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Campuswide News & Events
Historic OWU Volumes Return After Conservation Work
Four historically significant volumes have recently returned to OWU Libraries’ Special Collections after undergoing professional conservation: Ohio Wesleyan University Record Book of Criticisms: School of Oratory (1901-1906 & 1906-1909 – 2 vol.) A History of Zeta Tau Alpha, 1898-1948. Perkins Hall…
OWU Daily Returns to M-F Publication on Aug. 4
The OWU Daily will return to Monday-Friday publication beginning Monday, Aug. 4, to help you share important information with the campus community. Please note, however, incoming first-year and transfer students won’t begin receiving the Daily until their first day of…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarm Testing
Between July 21 and 25, the OWU Facilities Office will conduct state-required tests on building fire alarm systems throughout campus. If your building is affected by the fire alarm tests, you do not need to evacuate, but please note that…
Gordon Field House Closed for Renovations
Gordon Field House will be closed until further notice for donor-funded renovations, including a new floor surface, garage doors with windows, lighting, and paint. The Field House is expected to reopen near the start of fall semester. Thank you. Source:…
Library’s New Services Platform is Now Live
OWU’s new library services platform, OWUSearch, is now live. You can access the new search from the library home page or the direct link provided. Library staff still have some major work in the weeks ahead to get it ready for fall semester,…
New Library System Goes Live on Wednesday, June 25
It’s finally time. Go-Live for the new library services platform will take place on Wednesday, June 25. While more intuitive than our previous system, we still want to make sure everyone is supported in exploring and adjusting to all the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon! Final Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Today is the final information session for the Bishop Launch Program (BLP) — a semester-long fall intern development program designed to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and…
Aug. 28 @11 a.m. – Kickstart Your Career at the Career Community Fair! HWCC Atrium
HWCC Atrium, Aug. 28, Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Let’s Get You Started on Your Career Path at the Career Community Fair! Meet your Career Catalyst from OWU’s 8 Career Communities: STEM CAREERS WITH SOCIAL IMPACT ECONOMICS & BUSINESS EDUCATION &…
Sept. 26 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 26 @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Thursday, Sept. 26,…
Tuesdays @ 3 p.m. – Career Readiness 0.25 Credit Course! Work with an Alumni Mentor!
FALL Semester 2024 UC 154: Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career REGISTER HERE (You may need your faculty advisor’s approval) 0.25 Credit Hours Tuesdays 3-3:50 p.m. Corns Room 209 Our “Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career“ course offers a well-paved roadmap…
Aug. 26 @ Noon – FINAL Bishop Launch Program Info Session – REGISTER!
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Register for the final Bishop Launch Program (BLP) information session to participate in the fall 2024 program. BLP is a semester-long intern development program designed to help you become a confident,…
Student News & Events
Winter Carnival @ The 1842 This Weekend
Come visit The 1842 this weekend for special activities on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday! We have a competition for the highest duckpin bowling score from Friday, 6 p.m. to Sunday at Midnight. On Friday night, there will be freshly popped…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Star Wars-Inspired Kitchen SLU House Project
Join us at the Kitchen SLU today (Jan. 28) from 6-7 p.m. for our “May the Fork Be With You” house project! Come celebrate with us as we create fun, Star Wars-inspired food and drinks that are out of this…
PSYCH Documentary Night this Thursday!
Join the OWU Psychology Student Board for a documentary night this Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in Corns 312. We will be watching the 2015 documentary Reject, which examines the significance of social belonging. This is a great opportunity…
Jan 28-29 @ 12 p.m. @ Ham-Wil In The Loop Crochet Fundraiser!
In The Loop, OWU’s Fine Arts Club, will be tabling in Ham-Wil selling a collection of crocheted items, Jan. 28 and 29 from 12-1 p.m.! Stop by to browse a collection of ChapStick holders, coasters, stuffed animals, and more! All…
Noon @ Ham-Wil – Rafiki Crochet Flowers Sale
Rafiki will be tabling at Ham-Wil on Jan. 29-30, Feb. 5-6, and Feb. 9-13! Stop by to buy crocheted flowers for Valentine’s Day 🌸 Pass by the table and grab something special for your loved ones during the month of…
CANCELED – Student Chill Night Adult Coloring Jan. 29
Please note: Due to the cold weather, this event is canceled. Students join us at the Ross Art Museum on Thursday night for adult coloring and snacks from 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Want to ‘Do Good’? Get Connected with United Way!
We ask for your support for OWU’s 2024-2025 United Way workplace campaign! Your generosity gives all Delaware County families and children the ability to address unexpected crises and improve their circumstances. To take part, please open one of the emails you…
Former Staff Member Jean Borden Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Jean Borden passed away unexpectedly Dec. 17 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. She was 72. A Delaware resident, Jean worked as a secretary/administrative assistant in the Department of Public…
Seeking February Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for February events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
University Classifieds
Looking for an Off-Campus Roommate
I have a second bedroom to lease out in my apartment. I live seven minutes away from campus in a townhome apartment. Quick disclaimer, I have a cat, but she is super sweet! I’m hoping to find someone to help…
Lost Conducting Baton
Hello, Sometime Tuesday (2/7) evening I lost my conducting baton. It has a purple & pink handle and looks like this. It would have been somewhere between the Welch parking lot & Thomson Hall. If you found it, please let…
Digital Protractor Found
Digital protractor found in the upstairs gym in Edwards on Monday afternoon. You can claim it in the Athletics office 101E (last office on the left) OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Athletics Contact: Tracey Little at tllittle@owu.edu
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