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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 28 @ 8 p.m. – Rafiki’s Caribbean Party
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents the Caribbean on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 – 11 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s fall Caribbean Party and its first celebration event of this semester on…
Sept. 30 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture, Free and Open to the Public
2024 Smith Lecture: Sept. 30 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…
Sept. 25 @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research, Dr. Suria
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Andrea Suria, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences. Dr. Suria will be sharing a talk titled “Mejor Juntos: The Benefits of…
Campus Operations Notification: New Construction and Repair Projects to Begin This Week
Building & Grounds will undertake two construction and repair projects beginning this week. The sites will be fenced and some work-related noise is expected, but Buildings & Grounds will make every effort to minimize disruptions. Project 1: Outside the R.W.…
Sept. 19 @ 7 p.m. – Mid-Autumn Festival
Join Horizons in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, otherwise known as The Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival, celebrated in Chinese culture. It will be at Frat Circle on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 7-9 p.m. We will have a free food…
Campus Operations Notification: Lower Tier of Ham-Wil Parking Lot to be Closed Overnight Sept. 18, Sept. 19
Public Safety Campus Operations Notification: More than 90 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 19, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Career Connection Post-Grad Intern: Apply by Friday! 🎓✨
The Career Connection Team is hiring! 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. The Post-Grad Intern Position is open for a…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Zoology Alumni Panel and Peer Meeting
Are you a zoology major but aren’t quite sure what you want to do with your love of wildlife and domestic critters? Join us for a peer discussion about your career goals and to brainstorm questions for a panel of…
April 1 @ 7:30 – 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 kenote speaker Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, President of the Middle East Policy Council and former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the…
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…
Student News & Events
Need Help Making a Finals Study Plan? Schedule a Meeting with the Academic Skills Center!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to complete before the end of the semester? Are you stressed about balancing the workload for final papers, projects, and exams? Schedule an appointment for the Academic Skills Center…
Bishop Scholars Program – Informational Meetings This Week!
The Bishop Scholars Program is Hiring! Become a Tutor. Make a Difference. The Bishop Scholars Program seeks energized and committed students to tutor youth (primarily elementary age) in Delaware City Schools, Columbus City Schools, and Columbus Bilingual Academy North, beginning…
Seniors Need 32 Units to Participate in Spring Commencement
To participate in Spring Commencement, seniors need to have at least 32 units in progress or completed as of spring semester. 34 units and all other degree and GPA requirements are needed to receive your degree from OWU, but students…
Nov. 19 and 20 – Give Back and Create Cards for Local Seniors
Let’s make this holiday season extra special for our local seniors! The Woltemade Center Student Board invites you to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and giving back. Join us from noon to 1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns lobby in…
New SLU Proposal Application Now Open!
We’re excited to announce the SLU Proposal application is open! If you’re passionate about creating a mission-driven, close-knit living space at Ohio Wesleyan, this is your opportunity to propose a new Small Living Unit (SLU). SLUs are unique communities aligned…
Nov. 15 @ 4 p.m. – Learn about Landrace Gardening + Free Seeds
Do you want to garden and minimize failures? Come to SCSC 205 from 4-5 p.m. Nov. 15 to learn about a gardening technique that provides high yields with minimum effort while being more sustainable than conventional methods. Free pumpkin seeds…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Kathleen Weibel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU Library Director Kathleen Weibel died July 29 in Champaign, Illinois. She was 79. Kathleen worked as a member of the Ohio Wesleyan staff from January 1984 to September 1990. Family and friends…
Aug. 14 @ 9 a.m. – Welcome Back Gathering
Faculty & Staff: Please plan to attend the Welcome Back Gathering from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the Benes Rooms, Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Come catch up with friends and learn what’s happening at OWU. Coffee and donuts will be…
Former Faculty Member Dr. Fay Carol Reed Passes Away
We are sad to report that Fay Carol Reed, BSN, Ph.D., founding dean of the former Riverside School of Nursing at Ohio Wesleyan University, passed away Aug. 8. Fay Carol served as the dean and a professor of nursing at…
University Classifieds
Seeking ‘Photojournalist’ for University Communications!
The Office of University Communications is seeking to hire a student for 2023-2024 with experience in photography (shooting and editing) to cover assignments and provide campus candids to help ensure fresh photography for social media, the OWU website, etc. Guidance…
Want to be a Tutor for the Sagan ARC?
The Sagan Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks energetic and enthusiastic students interested in making a positive impact on your fellow Bishops! Tutoring support is needed for Fall 2023 for multiple disciplines/courses including but not limited to the following: General Needs:…
Seeking to Hire Typist for Handwritten Stories
This information comes from Bonnie Mahle, a former OWU librarian, who is helping a neighbor. This is a wonderful opportunity for a student to earn extra cash. In search of a typist for handwritten stories presented in a format for…
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