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Campuswide News & Events
March 27 & 28 – Free Movie Screening, Arts Performance for Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Didn’t buy a ticket for the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium? You’re still invited to attend these events as we remember OWU alum Van Peebles ’53 and celebrate Black arts and culture: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday – Fork in Nigeria food truck.…
April 10 @ 5:30 p.m. – Passover Sedar
What is Passover? Passover (also called Pesach) is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Exodus (liberation) of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Passover is often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, especially on the first night, when a special meal…
March 26 @ 4 p.m. – Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance by Artist Xiouping
Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in Corns 312: In this lecture (talk), “Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance,” xiouping will investigate the reciprocal dynamics of performance, documentation, and spectatorship—how performance is not only something that is seen but…
Campus Operations Notification: Upcoming HWCC Parking Lot Closures
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
March 27 @ 8 p.m. – Choir concert in Gray Chapel
The Choral Art Society presents its spring concert on Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. The ensemble will be led by guest conductor Rachel Parfenchuk (OWU Class of 2013) in a varied program of works centered on…
March 26 @ Noon – Hear from Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-Winning Chef!
In this thought-provoking performative lecture titled Feeding the Future: Food, Justice, and Art as Tools for Liberation, James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, publisher, and multidisciplinary artist Bryant Terry will discuss the arc of his multifaceted career and his efforts to…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Tomorrow! OWU Connection Conference
The bi-annual Connection Conference is tomorrow, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Join us on Leap Day and LEAP into your future at the OWU Connection Conference! We’ve got a full lineup of excellent sessions. We hope to…
March 4 @ Noon – Music and Entrepreneurship Lunch 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…
Connection Conference This Thursday!
The 2024 Spring OWU Connection Conference is just a couple of days away! Check the schedule posted here for more information on sessions and times! Used as a day of instruction, we look forward to seeing you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU…
Feb. 29 @ Noon – 74 Employers Looking to Hire YOU!
The OWU 2024 Career & Summer Internship Fair will include 74 employers looking to provide opportunities for students of all majors and all years! The fair will be this Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference. It will be located…
Feb. 29 @ 2 p.m. – Law Student Panel Discussion
What is Law School like? Come hear a panel of former OWU students who are currently in law school discuss the law school experience. Tips on how to get admitted to law school, how to succeed when you get there,…
Student News & Events
Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone.…
Oct. 15 @ 7-8 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Social
Experienced fiber arts artists are welcome to join In The Loop for a fun social to chat while working on current projects! There will be more events geared toward teaching beginners, and attendees are recommended to bring their own supplies.…
Oct. 16 – Hall Council’s Camp Stuy
Join Hall Council on Oct. 16 for a cozy campfire, s’mores, and games in the grassy area between Hayes and Stuyvesant Halls from 7:30-9 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Hall Council Contact: Brooke English at jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Oct. 18 @ 5 p.m. – CPB’s Sweater Weather Social!
Get comfy with CPB at this year’s fall event: Sweater Weather Social! Leaf it to us to bring you an evening filled with autumn awesomeness! Join us by the valley near Stuyvesant Hall from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 18! Get…
Affirming Attire: SAGE and Treehouse Collaboration
Join SAGE and Treehouse for Keegan and Cazzie’s house project at OMSA’s affirming attire closet to donate or take clothes that make you feel good in your body. All are welcome, whether you are looking to affirm your gender with…
Senior Art Majors: Mandatory Senior Show Meeting Oct. 15
If you are a Senior Fine Arts Major who will be exhibiting this spring in the Ross Art Museum Senior Show, there is a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15. There will be two (2) sessions; you only need…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Thurs, Nov. 14 – Join Us for the Employee Wellness Fair in Merrick 301
Come join us from 11:30-1:30 on Thursday, Nov. 14! The Employee Wellness Fair is designed to provide you with valuable resources, information, and opportunities to enhance your physical and mental well-being. Here’s some of what you can expect: Biometric Health…
Nominate a Colleague for the STAR & SPARK Awards Today!
Do you have a staff colleague who beams with Bishop pride, is hard-working, supportive, positive, and always on their A-Game!? We encourage you to nominate them for the prestigious OWU STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) Award. To learn more about the STAR and SPARK awards and see…
Nov. 14 – CODEX Open Sessions
Megan Mitchell, CODEX program director for the Ohio Five, will be on campus Nov. 14 to discuss consortial support for Open Education work writ large – OERs, free or low-cost textbooks, and other kinds of course materials, as well as…
University Classifieds
Roommate Search for Off-Campus Housing for ’23-’24 School Year
Looking for a roommate(s) to share the rent of an apartment or off-campus house with an open room. If you are approved to live off campus and want more information, please contact Kayla Saikaly at 330-801-9080 or krsaikaly@owu.edu. Contact: Kayla…
Glasses Found in Slocum
Men’s glasses were found in the 3rd-floor conference room of Slocum Hall. They were with a printed article titled Namaste. Call or email Jill Hayes to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Missing Men’s Eyeglasses
Lost black men’s prescription glasses. Please contact amryan@owu.edu if found. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
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