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Campuswide News & Events
June 18 – Cold Cuts & Warm Welcomes
Warm welcomes and delicious cold cuts await! Join IOCP on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from noon – 2 p.m. in the Slocum Honors Lounge for a casual lunch of sandwiches and drinks. It’s the perfect chance to meet the new Assistant Director…
June 10 – CONSORT Service Interruptions
As part of our continued library systems transition work, the following CONSORT services will be unavailable starting end of day on June 10. Requesting physical items from other CONSORT libraries Renewing loans Accessing your library account online E-resources, local OWU…
June 4 – Degree Audit System Maintenance
The Degree Audit system will be offline on Wednesday, June 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a planned upgrade and system maintenance. Please direct any questions or concerns to Information Services, helpdesk@owu.edu, or 740-368-3120 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services…
June 2 – Brief, Scheduled Self-Service & PowerCampus Outage
Starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2, Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. System access should be restored by noon the same day. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu.…
Commencement Day Parking
Can you believe that Commencement is 1 DAY AWAY? As a courtesy to our campus visitors, please park in remote lots on Saturday if at all possible. In particular, please avoid the Edwards, Science Center, Phillips, Selby, and Ham-Wil lots.…
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Today @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd 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…
Oct. 15 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Michael Tiedemann ’93, CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global. Mike was a Founding Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Internal Investment Committee…
Vote Now for i-Qubed Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s annual i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote today by paper ballot, QR code, or online during the OWU Connection Conference. Winners will present Feb. 27, 2025, at the spring…
Today – Connection Conference! Explore the Schedule
Today’s the day! Click here for the Connection Conference schedule to plan your day, and we will see you soon! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu
Student News & Events
Nov. 13 @ 6-8 p.m. – Student Chill Night Adult Coloring
Come to the Ross Art Museum to unwind with some adult coloring and snacks from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Student Mailroom Hours for Thanksgiving Break
The student mailroom will be open Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 1:30-3 p.m. And be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Friday, Nov. 28. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
Nov. 15 – Intramural 2v2 Pickleball Tournament
The Intramural Sports Program will be hosting a 2v2 pickleball tournament on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Edwards basketball courts. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Intramural Sports Contact: Marcus Valcourt at intramurals@owu.edu
Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Paper Competition – Due Dec. 5, 2025
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Interested in entrepreneurship or small business? Interested in winning $1,000? The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition is open to junior or senior students and is designed to encourage student research in entrepreneurship and small…
Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Advising & Registration Help Desk
Have questions about advising? Looking to plan ahead? Last-minute changes? Academic Advising and Registrar staff are here to help! Stop by our help desk from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, in the Ham-Wil Atrium with any questions or…
Nov. 10 from 12-2 p.m. – Give Thanks with Cru!
Join us from 12-2 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a fun afternoon of gratitude and community! Enjoy fun lawn games, a thank-you card making station to spread some kindness, and free hot drinks and donuts to keep you warm. Come…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
GenEd CX Q & A Session Recording: Advising Support
Are you advising students as they begin the GenEd CX proposal process? The recording from Friday’s Question & Answer session on the GenEd CX Process is available. Students must complete this process to have their Connection experience count toward OWU…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Jan. 31 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the February edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 31. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Feb. 5. February/March is…
Jan. 23 @ Noon – Faculty & Staff Town Hall
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the market position conversations since last April. We’re excited to take the next steps as market positioning transitions into the strategic planning stage. Please join us for a town hall about strategic planning…
University Classifieds
Found Water Bottle
If you are missing a light blue metal water bottle, please claim in the Psych Suite 052. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Dept. Contact: Andrea Ryan at psychology@owu.edu
Adopt a Goldfish🐟
Are you looking to add an aquatic friend to your life? Well, you’re in luck! We have some adorable goldfish in need of a new home, and we believe it could be the perfect addition to your space. Before welcoming…
Oct. 8 @ 11 a.m. – Volunteers Needed For Apple Butter Festival at HopeWood Pines
Do you need volunteer hours? HopeWood Pines (Lutheran memorial camp) needs assistance with food preparation and cleanup, car parking, hospitality/welcoming, and possibly some activity hosts. The location is 20 miles from OWU and the address is 2790 State Rte 61,…
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