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Campuswide News & Events
Campus Operations Notification: Corns Parking Lot to Close Friday Night, Saturday
OWU Facilites is bringing a crane to campus Saturday, Sept. 27, for chiller work at the R.W. Corns Building. To support the project, the parking lot between Corns and the library will close at 10 p.m. Friday night and remain…
Sept. 26 – Purple Out and Ice Cream for Anti-Hazing
Wear your get purple for Hazing Awareness Week and receive free ice cream in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 12-1 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Involvement Office Contact: Paige Orlando at Joping@owu.edu
Sept. 28 @ 3 p.m. – Dr. Youmee Kim Music Performance in Jemison Auditorium
Experience a world of music — right here on campus! You are invited to an afternoon of rich and varied music, featuring classical and contemporary works from Germany, France, Italy, Argentina, and the United States performed by Dr. Youmee Kim. …
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Sept. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture in HWCC Benes Rooms
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Brooks Simpson, ASU Foundation Professor of History from Arizona State University, as the guest lecturer for the 2025 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Thunder in the Valley: Grant, Sheridan, and Hayes Triumph in the…
Ham-Wil Lower Tier Parking Lot Closing at 11 p.m. Sept. 24
Campus Operations Notification: More than 90 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 25, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the Department of…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 26 @ 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…
Sept. 26 @ 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. Thursday, Sept. 26…
Connection Conference – View the Schedule
The Connection Conference schedule is live! Check it out and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend! There is also a pdf print version as well. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions or see something in the schedule…
The Connection Conference is This Week!
Think Big. Do Good. Go Global. Get Real. Taking place on Thursday, Sept. 26, the conference will offer dozens of different sessions for students interested in any pathway. All participants will see and hear how students have researched big questions,…
Sept. 25 @ 6 p.m. – R&D Isn’t for Me
Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst for a discussion and activities exploring career paths that don’t include research and development! This event is attendance-based so please Register Today! What: R&D Isn’t for Me When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 Time: 6…
Join the Peer-to-Peer Conversations at the Connection Conference
Excited to practice your skills in constructive dialogue? These sessions are only open to students who have completed the Beginner Level of the Perspectives online course, but don’t worry! There’s no test! The Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday,…
Student News & Events
Thursday Evening Live Music @ The 1842
Thursday, March 5, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Stop by The 1842 Lounge to experience one of our own, Norah Hyman, performing her own songs and alternative indie and classic rock covers. Norah was a finalist in the 2024…
Run for Student Government Office (Next Academic Year 26/27)
As you head into midterms and spring break, we would like you to consider running for an office/position on your student government, the Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)! Information about WCSA and the election process, as well as the…
March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spring Break Smart (HWCC Atrium)
Join us on March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for Spring Break Smart. Learn about safe spring break tips and a chance to win free prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: thebishopway@owu.edu Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
Need Last-Minute Writing Help? March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The OWU Writing Center is hosting Pop-Up Tutoring March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams lobby. Stop by our table for some quick guidance, feedback, or answers to your writing questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Writing Center Contact:…
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
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Meek Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain that…
Apply Now! StAP, Legacy, and First-Gen Proposals for 2025-2026
On-Campus Internship Proposals are now open for faculty and staff. All 3 Internship programs provide hands-on experiences in a professional setting for Ohio Wesleyan students who desire to complement their liberal arts education with practical experiences. These programs enable students…
For OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session Feb. 11
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Tuesday, Feb. 11 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
University Classifieds
Two-Bedroom Townhome For Lease This Summer Near Columbus
Looking for a place to rent this summer near Columbus? We are looking for one or two responsible students to take over our summer lease (from end of May to end of August). The townhome includes two bedrooms with individual…
Watch Logan’s Mystery Surprise Event Stream!
OWU alum and Twitch streamer Logan Kovach is hosting a Surprise Mystery Stream Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.! You won’t wanna miss this incredible online event! Who even knows what mysteries he will unveil! Join us at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at…
Seeking House- & Dog-Sitter for Summer!
Ohio Wesleyan professor seeks house- and dog-sitter for various travel throughout the summer. Home is located one mile from campus in historic, quiet Delaware neighborhood and comes with private backyard (with fully stocked garden to pick produce from!), sunporch, writing…
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