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Campuswide News & Events
Ross Art Museum Reopens Tuesday, Aug. 19!
The Ross Art Museum reopens for the semester on Tuesday, Aug. 19, with three new shows: Emilie Clark: “Costumes for Survival,” Skip Brea: “Threads,” and “New York State of Mind.” The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu
Aug. 28 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet over 80 student organizations and get connected to campus — you…
New Projector Installed in Benes Rooms
Our Media Services team has installed a new video projector in the Benes Rooms. Additional work later this month will upgrade the control panel and wireless mic system. Thank you to Elaine and Jeff for installing this new equipment, and…
📢Ohio Wesleyan University 2025 Student Employment Job Fair
2025 Ohio Wesleyan University Student Employment Job Fair Dates: Aug. 21, 2025 & Aug. 25, 2025 Time: 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (Atrium) All departments that employ student workers are expected to participate. If you are unable to attend…
Campus Operations Notification: Parking Lot Closures – Smith and Welch Halls
The parking lots at Smith and Welch Halls will be closed starting at 9 p.m. Aug. 13 in preparation for the new student move-in day on Aug. 14. The lots will reopen on Aug. 14 at approximately 3 p.m. Please…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 25 – Carleton Global Engagement Visit
Our institutional representative from Carleton College Global Engagement Programs, Rob Quanbeck, will be on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Carleton College Global Engagement programs include Buddhist Studies in Thailand & India (), Women & Gender Studies in Europe () and Ecology & Anthropology in Tanzania (). All programs will run…
Sept. 26 @ 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…
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…
Student News & Events
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. 2 @ 7 p.m. Creative Café and Vision Board Night
Join Rafiki, in collaboration with CPB, for a relaxing and creative evening at Creative Café and Vision Board Night! ☕️🎨 Come unwind before finals week – enjoy good music, pastries, desserts, drinks, and hot chocolate while creating a vision board…
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!…
Nov. 20 @ 6-8 p.m. – Political Roundtable
Let’s find some middle ground! Please join WCSA in the Benes on Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m., as we discuss some constructive dialogue about democratically diverse issues!
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWL Camp at OWU: Applications Now Open for Students in Grades 5-8!
OWL Camp at OWU is a fun and engaging summer program designed for gifted students in grades 5-8! Campers will explore hands-on learning, exciting activities, and outdoor adventures while building leadership skills and making new friends. Day Camps for students…
Deadline Thursday, Feb. 20 – StAP, Legacy, and Bishop Elevate Proposals for 2025-2026
DEADLINE: Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11:59 p.m. Late proposals are not accepted. We’re excited to announce that applications are open for 3 student on-campus internship programs for the 2025-2026 academic year: Student Assistantship Program (StAP), Legacy Internship Program, and Bishop Elevate First-Generation Internship…
Feb. 20 – For OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session (Note Date Change!)
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Thursday, Feb. 20 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Bracelet Near Hobson Library
Please come to the Hobson Library’s main desk and describe the bracelet to pick it up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Found: Sunglasses in Slocum
Recently a pair of sunglasses was found on one of the couches in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Slocum. If you are missing your sunglasses or think you left yours in the Reading Room, please stop by…
Free Twin XL Comforter
Hi! I have a newly dry-cleaned Twin XL Comforter that I’m giving away. It is navy blue and only used a few times. If you’d like it, email me at gmpoliseno@owu.edu. Have a great first week! Contact: Gaby Poliseno at…
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