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Campuswide News & Events
Ross Art Museum Reopens Tuesday, Aug. 19!
The Ross Art Museum reopens for the semester on Tuesday, Aug. 19, with three new shows: Emilie Clark: “Costumes for Survival,” Skip Brea: “Threads,” and “New York State of Mind.” The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu
Aug. 28 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet over 80 student organizations and get connected to campus — you…
New Projector Installed in Benes Rooms
Our Media Services team has installed a new video projector in the Benes Rooms. Additional work later this month will upgrade the control panel and wireless mic system. Thank you to Elaine and Jeff for installing this new equipment, and…
📢Ohio Wesleyan University 2025 Student Employment Job Fair
2025 Ohio Wesleyan University Student Employment Job Fair Dates: Aug. 21, 2025 & Aug. 25, 2025 Time: 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (Atrium) All departments that employ student workers are expected to participate. If you are unable to attend…
Campus Operations Notification: Parking Lot Closures – Smith and Welch Halls
The parking lots at Smith and Welch Halls will be closed starting at 9 p.m. Aug. 13 in preparation for the new student move-in day on Aug. 14. The lots will reopen on Aug. 14 at approximately 3 p.m. Please…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Semester Exchange at Claflin University!
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to spend a semester at an HBCU (Historically Black College/University)? Now you can! One of the many amazing benefits of our new sister school agreement with Claflin University is the opportunity for…
Student News & Events
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…
Nov. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Gingerbread House Decorating
Come to the Creative Arts House on Monday, Nov. 17, to decorate a gingerbread house! This is a come-and-go event; feel free to stop by anytime between 7 and 9 p.m. The Creative Arts House is located at 123 Oak…
Nov. 16 @ 7 p.m. – Composition Studio Recital
Please join us for the composition recital this Sunday in Jemison Auditorium on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.! All works featured are original compositions by students studying under Dr. Park. Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing…
HIST 160 America in the Sixties AVAILABLE Spring 2026
Looking for a class to complete your schedule? This course hasn’t been taught in a few years, and it’s available for you this spring! HIST 160 is available for everyone to take; no advanced knowledge of US History is expected…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
March 27 @ 9:30 a.m. – Blackboard Ultra Course Seminar
Blackboard makes it easy to design great courses and assessments. Transitioning to the Ultra Course View requires thoughtful preparation and the right strategies to maximize its benefits, and Anthology product experts are here to outline best practices. This 90-minute session…
Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email before the March 28 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the April edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, March 28. For the April edition, please consider submitting annual business items for attention:…
University Classifieds
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
Feb. 26 @ 11 a.m. – Griffey’s Book Emporium Returns!
Griffey’s Book Emporium is returning to Ham-Wil on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.! Griffey’s Book Emporium is a charming and unique bookstore that prides itself on offering a diverse selection of used, rare, local, and indie books.…
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