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Campuswide News & Events
Share Your Favorite Snow Pictures Today!
Ohio Wesleyan is looking fine in its red, black, and winter white attire today! University Communications would love to see how you capture the campus in its snowy blanket. Please share your favorite photos by emailing them to cehatche@owu.edu, and…
Echoes of Conflict: an ART492 Pop-Up Show!
Stop by Hamilton-Williams Campus Center for “Echoes of Conflict” on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6-9 p.m. to see and learn about works by photographer Gilles Peress! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Christopher Yates…
Bindings of Community – ART 492 Pop-Up Show!
Bindings of Community. Slocum Hall, Nov. 20, 5-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Christopher Yates at cayates@owu.edu
Thanksgiving Break Hours for Hobson Library
Thanksgiving break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library website at Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. Slocum Reading Room (equipped with printer) is available 24/7 via card access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio…
Dec. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Save the Date! Hudler Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting
Save the Date! You’re invited to the lighting of the Hudler Memorial Christmas Tree, an OWU tradition since 2008. The lighting will take place at the tree on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m., located on the front lawn near the…
The Election Results Are In … for i³!
On Feb. 27, 10 OWU professors will deliver 3-minute lectures with ideas, insight, and imagination. Check out the all-star lineup on the i³ website. Source: University Communications Contact: Will Kopp @ wekopp@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Nov. 7 @ 11 a.m. – Employer Spotlight: Discover Career Opportunities
Eager to figure out your next step? Career Connection will be having a graduate school and a summer job/internship opportunity tabling on Nov. 7, 2024! Stop by on your way from lunch and meet representatives from: YMCA of Central Ohio…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Program – Update for Those Who Have Submitted 24/FA Proposals
The 24/FA TPG evaluation process is underway. Because of the number of proposals and the amount of funding requested, this is the most competitive TPG round in the 15-year history of the program. In the past few years, award notifications…
Nov. 12 @ Noon – Latham Bishop Ventures Student Business and Entrepreneurship Panel
Come hear from current Economics & Business students as they share their conference and travel experiences. Gain insight into how these students have used OWU Connection funds and resources to attend and participate in national, regional, and local conferences that…
Apply for Spring Break Service Trips and Wilderness Treks
Are you looking for something fun, challenging, and meaningful to do for spring break this year? The Chaplain’s Office has two great programs to consider! This year’s three Spring Break Service Trips will be going to New Orleans to volunteer…
Oct. 25 @ 1 p.m. – Time and Location Change! Precision Medicine in SCSC 163
Due to STEM core courses 4th-hour conflicts, Clark Howell ’89 has agreed to give his presentation and speak with students from 1-2 p.m. in SCSC Room 163! Please register on Handshake! See you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Career Connection and…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Speed Mock Interview Event!
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or a full-time position? Nervous about interviewing? A Mock Interview will help immensely as you prepare for your future career! As they say, practice makes perfect – and this is your opportunity to…
Student News & Events
Dec. 4 – RA/Mod Informational Session
Residential Life will be hosting an informational session for the 2025-2026 RA/Mod position. Join us from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Crider Lounge in Ham-Wil. Learn about the role, compensation, and ask questions. See you there! OWU…
Nov. 21 @ 7 p.m. – Fall Fashion in France in the Benes Rooms
Scarves, styles, and that Je Ne Sais Quoi, come and join Le Cercle FranÇais for an evening of food, activities, and fashion! Today, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Le Cercle Francais Contact: Arianna…
Today @ Noon – Bishop Scholars Informational Meeting
Please join us in HWCC 304 from noon – 1 p.m. to learn more about the Bishop Scholars Program and how you can get involved. As a reminder, the Bishop Scholars Program is an innovative program that places OWU students…
TODAY @ Noon – Share Some Food for Thought with Dr. v!
President vandenBerg will have lunch and hang out with students in the Ham-Wil Marketplace from noon to 1 p.m. today, Nov. 20, to hear what you think of AVI Fresh, its new menu items, rotating chefs, and more. Have some…
Student Mailroom Winter Break hours
Dec. 2-6: normal hours. Dec. 9-18: open 1:30-3 p.m. CLOSED Dec. 19 – Jan. 6 Jan. 7-10- 1:30-3 p.m. Jan. 13: resume normal hours of 11:30-3:30 p.m. When placing orders, please confirm the delivery date will be at least one…
Dec. 2 @ 8 a.m. – FREE Hot Chocolate Bar Outside Mowry Alumni Center
Annual Giving welcomes students to stop by the table outside the Mowry Alumni Center on the JAYwalk for a free hot chocolate on Monday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Grab a fresh, hot drink on your way…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWU Employee Handbook and Guide
As a follow-up to my Nov. 26 email regarding the electronic release of the Employee Handbook and Guide via Acalog, please note: 1) Current employees will receive a system-generated email from Etrieve providing a link for you to access/review the Acknowledgement of…
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
Have You Seen My Folder?
Description: Appearance: Grey-Black expanding file folder with a zipper closure. Size: Approximately 13 inches wide, 10 inches tall, and 1.5 inches thick. Features: Several expandable pockets that become visible upon unzipping the folder. Contents: Contained important personal documents. If found please return immediately. Picture…
Earring found on the JAYwalk
I found a hoop earring on the JAYwalk in front of Mowry on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 29. Please contact me or stop into the museum during open hours to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Steve…
Faculty Member Looking for Short-Term Housing
Looking for short-term housing for the Spring 2025 semester, with November or December 2024 preferred as a move-in month. A private bedroom and bathroom are preferred, with shared kitchen space flexible. Rent flexible, too, and open to discussion. Best email…
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