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Campuswide News & Events
Dec. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Save the Date! Hudler Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting
Save the Date! You’re invited to the lighting of the Hudler Memorial Christmas Tree, an OWU tradition since 2008. The lighting will take place at the tree on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m., located on the front lawn near the…
The Election Results Are In … for i³!
On Feb. 27, 10 OWU professors will deliver 3-minute lectures with ideas, insight, and imagination. Check out the all-star lineup on the i³ website. Source: University Communications Contact: Will Kopp @ wekopp@owu.edu
Mortar Board Book Drive📚 – Nov. 20-Dec. 6
Mortar Board is collecting gently used and new books to donate to Deleware County Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization that supports our local community and public libraries. Do you have books collecting…
A Celebration of Romani Heritage – an ART 492 Pop-Up Show
Stop by Slocum Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 5-8 p.m. to learn about Romani heritage through art! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Christopher Yates at cayates@owu.edu
Nov. 22 @ 7 p.m. – ‘Songs at the Center’
“Songs at the Center” and its award-winning host, songwriter, and OWU alumnus Eric Gnezda ’79 will make their OWU debut at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 in Jemison Auditorium! The show, in its 11th season, airs weekly on over 400 PBS…
December Stained Glass Class with Pia Douglas – Join Us!
Due to the great response and fun experience with the fall-themed stained glass class, we’re excited to announce a winter-themed one. This class, led by renowned artist Pia Douglas and facilitated by the OWL Program at OWU, is open to…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 4 @ Noon – Music and Entrepreneurship with Line Upon Line Percussion
Are you interested in the business of music? Are you a musician curious about the potential of a unique career path? As the music industry continues to evolve, so does the need for musicians to be able to expand their…
Feb. 21 @ 5 p.m. – Indeterminacy Festival Apprenticeship Virtual Info Session
This summer, the New York Arts Program is hosting a two-week apprenticeship program in collaboration with the Indeterminacy Festival on Governors Island in NYC. The Indeterminacy Festival fosters creative research in the arts by providing young, emerging, and established artists with site-specific…
Feb. 16 – Application Deadline: Woltemade Big Problem Challenge $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Apply to compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch your…
Tonight @ 7:30 p.m. – The 2024 Economic Outlook Conference
Are you interested in the future state of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2024 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for the local, national, and international economies during the annual conference organized…
Feb. 15 @ 6 p.m. – Pre-Health Shadowing Kick-Off!
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Health Care field? You’re in luck! The Career Connection is looking for 25 students to shadow, have career conversations, and engage in mentoring with our Medical Professional Alumni Partners! Register and…
Feb. 13 @ 7:30 p.m. – 2024 Economic Outlook Conference
Are you interested in the future state of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2024 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for the local, national, and international economies during the annual conference organized…
Student News & Events
April 28 @ 11:30 a.m. – Last Day on the JAY – Lunch with WCSA Student Affairs Committee
Come meet the student affairs committee on the JAYwalk from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on April 28 for a special last day of school lunch! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: WCSA Contact: Hadiza Abdul Rahaman at wcsasac@owu.edu
May 1 – Therapy Dog Thursday at The Ross Museum
Join us 6-7 p.m. this Thursday, May 1, at the Ross Museum to visit Daisy and Tesla! Take a mental health break from studying and come cuddle with these adorable pooches OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Ruth Szukala…
April 30 – Join VIVA’s Final Event! Farewell Fiesta🎉
Kick off finals week with VIVA and Cooking Matters at our final event of the semester! Come enjoy a delicious home-cooked Cuban meal, games, music, and more. Join us this Wednesday from 2–4 p.m. at the Milligan Hub — we…
May 10 @ 9 a.m. – Graduating ’25 Seniors/Family Brunch
Graduating Class of 2025 Seniors (Save-the-Date): On the morning of Commencement, Saturday, May 10, between 9 and 11 a.m., please stop by the Benes Rooms with your family and guests to enjoy omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes,…
April 29 @ Noon – Free Frozen Treats Outside Mowry
Celebrate the last day of classes with a free frozen treat from Annual Giving. Stop by the Mowry Alumni Center from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, and grab a popsicle or ice cream sandwich! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Annual…
Seeking an Advancement Operations Student Assistant for Summer 2025!
We’d love for you to join our fun team as Advancement Operations Summer Student Assistant! Apply by April 30 to: AO Summer Student Intern This position requires a dependable, self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills, a curiosity for analyzing and exploring data, and an…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 9 @ Noon – Faculty / Staff Bible Study
The Chaplain’s Office is offering a once-a-month Bible study for any interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on the second Monday of each month. In light of OWU’s work with the Constructive Dialogue…
Sept. 17 @ noon – Automatic student performance alerts in Blackboard (lunch provided)
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Automatic student performance alerts in Blackboard Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12-1, lunch provided for those who RSVP Corns 114 (you may also join from anywhere…
Sept. 5 Blackboard Updates
Here come more feature enhancements and bug fixes for Anthology’s Blackboard learning management system, appearing in a web browser or mobile app near you on Thursday, Sept. 5. The September 2024 release is robust with features in these areas and more: Instructional…
University Classifieds
Airpods Pro Found Oct. 3
Apple Airpods Pro has been found near Bradford Milligan Hall. Please claim in the Public Safety office, Welch Hall, 133. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Department Of Public Safety Contact: Misty Teter at psafety@owu.edu
Daisy Update!
Hello! Thank you to everyone who voted for Daisy! She won’t be moving onto the next round but placed 4th in the quarter-finals so that is pretty great! I appreciate everyone who voted for her and sent encouraging messages! OWU…
Airpods Case found outside SLUs Sept. 29
Airpods case gen 1 found on the street outside of the Small Living Units on Sept. 29. No AirPods were inside the case. The case appears to be slightly damaged; the top does not fully close. To claim, contact Kelly…
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