be exhibiting the documentary “Common Ground” with a question-and-answer discussion immediately following the film. The screening and discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the Strand,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon – Ciao from Catania, Sicily – TPG Presentation!
Join us as we bring the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Catania, Sicily, to Ohio Wesleyan! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars are about to embark on an unforgettable journey through OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant program, where we’ll dive deep into the…
Dec. 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight: Hospice Volunteer Opportunity
Join us on Dec. 3, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for an Employer Spotlight hosted by our Career Connection Office! We are excited to welcome a nationwide hospice organization, Gentiva Hospice, seeking compassionate volunteers…
Dec. 4 @ Noon – Ciao from Catania, Sicily – TPG Presentation!
Join us as we bring the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Catania, Sicily, to Ohio Wesleyan! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars are about to embark on an unforgettable journey through OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant program, where we’ll dive deep into the…
Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Paper Competition – for those interested in entrepreneurship or small business
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Interested in entrepreneurship or small business? Enjoy research? Interested in winning $1,000? The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition is open to all junior or senior students and is designed to encourage student research in…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – Q&A GenEd CX Requirement
Have questions about the OWU General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Come to an information/Q&A session today, Nov. 21! We’ll discuss how this requirement (for first and second-year students) integrates classroom learning with out-of-class experiences. Whether you’re interested in research and scholarship, creative projects,…
Nov. 19-22 – Celebrate International Education Week with IOCP!
Come celebrate International Education Week (IEW) with the International & Off-Campus Programs office! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Here’s a message from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken about the importance of International…
Student News & Events
Sept. 11 from 4-6 p.m. – St. Peter’s @ OWU Outreach
Join us in the lobby of Simpson Querrey Fitness Center for giveaways of drinks, snacks, and school supplies. This is a monthly event on the second Thursday of each month. We will also be available for discussion and prayer requests.…
Sept. 15 @ 12 p.m. – Crafting Cultura: DIY Keychain Event
Join us in Merrick on Monday, Sept. 15, from 12-1 p.m. to kick off Latiné Heritage Month. We will provide all the charms, beads, and clasps necessary to make custom keychains inspired by traditional Latiné flags and decorations. In addition,…
TODAY @ Noon – Performative Male Contest on the JAYwalk
Come and be as performative as possible; we’re talking matcha, vinyl, totes, baggy clothes. Top three performative males win vinyl, including Lana Del Rey and others! Performative women and NBs also welcome! No need to RSVP, just show up and…
Today, Sept. 9 – Honors Ice Cream Social
Join the Honors Board for an ice cream social TODAY, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow honors program members! Please RSVP using the form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKtTeDPH0J6YoUqRfMN8nHOQ7VXm4qxgenHUKHUphe-YDpZw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113339496703696101481 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Sept. 11 @ 6 p.m. – Sticker Making Chill Night
Make your own stickers at the Ross Art Museum using our sticker-making machine. Join us from 6-8 p.m. with snacks! Sticker Making Chill Night Date: 2025-09-11 Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art…
Sept. 10 – Grow with OWU: Plant Sale to Support the OWL Program
Brighten your dorm, office, or home with a new leafy friend—and support the OWL Program at the same time! We’ll have a variety of small plants for sale, including succulents, jade, cactus, and philodendron. Perfect for desks, windowsills, or gifting!…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
March 18 @ Noon – Lunch & Learn: Hear from the Pros in Print Services and Central Receiving
Please join us for the next OWU Lunch & Learn, “The Ink-redible Things Print Services Can Do” and “OWU’s Central Receiving Delivers … Sharing Best Practices.” It will take place on Tuesday, March 18, at 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 301 with tables for…
First Library System Freeze Starts March 28
When: March 28-April 26, 2025 What: This freeze will impact our ability to add or change resource records in CONSORT. Impact to Users: Any new, physical items received during this time will be unavailable for general use Ebooks can still be…
Save the Date to Volunteer at Commencement
Dear OWU Community, It’s time to start thinking about OWU’s 2025 Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 10! The support of faculty, staff, and students is crucial to the success of this event. We want the faculty to…
University Classifieds
Free Large Classroom Lab/Work Desks
ENVS is renovating a lab/classroom space (211 SCSC) for teaching flexibility. To do so, we are removing built-in solid-surface desk/tables with built-in shelving. These are very high-quality desks with tops suitable for heavy usage. Two of the six desk groups…
Found: March 29 @ CNX event in Benes Room
A red spiral notebook was found at the CNX Event in the Benes Room on 3 It will be in the PG office, 205 Elliott Hall, for pick-up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Lost and Found Item Contact: Deb Lovell at pg@owu.edu
Slocum Lost and Found
If you’ve recently lost electronics in Slocum, stop by the IOCP office in 311 to check our lost and found bin. The front desk is staffed between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day and a mentor will help you look through…
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