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Campuswide News & Events
April 15 @ 8:30 a.m. – Something is Brewing at OWU
Stop by Merrick Lawn from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, to grab a FREE coffee from Columbus Coffee Company. Get energized for OWU’s 17th Presidential Inauguration! This event is free for all students and faculty. No…
April 16-18 – Thrift Store/Garage Sale Event
Are you looking to declutter your wardrobe and make a little extra cash? Here’s your chance! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a garage sale/thrift store event in partnership with the Delaware Entrepreneurship Center (DEC), and…
April 15 @ Noon – Fresh Beginnings: Commemorating The HWCC Atrium
Celebrate the reimagined and newly updated Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium. Join President Matt vandenBerg, students, and the campus community from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 15, to commemorate this space that showcases OWU’s bright future. Nick Stull, mural artist…
Tonight @ 7:30 – ABSOLUTE ZERO Opening Night
Campus is going Absolute Zero! Grab your coats and come see this thrilling spy musical TONIGHT! This is the first fully staged production of this “queer James Bond” hailed by Broadway World as “a taut, funny musical thriller.” Starting tonight,…
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Lars Horn Reading
The English Department welcomes Lars Horn from 4:15-5:15 p.m. TODAY, April 10, in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Lars Horn is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental nonfiction. Their first book, Voice of the Fish, won…
April 16 @ Noon – ZOOM LECTURE: Jimmy Soto, Guest Speaker
Jimmy Soto was wrongly arrested at age 20. He spent the next 42 years in prison until he was exonerated and released in December 2023. He is now pursuing a legal degree and working both to reform the criminal justice…
OWU Connection News & Events
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline is Sept. 29!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! Compete against peers in…
New York Arts Program on Campus This Week!
New York Arts Program (NYAP) faculty and staff will host an info session on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 12 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center on the 2nd floor. Join us to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Fall Deadline is Oct. 1!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Sunday, Oct. 1st at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Here is the direct link to the application form. Questions?…
Sept. 28 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd 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. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham in an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
OWU Connection Conference – Schedule is Live
Join us for a day of instruction at the OWU Connection Conference on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start mapping out your Conference Day plans now using the event schedule. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection…
Student News & Events
Thursday @ 9 p.m. – Spooky SINGO in Smith Dining
Join us for October’s Late Night @ Smith! We will be playing Singo with a spooky twist, and there will be a Halloween Costume Contest! Wear your best costume, enjoy one of our spooky mocktails, and win some prizes as…
Oct. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Let’s Talk about Careers in Scientific Research!
Are you interested in a career in healthcare but do not want to become a doctor or nurse? Join the Pre-Health Club on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Stuy Fishbowl, and hear from Bo Tokarski, Manager…
Oct. 16 @ Noon – Biology Board Ice Cream Social
Join us for a fun and refreshing Ice Cream Social hosted by the Biology Board! This is a great chance to reconnect with friends, chat with professors, and relax before diving back into the semester. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16 What: Sundae…
Oct. 24 from Noon to 2 p.m. – Fall Party with Economics & Business Dept. and Woltemade Center!
Join the Department of Economics & Business and The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship for a Fall Party! We’ll celebrate with pizza, snacks, and games from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 in Merrick Hall 301. Please email csmuirheadgould@owu.edu…
Oct. 15 @ 6 p.m. – First Meeting of Citizen’s Climate Lobby
OWU’s chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is having its first meeting on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Tree House SLU, located at 110A Rowland Ave. If you are walking towards the row of SLUs, it is the…
Oct. 18 @ 8 p.m. – Join Anime Club!
If you enjoy watching anime, come be a part of Anime Club! We watch a couple of episodes from one or two shows with a different theme every week. It is a casual time to hang out and meet those…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
NEW Time Coming Soon! ‘Understanding Your Benefits’ Virtual Session
This session, orginally set for noon Feb. 20 is being rescheduled! The new time will be shared as soon as possible. Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? Join…
Feb. 29 @ 10 a.m. – Open Access Publishing Overview for Authors
Faculty are invited to a brief virtual Open Access Agreements Overview session on Feb. 29 from 10-10:30 a.m. Register to attend at Attendees will learn how they can publish Open Access journal articles and avoid processing fees through OWU…
University Classifieds
Missing: Bike Lock Keys
Did you find a set of 2-3 bike lock keys on the academic campus this week? If so, I would love to get them back so that I can unlock my bike! Please email me at anbiser@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self…
Friend of OWU Looking to Hire Student for Yard Work
Margaret Kitterington, friend of OWU, loves to hire OWU students to help with basic yard work and odds and ends. The student she hired last year just graduated. She lives nearby, but you must have a car to drive there…
Main Street Delaware Seeks Sept. 10 Volunteers
Main Street Delaware is hosting its annual Hidden Spaces event in downtown Delaware on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. Main Street is in need of volunteers to act as docents/tour guides in each of the locations that…
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