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Campuswide News & Events
Student/Faculty Participation Needed for Final project – We want to hear your voice!
For our Philosophy and Social Change final class project, we are creating a video project to showcase the writing of our incarcerated learning partners and raise awareness about the US incarceration system. We are looking for participants to be a…
April 18 – Mortar Board Initiation
Join us in celebrating this year’s initiates to Mortar Board this Friday, April 18! Current Mortar Board members, alumni, family, and friends are welcome to our celebration at the Mowry Alumni Center from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
April 16 – ‘Common Ground’ Screening, Q&A Including OWU’s Kahlil Mitchell-Smith ’25
The Strand Theatre will be exhibiting the documentary “Common Ground” with a question-and-answer discussion immediately following the film. The screening and discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the Strand,…
Day on the JAY – Info, Accessibility Options, and More
Join CPB on the JAYwalk for this semester’s Day on the JAY: Candyland Wonderland — a fun afternoon of food, giveaways, and activities on April 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.! Accessibility Note: For students who have accessibility concerns…
Participate in a Neuroscience Research Study and Get a Chance to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. If interested, please…
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Benjamin T. Spencer Lecturer – Zack Long
Please join the English Department on Wednesday, April 16, at 4:15 p.m. in Corns 312 to hear Professor Zack Long speak as our distinguished 2024-2025 Benjamin T. Spencer Lecturer. A member of the OWU faculty since 2007, Long specializes in the literature and culture…
OWU Connection News & Events
Nov. 18 @ 1 p.m. – Graduate School Workshop in Biological Sciences
If you are interested in pursuing graduate school in a biological science after OWU, join us for an afternoon workshop and AMA conversation with one of our fantastic alumni, Princeton Vaughn ’22. The workshop will take place on Nov. 18…
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…
Student News & Events
RESCHEDULED: YDSA Introduction to Democratic Socialism Oct. 2
Join OWU’s longest-running progressive political organization in a casual chat about socialist thought. Learn from peers and find out how to get involved in socialism in central Ohio! We will be meeting at 6-7 p.m. this Thursday in the Stuyvesant…
Oct. 2 from 7-9 p.m. – Sturges-After-Dark Student Game Showcase, “TWINE12”
Join the English Department for an open house to celebrate our own TS 12: twelve semesters of interactive fiction games created by our students on the Twine platform. TS12 Fun and games! Door Prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: English Department Contact:…
Oct. 3 @ 12:30 p.m. – Rhythms and Roots
Experience the vibrant sounds, movements, and flavors of Africa at Rhythms and Roots, organized by Rafiki! This cultural celebration highlights the richness of African traditions through music, dance, and food. Groove to the beats of Afrobeats music, enjoy dynamic performances…
Oct. 4 @ 10:30 a.m. – Free Fresh Start and Farmers’ Market Bingo
This Saturday, join The Kitchen for a SLU house project at the Main Street Delaware Farmers’ Market. Support local farmers as you cross off items from your bingo board like “a vegetable you haven’t heard of,” “Sourdough bread,” and “apple…
Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s Tabling
Circle K and Neurds will be tabling during the lunch hour (12-1 p.m.) in the Ham-Wil atrium to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and to register people for the walk on Saturday, Oct. 4. Stop by to learn more…
Sept. 30 @ 4:10 p.m.: Seminar with Skype-A-Scientist Founder
Please join the Biology Seminar Series from 4-5 p.m. for an ONLINE talk by Dr Sarah McAnulty, founder and executive director of Skype A Scientist: “Weaving Science Into Our Communities” To participate, please log in via Zoom: Meeting ID:…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
First Library System Freeze Starts March 28
When: March 28-April 26, 2025 What: This freeze will impact our ability to add or change resource records in CONSORT. Impact to Users: Any new, physical items received during this time will be unavailable for general use Ebooks can still be…
Save the Date to Volunteer at Commencement
Dear OWU Community, It’s time to start thinking about OWU’s 2025 Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 10! The support of faculty, staff, and students is crucial to the success of this event. We want the faculty to…
New Curated Catalog for Office Supplies Available in Amazon Business
The Five Colleges of Ohio have adopted a Curated Catalog for office supplies within our Amazon Business Prime punchout in Bishopbuy! Amazon has added around 5,000 items to this catalog with steeper discounts than even the regular business pricing. Items…
University Classifieds
Feb. 26 @ 11 a.m. – Griffey’s Book Emporium Returns!
Griffey’s Book Emporium is returning to Ham-Wil on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.! Griffey’s Book Emporium is a charming and unique bookstore that prides itself on offering a diverse selection of used, rare, local, and indie books.…
Found Earbud
A black Soundcore earbud was found outside of Phillips Hall. Please contact Sarah Brook at 740-368-3111 or via email at slbrook@owu.edu if this is yours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Phillips Hall Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
OWU Discount Available for Columbus Performance of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’
Special Offer for Ohio Wesleyan University Family/Friends: Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates for the April 4-7 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal” at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. “This unique production pushes boundaries of the circus…
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