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Campuswide News & Events
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 Continues This Wednesday!
The Hispanic Film Festival continues this Wednesday, Oct. 29, with the Spanish film La llegada (Upon Entry), directed by Alejandro Rojas and Juan Sebastián Vásquez. The film follows a Venezuelan couple who arrive in the United States with dreams of…
Secure Your Devices, Protect Your Data
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 4 – Device Security Your digital devices are gateways to your personal and academic life. Keeping them secure protects both you and our campus community. Smart security habits: Keep software and apps updated – security fixes…
Oct. 29 @ noon – Bucin, Gitter, & Kim Immigration Panel Discussion
On Oct. 29 at noon in Merrick Hall 301, Dana Bucin will be joined by OWU Professors Robert Gitter and Veda Kim for a panel discussion, “On Immigration: What’s the Matter? What Matters?”, where guests and students will be able…
🚨Join Us Oct. 25 for the USEC, Fireside Chat with Dr. v. & the ‘Woz,’ & Big News!
No ticket needed for the campus community! Join Ohio Wesleyan starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, for OWU’s second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition, followed at 11 a.m. by Dr. v’s chat with the “Woz,” who single-handedly created…
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,…
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
🌍 Become a NISOL – Help Welcome Newest International Students!
We’re looking for returning students to serve as NISOLs (New International Student Orientation Leaders) and help welcome new international and U.S. global nomad students to campus this August. As a NISOL, you’ll greet students at the airport, help with move-in,…
Feb. 13 @ 7-9 p.m. – Galentine’s Night with Rafiki and Sisters United
Rafiki and Sisters United would like to invite you all to their Galentine’s Night 💐celebration on Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. in the Stuy Fishbowl. There will be snacks, desserts, prizes, and a little bit of sparkle✨! Don’t miss this…
Feb. 16 – Donuts and Diamonds
Join the Honors Board for diamond painting and Mochi donuts on Feb.16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, located on the 3rd floor of Slocum. This is a great opportunity to hang out with friends, show off your creativity,…
Camp Leader Application still LIVE!
Apply HERE Camp Oh-Wooo has three separate camp adventures: Challenge Camp, Service Camp, and Wilderness Camp. The selection committee is seeking individuals with leadership potential and an interest in positively impacting the lives of OWU students. We hope to create a…
Feb. 10 from 7-9 p.m. – For The Culture: Harlem Renaissance Edition
Ever wanted to experience a jazz club and support Black-owned businesses in the process? To kick off Black History Month, come to Milligan Hub from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 10 in your flyest FORMAL ATTIRE and learn about the Black Harlem…
Last Day to Enter the Spring Art Show!
Have you taken an art class here at OWU? Then YOU can enter the annual Spring Art Show! Today is the very last day to drop off your entries in the Werner Gallery in Edgar Hall. Any artwork created in…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
No Accounts Payable Check Run Next Week
Due to the Juneteenth holiday, there will be no Accounts Payable check run the week of June 16. We will do check runs on June 12 and June 26. If you have any questions, please contact us at accountspayable@owu.edu or x3360.…
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…
University Classifieds
Sunglasses Found in Edwards Gym Parking Lot
I found sunglasses in the Edwards Gym Parking lot around 7 p.m. on March 5. If you believe they are yours, please come to University Hall Room 018 (Student Accounts) to claim them. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact:…
Looking for Models for Independent Study Project!
Hello, my name is Indigo, and I am a disabled, trans, and queer artist who is completing an Independent study with a focus on showcasing underrepresented bodies in media! I am looking for models who are trans, queer, people of…
Rings Found
Rings were found in the women’s restroom at the Science Center Hobson Library. Please stop by the library desk and describe them to reclaim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
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