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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 21 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Cody Kent
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Cody Kent ’15, Assistant Professor at Luther College: “The Complexities of Partitioning Niche Space.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the Biology Seminar…
Saturday – Bishop Backers Fall Community Day, Free Tailgate with Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Responders!
Everyone is invited to a free pre-game tailgate and Ohio Wesleyan football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Oct. 23 @ Noon – Excellence in Medicine
Bring your lunch and join us on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 204 for a conversation with vascular surgeon and OWU alumnus, Dr. Kofi Quaye ’10. Come with questions for this Q&A session about the medical field.…
Panhellenic Dress Drive
Ohio Wesleyan’s Panhellenic Council is partnering with the nonprofit Fairy Goodmothers to collect gently used formal wear for students in need. The Dress Drive runs through Oct. 17, with a donation table set up in the HWCC Atrium during lunch…
Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Take A Note, Leave A Note
Kick off Wellness Week by learning about the power of affirmations and self-compassion with the Bishop Way! Leave a kind note for someone else and walk away with one of your own! Ft. Psychology Student Board. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The…
Oct. 21 @ 6:30 p.m. – Jeff Dickinson: Regenerative Agriculture Talk
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environmental Studies Department for another Art and the Environment talk! On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jeff Dickinson will give a talk on Regenerative Agriculture. Jeff is a farmer, educator, and researcher…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Jan. 31 – FREE Professional LinkedIn Headshots, 3rd Floor Slocum
Register on Handshake to get your professional LinkedIn Headshot taken for FREE from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Slocum Hall. This come-and-go event takes no longer than 15 minutes, depending on the line. Dress: Business Casual. Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and…
Today @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us today, Jan. 28, for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The…
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…
Student News & Events
Jan. 26 @ 7:30 p.m. – Rock Painting with Circle K
Welcome back, Bishops! Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you enjoy volunteering with friends (and occasionally indulging in some arts and crafts)? Then join Circle K for our first meeting of the semester, Monday, Jan.…
PSYC Students: Spring Faculty Evaluation
Hey, Psychology students! The Psychology Student Board is evaluating faculty, and we need your help! Your input is crucial to reviewing faculty performances. The linked form should take only a few minutes. All responses are anonymous, and the overall data…
Canceled – Getting started in Pre-Med Research
The Research Panel hosted by the Minoritized Association of Pre-Medicine Students (MAPS) and the Genetics Club, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 12 p.m. in SCSC 205, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please…
LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group – Thursdays at Noon
If you would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group hosted by the Chaplain’s Office. This is an open-discussion time to explore…
Hit the Slopes with the Ski & Snowboarding Club!
Dates: Feb. 17 & 23 (4-9 p.m.). Don’t miss out! Whether you’re a first-timer or knocking off some rust, join us for an evening at Snow Trails in Mansfield, OH! ALL are welcome A $15 deposit is required for each…
Find the SLU That’s Right for You!
Have you been looking for a community of people who share your values? Or for a way to become more involved on campus? Or maybe you’ve just been wanting a change? A Small Living Unit (SLU) community may be just…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Kathy Earls Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Kathryn “Kathy” Earls passed away May 22 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. She was 59. A Columbus resident, Kathy worked as the administrative assistant for University Advancement and…
Open Enrollment Runs Through May 31
OWU Benefit Eligible Employees – The Open Enrollment Portal is OPEN! Reminder that our next benefit plan year is effective for the benefit plan year from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. There are no changes to benefit providers or plan…
Summer Hours Begin Today Through Aug. 1
Happy summer! Beginning today, OWU’s summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. OWU offices are closed Friday, unless they need to remain open for special events and activities. (Please work with your supervisor as needed.) If…
University Classifieds
Lost Android Phone
I have lost an Android phone in a purple and black case, probably somewhere in Merrick. If found, please contact me at jfnahhas@owu.edu or take it to the Student Involvement Office desk in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Contact: Jenna Nahhas at jfnahhas@owu.edu
Glasses Found in Science Center 2nd Floor Chemistry lounge
A pair of brown glasses were found near one of the lounge areas near the Chemistry side of the Science Center on the 2nd floor. They were brought to the Academic Assistants Office in room 201. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self…
Red Charcoal Grill Outside Bradford Milligan Needs Picked Up
If you own a small red charcoal grill and left it outside Bradford Milligan Hall, don’t worry — I have it. I brought it into my dorm since it was starting to rust due to the poor weather conditions. If…
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