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Campuswide News & Events
Historic OWU Volumes Return After Conservation Work
Four historically significant volumes have recently returned to OWU Libraries’ Special Collections after undergoing professional conservation: Ohio Wesleyan University Record Book of Criticisms: School of Oratory (1901-1906 & 1906-1909 – 2 vol.) A History of Zeta Tau Alpha, 1898-1948. Perkins Hall…
OWU Daily Returns to M-F Publication on Aug. 4
The OWU Daily will return to Monday-Friday publication beginning Monday, Aug. 4, to help you share important information with the campus community. Please note, however, incoming first-year and transfer students won’t begin receiving the Daily until their first day of…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarm Testing
Between July 21 and 25, the OWU Facilities Office will conduct state-required tests on building fire alarm systems throughout campus. If your building is affected by the fire alarm tests, you do not need to evacuate, but please note that…
Gordon Field House Closed for Renovations
Gordon Field House will be closed until further notice for donor-funded renovations, including a new floor surface, garage doors with windows, lighting, and paint. The Field House is expected to reopen near the start of fall semester. Thank you. Source:…
Library’s New Services Platform is Now Live
OWU’s new library services platform, OWUSearch, is now live. You can access the new search from the library home page or the direct link provided. Library staff still have some major work in the weeks ahead to get it ready for fall semester,…
New Library System Goes Live on Wednesday, June 25
It’s finally time. Go-Live for the new library services platform will take place on Wednesday, June 25. While more intuitive than our previous system, we still want to make sure everyone is supported in exploring and adjusting to all the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us today, Jan. 28, for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The…
Jan. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Stratford Ecological Center Info Session
Are you looking for a summer job that includes outdoor work and nature education? Come learn about the summer opportunities with Stratford Ecological Center! Joining us will be Laura Underwood, Environmental Educator, for an information session. Register on Handshake for updates and…
Beginning Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU!
Harness the Power of YOU is a 5-week career exploration program — 5 Wednesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26, noon-1 p.m. in Slocum 201, lunch included. Looking to reduce your stress in deciding what major to choose or change to? Interested in…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU Professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy hosts the 5-week program. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean Diet, how…
Jan. 30 @ 6:30 p.m. – 100 Day Countdown to Graduation + Real Life 101 Kickoff
Seniors – you have 100 days until graduation! This is Career Connection’s featured event to get you ready for life after graduation. It is geared toward graduating seniors and is open to any student graduating in 2025. This event will…
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
Student News & Events
TODAY! Make Holiday Cards for Senior Citizens, Free Lunch!
Time to get crafty! Today, from 12-1 p.m., join The Woltemade Center Student Board in the Corns Lobby to make holiday cards for local senior citizens. We’ll provide all the crafting materials along with LUNCH! Enjoy pizza, chips, candy, hot…
Nov. 19 @ 4:30 p.m. – Romeo & Juliet Auditions!
Romeo and Juliet, a senior capstone project by Pedro Figueiredo and Kaya Ferrell, will be having auditions from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Chappelear Drama Center, room 008! If you are interested in auditioning, please fill…
Nov. 16 @ 3 p.m. Ryleigh and Holly Saxophone Recital!
Join Ryleigh Jones (27′) and Holly Robinson (26′) for a saxophone recital at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium! Admission is free! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Performing Arts Contact: Holly Robinson at lahill@owu.edu
Nov. 15 @ 7 p.m. – Katie Davis Senior Recital!
All are welcome to come hear Katie Davis’ senior vocal recital at 7 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium! Works by Händel, Fauré, Richard Strauss, Wolf, and Offenbach. Admission is free! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Performing Arts Contact: Holly Robinson at lahill@owu.edu
Nov. 12 – 7 Days to Screen Meeting
The OWU Incredible Film Club presents 7 Days to Screen. You and your group will have 7 days to write a film and edit a short film. This film should be 3 to 7 minutes in length, maximum. We need:…
Nov. 13 @ 6:30 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Social!
Join In The Loop for a beginner-friendly crochet and knitting social! Bring your own project or learn how to start with our supplies. In the HWCC Peale Chapel from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: In The Loop…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Save the Date: Barbara MacLeod’s Retirement Reception
Please save the date: Join the Department of Economics and Business in celebrating Barbara MacLeod as she retires from OWU. Monday, April 14, from 3-6 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum RSVPs appreciated, drop-ins welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Department of Economics…
April 2 @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn with Counseling Services
Counseling Services is excited to invite all faculty and staff to join us for a special Lunch and Learn session on Wednesday, April 2 (from 12:10-1 p.m. in the Counseling Services office), to explore the topic of neurodivergence in the…
Faculty Survey on the OWU Bookstore!
As we work to improve the OWU Bookstore, we ask faculty to please complete a brief survey. This survey asks about your experience with the OWU Bookstore, how you think it can be improved, and your course adoptions. All questions…
University Classifieds
Found – Red Bishops Nalgene
A red Bishops Nalgene water bottle was found at the end of the Connection Conference in the Slocum Reading Room. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 210 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Lost Keys Along Park Avenue
A keychain of 4-5 keys attached to a small blue lanyard was dropped along the route between the Science Center, Branch-Rickey Arena, and Park Avenue. I ride my bike to school every day, and they were lost this Wednesday at…
Found AirPods
If you’re missing AirPods in a flowery case, please visit the Residential Life Office (2nd floor of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, across from lounge) to pick them up! Contact: Elizabeth Sumoza at desumoza@owu.edu
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