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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 24 @ 4:15 p.m. – Megan Pinto ’14 Reading
The English Department will welcome Megan Pinto ’14 this Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Megan Pinto is the author of the poetry collection Saints of Little Faith, which engages with South…
Oct. 24 @ 4:15 p.m. – Megan Pinto ’14 Reading
The English Department will welcome Megan Pinto ’14 next Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Megan Pinto is the author of the poetry collection Saints of Little Faith, which engages with South…
Get Your Limited-Edition Jay Martin “The G.O.A.T.” T-Shirt!
Celebrate the winningest coach in NCAA soccer history! With only 2 home games left, don’t miss your chance to grab this exclusive tee. Show your support and honor the legacy of Coach Jay Martin. Available now, get them while they last!…
Oct. 24 @ 7 p.m. – An Evening with Greg Sestero & Screening of ‘The Room’ at the Strand Theatre
Meet actor Greg Sestero who played Mark in the 2003 cult film The Room and who wrote The Disaster Artist, which detailed making The Room and was adapted into a 2017 film. Sestero will have merchandise and will take pictures…
2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium @ OWU – Submit Your Presentation Proposals Now!
Ohio Wesleyan is hosting the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium in March 2025 and is accepting proposals till Oct. 30, 2024, to present at this groundbreaking event! The symposium was launched in 2023 to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of…
Oct. 23 @ 7 p.m. – Come Meet ‘Adam Poe’!
OWU Chaplain Emeritus Jon Powers invites everyone to attend his Oct. 23 performance of “The History of Ohio Wesleyan University” or “Be Careful What You Let Upset You! How I Got From Circuit Rider to a Founder of a University.”…
OWU Connection News & Events
NEW Career Exploration Pilot Program – Register Today!
*NEW* Harness the Power of YOU: A Career Exploration Pilot Program! Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or a bit clueless when it comes to thinking about careers or majors? Do you get anxious when asked “if you choose that major, what are you…
100+ Time Slots Available for OWU Alumni Partner Career Conversations!
Have you ever wondered how OWU alumni got to where they are in their careers? Have you been wondering what next steps to take? Career Connection is hosting two days of Alumni Partners Career Conversations! These conversations will occur THIS…
Feb. 29 @ 10 a.m. – Save the Date for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge!
Save the date to join us at the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge! Watch as teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their idea to a panel of judges with the chance to win the $3,000 grand…
Feb. 29 @ 9 a.m. – Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium
Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium presented by The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship. The main goal for this symposium is to engage OWU students, faculty, and staff, and…
Feb. 6 @ 5 p.m. – New York Arts Program Virtual Info Session
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. ET to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and creating in NYC with the New York Arts Program. Artists of all kinds can come to NYC for…
Feb. 16 – Application Deadline: Woltemade Big Problem Challenge $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Apply to compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch your…
Student News & Events
Ends Feb. 24 – Biology Dept. T-Shirt & Hoodie Sale
The Biology Department is selling T-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts in a variety of fun colors and inclusive sizes. Prices start at $20, and orders will be available for pickup in March. Don’t miss out—order yours today and show off your…
Feb. 26 – Eating Disorder Awareness Week Tabling
In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Counseling Services invites you to join us for a tabling event in the HWCC Atrium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Several local experts and treatment providers will be…
Attention United Methodist Students!
Attention United Methodist Students: The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 2025-2026 academic year. You can apply online at www.UMHEF.ORG. The deadline to apply is April 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also…
Feb. 20 @ 6 p.m. – Chill Night Coloring @ The Ross
Join us from 6-9 p.m. at The Ross Museum to relax this Thursday evening with tea, snacks, and adult coloring pages! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Feb. 17 @ 8 p.m. – Adulting 101-Link & Laugh: A Friendship Fest
Making friends is not easy. Even with all the same classes and clubs, creating meaningful friendships is hard. And then what about after college? Join us as we provide a fun networking opportunity to make DIY keychains and build new…
Participate in Neuroscience Research Study and get a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. No prior gaming…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Improved Process for Student Employment
Student Employment is working to simplify and standardize the process for posting and collecting applications for your student jobs. We are no longer using the Handshake platform for this purpose. To post and collect applications for a student job, please…
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions – Fall Semester 2024!
Now scheduling (in-person) appointments for Fall Semester 2024! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning…
Aug. 30 Deadline – Submit Information for September’s News for OWU Families Today!
We are accepting submissions for the September edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, Aug. 30. For the September digest, please consider submitting information to help students and…
University Classifieds
Missing Camera
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I recently lost the Olympus digital camera given to me by Jeff Nilan for photo one. It’s in a black shoulder bag with a charger in it. Please contact me at 614-316-6041 if…
Large Aquarium – Free To A Good Home
The Biological Sciences department would like to re-home a large aquarium (~100 gallon) and cabinet Free, but you must be willing to haul it away. It needs cleaned, but is watertight for aquarium or terrarium use. Contact Dr. Hankison for details…
Missing Necklace
I am looking for my necklace, which I lost the week before Spring Break leaving Welch Hall. It has a gold chain and a green stone (aventurine) on it that’s shaped similarly to a pendulum…it’s sharpened to a point at…
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