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Campuswide News & Events

Buildings and Grounds Name is Changing to Facilities

Effective immediately, the name of the University’s Buildings and Grounds Department has been changed. The department’s name has been changed to Facilities. Facilities will continue to provide the same services to which we are all accustomed. Please make note of…

Jan 17. @ 11 a.m. – Alicia Brown Artist Talk!

Come hear Alicia Brown discuss her work on Friday at 11 a.m. in Edgar Hall, Room 121! Jamaican-born painter Alicia Brown examines the complex cultural forces faced by Caribbean natives living away from their homelands. With a nod to iconic…

Verify Your Data for OWU ALERT Emergency Notices

Welcome to spring semester, Bishops! Ohio Wesleyan uses the OWU ALERT system to inform you of urgent situations requiring an immediate response using email and text/voice messages sent to your cellular telephones. To update your cell phone of record with…

OWU Connection News & Events

Feb. 4 @ 12 p.m. – Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking

Embark on an epic quest to redefine the job search! This workshop transforms the stress of career exploration into an adventure, drawing inspiration from beloved fandoms like Dungeons and Dragons, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings. Channel your inner…

Jan. 31 – FREE Professional LinkedIn Headshots, 3rd Floor Slocum

Register on Handshake to get your professional LinkedIn Headshot taken for FREE from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Slocum Hall. This come-and-go event takes no longer than 15 minutes, depending on the line. Dress: Business Casual. Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and…

Jan. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Stratford Ecological Center Info Session

Are you looking for a summer job that includes outdoor work and nature education? Come learn about the summer opportunities with Stratford Ecological Center! Joining us will be Laura Underwood, Environmental Educator, for an information session. Register on Handshake for updates and…

Beginning Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU!

Harness the Power of YOU is a 5-week career exploration program — 5 Wednesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26, noon-1 p.m. in Slocum 201, lunch included. Looking to reduce your stress in deciding what major to choose or change to? Interested in…

Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!

Join OWU Professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy hosts the 5-week program. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean Diet, how…

Student News & Events

Laureate Award – LAST WEEK

Did you take English 105 in Spring 2024 or Fall 2024? Are you proud of the work you did? Do you like winning prizes? Submit your work to the Laureate Award, and win a prize for your English 105 paper. Click…

Feb. 11 @ Noon – Sisterly Love, Cupid Style

Celebrate the spirit of love and friendship with our Valentine’s Day Telegram Tabling in HWCC! Whether you’re looking to send a sweet note to your crush, a heartfelt message to a friend, or a loving letter to your roommate, Sisters…

Feb. 10 – Deadline to Apply for SEAL SLU

Are you looking to become more involved at OWU, make friends, and give back to the community? Then join SEAL, a fun and inclusive SLU all about leadership and volunteering! The Service, Engagement, And Leadership (SEAL) SLU is seeking new…

Feb. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Year of Jubilee Celebration! 

Hosted @ Smith Staircase. Come celebrate the Year of Jubilee 2025 with us! The Year of Jubilee is a religious celebration that happens every 25 years marking a year of forgiveness, prayer, and healing. Learn more about Jewish and Christian…

Feb. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Housing Extravaganza

Join Us for the Housing Extravaganza – Your Guide to all things housing next year! We will even have activities for houses and SLUs to participate in and win prizes! Residence Hall Tours (7-8 p.m.) Tour multiple residence halls, check…

Feb. 7 @ 4:30 p.m. – Cupcake Decorating in Smith Kitchen

Do you have a sweet tooth or an itch to create? Come join the Kitchen in Smith Kitchen this evening to decorate (and eat) some cupcakes! Apply to join our SLU here: OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: ResLife Contact: Jessica Aneshansel…

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…

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

Earring found on the JAYwalk

I found a hoop earring on the JAYwalk in front of Mowry on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 29. Please contact me or stop into the museum during open hours to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Steve…

Faculty Member Looking for Short-Term Housing

Looking for short-term housing for the Spring 2025 semester, with November or December 2024 preferred as a move-in month. A private bedroom and bathroom are preferred, with shared kitchen space flexible. Rent flexible, too, and open to discussion. Best email…

Yard Work & Computer Help Needed – Friend of OWU

Margaret Kitterington, a friend of OWU, is in search of an OWU student to help her rake leaves and provide some computer help. You must have a car to drive to her home. She lives about 15 minutes away on…

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