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Campuswide News & Events
Classes in Session, University Offices Closed Sept. 2
Please note classes are scheduled to be in session on Labor Day, Sept. 2. University offices — such as the Library, Information Services, and Student Employment — will be closed. Please check with your professors for any questions about your…
Sept. 2 – Print and Mail Services Closed on Labor Day
Print Services and all Mail Services are closed on Labor Day, Sept. 2. Thank you and see you Sept. 3! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Last Chance to Add/Drop a Class – Take Action by Aug. 29
Thursday, Aug. 29, is the last day to Add/Drop a full-semester or first-module class. TIPS: If you are waiting on a waitlist or permission request, consult with the instructor to find out if it is still possible to enroll. Check with…
Fall Semester Test of the OWU ALERT Emergency Messaging System
On Aug. 28, Ohio Wesleyan will conduct the spring semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If you do…
Today @ 10 a.m. – Beekeeper Working in Front of University Hall
A beekeeper will be on campus today, Aug. 26, from 10-11 a.m. to safely and humanely remove a large nest of bees from a tree in front of University Hall. The area will be roped off while the nest is…
Basic Safety Reminders from OWU Public Safety
Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic year! The Ohio Wesleyan Department of Public Safety is here to support a safe living, learning, and working environment for everyone on campus. We’ve provided important guidelines, reminders, and tips below to help you navigate…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 29 @ 9 a.m. – The Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference for the 2024 Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium, “Improving Water Quality in Ohio: Efficient Policies and Local Programs.” Communities throughout Ohio face a variety of challenges associated with water quality. Panelists Lisa…
Next Week – Prepare for the Fair! All-Day Drop-Ins
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair next Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference by attending ALL-DAY Drop-Ins. Next Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 27-28, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9…
Exciting Career Conversations and Shadowing Opportunities!
Are you interested in a career in Healthcare? Do you want to hear from insiders about what makes a Medical School Application a ringer? Is Medical School not your cup of tea, and you want to learn about what’s out…
March 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Proposals DUE
If you are planning to submit a Theory-to-Practice Grant for Round Two, submissions are due Friday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Here is the direct link to the application form. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
TODAY @ Noon – Google Professional Certificate Workshop #1
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals at the Google Professional Certificate Workshop #1. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value),…
March 4 @ Noon – Music and Entrepreneurship Lunch with Line Upon Line Percussion
Are you interested in the business of music? Are you a musician curious about the potential of a unique career path? As the music industry continues to evolve, so does the need for musicians to be able to expand their…
Student News & Events
Nov. 11 @ 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. on Nov. 11 to hear what you think of AVI Fresh, its new menu items, rotating chefs, and more. Have some…
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 in the R.W. Corns Lobby in the Economics and Business department…
Nov. 12 @ 6:30 p.m.- World Horizons Meet and Mingle; Please come!
How do you correctly say Antigua? What is mining like in Rwanda? You can find out at the World Horizons display at Ham-Wil on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Atrium. Come meet and mingle with OWU’s newest…
Nov. 12 @ 6 p.m. – Casually Cooking: Enchiladas and Sauce
Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in Smith Hall Dining, AVI chefs Josh Spyker and Keith Sipek will be hosting making enchiladas and fresh sauce. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life/AVI Contact: Jon Maldonado at jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Nov. 14 @ Noon – Let’s Taco ‘Bout Latin America! Free Lunch & Your Ideas Wanted!
¡Hola! Are you passionate about Latin America? Curious about how OWU’s Latin American Studies program could better reflect what you want to learn? Join us for “Latin America Unwrapped” — a fun lunch event where you can share your thoughts and help shape the…
Nov. 10 @ 1 p.m. – Join us for a Community Trash Pickup Event!
Come be a part of a cleaner, greener campus! Join us on Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at Tree House for my Community Trash Pickup House project. The project aims to help clean key areas around campus, sort recyclables, learn…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Common Application Workshops Offered in July, August
High school juniors and seniors are invited to register for an interactive common application workshop (#commonapp). The registration link is here. During the workshop, students will complete their common application, learn how to build and finalize their college lists, and begin drafts…
Blackboard Open Q&A Training for Early Fall Semester
The Ultra course view is now the only course view. Don’t panic if this newer interface is still new to you. We’ve got you covered! Information Services is pleased to announce these open question-and-answer sessions with Anthology’s professional Blackboard services:…
Aug. 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families August Monthly Email!
We are accepting submissions for the August 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, Aug. 2. Please recall that the digest is on hiatus for July. For the…
University Classifieds
Mini Fridge for Sale
Selling a mini fridge for $70 obo, bought for $148. Works perfectly fine, just has a dent on the front left side of the door and scratches on the right side of the fridge that was there when unpackaged from…
Last Chance – Lost & Found in the Science Center
The “Lost & Found” in the Science Center is overflowing with an umbrella, a calculator, ear buds, jackets, miscellaneous jewelry, pottery tools, pencil bag, glasses and many water bottles. Please stop by the Science Office, SC 201 to claim. Any item…
Want to Join the Sagan ARC team as a Tutor in the Fall?
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 multiple disciplines/courses including but not limited to the following: General Needs: MATH (background in…
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