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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Retirement Reception for Will Kopp – May 5, 4-5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301
Join us for a retirement reception celebrating Will Kopp! For nearly 12 years, Will has shaped and shared OWU’s story with creativity, passion, and vision. Stop by Merrick 301 on Monday, May 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. to thank him and…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon – Informational Interviews: Great Conversations to Help You Network and Move Forward
Want to talk with someone in a field of interest but are not quite sure what to ask? Good informational interviews (aka career conversations) can help you gain insights, make decisions, grow your network, and move forward! Consultant, Executive Coach,…
Today @ Noon – Life as a STEM Major
Ready to launch your STEM journey at Ohio Wesleyan University? Don’t miss this exclusive event hosted by Career Connection, designed specifically for first and second-year STEM students! Whether you’re just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, this event is…
Sept. 13 @ 12:10 p.m. – Info Session for Spring ‘Britainistan’ Travel-Learning Course
Interested in learning more about Travel-Learning Courses for Spring 2025? Come join an information session for ENG/REL 300 15. Drs. Comorau and Gunasti will host an information session for their interdisciplinary course “Britainistan: Literary and Religious Narratives of British Muslims.”…
Spring 2025 Travel-Learning Course Applications LIVE
Spend a semester in the classroom learning about a topic of interest and then hit the road for a related travel experience. Led by your professors, Travel-Learning Courses connect academic theory with real-world experience to bring learning to life in invaluable…
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Thursday, Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion…
Sept. 11 – School for Field Studies Abroad Visit (HWCC at Noon)
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Student News & Events
Ceramic Waste! CNX100 Project
A group in Professor Bogdanov’s CNX 100 class is working on solutions to the issue of ceramic waste. If you have taken a ceramics class at any point, whether in high school, college, or with an independent studio, please take…
Dec. 2 @ 7 p.m. Creative Café and Vision Board Night
Join Rafiki, in collaboration with CPB, for a relaxing and creative evening at Creative Café and Vision Board Night! ☕️🎨 Come unwind before finals week – enjoy good music, pastries, desserts, drinks, and hot chocolate while creating a vision board…
Dec. 1 @ 11:30-1 p.m. – Seeds of Sustainability
Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center atrium to learn about sustainable practices and how it can benefit your wellbeing with The Bishop Way! Write a sustainable practice idea on the board to walk away with free sustainable giveaways! Ft. Treehouse!…
Nov. 20 @ 6-8 p.m. – Political Roundtable
Let’s find some middle ground! Please join WCSA in the Benes on Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m., as we discuss some constructive dialogue about democratically diverse issues!
Don’t Cram, Plan! – Resources to Prepare for Finals
With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, it’s time to think about preparing for final exams and projects! The Academic Skills Center is here to help as you begin to make a plan. Stop by our table in the…
Nov. 18 @ 7 p.m. – NSBE Open-House Event
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will be hosting a special open-house session in the Stuy Fishbowl on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Rafiki Wa Afrika’s meeting. This organization is one for the BLACK STEM Community. Come learn what…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Spring DEI Book Club
The DEI Council has prepared the Spring 2025 DEI Book Club materials and wants to share details and the sign-up sheet for calendar invites. This semester we will be reading 3 fiction novels by a diverse selection of authors. We will be meeting every fourth week…
University Classifieds
Last Chance – Lost & Found in the Science Center
The “Lost & Found” in the Science Center is overflowing with an umbrella, a calculator, ear buds, jackets, miscellaneous jewelry, pottery tools, pencil bag, glasses and many water bottles. Please stop by the Science Office, SC 201 to claim. Any item…
Want to Join the Sagan ARC team as a Tutor in the Fall?
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 multiple disciplines/courses including but not limited to the following: General Needs: MATH (background in…
Futon Couch for Sale
Black futon couch/bed that’s awesome for a dorm room! Fits perfectly under my bed when I need floor space and easy to pull out and fold up when I need seating. Original price was $170. Nice quality soft cushions. Fold-up…
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