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Campuswide News & Events
Points to Ponder Posters Available for the Taking!
Enjoying the Points to Ponder poster boards in Merrick, Slocum, or the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium? Looking for some posters to have in your room? Visit the SIO desk and take a Points to Ponder poster home! The posters are…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – BRAIN FAIR! 🧠🎪
The Neurds Neuroscience Club is hosting Brain Fair 2024 TODAY from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms to celebrate Brain Awareness Week! Stop by and learn more about neuroscience-related topics (and hold a real brain!) through booths hosted by a…
March 23 @10:30 a.m. – Assemble Care Packages for Circle K’s District Project
Lunch will be Provided! Join OWU Circle K for their District Service Project. We are assembling care packages for I Support the Girls Columbus and learning about period poverty plus the importance of menstrual product access. Please bring at least…
April 2 @12 p.m. – Let’s Talk Money: The Secret To Savvy Investing
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEIC) is hosting a Financial Literacy Series open to all students, faculty, and staff from noon to 1 p.m. April 2 in HWCC 304. The Council is pleased to have Alvin Asiamah, one of…
TONIGHT – A Celebration of Süfism – Smith Stairs 6:30 p.m.
A Celebration of Sufism: Will feature host Latif Bolat, a distinguished Turkish scholar and musician renowned for his expertise in Sufi music. Throughout his career, Bolat has mesmerized audiences around the globe with his captivating performances, which seamlessly blend music,…
March 18, 19, 21, & 22 from 11-1 I Support The Girls Donation Drive – Circle K
Help Columbus women facing distress by donating items to I Support the Girls (ISTG) this week. We will be accepting new/gently used bras (sports too), new underwear, and wrapped period products (don’t need to be in a sealed box), and…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
March 6 @ Noon – Economics Is Everywhere!
Do you want to know what you can do with a degree in Economics, Quantitative Economics or Management Economics? Did you know the Economics major now only requires 10 courses? Then join us for a panel event highlighting students majoring…
March 5 @ Noon – Resume Versus CV: When To Make the Switch?
When reading a Job Description or Application Requirements do you see the ‘Resume/CV’ requirement and don’t know which to submit? Are you a student in STEM or Pre-Health that has a lot of experiences that don’t fit onto a traditional…
Student News & Events
Deadline Approaching: StAP On-Campus Internships
There are 24 on-campus internships for 2024-2025 sponsored by the StAP program. Students earn $11.50 per hour and work 6 hours a week. Deadline: Sunday, March 24, at 11:59 p.m. Positions listed HERE; Application listed HERE; Log in with your OWU email…
March 28 @ Noon – Lunch and Learn: Ohio City and County Management Association
Are you interested in government work? Do you want to network and meet alumni and professionals in the Central Ohio Area? Come to this lunch and learn and join 4 amazing members of the Ohio City Manager Association and learn…
March 25-30: Wellness Week!
Join the Bishop Way and the rest of campus for a week focused on wellness! Click the link for more information on the events that will be taking place! www.owu.edu/about/offices-services-directory/the-bishop-way/campus-events/ OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Mindi Klaus at Thebishopway@owu.edu
April 11 @ 6 p.m. – SAAM Poetry Slam
April is recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In honor of the strength and experiences of our students, the Bishop Way invites you to attend a poetry slam at the outdoor amphitheater, either to share your story or listen…
April 17 – Green Week Kickoff! Environmental Film Series Interest Form!
For the first event of Green Week, the ENVS Department will be providing tickets to a special showing of “Kiss the Ground.” This showing will take place on April 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. All those who…
Interested in Starting an OWU Club?
Hey all! I came up with the idea of establishing an Italian Club here on campus; I have various ideas and am willing to share the google drive with anyone who is interested in taking over and running the club…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Meek Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service while at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain that commitment…
In Need of a New Club Advisor!
I am looking to start a Club Swimming Team here on campus and need an advisor for the group. I am looking for an advisor who could either serve as just the adviser for the group or as a coach…
Noon Yoga: Open to All Faculty & Staff
Hi, it’s me: Emily. Your friendly OWU Yoga Instructor! You’ve seen these posts so many times, and I know what you are thinking: “I eat lunch at noon,” OR “I have meetings at noon,” OR “I’ve never done yoga,” OR…
University Classifieds
March 4-18 – March Holiday Earring Sale
As we approach the month of March, we acknowledge the many women who have had and still continue to have an impact on our everyday lives. In order to celebrate, I will be selling earrings of 22 different colors to…
Found – Red Bishops Nalgene
A red Bishops Nalgene water bottle was found at the end of the Connection Conference in the Slocum Reading Room. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 210 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Lost Keys Along Park Avenue
A keychain of 4-5 keys attached to a small blue lanyard was dropped along the route between the Science Center, Branch-Rickey Arena, and Park Avenue. I ride my bike to school every day, and they were lost this Wednesday at…
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