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Campuswide News & Events
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Nov. 12 @ 12 p.m. – Black Women in Politics Panel
Want to stay informed about elections, SNAP benefits, women in politics, and other current events? Come to HWCC 312 during lunch hour on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to learn more about the issues, how you can help, and available resources. Hosted…
Nov. 16 – Horizons Presents Shaadi: A Mock Wedding
A desi wedding is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of joy, color, and togetherness!🌸💃 Join Horizons for Shaadi: A Mock Wedding, a vibrant cultural event that brings the excitement and energy of a South Asian wedding to OWU. Experience the…
Nov. 12 – STEM & Spirituality Panel/Q&A ft. OWU Professors
Join the Interfaith SLU in a panel discussing the intersection between STEM & Spirituality. The panel features professors Dr. Andrea Suria of OWU Biological Sciences, Ms. Michelle Storms of OWU Physics, and OWU Chaplain Dr. Chad Johns! Submit Questions for…
Nov. 13 @ 8 p.m. – Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble!
Come to the Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. to hear Latin, Funk, Blues, and all kinds of Jazz genres live under the direction of Kevin Turner! The concert is in Gray Chapel and admission is…
Today, Nov. 11 – Hearts of Glass Documentary Screening, Free Admission
Strand Theater — today, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. — Free Admission. Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH), a multi-story, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that grows crops while providing meaningful, competitively paid…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 27 @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and visionary…
TODAY – CIEE Study Abroad Visit (HWCC & Slocum)
CIEE Study Abroad offers a variety of study abroad programs and internships abroad where students can learn and gain professional skills and experience in real-world work environments. CIEE also offers a flexible and dynamic study abroad program with their Open Campus model…
Feb. 27 @ Noon – Career and Summer Internship Fair @ OWU Connection Conference
Looking to start your career or secure a summer internship? Located in the Benes Rooms on Feb. 27 from noon – 2 p.m., The 2025 Career and Summer Internship Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with 65+ employers actively seeking…
Feb. 20 @ Noon – Resume vs CV
If you are curious about the differences between a Resume and a CV, when and why to submit which, this event is for you! Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst to learn more about the differences, when to submit…
Feb. 18 – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum this Tuesday, Feb. 18 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The four steps…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum today, Feb. 14 (12:10-1 p.m.)! Munch on free pizza while we explain everything you need to know about: The four steps of…
Student News & Events
LAST CALL! Volunteer @ Kid’s Sports Clinic!
Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:45-8:15 p.m.! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…
March 6 @ Noon – Cookies and Coloring with NAfME
Join NAfME members in the Atrium of HWCC for an afternoon wind-down with coloring and cookie decorating to kick off Music in Our Schools Month! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing Arts/Music Contact: Ryleigh Jones at rmjones@owu.edu
March 5 – StatQuest YouTuber Dr. Joshua Starmer Live
The OWU Data Circle welcomes Dr. Joshua Starmer, creator of the massively popular YouTube channel StatQuest, for a live seminar on AI, neural networks, and quantifying model confidence. See the educator who has helped over 1.5 million learners understand statistics…
March 5 @ 12 p.m. – It’s Different for Girls
The Biology Board is collaborating with MCI (Male Contraceptive Initiative) and hosting a screening of the short film It’s Different for Girls by Billie JD Porter. This 40-minute film explores gender bias and systemic issues surrounding reproductive health. Billie emphasizes…
March 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Craft Night at the Ross
Bring a craft you are working on, or come use our craft supplies to hang out with other crafters with snacks! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Interested in a Free Knitting Workshop? Fill Out This Form!
If you are an avid knitter or interested in learning how to start, internationally recognized knitter Shirley Paden-Berstein will be giving a free cast-on class! The class will be held on Wednesday, March 18, and it will be a long…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Retired Staff Member Bernard Derr Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard Louis Derr, Ph.D., who worked for the OWU Library for more than 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2025. He was 83. Bernard joined Ohio Wesleyan as its chief of circulation…
Opening Convocation is THURSDAY! Don’t have FOMO!
The Fear Of Missing Out is REAL! All Faculty & Staff are invited to walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel to cheer loudly for our new students as…
Save the Date! Aug. 13 Welcome Back Faculty & Staff
Please join us for an All-Campus Welcome Back Gathering from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Benes Rooms. Swing by to catch up with colleagues, hear what’s new at OWU, and start the year on a high note.…
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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