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Campuswide News & Events
Selby Parking Lot Closed Through Oct. 8
Please remember the Selby Stadium parking lot is now closed until Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, as part of our Homecoming & Family Weekend Celebration. Thank you for helping us to provide a great celebration and please join us for a…
DEI Grants Application – Now Open!
The Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI) invites you to consider applying for either a Student or Faculty/ Staff DEI Grant. There are two separate application processes for this university-funded grant program. One process for Faculty & Staff and…
Come See ‘Helen’- Adapted by Ellen McLaughlin This Thursday-Sunday!
“In this fresh take on Euripides’ tragicomedy, Helen never went to Troy but spent the war fought in her name in an Egyptian hotel room waiting for her husband, Menelaus, to come find her and take her home. “In her…
Tonight @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot
Democracy Matters | Oct. 2 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Benes Rooms Title: Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Description: This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Fat Bear Week Brackets Due
The Tree House is sponsoring an OWU-specific version of the National Park Service’s Fat Bear Week, where people can vote on which of Katmai National Park’s brown bears have gained the most weight for their winter hibernation. From October 2…
Today @ Noon – Women in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Learn about being a successful entrepreneur internationally! Attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series today at Noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from All Majors and Departments are Invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 16 – Application Deadline: Woltemade Big Problem Challenge $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Apply to compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch your…
Tonight @ 7:30 p.m. – The 2024 Economic Outlook Conference
Are you interested in the future state of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2024 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for the local, national, and international economies during the annual conference organized…
Feb. 15 @ 6 p.m. – Pre-Health Shadowing Kick-Off!
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Health Care field? You’re in luck! The Career Connection is looking for 25 students to shadow, have career conversations, and engage in mentoring with our Medical Professional Alumni Partners! Register and…
Feb. 13 @ 7:30 p.m. – 2024 Economic Outlook Conference
Are you interested in the future state of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2024 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for the local, national, and international economies during the annual conference organized…
NEW Career Exploration Pilot Program – Register Today!
*NEW* Harness the Power of YOU: A Career Exploration Pilot Program! Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or a bit clueless when it comes to thinking about careers or majors? Do you get anxious when asked “if you choose that major, what are you…
100+ Time Slots Available for OWU Alumni Partner Career Conversations!
Have you ever wondered how OWU alumni got to where they are in their careers? Have you been wondering what next steps to take? Career Connection is hosting two days of Alumni Partners Career Conversations! These conversations will occur THIS…
Student News & Events
Camp Oh-Wooo Leader Application is Live! (Due Feb. 17)
Camp Leader Application Click the link above to apply to be a Camp Leader for the 2025 Camp Oh-Wooo program. Camp Oh-Wooo is our premier new student orientation program. The program needs roughly 62+ student leaders a year to serve as…
Learn More About Sorority Recruitment!
Are you looking to make lifelong friends, develop your leadership skills, and be part of an empowering community? Sorority life might be for you! Come learn about each of our organizations and the recruitment process at our upcoming events: Panhellenic…
Jan. 16 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night at Smith
Join us Thursday from 9 – 11 p.m. in the Smith 2nd Floor Lounge! Take a well-deserved break from the first week of classes — grab a snack bag, craft your 2025 mood board, and enjoy games with friends. Don’t…
Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. – Student Involvement Fair
We are thrilled to share that the spring Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m.! Students can chat with 50 student organizations and offices to learn about ways to get involved on campus – it’s a great…
Award-Winning, Internationally Certified Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawan Karate, & Kobudo Taekwondo
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo Taekwondo (TKD) PE 301: This is one of the greatest self-defense systems ever created. You do not need to have prior experience to take this course – beginners are welcome! Our internationally certified instructors teach the complete Okinawan…
BCI/FBI Background Checks on Campus, Jan. 17 & Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You will need to secure a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting Biometric Information…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Volunteer for New Student Move-In – Aug. 15
Volunteer to help with new student move-in day! Greet parents and students as they arrive on campus, help them get checked in, and be part of what becomes one of their very first memories of their time at Ohio Wesleyan…
Library Liaison Update
This June, Ashley Tschakert Foertmeyer joined the library staff and teaching librarian team. As a result, we have slightly modified our liaison assignments. You can see the full list of department/program liaison assignments on the library website: We are looking…
Aug. 19 @ 11 a.m. – Faculty/Staff Information Session with Counseling Services
We hope you enjoyed your summer, faculty and staff! Counseling Services is excited to invite you to an informative session on Monday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in SCSC 163, designed to enhance the understanding and utilization of our…
University Classifieds
Watch Logan’s Mystery Surprise Event Stream!
OWU alum and Twitch streamer Logan Kovach is hosting a Surprise Mystery Stream Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.! You won’t wanna miss this incredible online event! Who even knows what mysteries he will unveil! Join us at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at…
Seeking House- & Dog-Sitter for Summer!
Ohio Wesleyan professor seeks house- and dog-sitter for various travel throughout the summer. Home is located one mile from campus in historic, quiet Delaware neighborhood and comes with private backyard (with fully stocked garden to pick produce from!), sunporch, writing…
Summer Research Tech Positions
The Wolverton lab at OWU is hiring students to work on a research project this summer. Students will gain experience with molecular biology skills including CRISPR gene editing and quantitative real-time PCR, and will be responsible for growing plants and…
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