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Campuswide News & Events
March 27 @ Noon – Celebrate Women and Their Contributions!
The Women’s Empowerment Celebration will be hosted during the noon hour on March 27 and will hold an Award Ceremony giving women on campus the chance to celebrate their accomplishments! Do you know a woman excelling in academics, leadership, advocacy,…
Campus Operations Notification: Elevator Testing March 26-April 2
A state inspector for elevators will be on campus between March 26 and April 2 to test the university’s elevators. During the sporadic testing, elevators will be down for a very short periods of time. Thank you for your patience…
March 27 @ 4:15 p.m. – Lydia Conklin Reading
The English Department will welcome Lydia Conklin on Wednesday, March 27, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Conklin is the author of Rainbow, Rainbow, a short story collection that celebrates the humor and depth of the…
Today @ 7 p.m. – At HOLD: Intro to Phonetics!
Come join HOLD and learn a little about phonetics! Have some snacks, make some sounds, and join us in a celebration of spoken language! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: House of Linguistic Diversity Contact: Gabrielle Magid at gkmagid@owu.edu
March 26 @ 4:10 p.m. – Get the State of the Universe Report!
Want to get the Big Picture of the universe we live in? Then come to the 2024 Muller Award Lecture, The State of the Universe Report, presented by Dr. Glenn Starkman, Distinguished University Professor of Physics at Case Western Reserve…
March 26 @ 7 p.m. – Spring Break Service Teams and Wilderness Treks Celebration
Join us on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in Crider Lounge to hear from our spring break service teams and wilderness treks. Team members will reflect on their experiences working with Lakota Youth Development in South Dakota, doing trail…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham in an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
OWU Connection Conference – Schedule is Live
Join us for a day of instruction at the OWU Connection Conference on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start mapping out your Conference Day plans now using the event schedule. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection…
Sept. 27 @ 12 p.m. – New York Arts Program Information Session
Are you interested in spending a semester in New York City? The New York Arts Program’s Executive Director (Emilie Clark, MFA) and Director of Student Life & Admissions Coordinator (Helena Enders) will be holding an on-campus information session on Sept.…
Sept. 21 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partner Meet & Greet – The Art of the Informational Interview
Interested in speaking with an Alum about their career path? We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to chat with you and share insights, opportunities, and suggestions! This is the PERFECT way to explore different career paths, get…
Sept. 22 @ 12:10 p.m. – Interested in Travel-Learning? Consider Turkey!
Are you interested in medieval history? The Middle East? How people navigate religion in day-to-day life? Then consider taking REL 300.6, Medieval Islamic Societies, the travel-learning course that travels to Turkey next semester. Come to an informal meeting to learn…
Sept. 20 – Spring Study Away Round 1 Deadline
The deadline to complete your Spring 2024 study away leave application (Round 1) is Wednesday, Sept. 20. If you are interested in participating in an off-campus program next semester, please stop by the IOCP office on the 3rd floor of…
Student News & Events
April 25 @ 5 p.m. – Come Make Sustainable Tea Bag Lanterns
On account of Green Week, join us at the Tree House this Thursday, April 25, starting at 5 p.m., and learn how to illuminate your space the green way. Gather to transform used tea bags into beautiful, sustainable lanterns that will…
Seniors: Items to Complete for the Mailroom
1. Your mailbox key is to be returned no later than May 13 to avoid being charged for it. Do not return your mailbox key to another department or give your key to another person to turn in for you.…
April 28 @ 5 p.m. – Farewell Fiesta!
Join VIVA, Horizons, and BMF for our first annual Farewell Fiesta! Celebrate the achievements of our senior friends through good music, free food, and good vibes! April 28 5-8 p.m., outside La Casa This event is BYOB, bring your own…
April 25 @ 11:30 a.m. – Elevate Your Finals Plan!
Create your finals plan with Sagan ARC and Bishop Elevate! Creating a study plan on your own or with the help of an Academic Skills Consultant will help you feel more confident and prepared to take your finals. We’ll provide…
April 27 @ 9 p.m. – President’s Ball
The Campus Programming Board invites the OWU community to join us at President’s Ball on April 27, 2024, from 9-11:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk. Tickets are free for OWU students, faculty, and staff (guests $5). The theme for this spring…
OWU Sexual Misconduct Survey
During this 2024 spring semester, I have personally observed an increase in discussion about incidents of sexual misconduct on campus. I have taken it upon myself to collect data from OWU students to quantify the prevalence of such incidents for…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Feb. 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the February edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, Feb. 2. Not only are we celebrating the first anniversary of News for OWU Families…
Feb. 13 @ 10 a.m. – Introducing the Blackboard AI Design Assistant
Information Services is pleased to announce this Blackboard provided training session: Empowering Instructors with the AI Design Assistant By the end of the module, participants should be able to: Understand the role of the AI Design Assistant and how it…
Seeking March Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for March 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, and local…
University Classifieds
Missing Necklace
I am looking for my necklace, which I lost the week before Spring Break leaving Welch Hall. It has a gold chain and a green stone (aventurine) on it that’s shaped similarly to a pendulum…it’s sharpened to a point at…
Airpods Found at Selby Stadium
Someone misplaced their Airpods on Tuesday at Selby and has tracked them to Smith Hall. If you found the Airpods, please drop them off to Tracey Little in Athletics, Office 101, in Edwards Gymnasium. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Athletics…
Missing Student ID
I am looking for my student ID card, which I lost on Friday, March 3. It’s on an orange lanyard that says GeekFest and also includes a gray OWU keychain. Please contact me if you’ve found it. Thank you! Contact:…
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