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Campuswide News & Events
Fear & Loathing in the 2020 Election? Join us Sept.16!
Rachel Bitecofer, Ph.D., elections researcher and public policy expert, will discuss “Fear and Loathing in the 2020 Election: The Negative Partisanship Forecast Model” at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 via Zoom. As part of her analysis, Bitecofer created an election-forecasting model…
Theatre Is Back! “Inter/Sect” Opens Oct. 2
Inter/Sect is a performative exploration of the societal boundaries we create, accept, and ignore. Devised and performed by students, this original work will feature scenes, monologues, sketches, dance, poetry, and more! Under the direction of Ares Harper (‘19), Inter/Sect demands…
Sept. 16 – Chalk the JAY! 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Come join the Honors Board on Wednesday, Sept. 16, (11 am – 3 pm) to color with chalk and hang out in the sun! Chalk Art Categories are: School Spirit, Pets/Animals, Fall Favorites (or whatever you want!) All participants will…
Getting Through it Together – A Free, Drop-In, Support Group
Getting Through it Together is a free, drop-in, no registration necessary, peer support group. For anyone who has been impacted by how difficult 2020 has been. It is a virtual space that will meet for one hour each week on…
Friday @ 12:10 – 9/11 Reflections with Sahar Khan ’06 (RSVP Now!)
Professor Sean Kay’s American Foreign Policy class is welcoming OWU alumna Sahar Khan ’06 to share reflections on 9/11 at 12:10 p.m. Friday, and the OWU community is invited to listen in. To receive the Zoom invitation, email Dr. Kay…
Sept. 10 & 11 – Perkins Observatory Offers Free Zoom Events
Expand your universe! You’re invited to join Perkins Observatory for two free online events this week. At 8 p.m. Sept. 10, Barbara Ryden, Ph.D., of The Ohio State University’s Department of Astronomy will discuss “Einstein, Friedmann, and the Expanding Universe…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Oct. 28 @ 9pm – Late Night at Smith – Singo & Mocktails!
On Thursday, October 28th join Residential Life for some spooky-themed mocktails and play Singo – bingo, but with songs! We will have mocktails available and you can win prizes for playing any of the different themed Singo rounds. OWU Sponsoring…
WCSA Student Organization Budget Workshops
The deadline for spring 2022 budget submissions is quickly approaching for student organizations. In order to prepare for the deadline on Friday, November 12, the WCSA Budget Committee is hosting in-person workshops in Crider Lounge. Student organizations can stop by…
Oct. 28 – Speed Mock-Interview Event – Set Yourself Up for Interview Success!
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? Nervous about interviewing? A Mock Interview will help immensely as you prepare for your future career! Practice makes perfect — and this is your opportunity to make mistakes, receive feedback,…
Flu Shots at Student Health Center
The CDC is currently recommending that everyone get a flu vaccine to protect our community and combat the risks of catching influenza during the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. Get yours at the Student Health Center by calling (740) 368-3160 to schedule…
LOST AND FOUND @ THE SIO!
OWU Students! Are you missing items such as water bottles, sweatshirts, hats, notebooks, etc.? If this applies to you and you can’t seem to locate some of your belongings come stop by the SIO in Hamilton-Williams and we may be…
Winter Intramural Season
The Winter season starts October 26th and finishes on November 18th. We are offering Cornhole/Kan Jam (Wednesday 7-9 pm) inside Edwards Gym and Futsal (Tuesday + Thursday 7-9 pm) also inside Edwards Gym. Registration closes October 26th by noon. If…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nov. 4 – Family-Friendly Fundraising Event: CASA Carnival!
CASA Carnival is taking a turn towards the Delaware community & needs your help! This fall festival has games, minute-to-win-it contests, photo ops, advocacy, a costume contest, face painting and more! Whoever wins gets to judge the cupcake decorating contest…
Nov. 1 – Thinking About Retirement? Join Us for Medicare 101
You’re invited to an upcoming Medicare 101 session! Ohio Wesleyan University is hosting two RetireMEDiQ Medicare sessions on Thurs., Nov. 1 in the Bayley Room of Beeghly Library from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
November Blackboard Updates
With us on the SaaS (Software as a Service) platform with continuous release, Blackboard provides updates on the first Friday of each month. Here are some highlights of those coming at the end of this week. Original Course enhancements: -Additional…
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