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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 24 @ 7 p.m. – An Evening with Greg Sestero & Screening of ‘The Room’ at the Strand Theatre
Meet actor Greg Sestero who played Mark in the 2003 cult film The Room and who wrote The Disaster Artist, which detailed making The Room and was adapted into a 2017 film. Sestero will have merchandise and will take pictures…
2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium @ OWU – Submit Your Presentation Proposals Now!
Ohio Wesleyan is hosting the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium in March 2025 and is accepting proposals till Oct. 30, 2024, to present at this groundbreaking event! The symposium was launched in 2023 to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of…
Oct. 23 @ 7 p.m. – Come Meet ‘Adam Poe’!
OWU Chaplain Emeritus Jon Powers invites everyone to attend his Oct. 23 performance of “The History of Ohio Wesleyan University” or “Be Careful What You Let Upset You! How I Got From Circuit Rider to a Founder of a University.”…
Today @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research with Dr. Nathan Rowley
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Dr. Nathan Rowley, Associate Professor of Environment & Sustainability. Dr. Rowley will be sharing a talk entitled “Por todos lados: Using…
Today @ 4:30 p.m. – Ian Bogost, Carpenter Lecturer
The English Department will welcome Dr. Ian Bogost on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center as our Katherine Kearney Carpenter Lecturer. An author and award-winning game designer, Bogost will…
Friday @ 8 p.m. – Fall Ball Dance
Join us for the first annual Fall Ball charity dance for Doctors Without Borders in the HWCC Benes Rooms this Friday at 8 p.m. There will be music, refreshments, a Photo Booth, and fun! Tickets will be $5 at our…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today: Find YOUR ideal Gap Year Opportunity! 💡11 a.m.-1p.m. | Ham-Wil Atrium
The first-ever Gap Year Opportunity Spotlight is HERE! If you are still looking for opportunities after graduation, come learn about Gap Year Opportunities in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. TODAY, Nov. 8. Come visit with organizations on your way to…
Dec. 6 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Blair Kisker ’12, VP of Finance and Accounting for FC Cincinnati. Kisker’s remarkable journey from Ohio Wesleyan to the dynamic realm…
Nov. 8 from 11 a.m.-1p.m. – Gap Year Opportunity Spotlight!💡
The first-ever Gap Year Opportunity Spotlight is HERE! If you are still looking for opportunities after graduation, come learn about Gap Year Opportunities in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Come visit with organizations on your way…
Nov. 6 @ Noon – Planning for Medical School, Related Careers
WHY: To learn about medical school admissions and career options WHEN: Monday, Nov. 6 TIME: 12-1 p.m. LOCATION: SCSC 163 Join us over the lunch hour for a discussion on this very topic! The University of Medicine and Health Sciences…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – Employer Spotlight
Come by the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium TODAY, Nov. 2, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to meet with Employers & Graduate Schools looking to offer internships, jobs, and opportunities to students like YOU! Here are the Employers & Graduate Schools that will be…
TODAY @ Noon – Want to Learn if Berkshire Hathaway is the Place for You?
Join us for a Berkshire Hathaway Information Session on Zoom! Learn more about careers in insurance, risk management, and actuarial sciences as well as entry-level full-time positions. Register through Handshake. Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 1:00 PM Location: Virtual…
Student News & Events
March 6-7 – Letter-Writing Stations
Join us in honoring the amazing women in our lives! The Chief Diversity Office, alongside the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, will be hosting letter-writing stations in Merrick on Thursday, March 6, and Friday, March 7, 2025, as well as…
New York Arts Program Application Deadline is Sunday, March 9!
It’s not too late to apply to spend fall semester in NYC! Applications for the New York Arts Program’s Fall 2025 semester are due this Sunday, March 9. Questions? Want to learn more? Email Helena Enders at helena@nyartsprogram.org www.newyorkartsprogram.org OWU…
Today @ Noon – Global Student Support Circle
Are you an international student adjusting to college life? You are not alone — join our support space! Adjusting to a new culture, managing schoolwork, and finding a community, all while being far from home, can be challenging. Come meet…
TODAY @ Noon – Economics Is Everywhere
Are you interested in learning more about Economics and what you can do with the major? Join us on TODAY at Noon, for a panel event highlighting students majoring in Economics, and learn what they are doing with their majors! Also,…
Change of Date – LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space
The LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space will not meet today (March 26). We will return on Wednesday, April 2, at 3 p.m. in HWCC 312. Thank you for your understanding! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Counseling Services Contact: Leana Froehlich-Terry at counselingservices@owu.edu
Complete Your Housing Application Today!
If you plan to live on campus next year, please submit your application as soon as possible. Living in a House or SLU? You still need to submit a housing application. Want to pick your room with friends? Submit your application and roommate match…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 5 @ noon – Blackboard Training on the AI Design Assistant
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: AI Design Assistant Monday, Aug. 5, at noon Learn how the AI Design Assistant can help you build your course and save you time.…
Common Application Workshops Offered in July, August
High school juniors and seniors are invited to register for an interactive common application workshop (#commonapp). The registration link is here. During the workshop, students will complete their common application, learn how to build and finalize their college lists, and begin drafts…
Blackboard Open Q&A Training for Early Fall Semester
The Ultra course view is now the only course view. Don’t panic if this newer interface is still new to you. We’ve got you covered! Information Services is pleased to announce these open question-and-answer sessions with Anthology’s professional Blackboard services:…
University Classifieds
Vote for Daisy! (The Best Cat Ever)
Hello! My name is Claire Holsted. I recently entered my cat, Daisy, into a competition to become America’s Favorite Pet. She has made it through three rounds already but needs your help now! She is currently in 9th place and…
Missing: Bike Lock Keys
Did you find a set of 2-3 bike lock keys on the academic campus this week? If so, I would love to get them back so that I can unlock my bike! Please email me at anbiser@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self…
Friend of OWU Looking to Hire Student for Yard Work
Margaret Kitterington, friend of OWU, loves to hire OWU students to help with basic yard work and odds and ends. The student she hired last year just graduated. She lives nearby, but you must have a car to drive there…
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