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Campuswide News & Events
March 25 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – 3rd Annual Brain Fair!
Ohio Wesleyan’s neuroscience club, the Neurds, is hosting its third annual Brain Fair to celebrate Brain Awareness Week, in the SCSC atrium. The campaign is a global initiative to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. The Brain Fair…
March 25 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Ph.D. Candidate Kayla Cross
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Kayla Cross, Ph.D. Candidate at The Ohio State University: “Investigating the Regulation of the Invertebrate Gut Microbiome by Innate Immunity” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! And…
March 25 @ 5 p.m. – Experimental Film Showcase + Q&A with Josh Vieth
The Department of English and Film Studies Program Present: Experimental Film Showcase + Q&A with Josh Vieth Tuesday, March 25, 2025 5 p.m. in Corns 312 ~ A collection of short films and Q&A on independent filmmaking and graduate studies in film and media…
Today @ 4:10 p.m. – Women in Genetics with Josie Baker
Join the Genetics Club in SCSC 176 at 4:10 p.m. today, 3/20, for a Women in Genetics Lecture from Josie Baker. Josie is a genetic counselor and associate clinical professor at The Ohio State University’s comprehensive cancer center. Her work…
March 21 @ Noon – Great Decisions Talk on “American Policy in the Middle East” with OSU Prof. Ori Yehudai
Great Decisions is a discussion series on international affairs. All are welcome to take part- it is free and open to the public. Takes place at noon Friday, March 21 at William Street Methodist Church. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: International Studies…
March 22 from 10-11:30 a.m. – Slocum Reading Room Closed
The Slocum Reading Room will be closed on Saturday, March 22, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for an Admission Office event. Thank you for your support as we meet with future Bishops! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Julie Weller…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Proposals DUE
If you are planning to submit a Theory-to-Practice Grant for Round Two, submissions are due Friday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Here is the direct link to the application form. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
TODAY @ Noon – Google Professional Certificate Workshop #1
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals at the Google Professional Certificate Workshop #1. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value),…
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…
Leap Into Your Future at the Connection Conference – Next Week!
Please join us for a dynamic day of learning and exploration on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Spring Connection Conference. The Fall Conference was a time for students to learn what the Connection is all about and to share their…
Apply Now for the OWU Summer Science Research Program
Apply now to spend 10 weeks this summer working with an OWU faculty mentor on scientific research. This is a paid position. Research projects are available in animal behavior, astrophysics, biology, chemistry, computer science, data analytics, genetics, math, microbiology, neuroscience,…
Feb. 21 @ Noon – My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Ever been asked, “What will you do with THAT major?” When a job or internship says “open to students in all majors,” do you stress about how to demonstrate that the skillsets you got from your major are relevant and highly…
Student News & Events
Psychology Majors and Minors: Faculty Evaluations
Today and tomorrow are the last days for Psychology majors and minors to provide feedback on the performances of faculty up for evaluation. The Psychology Student Board is gathering student feedback HERE. The form will close Oct. 2. Thank you…
$20+/hour Job Opportunity on Campus
Hi! My name is Demi Eberhard, and I am a Junior. I am looking for a few people to help me with daily living activities, as I am in a wheelchair. These positions pay up to $22.90 Since I need…
Oct. 6 @ 12 p.m. – Flamenco & Flavor: Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us on the JAYwalk, Oct. 6 from 12-1 p.m. for an afternoon filled with culture, food, and music. ✨Enjoy a live performance by the Flamenco Company of Columbus (with a chance to join in the dance!) 🌮 Savory lunch…
⛳️ Oct. 3 @ 5-8 p.m. – Bucket Golf! 🎉
Get ready to tee off with Bucket Golf! ⛳️🎉 Join us on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-8 p.m. for one of ResLife’s exciting Midterm Events. Check-in will be on the Smith Lawn, so grab your friends, take a well-deserved study…
Your Privacy, Your Rights: Understanding FERPA at OWU
Did you know that you have control over your own academic records? It’s thanks to a federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of your student information. This law gives you the…
🎒Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Survival Kit Station
Swing by Crider Lounge (Ham-Wil 2nd Floor) on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. to create your own Midterm Survival Kit! 📕✨ Stock up on snacks, supplies, and motivation to help you push through midterms strong. Grab what…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Pam Besel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Pam Besel passed away Oct. 20 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Her family shares that Pam lived a full and giving life while dealing with Type 1 diabetes before she “joined…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Nov. 1 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the November edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Nov. 1. We are also accepting posts for the December News for OWU Families. That…
November Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases enhancements to their learning management system. Here’s a summary of what’s coming on Thursday, Nov. 7. For Instructors: Role play option for AI Conversations – (AI what?) Improvement to resizing blocks in Documents, with a modified resize…
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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