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Campuswide News & Events
Jan. 16 – Ross Art Museum Opening Reception: Caribbean Transformers!
Join us Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5-8 p.m. for Caribbean Transformers: Becoming and Being in the New World. Come out of the cold! We’ll have Caribbean-inspired food, music, and fun! Jamaican-born painter Alicia Brown examines the complex cultural forces faced…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
With single-digit low temperatures in the forecast, here are tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers…
Spring Semester Hours at Hobson Library
Spring semester hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Ham-Wil to be Without Water During Boiler Replacement
Building & Grounds will replace the domestic boiler system inside Hamilton-Williams Campus Center starting the morning of Monday, Dec. 16. Water will be shut off in the building for the majority of the week. Please plan accordingly. The project will…
Semester Break Hours for Hobson Library
Semester Break hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Dec. 14-15 – Planned Closure of U.S. 36/Ohio 37
The City of Delaware shares this planned road closure information to help everyone plan accordingly. An overnight closure of U.S. 36 and Ohio 37 to all through traffic between Lake Street and SR 521 is planned for the evening of…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 6 @ Noon – Economics Is Everywhere!
Do you want to know what you can do with a degree in Economics, Quantitative Economics or Management Economics? Did you know the Economics major now only requires 10 courses? Then join us for a panel event highlighting students majoring…
March 5 @ Noon – Resume Versus CV: When To Make the Switch?
When reading a Job Description or Application Requirements do you see the ‘Resume/CV’ requirement and don’t know which to submit? Are you a student in STEM or Pre-Health that has a lot of experiences that don’t fit onto a traditional…
Become an Accounting & Finance Fellow!
Do you want a career in Finance or Accounting? Are you interested in learning from professionals and alumni in the field? The Accounting & Finance Fellows Program is a selective program that empowers students to explore the wide range of careers…
Today! Leap Into Your Future at the Connection Conference!
Happy Leap Day! Please join us today for a dynamic day of learning and exploration at the Spring Connection Conference. The Fall Conference was a time for students to learn what the Connection is all about and to share their…
TODAY @ 10 a.m. – Join Us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge!
Join us TODAY at the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge! Watch as teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges with the chance to win a $3,000 grand prize! About the Woltemade…
Today @ 9 a.m. – The Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference for the 2024 Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium “Improving Water Quality in Ohio: Efficient Policies and Local Programs.” Communities throughout the state of Ohio face a variety of challenges associated with water…
Student News & Events
Aug. 21 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Mixer!
Bishops, stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays for games, snacks, and to make some new friends! On Thursday evenings during the academic year, the museum hosts Student Chill Nights with fun, creative, and relaxing events for…
Spend Fall 2026 Semester in Tanzania – Change your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African culture,…
Aug 25 @ 6 p.m. – Orchesis Dance Auditions
Are you interested in dance and looking to perform in the fall performance? Then join Orchesis Dance Company! Auditions are Monday, Aug. 25, @ 6 p.m. Make sure to wear comfortable dance clothing and bring tap shoes if you’re interested…
Aug. 20 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Welcome Back with Wellness Kits!
We’re excited to have you back on campus for fall semester! To help you start the academic year strong, we’re giving away free Wellness Kits to support your mental health and well-being. Goodies include items to help you stay focused,…
BCI/FBI Background Checks On Campus This Week
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You need to secure a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks…
Mailbox Keys
For students who did not have a key available on Aug. 14, the mailroom will pull mail from your box until your key is available. Just bring your ID to the student mailroom, and we will get the items from…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 30 @ 4:10 p.m. – Change of Schedule Online Form Training
Ohio Wesleyan implemented etrieve/Softdocs as our new online form management system in Spring 2024. Schedule changes (adds, drops, withdrawals) are particularly time-sensitive, so it is important that when you receive notifications from etrieve@owu.edu alerting you to requests from your advisees…
Leaders Across Borders – Call for Nominations Due Oct. 1
We are proud to share a call for nominations for the second offering of LAB: Leaders Across Borders. Please email the name(s) of the student(s) you would like to nominate to leadersacrossborders@owu.edu by Oct. 1, 2024. Nominated students will be asked to complete the student application form by Oct. 15, 2024. Faculty…
Faculty/Staff First-Gen OWU Info Needed!
Dear Faculty and Staff: Are you a first-generation college graduate or a big supporter of first-generation students? Please take a few moments to complete the (very brief!) First-Gen OWU Faculty and Staff Information Form. You can access the form at…
University Classifieds
Women’s TISSOT WATCH Missing!
Hello, as of Wednesday 12/7, I have been missing my gold and silver women’s Tissot watch. It was in my bag and now is missing. I was in Merrick and Phillips Hall for class. If you have seen it or…
Lost Emerald Ring
Emerald ring with silver band lost in Merrick Hall girl’s bathroom about two weeks ago. $ reward if the item is turned in as it is very important to me. Reach me at klfarran@owu.edu. Contact: Kelly Farran at klfarran@owu.edu
Mistletoe and Mutts Silent Auction, Must Be 21+
Mistletoe and Mutts Silent Auction is being held at “The Junction” on Dec. 2 from 6-9 pm, hosted by Ohio Pet Charities, Inc. and ONEHOPE Winery! Opportunities to bid on various baskets of donated items from Water Shed Distillery to Lowry Brothers,…
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