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Campuswide News & Events
Free Poster! BishopFest! Tailgate! Join Us!
Homecoming & Family Weekend is here! Connect with your campus community and show your Battling Bishop pride at these events. Friday, Sept. 19 FREE! Limited Edition Battling Bishop Poster giveaway, 11:30-1 p.m. outside of the Mowry Alumni Center! Pints with…
Online Plant Fundraiser for OWL
We sold out at the plant sale! If you would like a chance to support the OWL Program’s scholarship fund, please see the available plants, fill out the form, and submit payment according to the instructions on the form. Payment…
Sept. 19 @ 3 p.m. – Artist Talk, Edgar 121
Join us in welcoming back Kati Henning, OWU Class of 2006, as she shares her journey in the arts, through teaching, working in a non-profit, to her career today as a full-time studio artist! Henning’s illustrated talk will be from…
Sept. 24 @ 4:30 p.m. – ‘The Case for Foreign Aid,’ OWU’s 2025 Lyman Lecture, in Slocum Hall
The Politics and Government Department and International Studies Program are excited to invite you to the 2025 Corinne Lyman Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. The lecture will feature Claire Everhart,…
Free Coffee TODAY! It’s Homecoming Week!
Homecoming & Family Weekend brings our entire OWU community together for a celebration of connection, pride, and that unbeatable Battling Bishop spirit. Don’t miss out! Join us at these events… Wednesday, Sept. 17 Fuel the Homecoming Spirit and join us…
Tonight @ 6:30 p.m. – Celeste Malvar-Stewart – Slow Fashion and Sustainability Talk
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environment & Sustainability Department for our Art and the Environment talk series tonight at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Ross Museum. Celeste Malvar-Stewart is a Columbus-based fiber artist and fashion designer who…
OWU Connection News & Events
Dive into Study Abroad and More at the Connection Conference
Want to learn more about studying abroad? Look no further! Come learn about affordability abroad at the annual OWU Connection Conference! Taking place on Sept. 26, the conference will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. showcasing student involvement, research, and a…
Sept. 19 @ 11 a.m. – Career and Grad School Fair This Thursday!
OWU Career & Grad School Fair This Thursday! What: The Biggest Career Event of the Year! 90+ Employers/Grad Schools Attending! When: Thursday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Ham-Wil Benes Rooms AND Atrium Why: Discover Full/Part-Time Jobs, Grad Schools, Internships…
Get Ready to Connect, Explore, and Inspire
Come one, come all Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Fall Connection Conference will showcase students’ involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
This Week – Prep for the Career and Grad School Fair! All-Day Drop-Ins
Get ready for the Career & Graduate School Fair this Thursday, Sept. 19, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 17-18, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. waiting for…
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Power Skills Workshop: Google Professional Certificates
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value), and possibly connect it to academic credit…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Application Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and for the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a mentor…
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
Apply Now! StAP, Legacy, and Bishop Elevate 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…
Early Childhood Center now registering children for the 2025/2026 school year
ECC registration for the 2025/2026 school year is now open to faculty, staff, and to the general public. The center offers part-time preschool/pre-k to children who are three to five years old. Faculty and staff have priority status as long…
Feb. 6 – For OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Thursday, Feb. 6 (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
Old Newspapers Needed For a Project
Hello everyone! I am looking for any extra newspapers anyone has lying around to make a photo backdrop. If you have any newspapers you would like to get rid of, please email me at vlfaeth@owu.edu Contact: Ginny Faeth at vlfaeth@owu.edu
Lost Keys on Red OSU Lanyard
We are looking for lost keys that are on a red OSU lanyard. If found, please bring them to Slocum 207. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Career Connection Contact: Leigh Mascolino at lemascolin@owu.edu
Lost Bag With Keys Inside
I lost my orange peace sign bag with my keys in them outside Thomson. If found, please text me or email me at 614-313-0413 or hrlimes@owu.edu Contact: Hallee Limes at hrlimes@owu.edu
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