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Campuswide News & Events
Volunteers Needed for Commencement – May 10!
Commencement is fast approaching on Saturday, May 10, and we still need plenty of volunteers to help make the day a success! This special event is a time to celebrate our graduates, and we’d love your support to ensure everything runs…
May 5 @ 7:30 p.m. – Creative Projects & Snacks by Philosophy & Social Change Class
Philosophy & Social Change students will present posters, video, readings, and more to share some of what they learned this semester from their currently incarcerated learning partners. Special snacks from Ann Arbor. Philosophy & Social Change Creative Presentations Date: 2025-05-05…
Cleaning Up? Have Excess Toiletries or Food? Donate Them Now!
Wondering what’s up with those totes and boxes in the residential halls? How about those big Goodwill pods in the parking lots? Well, have no fear because I’m ready to tell you here! The totes and boxes are a part…
Summer Hours for Central Receiving
Central Receiving summer hours go into effect as of May 19 – Aug. 1 and will be as follows: Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Observing the holidays, we will be…
Tonight @ 8 p.m. – Terpsicorps Dance Concert
Join us for a night of creativity, expression, and movement as Terpsicorps presents its annual performance, featuring 15 original works choreographed by students. Each piece offers a unique perspective and showcases the diverse voices of our choreographers. Tonight from 8-10:30…
Today @ 12:30 p.m. – Join Dr. v. for an Oh-Wow! announcement
Day on the JAY’s Candyland Wonderland will get even sweeter TODAY when Dr. v. shares some “wow factor” news that will electrify the campus. Join us for the announcement at 12:30 p.m. in front of Beeghly Library. You won’t want to…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 4 @ Noon – Demystifying the Path to Grad School
Are you considering pursuing a Graduate Degree in STEM? What’s the difference between a Master’s and a Ph.D.? How do you apply? Where do you pick? Come and learn more about this process with the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst!…
TODAY @11 a.m. – The Career Community Fair! HWCC Atrium
TODAY @ 11 a.m.-2 p.m., HWCC Atrium 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 & COMMUNICATION…
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…
Sept. 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Ohio Wesleyan Career and Grad School Fair
The annual OWU Career & Grad School Fair is the main Employer & Grad/Professional School event of the year! Are you seeking full-time and/or part-time employment? Exploring Graduate & Professional programs? Hoping to learn more about employers/organizations and see what’s out…
Register on Handshake – Your Job/Career Platform!
Have you created an account on Handshake? Please complete your entire profile to receive relevant jobs/opportunities in your feed! This is Career Connection’s signature platform and will allow you to: Find off-campus internships and jobs Register for career campus events…
NEW Resume Approval Process – Junior Graduation Applications
Calling Junior Students – did you know that you need to submit your graduation application by Oct. 1 of your Junior Year? Please meet with your Academic Advisor to complete this process. NEW this year, you will receive a message…
Student News & Events
Nov. 18 @ 4:30 p.m. – Into the Woods Auditions!
The Performing Arts Department announces auditions for the spring musical INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim. We’d love to hear from any interested students OR faculty! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium,…
Spin into Global Engagement Week with Legos to Llamas
Stop by the IOCP Student Desk in Slocum 311, Monday-Friday, and take a spin to win. We want to meet you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
Nov. 13 @ 6-8 p.m. – Student Chill Night Adult Coloring
Come to the Ross Art Museum to unwind with some adult coloring and snacks from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Student Mailroom Hours for Thanksgiving Break
The student mailroom will be open Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 1:30-3 p.m. And be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Friday, Nov. 28. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
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…
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…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Jan. 31 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the February edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 31. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Feb. 5. February/March is…
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
University Communications Reporting & Writing Internship
Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Are you a stickler for AP Style? Do you like interviewing people? Consider applying for the Office of University Communications Reporting & Writing Internship. The internship is for the full 2023-2024 academic year,…
Mini Fridge For Sale
Selling a mini fridge for $70 obo, bought for $148. Works perfectly fine, just has a dent on the front left side of the door and scratches on the right side of the fridge that was then when unpackaged from…
Looking For a Ride to the East Coast After Graduation
Hi! My name is Vero Tai-Padron, and I am looking for someone to drive me and my pet bunny (who does not smell, is quiet, and will not be obnoxious) to the East Coast. I live in Boston and if…
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