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Campuswide News & Events
April 2 @ Noon – The Love Bus Comes to the Tree House
The ENVS Department, Fine Arts, DEI Council, and The Upcycling Center at OWU all present: The Love Bus: Beauty and Waste in the Face of Climate Crisis Wednesday, April 2, from noon to 2 p.m. in front of the Tree…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
ALL-DAY Drop-Ins: Tuesday & Wednesday | Prepare for the Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair next Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference by attending ALL-DAY Drop-Ins. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 27-28, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9…
Feb. 29 @ 1 p.m. – COMM Learn About Internships
As part of the Connection Conference, the Communication Student Board will host a panel on Communication Internships. The panel will consist of Michaela Alfano, Halima Elmajdoubi, Maya Koob, and Sisi Fish. The panelists will discuss their journey of finding and…
Feb. 29 @ 10 a.m. – Join Us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us at the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge! Watch as teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges with the chance to win the $3,000 grand prize! About the Woltemade Big…
Feb. 29 @ 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 Ohio face a variety of challenges associated with water quality. Panelists Lisa…
Next Week – Prepare for the Fair! All-Day Drop-Ins
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair next Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference by attending ALL-DAY Drop-Ins. Next Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 27-28, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9…
Exciting Career Conversations and Shadowing Opportunities!
Are you interested in a career in Healthcare? Do you want to hear from insiders about what makes a Medical School Application a ringer? Is Medical School not your cup of tea, and you want to learn about what’s out…
Student News & Events
NAFME’s (Almost) Famous Quesadilla Fundraiser – Oct. 25, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
NAfME’s (Almost) Famous Quesadilla Night and Fundraiser is back and better than ever before. We are bringing back the cheese, chicken, and gluten-free quesadillas, as well as now offering a vegan cheese option! They will come with sides of sour…
Order a WinS Sweatshirt Today! (Sales End Wednesday)
The OWU Women in STEM (WinS) club is proud to announce that we are selling one-of-a-kind Women in STEM sweatshirts, made by WinS’ own executive board! These sweatshirts serve as a reminder that STEM is a place for all to…
Oct. 21 @ 4:30 p.m. – Samhain Festival
With the support of the ENVS department, Philosophy/Religion department and History department, Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm and Hoover Instrument Service… The Kitchen, Creative Arts and Interfaith Houses are coming together to host a Samhain Festival – a Celtic tradition that celebrates…
Spooky SINGO
Looking for something fun to do Halloween night? Join us in Smith Dining Hall on Oct. 31 for a chance to win fun prizes. Be sure to come ready to show-off your creative Halloween costumes! The time is TBD! OWU…
Student Job Opportunities at The 1842
Be the first students to work for The 1842. The 1842 is looking for student workers this spring semester for several different positions; including hosts, floor associates, and host/floor leads. The 1842 is the central student hub on the residential…
Oct. 17 @ 1-3 p.m. – Make Your Own Perler Bead Creation!
Come join us in the Ham-Wil atrium to create FREE Perler bead crafts! Create your own keychain, magnet, or souvenir to take home! Feel free to use a provided template or create your own custom design! Find a sense of…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Former Staff Member Keith Sulser Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Keith Sulser passed away Oct. 26 at his home. He was 61. Keith served as a maintenance and security supervisor for Ohio Wesleyan for many years, joining the University in…
Teach a TLC in 2025-26? Faculty Info Sessions.
Do you want to offer a Travel Learning Course in 2025/2026? Join us for lunch either on Wednesday, Nov. 6, or Thursday, Nov. 14 at noon. A presentation will be followed by an open discussion. RSVP is required, lunch will…
University Classifieds
Found Earphones at Elliott Hall
If you have taken a class in Elliott Hall in the last couple of days and lost some earphones, please come to Room #205 to identify them! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Sociology/Anthropology Department Contact: Aline Aguilar at dmwright@owu.edu
Computer Found
Someone turned in a computer to my office last Thursday. If you’re missing your computer, please come to Edwards Gym, Athletics Suite, Room 101E and let me know what brand. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Athletics Contact: Tracey Little at tllittle@owu.edu
Yard Work/Microsoft Help Needed; Friend of OWU
Margaret Kitterington, a friend of OWU, regularly hires OWU students to help with yard work. She still needs help and the OWU student she hired last year graduated. This is a paid position to help with light yard work and…
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