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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 29 – Le Cercle Français’s Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event
Le Cercle Francais is having its first event, Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event, this Friday, Aug. 29, on the JAY from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will be playing the traditional French game of Pétanque and have pastries for those…
Fall Semester Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities
Please use this link to view fall semester hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great semester! Office: Department of Athletics Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu
Did You Get the Aug. 19 OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!
On Aug. 19, Ohio Wesleyan shared an OWU ALERT notification about a crosswalk light problem on Liberty Street. (It’s been fixed.) You should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account as well as a text message sent…
Art and the Environment Talk Series
This year, the Ross Art Museum, in collaboration with the Department of Environment & Sustainability, will host a series of talks on the intersection of art and the environment. This series includes artists, activists, and scholars and their efforts to…
Did You Get Last Night’s OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!
On Aug. 19, Ohio Wesleyan shared an OWU ALERT notification about a crosswalk light problem on Liberty Street. You should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account as well as a text message sent to your cell…
Aug. 22 – Day on the JAY!
It’s Day on the JAY! This year, we are going out into the wilderness for a camping extravaganza! Enjoy some amazing blowups, giveaways, and more! With all other dining locations closed for a few hours, there is nowhere better to…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 – Chill Out and Make Friendship Bracelets in IOCP
Tuesday, Oct. 1, is OWU Community Care Day! Come chill in the IOCP office (Slocum 311) and make a global-themed Friendship Bracelet! We’ll have all the supplies along with tea, coffee, and international snacks! Yum! Drop by anytime between 9 a.m.…
Oct. 1 – Japan Study and Border Studies Visit
Our institutional representative from Earlham’s Japan Study & Border Studies programs, Roger Adkins, will be on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Established in 1963, Japan Study is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in higher education exchange between the United States and Japan. Based at…
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…
Student News & Events
Nov. 21 @ noon – PG Lunch & Learn – Elliott 101!
Come join upperclassmen PG students for our 3rd lunch & learn of the year, in Elliott Hall 101, where students will discuss their work in the department, internship experiences, why they chose to do PG classes, and their favorite classes!…
Student Mailroom Hours for Winter Break
The Student Mailroom hours for December are: 1-5 Normal Hours, 8-17 open 1:30-3 p.m. The Student Mailroom is closed Dec. 18-Jan. 2. Jan. hours are: 5-9, open 1:30-3 p.m., normal hours resume on Jan 12. Please do not order items…
Nov. 17-21 – The Kitchen SLU Hosts a Food Drive!
In the spirit of giving, The Kitchen will be hosting a food drive for a local food pantry. We will be collecting donations in the designated bin on our front porch at 94 A Rowland Avenue. The most needed items…
Nov. 19 @ 12-1 p.m. – Fuzzy Magic
Rafiki is hosting a cozy craft event called Fuzzy Magic on Nov. 19 in the Merrick Lobby from 12-1 p.m. Come make your own plushies and enjoy hot chocolate and desserts while you create. We hope to see you there! 🎉🧸✨…
Ceramic Waste! CNX100 Project
A group in Professor Bogdanov’s CNX 100 class is working on solutions to the issue of ceramic waste. If you have taken a ceramics class at any point, whether in high school, college, or with an independent studio, please take…
Dec. 1 @ 11:30-1 p.m. – Seeds of Sustainability
Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center atrium to learn about sustainable practices and how it can benefit your wellbeing with The Bishop Way! Write a sustainable practice idea on the board to walk away with free sustainable giveaways! Ft. Treehouse!…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
March 18 @ Noon – Lunch & Learn: Hear from the Pros in Print Services and Central Receiving
Please join us for the next OWU Lunch & Learn, “The Ink-redible Things Print Services Can Do” and “OWU’s Central Receiving Delivers … Sharing Best Practices.” It will take place on Tuesday, March 18, at 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 301 with tables for…
First Library System Freeze Starts March 28
When: March 28-April 26, 2025 What: This freeze will impact our ability to add or change resource records in CONSORT. Impact to Users: Any new, physical items received during this time will be unavailable for general use Ebooks can still be…
Save the Date to Volunteer at Commencement
Dear OWU Community, It’s time to start thinking about OWU’s 2025 Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 10! The support of faculty, staff, and students is crucial to the success of this event. We want the faculty to…
University Classifieds
Off-Campus Employment Opportunity: Nanny/House Manager
A local family is seeking a nanny/house manager to assist with after-school care, homework help, and home management for their 3 children (ages 13, 11, & 8) weekdays from 2:30-6:30 p.m. (hours may be somewhat flexible). The family resides approximately…
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…
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