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Campuswide News & Events

Sept. 29 @ 4:30pm – Novelist Torrey Peters reading in Benes

The English Department is pleased to welcome novelist Torrey Peters as our Michael C. Quinn Memorial Lecturer on Wednesday, September 29th from 4:30-5:30pm in the Benes Rooms. Torrey Peters is the bestselling author of DETRANSITION BABY, which “brilliantly and fearlessly…

Postponed – Sensory Items with SEAL!

Come to the Ham-Wil Atrium this Tuesday (9/28) and Thursday (9/30) from 12 pm to 1 pm. Learn about why sensory items are beneficial for everyone. Find the best fit for you with free giveaways! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SEAL SLU…

TODAY @ Noon – Summer Science Research Symposium

Join 53 OWU students who will discuss their research from noon – 1 pm on Sept. 27, 2021 at the Patricia Belt Conrades Summer Science Research Symposium. Students who did scientific research over the summer will present posters and be…

Sept. 27 @ 12pm – Sustainability Task Force Meeting

The first Sustainability Task Force Meeting is Monday, September 27th over the noon hour in Merrick 201. We’ll be talking about current and upcoming events and sustainable activities on and off-campus as well as hearing from the Custodial Services Director…

Sept. 30 @ 7:30pm – Glow Big or Glow Home with CPB!

Bishops, kick off homecoming weekend with Glow Big or Glow Home, a bonfire complete with food, sweets, games, giveaways, and more, on Sept. 30th 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM on Frat Hill (Williams Drive). Don’t miss the OWU Marching Drumline…

OWU Connection News & Events

Student News & Events

Ramadan Iftars

The Muslim Student Association at Ohio Wesleyan, Tauheed, is excited to invite you to join us for Iftars during the holy month of Ramadan. We will be providing Halal food for Iftars (first-come, first-serve basis), every other day throughout the month of Ramadan, and would be honored to…

Exhibit Reception With Artists This Sunday

Mark your calendars for the closing reception of the museum’s two current exhibits on Sunday, March 26 from 2-4pm. Come meet the wonderful local artists behind Black Palimpsest: Jared Thorne and Ohio Imprint: Dick Arentz & Brian Harnetty and enjoy seeing friends and colleagues.…

March 24 @ Noon – Economics is Everywhere

Are you interested in learning more about Economics and what you can do with an Economics or Quantitative Economics major? Then join us on Friday, March 24 at noon in RW Corns room 312 for a panel event highlighting students majoring in…

March 27 @ Noon – Making Friends After College 101

Join us as we dive deep and discuss with speakers Sally Leber, Director of Service Learning and Angel Tyler, Residential Life Coordinator, the best way to make friends after college. No matter where post-grad life takes you, it is important to…

New Ugly Mugs Sustainability Program in Smith Dining Hall

The Environment and Sustainability Department is introducing a series of “ugly mugs” to lower the amount of single-use cups at Smith Dining Hall. Ugly mugs are surplus, unwanted mugs from Goodwill, which does not have the space to hold them.…

March 23 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night at Smith: Trivia!

Bring your friends to play as a team for this month’s Late Night at Smith: Trivia! Thursday, March 23rd 9:00-11:00pm in Smith Dining. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Mack Wade at reslife@owu.edu

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

Money Found

Money found outside 4 Williams. Let me know the number of bills and their denominations to claim. Thanks! Contact: Cole Hatcher @ cehatche@owu.edu.

Money Found

Money found outside 4 Williams. Let me know the number of bills and their denominations to claim. Thanks! Contact: Cole Hatcher @ cehatche@owu.edu.

Flash Drives for OWjL Campers

We are looking for any unused flash drives you would be willing to donate to OWjL Camp. These will be used or given to our campers next summer. We are in Univ Hall room 024. If we are not in…


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