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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 28 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Josh Pletcher ’21
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Josh Pletcher ’21, a Master’s student at Northern Michigan University: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Host: Integrating Parasite Phylogenies Reveals Waves of Intercontinental Migration in Pikas” Free and open to…
Oct. 28 – Art and the Environment Talk: John Ganis
The Art and the Environment Talk series continues on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. with John Ganis: America’s Endangered Coasts. An OWU Alum, John Ganis, is a photographer focusing on the Atlantic and Gulf Coast of the United States,…
Tagline: It’s Wellness Week! Oct. 20-24
It’s here…Get ready for Wellness Week Bishops! Click the link to see what events are happening around campus, like Take a Note, Leave a Note, Costumes & Consent, Sip Smart, and more! Wellness Week Schedule! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way…
Oct. 28 – Meet OWU Alum and Renowned Director Fritz Kiersch!
You’re invited to a special opportunity to meet and talk with OWU alum and acclaimed director Fritz Kiersch! He will be visiting campus on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 12-1 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum to share insights about his…
Oct. 21 – Dig Pink Volleyball Game – Pie a Player or Coach!
Wear pink on Tuesday night! OWU Volleyball is hosting a conference game vs. Wooster on Dig Pink night! Dig Pink is a national event that helps raise money for breast cancer research and patients through the Sideout Foundation. The team…
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off Today!
The Hispanic Film Festival 2025 kicks off today with the Spanish film Chinas, directed by award-winning filmmaker Arantxa Echevarría. Chinas is a poignant drama that explores the lives of three generations of Chinese women living in Spain, delving into themes…
OWU Connection News & Events
The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session Feb. 7 for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum this Friday, Feb. 7 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The four steps…
TODAY! Summer on the Cuyahoga Internship Info Session
SOTC is an intensive PAID summer internship experience in Cleveland. Typically 5-8 OWU students participate each summer. Why is SOTC great: Over 40 employers (business and non-profit) offer opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors. HOUSING IS FREE…
Feb. 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight
Career Opportunity Alert! Looking to kickstart your career or land a killer internship? Don’t miss the Employer Spotlight happening Feb. 16, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium! Employers and graduate programs on hand will include:…
Feb. 3-6 – Shape Your Future: Career Coaching Week
The Career Connection Office is thrilled to welcome several outstanding alumni and friends to campus during the week of Feb.3-6, 2025. They will be here to assist you with your career needs, including mock interviews, resume prep, interviewing skills, and…
Feb. 5 @ Noon – My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Have you ever been asked, “What will you do with THAT major?” When a job or internship says “open to students in all majors,” do you stress about how to demonstrate relevant and transferrable skillsets? On Wednesday, Feb. 5, noon –…
Save the Date! – Spring Connection Conference
Feb. 27, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – The Spring Connection Conference is one month away! Take this day of instruction to engage in advising and mentorship opportunities to help you make your OWU Connection, connect with employers at…
Student News & Events
Feb. 3 @ 8 p.m. – Emma Foster’s Senior Recital
Enjoy a night of beautiful cello music on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 8-9 p.m. at student Emma Foster’s senior recital in Jemison Auditorium, Sanborn Hall. Featuring alum Kevin Foster on piano and Emma’s sister, Eden, on violin, the program will…
Executive Functioning Clinical Group
A new clinical group just dropped! Have you ever thought you may be neurodivergent? Do you struggle to stay on task or stay organized? Do you procrastinate A LOT? Maybe you hyperfocus on one thing for too long, or experience…
Interested in the Creative Arts? SLUSH CAH!
The Creative Arts House (CAH) is accepting applications for 2026-2027. Join us Feb. 2-6 to see if SLU life is right for you! The application can be found on the ResLife housing portal. Monday, Feb. 2: Tabling in Hamilton Williams…
HIRING – Bishop Scholars Tutors Needed!
Tutors needed for Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. – noon! Become a Tutor. Make a Difference. The Bishop Scholars program is hiring for SPRING semester and seeking energized and committed students to tutor elementary youth in math and…
Feb. 3 @ Noon – Getting Started in Pre-Med Research
Are you a pre-med student interested in research but not sure where to start? Join the Minoritized Association of Pre-Medicine Students (MAPS) and the Genetics Club on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 12 p.m. in SCSC 205 for a Research Panel featuring professors…
Sign Up for Spring Intramurals!
Ready to swap the textbooks for some competition? Whether you have a squad ready to go or you’re looking to dominate the lanes on your own, Spring Intramurals are officially open for registration. Lock in your spot today: 👉 Intramural Registration…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 18 & 19 – Bishop Way Volunteer Request
Once again, we are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as Bishop Way small group facilitators for our incoming first-year students on Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Your role will be key in guiding small group discussions on important topics like…
Professor Emeritus Dick Smith Passes Away
We are sad to report that Richard “Dick” Williams Smith, Ph.D., a 36-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of history, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 101. Complete obituary information is available online, and in it, his family shares: Dr.…
Print Services Closed June 30-July 11
Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
University Classifieds
Free Large Classroom Lab/Work Desks
ENVS is renovating a lab/classroom space (211 SCSC) for teaching flexibility. To do so, we are removing built-in solid-surface desk/tables with built-in shelving. These are very high-quality desks with tops suitable for heavy usage. Two of the six desk groups…
Found: March 29 @ CNX event in Benes Room
A red spiral notebook was found at the CNX Event in the Benes Room on 3 It will be in the PG office, 205 Elliott Hall, for pick-up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Lost and Found Item Contact: Deb Lovell at pg@owu.edu
Slocum Lost and Found
If you’ve recently lost electronics in Slocum, stop by the IOCP office in 311 to check our lost and found bin. The front desk is staffed between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day and a mentor will help you look through…
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