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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 5 from 5-8:30 p.m. – CULTURE FEST – Benes Rooms
Celebrate cultures from around the world at Culture Fest 2025, featuring delicious food, exciting performances, and festive activities! This year, we’re also including a special Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, so enjoy mooncakes, treats, music, dance, and more as we come together…
UPDATED, Campus Operations Notification: HVAC Work at SCSC to Require Temporary Road, Building Closures
UPDATE: South Henry Street will not be closed on Saturday, Oct. 4, to accommodate HVAC work at Schimmel/Conrades Science Center. Instead, Ohio Wesleyan will follow the timeline below to complete work on the heating and cooling system: Monday-Thursday, Oct. 6-9…
Ross Museum Closed for Show Change
The Ross Art Museum will be closed from Sept. 29 to Oct. 13. Special arrangements for class visits can still be made by emailing ramuseum@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Oct. 3 @ Noon – Join OWU for Significant Campus News!
Please join President Matt vandenBerg and the OWU Board of Trustees for exciting Ohio Wesleyan news you won’t want to miss! John F. Milligan Library Announcements & Groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m. JAYwalk (in front of the library)…
Campus Operations Notification: Corns Parking Lot to Close Friday Night, Saturday
OWU Facilites is bringing a crane to campus Saturday, Sept. 27, for chiller work at the R.W. Corns Building. To support the project, the parking lot between Corns and the library will close at 10 p.m. Friday night and remain…
Sept. 26 – Purple Out and Ice Cream for Anti-Hazing
Wear your get purple for Hazing Awareness Week and receive free ice cream in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 12-1 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Involvement Office Contact: Paige Orlando at Joping@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Career Connection – NEW Spring Semester Drop-in Hours
Hello, Bishops! Starting this semester, the Career Connection Office’s new Drop-In Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can still find us in Slocum 207 during these times. Drop-In Hours are a great opportunity to…
Feb. 6 @ 12 p.m. – What Can LinkedIn Do For You?
Ready to Level Up Your LinkedIn Game? Are you looking to create or enhance your LinkedIn profile? Want hands-on guidance to improve it in real-time? Curious about how to use LinkedIn effectively for networking and building meaningful connections? Join alumni experts Newton…
Feb. 4 @ 12 p.m. – Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Embark on an epic quest to redefine the job search! This workshop transforms the stress of career exploration into an adventure, drawing inspiration from beloved fandoms like Dungeons and Dragons, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings. Channel your inner…
Student News & Events
AVI is looking for marketing interns
AVI is looking for 1 or 2 marketing interns (paid position) to assist with social media, print media, digital signage, and support management with other marketing needs. We estimate 10-20 hours per week of work will be needed from each…
Calling all String Players! Join OWU’s Chamber Orchestra
It’s not too late to join the OWU Chamber Orchestra! Do you play a string or wind instrument and want to play music with others? If so, we have a place for you! The OWU Chamber Orchestra meets on Monday…
Jan. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – BCI/FBI Background Checks On Campus
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You need to obtain a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks…
OWU Karate/TKD and Jiujitsu Classes
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301: From Okinawa, Japan, home to the oldest and healthiest people on earth, Karate has a deep cultural history developed over centuries. It is one of the oldest and most effective self-defense systems ever created. You do…
Try Out for Esports this Spring!
Spring Esports Tryouts Are Here! Interested in joining the OWU Esports team this spring? Open tryouts are coming up, and all tryouts will take place in the Esports Arena located in Welch Hall. If you’re not currently on the team…
Temporary Incomplete Coursework Due: Jan. 30
Were you assigned one or more Temporary Incompletes for your Fall 2025 courses? If so, here is important information you need to know: You must submit all outstanding work for these course(s) to your instructor(s) by Jan. 30, 2026 (unless you…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments — additional dates available! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning…
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), designed to explore the topic of neurodivergence in…
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…
University Classifieds
Student Seeks Roommate
Is anyone looking for a roommate? Reach out! Contact: Sophie Bohrer at Sebohrer@owu.edu
Missing Car Key
I’m missing my black car key. Singular key, silver Hyundai insignia on the front. Contact: Tera Barko at taberko@owu.edu
March 4-18 – March Holiday Earring Sale
As we approach the month of March, we acknowledge the many women who have had and still continue to have an impact on our everyday lives. In order to celebrate, I will be selling earrings of 22 different colors to…
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