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Campuswide News & Events
Community Craft Night with the Upcycling Center @ Ross Art Museum
Come by the Ross Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 20 to make some upcycled crafts with the Upcycling Center! Crafting runs from 6-8 p.m. and snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. OWU Sponsoring…
Dec. 1 @ 6 p.m. – Annual Hudler Tree Lighting
The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon and the University Advancement team would like to invite you to the annual Hudler Tree Lighting Event on Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m.! The event is open to anyone and will have hot…
Nov. 18 @ 8:00 p.m. – OWU Chamber Orchestra Concert
Join the OWU Chamber Orchestra for a night of captivating chamber music on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 8:00 p.m. in Gray Chapel. From Shostakovich’s iconic String Quartet No. 8 in C minor to excerpts from the video game Clair Obscur:…
Nov. 17 @ 12 p.m. -The Use of AI and its Impact
The Use of AI in Business and Its Economic Impact This is a unique opportunity to hear from a nationally recognized leader in AI application and development. The focus of the presentation is on what university students should know about AI…
Nov. 14 & 15 – Orchesis Dance Concert
Orchesis Dance Company is performing its annual dance concert this Friday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.! The concert will be held in the Chappelear Drama Center, and the show will…
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 1 – TPG Deadline
The deadline for the spring round of Theory-to-Practice Grant applications is Saturday, March, 1 at 11:59 p.m. You can find a link to the application and guidelines for submission on the TPG website – www.owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP –…
TODAY @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium featuring a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental Impact.” Elizabeth…
Funding Your Connection? Learn How at the Connection Conference
Wanting to know how to fund your amazing ideas? Join us at the OWU Connection Conference on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to attend sessions on available grants, fellowships, and affordability abroad. The full schedule can be…
Tomorrow @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room “From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey” Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and…
Feb. 27 – Connection Conference
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…
Tomorrow! – Join Us for Pitch OWU and Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us in Merrick Hall, Room 301 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for an afternoon of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. These two events showcase the talent, dedication, and entrepreneurial mindset of OWU students. Whether you are interested in business, social impact,…
Student News & Events
Run for Student Government Office (Next Academic Year 26/27)
As you head into midterms and spring break, we would like you to consider running for an office/position on your student government, the Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)! Information about WCSA and the election process, as well as the…
March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spring Break Smart (HWCC Atrium)
Join us on March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for Spring Break Smart. Learn about safe spring break tips and a chance to win free prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: thebishopway@owu.edu Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
LAST CALL! Volunteer @ Kid’s Sports Clinic!
Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:45-8:15 p.m.! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…
Need Last-Minute Writing Help? March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The OWU Writing Center is hosting Pop-Up Tutoring March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams lobby. Stop by our table for some quick guidance, feedback, or answers to your writing questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Writing Center Contact:…
March 6 @ Noon – Cookies and Coloring with NAfME
Join NAfME members in the Atrium of HWCC for an afternoon wind-down with coloring and cookie decorating to kick off Music in Our Schools Month! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing Arts/Music Contact: Ryleigh Jones at rmjones@owu.edu
March 5 – StatQuest YouTuber Dr. Joshua Starmer Live
The OWU Data Circle welcomes Dr. Joshua Starmer, creator of the massively popular YouTube channel StatQuest, for a live seminar on AI, neural networks, and quantifying model confidence. See the educator who has helped over 1.5 million learners understand statistics…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Cliff Cook Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Clifford “Cliff” Cook passed away Aug. 6 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was 79. Cliff taught accounting and finance at Ohio Wesleyan between 1984 and 2015, officially retiring in 2006. His family…
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
University Classifieds
Business Opportunity for Suitable Local Student
Several local elderly people would like assistance with technology and are willing to pay for it. If you’re good with gadgets and you’re patient with older folks, and you’ll be staying local through the summer, there are opportunities here for…
Central Ohio Symphony Seeking New Executive Director
Warren Hyer is retiring July 31 after 33 years with the Central Ohio Symphony. Congratulations and thank you, Warren! The Executive Director position and more about Hyer’s legacy are posted at www.centralohiosymphony.org. Source: Central Ohio Symphony/University Communications
Professional Camera For Sale
Hello! I am selling my Nikon D60 digital camera. It is a single lens reflex model. It is a fantastic entry-level professional camera for a photography student, fine arts major, or anyone wanting to learn about photography! This camera retails…
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