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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 26 – Light, Culture, and Festivities : Celebrate Diwali! (New Date!)
Get ready to light up the night with HSC’s Diwali Celebration — a spectacular evening of music, dance, food, and festivity! Experience the magic of the Festival of Lights with energetic dance and music performances, a spread of delicious Indian…
Corns 303 Computer Lab Upgrades Scheduled
Good news – the Corns 303 computer lab will be upgraded with new computers and monitors Oct. 8-10 (mid-semester break)! The lab will be back online prior to when classes resume on Oct. 13. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services Contact:…
Fall Break Hours for Hobson Library
The Fall Break hours for the Hobson Library are posted on the library website at library.owu.edu. Any changes to library hours will be posted to the library website. Slocum Reading Room is available for printing and study 24/7 using a…
Bestselling Author Clint Smith Reading on Oct. 14 @ 4:15 p.m.
The English Department’s Carpenter Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Clint Smith: Stories, Histories, Culture. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4:15 p.m. in Benes Rooms, HWCC Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well…
Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – World Mental Health Day
Join the Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium on Oct. 13 to recognize World Mental Health Day with our Coping With Cards event! Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to make coping cards and gain insightful emotional wellness…
Oct. 14 @ 6:30 p.m. – Terry Hermsen – Poetry Reading
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environmental Studies Department for the Art and the Environment talk series featuring Terry Hermsen for his Tiny Songs Poetry Reading. Hermsen is a poet, writer, musician, and activist working in central Ohio. He…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon – Ciao from Catania, Sicily – TPG Presentation!
Join us as we bring the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Catania, Sicily, to Ohio Wesleyan! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars are about to embark on an unforgettable journey through OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant program, where we’ll dive deep into the…
Dec. 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight: Hospice Volunteer Opportunity
Join us on Dec. 3, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for an Employer Spotlight hosted by our Career Connection Office! We are excited to welcome a nationwide hospice organization, Gentiva Hospice, seeking compassionate volunteers…
Dec. 4 @ Noon – Ciao from Catania, Sicily – TPG Presentation!
Join us as we bring the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Catania, Sicily, to Ohio Wesleyan! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars are about to embark on an unforgettable journey through OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant program, where we’ll dive deep into the…
Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Paper Competition – for those interested in entrepreneurship or small business
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Interested in entrepreneurship or small business? Enjoy research? Interested in winning $1,000? The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition is open to all junior or senior students and is designed to encourage student research in…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – Q&A GenEd CX Requirement
Have questions about the OWU General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Come to an information/Q&A session today, Nov. 21! We’ll discuss how this requirement (for first and second-year students) integrates classroom learning with out-of-class experiences. Whether you’re interested in research and scholarship, creative projects,…
Nov. 19-22 – Celebrate International Education Week with IOCP!
Come celebrate International Education Week (IEW) with the International & Off-Campus Programs office! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Here’s a message from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken about the importance of International…
Student News & Events
Winter Carnival @ The 1842 This Weekend
Come visit The 1842 this weekend for special activities on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday! We have a competition for the highest duckpin bowling score from Friday, 6 p.m. to Sunday at Midnight. On Friday night, there will be freshly popped…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Star Wars-Inspired Kitchen SLU House Project
Join us at the Kitchen SLU today (Jan. 28) from 6-7 p.m. for our “May the Fork Be With You” house project! Come celebrate with us as we create fun, Star Wars-inspired food and drinks that are out of this…
PSYCH Documentary Night this Thursday!
Join the OWU Psychology Student Board for a documentary night this Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in Corns 312. We will be watching the 2015 documentary Reject, which examines the significance of social belonging. This is a great opportunity…
Jan 28-29 @ 12 p.m. @ Ham-Wil In The Loop Crochet Fundraiser!
In The Loop, OWU’s Fine Arts Club, will be tabling in Ham-Wil selling a collection of crocheted items, Jan. 28 and 29 from 12-1 p.m.! Stop by to browse a collection of ChapStick holders, coasters, stuffed animals, and more! All…
Noon @ Ham-Wil – Rafiki Crochet Flowers Sale
Rafiki will be tabling at Ham-Wil on Jan. 29-30, Feb. 5-6, and Feb. 9-13! Stop by to buy crocheted flowers for Valentine’s Day 🌸 Pass by the table and grab something special for your loved ones during the month of…
CANCELED – Student Chill Night Adult Coloring Jan. 29
Please note: Due to the cold weather, this event is canceled. Students join us at the Ross Art Museum on Thursday night for adult coloring and snacks from 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
April 23 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!
Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2025 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole and lapel…
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast
As the semester comes to a close, planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams. Staff…
Celebrate Commencement with Your Graduate on Stage!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony. If you would like to participate, please email your request to registrar@owu.edu no later than Friday, April 25. Commencement will…
University Classifieds
Lost Vehicle Key?
Please contact us if you have recently lost a vehicle key; it may be at our office located in Welch Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu
In Search of Study Chair
I am currently in search of a study chair with wheels that is suitable for extended periods of studying. If anyone within the OWU community has a chair meeting these criteria and is willing to provide it for free, it…
Direct Care Opportunity in Delaware for Pre-Med/Pre-Nursing Students
Are you a pre-med or pre-nursing student looking for an opportunity to get direct healthcare experience while helping a local family in need? I am looking for a responsible student willing to assist a local man with his in-home dialysis…
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