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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 8 @ 1 p.m. – Brief PowerCampus / Self-Service Outage Scheduled
Starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, PowerCampus and Self-Service will be taken offline for server maintenance. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. System access should be restored by 2 p.m. the same day. Contact…
Lunch and Learn – Aug. 19 @ 12 p.m. – Dr. Ashley Kennard Presents ‘Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success’
On Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Room 301, Dr. Ashley Kennard, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication, will facilitate “Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success.” Lunch will be provided. RSVP Required by Wednesday, Aug.…
OWU ALERT System Update: Add This Number to Your Cell Phone Contacts
The OWU ALERT system has been updated to use 740-737-8880 for all emergency voice calls made to your cell phone of record with the University. Please add this number to your phone contacts as OWU ALERT EMERGENCY. For our newest…
OWU Daily Returns to M-F Publication on Aug. 5
The OWU Daily will return to Monday-Friday publication beginning Monday, Aug. 5, to help you share important information with the campus community. Please note, however, incoming first-year and transfer students won’t begin receiving the Daily until their first day of…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarm Testing July 15-18
Buildings and Grounds will be conducting state-required fire alarm inspections and tests from July 15-18 in several campus buildings. If your building is affected, you do not need to evacuate during testing, but please note alarms may sound and strobe…
Main Entrances Closed at Hobson Library and Science Center Until Further Notice
Exterior work continues outside Schimmel/Conrades Science Center to support new donor-funded landscaping and signage. The work zone is fenced off, and the main entrances into both sections of the science center building (including the entrance to Hobson Library) will be…
OWU Connection News & Events
2024 Grads: Career Connection Post-Grad Intern Application NOW OPEN! 🎓✨
Seniors, are you unsure what your plans are after graduation? The Career Connection Post-Grad Intern role is a one-year, paid, full-time position (June 2024-June 2025) with benefits that will support the Career Connection team, reporting to the Director of Career Connection. This is a…
TODAY! Corns Scholars Applications Due!
Would you like to receive a $5,000 scholarship during your junior AND senior years? Are you a sophomore interested in business and entrepreneurship? Apply to be a Corns Scholar. Application deadline is TODAY! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars program…
March 7 – Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Deadline
The Gilman Scholarship Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, March 7, or 2:59 a.m. EST on Friday, March 8. Interested in studying abroad? Receive up to $5,000 (or $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Need Language) to…
March 8 – Corns Scholars Applications Due
Would you like to receive a $5,000 scholarship your junior AND senior years? Are you a sophomore interested in business and entrepreneurship? Apply to be a Corns Scholar. Applications are now open! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars program encourages…
TODAY @ Noon – Music and Entrepreneurship Lunch
Are you interested in the business of music? Are you a musician curious about the potential of a unique career path? As the music industry continues to evolve, so does the need for musicians to be able to expand their…
March 26 @ Noon – Power Skills Workshop: Google Professional Certificates
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value), and possibly connect it to academic credit…
Student News & Events
Oct. 26 @ 9 p.m. – Quesadilla Fundraiser!
NAfME’s (Almost) Famous Quesadilla Night and Fundraiser is back and better than ever before. We are bringing back the cheese, chicken, and gluten-free quesadillas as well as now offering a vegan cheese option! They will come with sides of sour…
Oct. 29 @ Noon – Join Neurds for Fire and Wire Game Day!
It’s Halloween week! The Neurds are excited to invite everyone to the Fire and Wire Game Day this Halloween season. Come to Merrick 201 on Oct. 29 at noon for an afternoon of spooky fun, free food, games, and awesome prizes! This is…
Oct. 28 @ 6 p.m. – Movie Monday: Inside Out 1 and 2
As part of Bishop Way’s Wellness Week, we will be showing Inside Out 1 and 2 on the Smith Stairs this Monday, Oct. 28, from 6 – 9 p.m. Get out of class, get into your PJs, and bring a…
Oct. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Super Smash Bros. Tournament Fundraiser
Show off your gaming skills while making a difference! Join us in a Super Smash Bros Tournament with funds supporting Travel to Hope, an organization dedicated to helping cancer patients afford travel to care and treatment. For every $5 donated,…
Art Education Track at New York Arts Program
New York Arts Program is extending our application deadline to Monday, Nov. 4 specifically for Art Education students to apply for our Spring 2025 semester. ArtEd students now have the opportunity to participate in internships that fulfill student-teaching major requirements. NYAP’s ArtEd…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Ghoulish Gala!
Want to watch The Ring (1998)? Join a raffle for prizes? Do a costume contest? Play games with friends? Then come join our Theta Alpha Phi and Amazing Film Club co-hosted event this Friday, Oct. 25 from 7 – 9:30…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Shipping Address for ALL Academic Packages is 28 Hayes St.
Please remember: All academic packages should be shipped to 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015. Student deliveries should use the Ham-Wil Student Mailroom address. For large/oversized items, please email Central Receiving to notify and/or have the vendor set up a…
Volunteer for New Student Move-In – Aug. 15
Volunteer to help with new student move-in day! Greet parents and students as they arrive on campus, help them get checked in, and be part of what becomes one of their very first memories of their time at Ohio Wesleyan…
Library Liaison Update
This June, Ashley Tschakert Foertmeyer joined the library staff and teaching librarian team. As a result, we have slightly modified our liaison assignments. You can see the full list of department/program liaison assignments on the library website: We are looking…
University Classifieds
Adopt a Goldfish🐟
Are you looking to add an aquatic friend to your life? Well, you’re in luck! We have some adorable goldfish in need of a new home, and we believe it could be the perfect addition to your space. Before welcoming…
Oct. 8 @ 11 a.m. – Volunteers Needed For Apple Butter Festival at HopeWood Pines
Do you need volunteer hours? HopeWood Pines (Lutheran memorial camp) needs assistance with food preparation and cleanup, car parking, hospitality/welcoming, and possibly some activity hosts. The location is 20 miles from OWU and the address is 2790 State Rte 61,…
Sept. 26-29 @12:15 p.m. – Free Caricature Portraits with Musing with Muses in Ham-Wil
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I’m conducting practice trials for my new web series/caricature business, Musing with Muses. I will ask you a personal question and draw out your response. Questions can be along the lines of what’s…
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