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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 16 @ 4 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Jennifer Bennett
Please join the Biology Seminar Series on Sept. 16 from 4-5 p.m. for a talk by Dr. Jennifer Bennett, Associate Professor at Otterbein University: “Mutant Messages: Characterizing New Genes in Streptomyces Bacteria.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks!…
Today Only – Help Public Opinion Students with Pilot Survey
Students enrolled in PG300.39 (Public Opinion) are interested in your political attitudes on key issues. They want to test some potential questions before they release the 2025 State of OWU Survey after Fall Break. The survey takes 5 minutes to…
Sept. 20-21 – Field Hockey Program Dedicates Weekend to ‘Morgan’s Message,’ Student-Athlete Mental Health
The Ohio Wesleyan Field Hockey program is proud to announce that we will be dedicating the weekend of Sept. 20-21 to honor Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health in the student-athlete community. Morgan’s…
Sept. 12 @ 3 p.m. – Artist Talk & Reception in Edgar 121
Painter David Groff will give a talk before his opening reception on Friday, Sept. 12, in Edgar 121 at 3-5:30 p.m. His exhibit “Divine Specimens” features 16 paintings of horses, some up and intimate portraits, others accompanied by their riders.…
Sept. 16 @ 10 p.m. – Selby Stadium Parking Lot to Close Through Sept. 22
Help us to celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend! To accommodate special events, the Selby Stadium parking lot will be closed at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, and will remain closed until Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Please ensure that…
Sept. 16 @ 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 Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ross. Celeste Malvar-Stewart is a Columbus-based fiber artist and fashion designer who has…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Thursday, Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion…
Sept. 11 – School for Field Studies Abroad Visit (HWCC at Noon)
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Sept. 11 from Noon-1 p.m. – Informational Interviews: Great Conversations to Help You Network and Move Forward
Want to talk with someone in a field of interest but are not quite sure what to ask? Good informational interviews (aka career conversations) can help you gain insights, make decisions, grow your network, and move forward! Consultant, Executive Coach,…
Oct. 1 Deadline for Theory-to-Practice Grant Applications!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
Take the OWU Strengths Assessment – Gain pivotal information to set yourself up for success!
As you prepare for your OWU journey, a pivotal step to success is knowing your strengths! Please take just 20 minutes to complete the OWU Strengths Assessment. *Note that this will be required as part of your OWU experience, and so…
Sept. 16 @ Noon – Career Fairs: How to Navigate, Approach Employers, and Maximize Your Experience – Co-sponsored with Bishop Elevate!
Nervous about attending the upcoming Career and Grad School Fair? Not quite sure how to navigate it or what to say when you approach employers or grad school reps? New to the whole career fair experience? If you’ve answered YES…
Student News & Events
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 2 p.m. – VIVA Bracelet-Making Workshop!
Join VIVA this Saturday in the Smith game room as we teach you how to make traditional threaded bracelets and their cultural ties to Latin America, and take one home with you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: WCSA Contact: Daniela Flores at…
Feb. 26 @ 3 p.m. – Combine Languages With Other Fields
You don’t have to choose just one path. From 3-3:45 p.m. in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center 161, learn how languages can pair with almost any major. This session explores how students strategically plan double majors, study abroad, and combine languages with…
Enter to Win $25 – Help Me with My Capstone!
My name is Kelsea Cooper, and I am working on completing my honors capstone. I am conducting an epidemiological study. My project includes consenting to the study to be randomized into a group that will receive a new intervention to…
March 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. – Volunteer to Teach Kids your Sport!
Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:30-8 p.m.! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…
Feb. 26 @ 1 p.m. – Curious About Latin America?
Curious about Latin America? Join us from 1-1:45 p.m. in Merrick Hall 202 to learn about OWU’s newly redesigned Latin American & Latine Studies major and minor. We’ll walk through the program structure, course options, and the skills and perspectives…
Free Cookies From Cru
Do you want some free cookies? Make an order using the form below, and Cru will deliver them right to your door! Please be sure to order by 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26. Link to Google Form OWU Sponsoring…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Jan. 31 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the February edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 31. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Feb. 5. February/March is…
Jan. 23 @ Noon – Faculty & Staff Town Hall
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the market position conversations since last April. We’re excited to take the next steps as market positioning transitions into the strategic planning stage. Please join us for a town hall about strategic planning…
Spring DEI Book Club
The DEI Council has prepared the Spring 2025 DEI Book Club materials and wants to share details and the sign-up sheet for calendar invites. This semester we will be reading 3 fiction novels by a diverse selection of authors. We will be meeting every fourth week…
University Classifieds
Missing Necklace
I am looking for my necklace, which I lost the week before Spring Break leaving Welch Hall. It has a gold chain and a green stone (aventurine) on it that’s shaped similarly to a pendulum…it’s sharpened to a point at…
Airpods Found at Selby Stadium
Someone misplaced their Airpods on Tuesday at Selby and has tracked them to Smith Hall. If you found the Airpods, please drop them off to Tracey Little in Athletics, Office 101, in Edwards Gymnasium. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Athletics…
Missing Student ID
I am looking for my student ID card, which I lost on Friday, March 3. It’s on an orange lanyard that says GeekFest and also includes a gray OWU keychain. Please contact me if you’ve found it. Thank you! Contact:…
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