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Campuswide News & Events
April 4 @ 2 p.m. – Japanese Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival)
The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Haru Matsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this festival, we will be celebrating the coming of spring with traditional Japanese onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and…
Spotlight Seniors: Internship Experiences in Film
Join us for a special three-part series featuring senior film majors who will share the unique and diverse internship experiences they’ve had during their time at OWU. Each session will spotlight a different student, offering insight into their creative journeys,…
Campus Operations Notification: Dead Tree Removal
Facilities will be removing a dead cottonwood tree in front of Merrick Hall beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The work will be completed the same day. Removal of the tree, which was declared dead by an arborist, will…
March 30 @ 7 p.m. – OWU Percussion Ensemble
The OWU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Chris Lizak will present a concert with special guest artists Ben and Kelsey Shaheen on Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium (Sanborn Hall). Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring…
April 1 @ 12:10 & 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for two talks by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani, University of California, Davis: 12:10-1:00 p.m., Science Center 161 “Mass Extinctions Past and Future – Are we in a mass extinction?” *Includes…
Campus Operations Notification: Remove Cars from HWCC Upper & Lower Tier Parking Lot by 10 p.m.
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the upper and lower tiers lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 26 @ 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. Thursday, Sept. 26…
Connection Conference – View the Schedule
The Connection Conference schedule is live! Check it out and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend! There is also a pdf print version as well. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions or see something in the schedule…
The Connection Conference is This Week!
Think Big. Do Good. Go Global. Get Real. Taking place on Thursday, Sept. 26, the conference will offer dozens of different sessions for students interested in any pathway. All participants will see and hear how students have researched big questions,…
Sept. 25 @ 6 p.m. – R&D Isn’t for Me
Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst for a discussion and activities exploring career paths that don’t include research and development! This event is attendance-based so please Register Today! What: R&D Isn’t for Me When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 Time: 6…
Join the Peer-to-Peer Conversations at the Connection Conference
Excited to practice your skills in constructive dialogue? These sessions are only open to students who have completed the Beginner Level of the Perspectives online course, but don’t worry! There’s no test! The Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday,…
The Countdown to Connection is On!
One week out from the annual OWU Connection Conference! You heard that right, the Fall Conference will take place in just one week on Thursday, Sept. 26! We hope you will join us for a day of instruction, focusing on…
Student News & Events
Education Information Session This FRIDAY!
Are you interested in education majors or minors at OWU? Come find out more and get all your questions answered this Friday, Oct. 17 from 12-1 p.m. in Edgar 128! We’ll have snacks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Education Department Contact: Sarah…
Oct. 18 from 7-9 p.m. – Neon DZ Dodgeball in Edwards Gym
Join DZ members in Edwards Gym as they host a Dodgeball tournament to raise funds for one of the following: Starkey Hearing Foundation, Seriousfun Network, and American Society for Deaf Children! Cost is $20 to participate for non-Greek organizations and…
NAFME’s (Almost) Famous Quesadilla Fundraiser – Oct. 25, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
NAfME’s (Almost) Famous Quesadilla Night and Fundraiser is back and better than ever before. We are bringing back the cheese, chicken, and gluten-free quesadillas, as well as now offering a vegan cheese option! They will come with sides of sour…
Order a WinS Sweatshirt Today! (Sales End Wednesday)
The OWU Women in STEM (WinS) club is proud to announce that we are selling one-of-a-kind Women in STEM sweatshirts, made by WinS’ own executive board! These sweatshirts serve as a reminder that STEM is a place for all to…
Oct. 21 @ 4:30 p.m. – Samhain Festival
With the support of the ENVS department, Philosophy/Religion department and History department, Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm and Hoover Instrument Service… The Kitchen, Creative Arts and Interfaith Houses are coming together to host a Samhain Festival – a Celtic tradition that celebrates…
Spooky SINGO
Looking for something fun to do Halloween night? Join us in Smith Dining Hall on Oct. 31 for a chance to win fun prizes. Be sure to come ready to show-off your creative Halloween costumes! The time is TBD! OWU…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Dec. 5 @ 10 a.m. – Medicare 101: Understanding Medicare – Virtual Session with RetireMed
Join us to discover who RetireMed is and who they can help. Medicare is complicated, RetireMed can simplify it. RetireMed has prepared the following agenda: Introducing RetireMed Medicare Basics Working Past Age 65 OWU Coverage vs. Medicare Retiring Before Age…
Dec. 4 @ Noon – Final Market Position Town Hall TODAY
We hope you’ll join us today for the final town hall about market position from noon – 1 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms. Feel free to bring your lunch. We will provide snacks, fruit, beverages, and some sweet treats. OWU…
Dec. 6 @ Noon – Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. Attend this session to…
University Classifieds
Seeking ‘Photojournalist’ for University Communications!
The Office of University Communications is seeking to hire a student for 2023-2024 with experience in photography (shooting and editing) to cover assignments and provide campus candids to help ensure fresh photography for social media, the OWU website, etc. Guidance…
Want to be a Tutor for the Sagan ARC?
The Sagan Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks energetic and enthusiastic students interested in making a positive impact on your fellow Bishops! Tutoring support is needed for Fall 2023 for multiple disciplines/courses including but not limited to the following: General Needs:…
Seeking to Hire Typist for Handwritten Stories
This information comes from Bonnie Mahle, a former OWU librarian, who is helping a neighbor. This is a wonderful opportunity for a student to earn extra cash. In search of a typist for handwritten stories presented in a format for…
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