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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 13 @ 8 p.m. – Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble!
Come to the Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. to hear Latin, Funk, Blues, and all kinds of Jazz genres live under the direction of Kevin Turner! The concert is in Gray Chapel and admission is…
Today, Nov. 11 – Hearts of Glass Documentary Screening, Free Admission
Strand Theater — today, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. — Free Admission. Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH), a multi-story, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that grows crops while providing meaningful, competitively paid…
Nov. 13 – Ukulele Concert in Jemison
Music 239 students will be performing a concert in Jemison Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. Students in the course have spent the semester learning how to play ukulele, writing their own music, and learning to read music.…
Nov. 12 @ 7 p.m. – Hispanic Film Festival Continues
Join us this Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 7-9 p.m. in Corns 312 for the third film of the Hispanic Film Festival, La Suprema (Colombia, 2023). Stick around after the film, director Felipe Holguin will join us for a Q&A via…
Central Receiving Closed for Holiday and Winter Break
With the upcoming holidays and breaks, please take note of our hours of operation to help plan your orders accordingly: Thanksgiving Break: Closed Nov. 26-28, 2025 Winter Break: Closed Dec. 18, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 We wish you all…
Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. Location and time: Faculty and Staff Dining Room in…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 27 – Career & Summer Internship Fair this Thursday!
This Thursday, during the Connection Conference on Feb. 27, check out the Career & Summer Internship Fair! Here is the link to the 2025 CAREER & SUMMER INTERNSHIP FAIR HANDOUT with a full list of employers, descriptions, and opportunities. Make a…
All Day Drop-Ins TODAY! Feb. 25-26
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Feb. 27 by attending All Day Drop-Ins TODAY in the Career Connection Office! If you have not already registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
Feb. 26 @ Noon – Words Open Worlds: Navigate the Career Fair with Confidence!
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming. In this 1-hour workshop, you will: Learn how to map out a plan and get ‘pro tips’ to help you successfully navigate the upcoming Career Fair. Craft your elevator pitch so you can…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference takes place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students on…
All-Day Drop-Ins Feb. 25 and 26 – Prepare for the Career Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 27, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins in the Career Connection Office! If you have not registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake link. On…
Student News & Events
Feb. 22 @ 4:30 p.m. – Black Excellence is Served
The CDO, OMSA, OWU Alumni Relations and Engagement, and Black Student organizations like Rafiki, NSBE, Sisters United, and BSU are hosting the Black Excellence: Sunday Dinner Series starting this Sunday, Feb. 22, featuring OWU alum Faith Deschamps, a Ph.D. Fellow…
Join Us Today – Growing Through Grief Support Group
Grief can feel isolating – especially in college, where life keeps moving even when you’re hurting. Counseling Services would like to invite you to attend our Grief & Loss Support Group being held on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. starting Feb.…
Enter to Win $25 – Help Me with My Capstone!
My name is Kelsea Cooper, and I am working on completing my honors capstone. I am conducting an epidemiological study. My project includes consenting to the study to be randomized into a group that will receive a new intervention to…
Feb. 27 from 7-9 p.m. – CPB’s Winter Wind-Down in the Benes Rooms!
Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided by OWU…
Feb. 16 – BHM Celebration Screening Series with Rafiki
Rafiki is excited to remind you about our Black History Month Celebration Screening Series, starting tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Milligan Hub! 🎥 This Today’s Feature: We’ll be watching The Harder They Come, the iconic Jamaican film that helped…
Karaoke Tuesdays 9-11 p.m. @ The 1842
Come to The 1842 Lounge to sing or cheer on your fellow students singing the songs they love. Karaoke is every Tuesday night, 9-11 p.m. We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members are invited to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., 3rd floor of Slocum Hall. No RSVP needed — this is 1st-come, 1st-served. Can’t make it? No…
Aug. 18 – Join Us for a Retirement Celebration
Please join the Admission Office as we celebrate the retirement of Janice Lovat. We will gather on Monday, Aug. 18, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
Updated! Aug. 13 & 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members have two upcoming opportunities to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 12:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Both sessions will be on the 3rd floor…
University Classifieds
ISO Chess Board Games
OWjL Camp is in search of gently used chess board games for our summer campers to play. Our campers are always eagerly waiting in line to play with the few chess board games we have. If you have a chess…
Black Jacket Found in Chappelear Lobby
A black jacket was left over the weekend in the lobby of Chappelear Drama Center. Please contact our office with the description to claim. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Theatre Contact: Lisa Hill at lahill@owu.edu
OWU Sexual Misconduct Survey
Hi Bishops, 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…
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