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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Campus Operations Notification: Upcoming HWCC Parking Lot Closures
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
March 26 @ Noon – Hear from Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-Winning Chef!
In this thought-provoking performative lecture titled Feeding the Future: Food, Justice, and Art as Tools for Liberation, James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, publisher, and multidisciplinary artist Bryant Terry will discuss the arc of his multifaceted career and his efforts to…
March 27 @ 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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon – Lunch with Brigadier General Deydre Teyhen ’93: Pre-Med and Healthcare Students
Join us for lunch in the Slocum Reading Room from 12-1 p.m.! General Teyhen is an extraordinarily accomplished Ohio Wesleyan graduate with a BA in Sports Science from OWU, an MA in Physical Therapy from Baylor, and a PhD in…
Today @ 4:10 p.m. – Support Your Fellow Classmates at the Spring Student Symposium
Join us today from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall for the Spring Student Symposium! Over 80 Ohio Wesleyan students are showcasing their research and creative work across the academic spectrum. Refreshments will be served at the poster exhibit. We hope…
Women in Economics & Business – Apply for a $1,500 Scholarship!
Women in economics and business, apply for a $1,500 scholarship! The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship has launched an exciting new scholarship aimed at fostering opportunities for women in the fields of economics and business. The Woltemade Center’s…
TODAY! Bishop Brag Day!
Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2023 – Summer 2024? Then be sure to stop by the HWCC Atrium TODAY, APRIL, 17, from 11-2 to brag about your…
Identities Abroad Pre-Departure Lunches (April 25, 29, 30)
We bring our full selves when we travel abroad. These sessions are focused on hearing first-hand lived experiences from Global Majority/ students of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ folx, and those who may not have traveled internationally. The discussion will include how our identities shape our experiences and…
Bishop Brag Day!
Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2023 – Summer 2024? Then be sure to stop by HWCC – Atrium on Spirit Day APRIL 17 from 11-2 to brag about…
Student News & Events
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…
Spring 2026 Pre-Registration
Registration for the Spring 2026 semester is fast approaching. The most important step you can take is to meet with your faculty advisor to get guidance on your course selections and to be authorized to register. You can already see…
Student Health and Wellness Survey
Students, please take a few minutes to give us feedback on the health and wellness resources provided by the University. The attached survey should take fewer than 10 minutes to complete and will help us better understand the ways in which…
Nov. 9 – Off-Campus Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Trip
Looking for a break and an opportunity to explore off campus? Join the Student Involvement Office for a trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! The best part: your ticket and all…
Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Donna Tucker Savely Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Donna Tucker Savely, 86, passed away earlier this month. She had recently moved to Sebring, Florida, from Delaware, Ohio, where she resided for over 60 years. Donna worked at Ohio…
Former Staff Member Pam Besel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Pam Besel passed away Oct. 20 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Her family shares that Pam lived a full and giving life while dealing with Type 1 diabetes before she “joined…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Nov. 1 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the November edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Nov. 1. We are also accepting posts for the December News for OWU Families. That…
University Classifieds
Lost Apple USB C
My name is Jemimah Chukwuemeka. I’m looking for my Apple USB C to Magsafe 3 charger for my laptop. I last used it in Merrick Hall Room, Room 201, last Monday. Please, if anyone has seen it, kindly let me…
Missing Camera
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I recently lost the Olympus digital camera given to me by Jeff Nilan for photo one. It’s in a black shoulder bag with a charger in it. Please contact me at 614-316-6041 if…
Large Aquarium – Free To A Good Home
The Biological Sciences department would like to re-home a large aquarium (~100 gallon) and cabinet Free, but you must be willing to haul it away. It needs cleaned, but is watertight for aquarium or terrarium use. Contact Dr. Hankison for details…
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