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Campuswide News & Events
Campus Operations Notification: Work Next Week to Affect Marketplace, HWCC Water Supply
Please note: Building & Grounds will oversee two campus improvement projects at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center beginning Oct. 7. B&G will work to minimize disruptions, but please plan accordingly. Project 1: The Marketplace food service area will be closed from Monday,…
HURRICANE HELENE –> You Can Help!
OWU’s Community Service Learning Department is partnering with UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), whose proven mission is to supply survivors of natural disasters and those who have been displaced with food, water, shelter, and help with mucking out and cleaning up. UMCOR also offers emergency…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn: The Election & the Environment
Today from 12:10 – 1 p.m. in Merrick 301. The 2024 election has major implications for environmental policy, and yet the environment is often missing from election coverage. At this Lunch and Learn, Dr. Laurie Anderson, Dr. John Krygier, and…
Today @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture, HWCC Benes Rooms AB
2024 Smith Lecture: today at 7 p.m. – A Tale of Two Slave Traders: Lincoln and the Destruction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade The Department of History is pleased to welcome Jonathan W. White, Ph.D. a professor of American Studies at Christopher…
Oct. 1 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Kimberley Ndlovu
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Kimberley Ndlovu, Ph.D. Candidate at the Ohio State University: “The Hidden World Within: My Journey into Microbiome Research.” Free and open to everyone in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, Room 163 at…
Walk-to-End Alzheimer’s Raffle
The walk-to-end Alzheimer’s is coming up soon! We are raffling off four different baskets for the week of Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 during the noon hour in Ham-Wil! The walk is on Oct. 5 from 9 – 10 a.m.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Spring Student Symposium – Deadline April 5
The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio Wesleyan students across the academic spectrum. The Symposium provides an opportunity for students to share their work with the OWU community and enter a dialogue that can spur ideas for…
April 1 @ 7:30 p.m. – The Heisler Business Ethics Lecture with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Join us for the 2024 Heisler Business Ethics Lecture, “Shaping Organizational Culture: The Ethical Imperative in Global Leadership,” featuring keynote speaker Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, President of the Middle East Policy Council and former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the…
Have You Participated in Research? Please Read!
WHAT: I am seeking students who have participated in research at any time during their academic career here at OWU! WHY: I am hosting an event aimed at having students with undergraduate research experiences share them with others to encourage…
TODAY @ Noon – How to ROCK Being On & Off the Clock
Got a summer internship/job? Want to increase your workplace savvy? This is THE workshop for YOU! Today, March 26, from 12-1 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Room 304 is How to ROCK Being On and Off the Clock: Tips for…
Today @ 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…
DUE TODAY! Accounting & Finance Fellows Self-Nominations
Do you want a career in Finance or Accounting? Are you interested in learning from professionals and alumni in the field? The Accounting & Finance Fellows Program is a selective program that empowers students to explore the wide range of careers…
Student News & Events
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…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Tea Through Time: A Historical Tea Party with the History Student Board!
Join the History Student Board for a taste of history today, Nov. 20, from 6-8 p.m.! There will be a variety of sweet and savory treats with a historical background. Learn about iconic soiree fare and embrace the feel of…
Want to live with other STEM students? Join our SLU!
As ResLife’s 2025-2026 new SLU (small living unit) proposal form is considering applications, consider being a part of the proposal to initiate and be a resident of a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)-focused SLU for our campus! The house…
Nov. 21 @ 6 p.m. – VIVA Latinx Celebration @ Ross Museum
VIVA student group is holding an open celebration of Latinx cultures with the Ross Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 21, 6-9 p.m. Join us for fun crafts like crystal and bead jewelry making and make your own VIVA button! There…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Advisors: Kick Off the Year by Attending Advising Chats
Advisors: Do you have advising questions or ideas as you prepare for fall? Attend one of the upcoming Holistic Advising Chats. All who play a role in advising students formally or informally are welcome. Monday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. –…
Aug. 19 @ 1 p.m. – Meet New Advisees
On Monday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m., new students will meet with their academic advisors in their campus offices. This is a time to get connected and address any scheduling questions. For more information, contact academicadvising@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Advising…
Today @ 11 a.m. – Faculty/Staff Information Session with Counseling Services
We hope you enjoyed your summer, faculty and staff! Counseling Services is excited to invite you to an informative session today, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in SCSC 163, designed to enhance the understanding and utilization of our services…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Bracelet Near Hobson Library
Please come to the Hobson Library’s main desk and describe the bracelet to pick it up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Found: Sunglasses in Slocum
Recently a pair of sunglasses was found on one of the couches in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Slocum. If you are missing your sunglasses or think you left yours in the Reading Room, please stop by…
Free Twin XL Comforter
Hi! I have a newly dry-cleaned Twin XL Comforter that I’m giving away. It is navy blue and only used a few times. If you’d like it, email me at gmpoliseno@owu.edu. Have a great first week! Contact: Gaby Poliseno at…
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