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Campuswide News & Events
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Sept. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture in HWCC Benes Rooms
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Brooks Simpson, ASU Foundation Professor of History from Arizona State University, as the guest lecturer for the 2025 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Thunder in the Valley: Grant, Sheridan, and Hayes Triumph in the…
Ham-Wil Lower Tier Parking Lot Closing at 11 p.m. Sept. 24
Campus Operations Notification: More than 90 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 25, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the Department of…
Sept. 22-26 – Hazing Awareness Week
Help recognize National Hazing Awareness Week with The Bishop Way! Stop by the HWCC Atrium for tabling with prevention information and resources on Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, make sure to keep an eye out on social media for…
It’s Homecoming Week! Join Us!
Homecoming & Family Weekend brings our entire OWU community together for a celebration of connection, pride, and that unbeatable Battling Bishop spirit. Don’t miss out! Join us at these events… Friday, Sept. 19 FREE! Limited Edition Battling Bishop giveaway, 11:30…
TODAY! – Black Wall Street in HWCC Atrium
From 12-2 p.m., learn, network, and shop from local BIPOC-owned businesses and OWU BIPOC student-entrepreneurs! Black Wall Street is inspired by the legacy of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street. FREE FOOD will be provided by Donna’s…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Speed Mock Interview Event!
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or a full-time position? Nervous about interviewing? A Mock Interview will help immensely as you prepare for your future career! As they say, practice makes perfect – and this is your opportunity to…
Student News & Events
LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group – Thursdays at Noon
If you would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group hosted by the Chaplain’s Office. This is an open-discussion time to explore…
Hit the Slopes with the Ski & Snowboarding Club!
Dates: Feb. 17 & 23 (4-9 p.m.). Don’t miss out! Whether you’re a first-timer or knocking off some rust, join us for an evening at Snow Trails in Mansfield, OH! ALL are welcome A $15 deposit is required for each…
Find the SLU That’s Right for You!
Have you been looking for a community of people who share your values? Or for a way to become more involved on campus? Or maybe you’ve just been wanting a change? A Small Living Unit (SLU) community may be just…
YDSA Game Night this Friday, Jan. 23
This Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in Stuyvesant Hall’s Fishbowl Lounge is YDSA’s first meeting of the semester. Bring any board games or video games, and get a chance to meet the members and discuss our plans for the…
Scholarships Available To United Methodist Students
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 26-27 academic year. You can apply online at UMHEF.ORG. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…
Honors Board Applications – Due Jan. 29
The Honors Board is seeking two new board members from the Class of 2029. This is a great way to get involved on campus! The link for the application is below. All applications are due by Jan. 29. Application Link…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
April 3 @ 4:10 p.m. – You Can Help a Student
On April 3, faculty and staff are invited to attend “You Can Help a Student,” a session that includes helpful information about how to identify signs of mental health challenges, connect students with critical resources, and better support them when needed.…
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments — additional dates available! 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…
April 2 @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn with Counseling Services
Counseling Services is excited to invite all faculty and staff to join us for a special Lunch and Learn session on Wednesday, April 2 (from 12:10-1 p.m. in the Counseling Services office), designed to explore the topic of neurodivergence in…
University Classifieds
Dec. 1 @ 6-8 p.m. – Mistletoe and Mutts
Come support Ohio Pet Charities at their annual Mistletoe and Mutts silent auction and wine tasting at the Polaris COhatch this Friday from 6-8 p.m.! Tickets are on sale now on OPC’s website and will also be available at the door.…
Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Artist Open Studio/Holiday Gift Sale
Looking for handmade, one-of-a-kind nature/science-themed gifts for upcoming holidays, birthdays, or as a reward to yourself for making it through this semester? Please visit my Open Studio on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 66 Mason Ave. (near…
Homemade Wire-Wrapped Rings Made Just for You!
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…
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