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Campuswide News & Events
Tonight @ 8 p.m. – Choir Concert in Gray Chapel
The Choral Art Society presents its spring concert on Thursday, March 27, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. The ensemble will be led by guest conductor Rachel Parfenchuk (OWU Class of 2013) in a varied program of works centered on…
Campus Operations Notification: By 10 p.m. Today, Remove Cars from HWCC Lower Tier Parking Lot
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black arts and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
April 2 @ Noon – The Love Bus Comes to the Tree House
The ENVS Department, Fine Arts, DEI Council, and The Upcycling Center at OWU all present: The Love Bus: Beauty and Waste in the Face of Climate Crisis Wednesday, April 2, from noon to 2 p.m. in front of the Tree…
March 27 & 28 – Free Movie Screening, Arts Performance for Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Didn’t buy a ticket for the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium? You’re still invited to attend these events as we remember OWU alum Van Peebles ’53 and celebrate Black arts and culture: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday – Fork in Nigeria food truck.…
April 10 @ 5:30 p.m. – Passover Sedar
What is Passover? Passover (also called Pesach) is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Exodus (liberation) of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Passover is often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, especially on the first night, when a special meal…
March 26 @ 4 p.m. – Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance by Artist Xiouping
Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in Corns 312: In this lecture (talk), “Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance,” xiouping will investigate the reciprocal dynamics of performance, documentation, and spectatorship—how performance is not only something that is seen but…
OWU Connection News & Events
Aug. 28 @11 a.m. – Kickstart Your Career at the Career Community Fair! HWCC Atrium
HWCC Atrium, Aug. 28, Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Let’s Get You Started on Your Career Path at the Career Community Fair! Meet your Career Catalyst from OWU’s 8 Career Communities: STEM CAREERS WITH SOCIAL IMPACT ECONOMICS & BUSINESS EDUCATION &…
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,…
Tuesdays @ 3 p.m. – Career Readiness 0.25 Credit Course! Work with an Alumni Mentor!
FALL Semester 2024 UC 154: Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career REGISTER HERE (You may need your faculty advisor’s approval) 0.25 Credit Hours Tuesdays 3-3:50 p.m. Corns Room 209 Our “Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career“ course offers a well-paved roadmap…
Aug. 26 @ Noon – FINAL Bishop Launch Program Info Session – REGISTER!
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Register for the final Bishop Launch Program (BLP) information session to participate in the fall 2024 program. BLP is a semester-long intern development program designed to help you become a confident,…
Aug. 22 – Popcorn, Prizes & Possibilities – Career Connection Drop-In Welcome!
Welcome (or welcome back) to Ohio Wesleyan University! To kick off your semester, the OWU Career Connection team is hosting a Popcorn Welcome Event at the Career Connection Office, and we’d love for you to join us! Drop by for…
Student News & Events
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…
Student Job Opportunities at The 1842
Be the first students to work for The 1842. The 1842 is looking for student workers this spring semester for several different positions; including hosts, floor associates, and host/floor leads. The 1842 is the central student hub on the residential…
Oct. 17 @ 1-3 p.m. – Make Your Own Perler Bead Creation!
Come join us in the Ham-Wil atrium to create FREE Perler bead crafts! Create your own keychain, magnet, or souvenir to take home! Feel free to use a provided template or create your own custom design! Find a sense of…
Oct. 18 @ 4 p.m. – Intramural 2v2 Basketball Tournament
The Intramural Sports program will hold a pop-up basketball tournament from 4-7 p.m. at 23 Williams Dr. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Phi Delt’s basketball courts. Teams of 2 will face off in a single-elimination tournament for the chance to…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nov. 14 – CODEX Open Sessions
Megan Mitchell, CODEX program director for the Ohio Five, will be on campus Nov. 14 to discuss consortial support for Open Education work writ large – OERs, free or low-cost textbooks, and other kinds of course materials, as well as…
Former Staff Member Keith Sulser Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Keith Sulser passed away Oct. 26 at his home. He was 61. Keith served as a maintenance and security supervisor for Ohio Wesleyan for many years, joining the University in…
Teach a TLC in 2025-26? Faculty Info Sessions.
Do you want to offer a Travel Learning Course in 2025/2026? Join us for lunch either on Wednesday, Nov. 6, or Thursday, Nov. 14 at noon. A presentation will be followed by an open discussion. RSVP is required, lunch will…
University Classifieds
Seeking House- & Dog-Sitter for Summer!
Ohio Wesleyan professor seeks house- and dog-sitter for various travel throughout the summer. Home is located one mile from campus in historic, quiet Delaware neighborhood and comes with private backyard (with fully stocked garden to pick produce from!), sunporch, writing…
Summer Research Tech Positions
The Wolverton lab at OWU is hiring students to work on a research project this summer. Students will gain experience with molecular biology skills including CRISPR gene editing and quantitative real-time PCR, and will be responsible for growing plants and…
Found: Patagonia Rain Jacket
Found on the 4th floor of Ham-Wil: a women ‘s Patagonia rain jacket, size small. Contact William Hayes to claim: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
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