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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
OWU Connection News & Events
Get Ready to Connect, Explore, and Inspire
Come one, come all Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Fall Connection Conference will showcase students’ involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
This Week – Prep for the Career and Grad School Fair! All-Day Drop-Ins
Get ready for the Career & Graduate School Fair this Thursday, Sept. 19, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 17-18, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. waiting for…
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Power Skills Workshop: Google Professional Certificates
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value), and possibly connect it to academic credit…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Application 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 for the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a mentor…
Today @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to today’s Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by Professor Barbara Macleod…
Tomorrow @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat on Sept. 12 and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by…
Student News & Events
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…
🎶 Live@OWU 2026 – Student Feedback Wanted!
We’re planning the Spring 2026 Live@OWU concert, and YOU get to help pick the artists! Check out the playlist and vote for your favorites! Please submit your top artist choices by Friday, Nov. 14. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of Student…
Nov. 12 @11:30 a.m. – Women in Politics
Join us for Women in Politics in Ham-Wil, Room 312, at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 12. We’ll be discussing the power, leadership, and impact of women in politics — sharing stories, exchanging ideas, and inspiring one another to make a difference.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
For OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session Feb. 11
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Tuesday, Feb. 11 (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…
Feb. 24 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Strengths for Success: Leveraging Your StrengthFinders Talents for Peak Performance
Join us for a Lunch and Learn session, “Strengths for Success: Leveraging Your StrengthsFinder Talents for Peak Performance,” where you’ll discover how to maximize your unique strengths to enhance your productivity, collaboration, and career growth. This interactive session will provide practical insights on applying…
Feb. 11 @ Noon – Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? All current healthcare benefit coverage will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1 p.m.…
University Classifieds
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…
Incoming Student Seeking Personal Care Assistants, Pay Up to $18/Hour
Hi! My name is Gabriel Eberhard, and I am an entering freshman at Ohio Wesleyan this fall. I am looking for a few students to share the job of helping me with daily living activities, as I am in a…
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