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Campuswide News & Events
March 7 & 8 – NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Branch Rickey Arena
OWU is hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament this Friday and Saturday in Branch Rickey Arena. Our nationally ranked Women’s Basketball Team will be playing Friday night, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. vs Immaculata University.…
Deadline March 7 – Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 and exist to recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership, service, and courage. The event includes awards from Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity & Sorority…
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Marianne Chan Reading
The English Department will welcome Marianne Chan today, March 5, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Marianne is the author of All Heathens and Leaving Biddle City. She is the winner of a Great Lakes Colleges Association New…
March 16 – OWU Alumna Leads Chorus in ‘Gloria’ Concert
4 p.m. March 16: OWU alumna Kate Cremean, Class of 1996, leads the Gahanna Community Chorus in presenting John Rutter’s “Gloria,” in Gray Chapel. Organist Nate Terry will play OWU’s 4,644-pipe Rexford Keller Memorial Organ as part of the hourlong…
March 5 @ 6 p.m. – Free Film ‘Touch of Evil’ at The Strand
Come enjoy a free movie at the Strand courtesy of the Ross Art Museum and Art Bridges. We’re showing “Touch of Evil” as part of our Culture Push Film Series! Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at…
March 6 @ 5 p.m. – Words of Inspiration Art Making with Lance Johnson
Join the Ross Art Museum and House of Black Culture in a collaborative art-making experience with Melvin Van Peebles Symposium artist Lance Johnson. Bring your words of inspiration and your creativity to share over some soul food! Thursday, March 6,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Power Skills Workshop: Google Professional Certificates
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value), and possibly connect it to academic credit…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Application Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and for the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a mentor…
Today @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to today’s Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by Professor Barbara Macleod…
Tomorrow @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat on Sept. 12 and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by…
Today @ Noon – Informational Interviews: Great Conversations to Help You Network and Move Forward
Want to talk with someone in a field of interest but are not quite sure what to ask? Good informational interviews (aka career conversations) can help you gain insights, make decisions, grow your network, and move forward! Consultant, Executive Coach,…
Today @ Noon – Life as a STEM Major
Ready to launch your STEM journey at Ohio Wesleyan University? Don’t miss this exclusive event hosted by Career Connection, designed specifically for first and second-year STEM students! Whether you’re just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, this event is…
Student News & Events
April 30 – Join VIVA’s Final Event! Farewell Fiesta🎉
Kick off finals week with VIVA and Cooking Matters at our final event of the semester! Come enjoy a delicious home-cooked Cuban meal, games, music, and more. Join us this Wednesday from 2–4 p.m. at the Milligan Hub — we…
May 10 @ 9 a.m. – Graduating ’25 Seniors/Family Brunch
Graduating Class of 2025 Seniors (Save-the-Date): On the morning of Commencement, Saturday, May 10, between 9 and 11 a.m., please stop by the Benes Rooms with your family and guests to enjoy omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes,…
April 29 @ Noon – Free Frozen Treats Outside Mowry
Celebrate the last day of classes with a free frozen treat from Annual Giving. Stop by the Mowry Alumni Center from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, and grab a popsicle or ice cream sandwich! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Annual…
Seeking an Advancement Operations Student Assistant for Summer 2025!
We’d love for you to join our fun team as Advancement Operations Summer Student Assistant! Apply by April 30 to: AO Summer Student Intern This position requires a dependable, self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills, a curiosity for analyzing and exploring data, and an…
April 30 – Mindfulness and Meditation
College can be stressful during the best of times, and when the world around us feels out of control, it can feel like it is hard to keep ourselves balanced. If you need a breather before finals, Counseling Services is…
Sign Up for the End-of-Year Mario Kart Tournament
Sign up for the end-of-the-school-year Mario Kart Tournament being held on Thursday, May 8, @ 6 p.m. Hosted by OWU Video Game Club and The Ross Museum! There will be drinks and popcorn for everyone as well as prizes! Walk-in…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWU Employee Handbook and Guide
As a follow-up to my Nov. 26 email regarding the electronic release of the Employee Handbook and Guide via Acalog, please note: 1) Current employees will receive a system-generated email from Etrieve providing a link for you to access/review the Acknowledgement of…
Seeking January & February Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for January and February 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,…
December Blackboard Updates Coming Dec. 5
Each month, Anthology releases enhancements and fixes to their learning management system. Here’s a summary of what’s coming on Thursday, Dec. 5: For Instructors: New labels for late submissions, improving grading workflow – It will now show “Attempted on ##/##/##, ##:##…
University Classifieds
Lost Airpods Case
I lost my Airpods case. Was last seen along Park Avenue between residential and academic side. It is blank white, with some scratches. If you see it, please contact me at (614) 584-7906. Thank you. Contact: Ivan Vore at iavore@owu.edu
Student & Faculty Input Needed – Share Your OWU Math Experiences!
Are you a math major? A student who has taken a math class at OWU? A math faculty member? If so, your input is needed! Please fill out the following Google Form to help me collect data for my project…
Looking for Roommate Off-Campus 2024
Hi! I am currently looking for a roommate in the Delaware/Columbus areas for the start of the new year. I am a tidy person with one dog who is very nice. I am just looking for a respectful person to…
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