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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Nov. 12 @ 12 p.m. – Black Women in Politics Panel
Want to stay informed about elections, SNAP benefits, women in politics, and other current events? Come to HWCC 312 during lunch hour on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to learn more about the issues, how you can help, and available resources. Hosted…
Nov. 16 – Horizons Presents Shaadi: A Mock Wedding
A desi wedding is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of joy, color, and togetherness!🌸💃 Join Horizons for Shaadi: A Mock Wedding, a vibrant cultural event that brings the excitement and energy of a South Asian wedding to OWU. Experience the…
Nov. 12 – STEM & Spirituality Panel/Q&A ft. OWU Professors
Join the Interfaith SLU in a panel discussing the intersection between STEM & Spirituality. The panel features professors Dr. Andrea Suria of OWU Biological Sciences, Ms. Michelle Storms of OWU Physics, and OWU Chaplain Dr. Chad Johns! Submit Questions for…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Nov. 18 – Economic Outlook Conference FREE Dinner
Join us on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in HWCC, Benes A, for a free reception and dinner before the Economic Outlook Conference (which starts at 7:30 p.m.). Panelist Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC,…
Today @ Noon! The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session +Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
June 2026 TPG: Culture, Conservation, and Rewilding in the Andes
Please note: Due to OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) eligibility requirements, current seniors are not eligible to participate in this project. Are you a Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Communication, Economics, or Sociology major? This proposed June 2026 Theory-to-Practice Grant aims to…
Service and Cultural Immersion over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 27
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will travel to the Lakota Nation in South Dakota to work with Lakota Youth Development, an organization serving an important function for those living on…
🌟Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students
Need help with applications, resumes, or personal statements? We’ve got you covered! 💼 Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students 📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 ⏰ 12-1 p.m. | 📍 Slocum 201 Stop by our Career Working Lab for…
This Thursday: Speed Mock Interview event
Nervous About Interviews? Let’s Fix That — Fast! Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? The Speed Mock Interview event is your chance to build confidence and sharpen your interview skills — with real feedback from 20+…
Student News & Events
Nov. 18 @ 7 p.m. – NSBE Open-House Event
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will be hosting a special open-house session in the Stuy Fishbowl on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Rafiki Wa Afrika’s meeting. This organization is one for the BLACK STEM Community. Come learn what…
Dec. 1 @ 8 a.m. – FREE Hot Chocolate Bar ☕️
Annual Giving will welcome students back from Thanksgiving Break with a FREE chocolate bar on Monday, Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Stop by the Mowry Alumni Center (Monnett Room) to grab a fresh, hot drink on your…
Available Course! WLC 310 Bad Bunny & His World
New course still available! WLC 310 / Special Topic: Bad Bunny and His World: Unpacking Puertorriqueñidad Are you still looking for a class to take in the spring? Consider: WLC 310 – Special Topics in Puerto Rican Literature and Culture Spring…
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 4:30-7 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Chappelear Drama Center room 008! If you are interested in auditioning, please fill out the…
Nov. 19 @ 7 p.m. – Sip & Paint
Grab a brush, grab a friend, and sip while you paint in Stuy (Milligan Hub). Enjoy special performances led by talented students while you create your masterpiece. No experience needed – just come ready to have fun! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Nov. 17 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Advising & Registration Help Desk
Have questions about advising? Looking to plan ahead? Last-minute changes? Academic advising and registrar staff are here to help! Stop by our help desk from 11:30 am-1 p.m. on Monday, Nov.17, in the Ham-Wil Atrium with any questions or concerns…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Work to Upgrade Office Printers Continues Nov. 14, 1-Time Log-In Needed
The OWU Facilities staff will continue Nov. 14 to install the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work will be completed in about a week, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active…
Nov. 13 @ 11:30-1:30 p.m. – Employee Wellness Event in Merrick 301!
Take a break, recharge, and celebrate wellness at our Employee Wellness Event this Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Hall 301! This event brings together a wonderful mix of local vendors, wellness partners, and campus…
Nominate a S.T.A.R. Staff Colleague
It’s that time of the year to nominate your candidate(s) for the S.T.A.R. and Spark Awards. These awards are a meaningful way to acknowledge colleagues who beam with Bishop Pride, work hard, support others, exude a positive attitude, and make…
University Classifieds
Lost Item – Tablet in Black Sleeve
I lost an Onyx Boox Note Air 4C recently. It’s a small digital tablet in a black sleeve. The sleeve also had a stylus in the front pocket. If you found it, please contact me at clfink@owu.edu. Thank you! OWU…
Join the Strand Theatre for October’s Films!
On Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., as part of the “Screamin’ with Stephen” (King) Series. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Tuesday, Oct. 14: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Before the film, see a scene from the upcoming Arena Fair Theatre’s production…
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
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