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Campuswide News & Events
Protect Yourself and Others During Cold and Flu Season
You’re sneezing, coughing, aching, and tired. You’re not alone. Reports of Cold and Flu cases have increased in recent weeks. Having a cold or the flu is miserable! But you can treat the symptoms. Cold symptoms tend to get worse…
March 4 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Samantha Fedoush ’19
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Samantha Fedoush ’19, now a Ph.D. student at Ohio University. Fedoush will discuss “Molecular Trash Cans in Plant Space Adaptation: E3 Ligases Role in Plant Gravitropism.” March 4 @ 4:10…
Come Experience ‘Doubt: A Parable’
Reserve free seats to see “Doubt.” Set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, a strong-minded principal wrestles with her conscience as she copes with concerns about a progressive young priest. Opening night is Thursday, with performances all weekend. Reserve…
March 1 – Bishop Bash: Bishops Under the Spotlight
CPB’s Annual Talent Show is this Saturday! Bishops Under the Spotlight will be singing and dancing its way into the HWCC Benes Rooms at 7 p.m. March 1. Come on out in all your Glitz and Glamour and enjoy hors…
Support Cuban Communities In Need!
Join us in making a difference! We are collecting essential supplies for Cuban communities facing food and supply shortages. Your donations will go directly to those in need, helping to provide crucial resources. What to Donate: Non-perishable food and seasonings…
2024 W-2 Local Wages Discrepancy
If you filed your 2024 taxes between Jan. 1 – Jan. 30 using an electronic tax prep platform that imported your earnings directly from ADP, please read this letter: Otherwise, the attached letter does not apply to you. OWU Sponsoring…
OWU Connection News & Events
NEW Resume Approval Process – Junior Graduation Applications
Calling Junior Students – did you know that you need to submit your graduation application by Oct. 1 of your Junior Year? Please meet with your Academic Advisor to complete this process. NEW this year, you will receive a message…
Today @ Noon! Final Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Today is the final information session for the Bishop Launch Program (BLP) — a semester-long fall intern development program designed to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and…
Aug. 28 @11 a.m. – Kickstart Your Career at the Career Community Fair! HWCC Atrium
HWCC Atrium, Aug. 28, Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Let’s Get You Started on Your Career Path at the Career Community Fair! Meet your Career Catalyst from OWU’s 8 Career Communities: STEM CAREERS WITH SOCIAL IMPACT ECONOMICS & BUSINESS EDUCATION &…
Sept. 26 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 26 @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Thursday, Sept. 26,…
Tuesdays @ 3 p.m. – Career Readiness 0.25 Credit Course! Work with an Alumni Mentor!
FALL Semester 2024 UC 154: Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career REGISTER HERE (You may need your faculty advisor’s approval) 0.25 Credit Hours Tuesdays 3-3:50 p.m. Corns Room 209 Our “Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career“ course offers a well-paved roadmap…
Student News & Events
April 30 @ 2 p.m. – Neuroscience End-of-the-Year Celebration
The Neuroscience Program end-of-the-year celebration will be held at the mineral spring outside of Phillips Hall on Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. Please come to celebrate your hard work and accomplishments! Ice cream and drinks will be available. Neuroscience…
May 4 – AMRS Annual Party & Croquet Match
Come join faculty and friends of the Ancient, Medieval & Renaissance Studies program as we celebrate the end of the academic year. In response to the weather, we’re moving our event. We’ll gather on the Ham-Wil lawn, Sunday, May 4,…
Hobson Library is Hiring for Fall Semester
This is a Service Desk Assistant position. Please visit the OWU Student Employment website to apply. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Library Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
April 28 @ 11:30 a.m. – Last Day on the JAY – Lunch with WCSA Student Affairs Committee
Come meet the student affairs committee on the JAYwalk from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on April 28 for a special last day of school lunch! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: WCSA Contact: Hadiza Abdul Rahaman at wcsasac@owu.edu
May 1 – Therapy Dog Thursday at The Ross Museum
Join us 6-7 p.m. this Thursday, May 1, at the Ross Museum to visit Daisy and Tesla! Take a mental health break from studying and come cuddle with these adorable pooches OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Ruth Szukala…
April 30 – Join VIVA’s Final Event! Farewell Fiesta🎉
Kick off finals week with VIVA and Cooking Matters at our final event of the semester! Come enjoy a delicious home-cooked Cuban meal, games, music, and more. Join us this Wednesday from 2–4 p.m. at the Milligan Hub — we…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
December Blackboard Updates Coming Dec. 5
Each month, Anthology releases enhancements and fixes to their learning management system. Here’s a summary of what’s coming on Thursday, Dec. 5: For Instructors: New labels for late submissions, improving grading workflow – It will now show “Attempted on ##/##/##, ##:##…
Early Childhood Center Hosts Enrollment Open House for the 2025/2026 School Year
The Early Childhood Center is a preschool/pre-k program for children ages 3-5 years old. Our part-time program is available for OWU staff and faculty and open to the general public. Come to the open house on Saturday, Dec. 7 to…
Former Employee Frank Hinchey Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU employee Francis “Frank” Hinchey II of Delaware passed away on Oct. 30. He was 82. Frank served the University as a part-time adjunct instructor in the Journalism Department from 2000 to 2008.…
University Classifieds
Oct. 8 @ 11 a.m. – Volunteers Needed For Apple Butter Festival at HopeWood Pines
Do you need volunteer hours? HopeWood Pines (Lutheran memorial camp) needs assistance with food preparation and cleanup, car parking, hospitality/welcoming, and possibly some activity hosts. The location is 20 miles from OWU and the address is 2790 State Rte 61,…
Sept. 26-29 @12:15 p.m. – Free Caricature Portraits with Musing with Muses in Ham-Wil
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I’m conducting practice trials for my new web series/caricature business, Musing with Muses. I will ask you a personal question and draw out your response. Questions can be along the lines of what’s…
Missing a Key Fob?
A black Key Fob was found in University Hall. Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs (Univ 107) to claim it. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kate Cole (kkcole@owu.edu). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Kate Cole…
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