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Campuswide News & Events
Friday – Ross Museum Open Late for First Friday!
The Ross Art Museum will be open this Friday, Sept. 5, until 8 p.m. for the Main Street Delaware First Friday celebration in downtown Delaware. First Friday is a free street party open to the entire community! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
POSTPONED Art and The Environment Talk
The Art and the Environment talk with Brian Harnetty, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, has been postponed. A new date will be published shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Sept. 2 @ 4:10 p.m – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Molly Womack
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Molly Womack, Assistant Professor at Cornell University: “The Skin and Bones of Frog Evolution.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the Biology Seminar Series…
Sept. 1 @ 7:30 p.m. – FREE Movie & Snacks, 50A Ross St.
Come see a FREE movie screening of “Summer of Soul“ co-sponsored by Unity Community Center & Ohio Wesleyan University. On Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day!), anyone is welcome to join us starting at 7:30 p.m. for food and community, and the film will be…
Sept. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Brian Harnetty: ‘Sound, Listening, and Our Environment’
Join us for the first in our series of talks about Art and the Environment at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Ross Art Museum. Brian Harnetty-Sound, Listening, and Our Environment: Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist,…
Aug. 29 – Le Cercle Français’s Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event
Le Cercle Francais is having its first event, Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event, this Friday, Aug. 29, on the JAY from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will be playing the traditional French game of Pétanque and have pastries for those…
OWU Connection News & Events
Nov. 18 @ 1 p.m. – Graduate School Workshop in Biological Sciences
If you are interested in pursuing graduate school in a biological science after OWU, join us for an afternoon workshop and AMA conversation with one of our fantastic alumni, Princeton Vaughn ’22. The workshop will take place on Nov. 18…
Nov. 7 @ 11 a.m. – Employer Spotlight: Discover Career Opportunities
Eager to figure out your next step? Career Connection will be having a graduate school and a summer job/internship opportunity tabling on Nov. 7, 2024! Stop by on your way from lunch and meet representatives from: YMCA of Central Ohio…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Program – Update for Those Who Have Submitted 24/FA Proposals
The 24/FA TPG evaluation process is underway. Because of the number of proposals and the amount of funding requested, this is the most competitive TPG round in the 15-year history of the program. In the past few years, award notifications…
Nov. 12 @ Noon – Latham Bishop Ventures Student Business and Entrepreneurship Panel
Come hear from current Economics & Business students as they share their conference and travel experiences. Gain insight into how these students have used OWU Connection funds and resources to attend and participate in national, regional, and local conferences that…
Apply for Spring Break Service Trips and Wilderness Treks
Are you looking for something fun, challenging, and meaningful to do for spring break this year? The Chaplain’s Office has two great programs to consider! This year’s three Spring Break Service Trips will be going to New Orleans to volunteer…
Oct. 25 @ 1 p.m. – Time and Location Change! Precision Medicine in SCSC 163
Due to STEM core courses 4th-hour conflicts, Clark Howell ’89 has agreed to give his presentation and speak with students from 1-2 p.m. in SCSC Room 163! Please register on Handshake! See you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Career Connection and…
Student News & Events
Nov. 20 @ 12-1 p.m., Elliot 101 – Lunch with the History Student Board
Come and do some history trivia and visit with the History Student Board on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 12-1 p.m. in Elliott Hall 101. Pizza lunch and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own lunch as…
Wicked: For Good
The OWU Incredible Film Club is having a movie night at the Strand Theatre! We will be taking 15 film club members to see Wicked: For Good this Thursday, Nov. 20. The screening will begin at 8 p.m. To sign up, fill out this form, but act…
Nov. 21 @ noon – PG Lunch & Learn – Elliott 101!
Come join upperclassmen PG students for our 3rd lunch & learn of the year, in Elliott Hall 101, where students will discuss their work in the department, internship experiences, why they chose to do PG classes, and their favorite classes!…
Student Mailroom Hours for Winter Break
The Student Mailroom hours for December are: 1-5 Normal Hours, 8-17 open 1:30-3 p.m. The Student Mailroom is closed Dec. 18-Jan. 2. Jan. hours are: 5-9, open 1:30-3 p.m., normal hours resume on Jan 12. Please do not order items…
Nov. 17-21 – The Kitchen SLU Hosts a Food Drive!
In the spirit of giving, The Kitchen will be hosting a food drive for a local food pantry. We will be collecting donations in the designated bin on our front porch at 94 A Rowland Avenue. The most needed items…
Nov. 19 @ 12-1 p.m. – Fuzzy Magic
Rafiki is hosting a cozy craft event called Fuzzy Magic on Nov. 19 in the Merrick Lobby from 12-1 p.m. Come make your own plushies and enjoy hot chocolate and desserts while you create. We hope to see you there! 🎉🧸✨…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Feb. 20 – For OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session (Note Date Change!)
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Thursday, Feb. 20 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
Feb. 20 @ Noon – Celebrating Black Excellence
Bring your lunch and join us from noon to 1 p.m. in Merrick Classroom 202 for an inspiring conversation with Tenique Dennis, Director of Access and Strategic Recruitment in the Administration Department. Mrs. Dennis will share her experiences as a…
Meek Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain that…
University Classifieds
Homemade Wire-Wrapped Rings Custom Made!
I’m selling homemade wire-wrapped rings that are perfect for blending with your outfits and giving your hand a little bling:) You can have your ring designed with a beaded flower or a stone. Additionally, if you express interest in a…
AirPods Pro FOUND
If you lost your pair of AirPod Pros (purple with Stitch characters case) in Merrick Hall, they have been given to Public Safety. Contact: Mary Grace Duffy at mgduffy@owu.edu
Glass/Metal Necklace Found
A mixed-media necklace of glass and metal was found near the east parking lot of Beeghly Library. Please claim at Mowry Alumni Center. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Mowry Contact: Jules Lapp at jalapp@owu.edu
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