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Campuswide News & Events
CROP WALK is on Sunday! Come walk with the community!
Ohio Wesleyan is hosting Delaware’s annual CROP WALK this Sunday. Please join us at the OWU JAYwalk at 2 p.m. There will be a short and a long route. Your participation helps raise awareness of hunger. We’d love to see…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and OWU is joining the effort to help everyone stay safe online. Throughout the month, Information Services will share practical tips, resources, and best practices to protect your accounts, devices, and personal information. From…
Oct. 5 from 5-8:30 p.m. – CULTURE FEST – Benes Rooms
Celebrate cultures from around the world at Culture Fest 2025, featuring delicious food, exciting performances, and festive activities! This year, we’re also including a special Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, so enjoy mooncakes, treats, music, dance, and more as we come together…
UPDATED, Campus Operations Notification: HVAC Work at SCSC to Require Temporary Road, Building Closures
UPDATE: South Henry Street will not be closed on Saturday, Oct. 4, to accommodate HVAC work at Schimmel/Conrades Science Center. Instead, Ohio Wesleyan will follow the timeline below to complete work on the heating and cooling system: Monday-Thursday, Oct. 6-9…
Ross Museum Closed for Show Change
The Ross Art Museum will be closed from Sept. 29 to Oct. 13. Special arrangements for class visits can still be made by emailing ramuseum@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Oct. 3 @ Noon – Join OWU for Significant Campus News!
Please join President Matt vandenBerg and the OWU Board of Trustees for exciting Ohio Wesleyan news you won’t want to miss! John F. Milligan Library Announcements & Groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m. JAYwalk (in front of the library)…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Today @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Oct. 15 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Michael Tiedemann ’93, CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global. Mike was a Founding Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Internal Investment Committee…
Vote Now for i-Qubed Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s annual i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote today by paper ballot, QR code, or online during the OWU Connection Conference. Winners will present Feb. 27, 2025, at the spring…
Today – Connection Conference! Explore the Schedule
Today’s the day! Click here for the Connection Conference schedule to plan your day, and we will see you soon! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu
Tomorrow – Connection Conference!
Just one more sleep until the Connection Conference! Reminder: There are no classes tomorrow so that all students can attend the Conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about all of the internship, study abroad, research, and service experiences that…
Student News & Events
LAST CALL! Volunteer @ Kid’s Sports Clinic!
Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:45-8:15 p.m.! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…
March 6 @ Noon – Cookies and Coloring with NAfME
Join NAfME members in the Atrium of HWCC for an afternoon wind-down with coloring and cookie decorating to kick off Music in Our Schools Month! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing Arts/Music Contact: Ryleigh Jones at rmjones@owu.edu
March 5 – StatQuest YouTuber Dr. Joshua Starmer Live
The OWU Data Circle welcomes Dr. Joshua Starmer, creator of the massively popular YouTube channel StatQuest, for a live seminar on AI, neural networks, and quantifying model confidence. See the educator who has helped over 1.5 million learners understand statistics…
March 5 @ 12 p.m. – It’s Different for Girls
The Biology Board is collaborating with MCI (Male Contraceptive Initiative) and hosting a screening of the short film It’s Different for Girls by Billie JD Porter. This 40-minute film explores gender bias and systemic issues surrounding reproductive health. Billie emphasizes…
March 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Craft Night at the Ross
Bring a craft you are working on, or come use our craft supplies to hang out with other crafters with snacks! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Interested in a Free Knitting Workshop? Fill Out This Form!
If you are an avid knitter or interested in learning how to start, internationally recognized knitter Shirley Paden-Berstein will be giving a free cast-on class! The class will be held on Wednesday, March 18, and it will be a long…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking April & May Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for April & May events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. (April & May will be combined.) Monthly calendars typically…
Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email before the Feb. 28 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the March edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, Feb. 28. The digest will be sent on Wednesday, March 5. Consider submitting information…
Feb. 27 @ 5 p.m. – Taste Around The World Chili Cook-Off @ Smith Dining Hall
Attention, faculty and staff! We invite you to participate in our Chili Cookout as part of our “Taste Around the World” series, which focuses on the USA. This is a great opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and share your…
University Classifieds
University Communications Reporting & Writing Internship
Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Are you a stickler for AP Style? Do you like interviewing people? Consider applying for the Office of University Communications Reporting & Writing Internship. The internship is for the full 2023-2024 academic year,…
Mini Fridge For Sale
Selling a mini fridge for $70 obo, bought for $148. Works perfectly fine, just has a dent on the front left side of the door and scratches on the right side of the fridge that was then when unpackaged from…
Looking For a Ride to the East Coast After Graduation
Hi! My name is Vero Tai-Padron, and I am looking for someone to drive me and my pet bunny (who does not smell, is quiet, and will not be obnoxious) to the East Coast. I live in Boston and if…
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