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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 4 p.m. – Fat Bear Week Brackets Due
The Tree House is sponsoring an OWU-specific version of the National Park Service’s Fat Bear Week, where people can vote on which of Katmai National Park’s brown bears have gained the most weight for their winter hibernation. From October 2…
Today @ Noon – Women in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Learn about being a successful entrepreneur internationally! Attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series today at Noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from All Majors and Departments are Invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Hayes Day Lecture on 1876 Election
Join us for “The World Turned Upside Down: The Election of 1876” by Josh Dubert, Historian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, focusing on parallels between Hayes’ election and today’s political climate. 4-5 p.m. today, Oct. 2, in…
Oct. 3 @ Noon – Careers in Law Panel, Fourth Floor Elliott
Hear Alum Michelle (Mulkern) Killkenny, partner, Kirkland and Ellis, and Andrew Lievense, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, both from the Class of 1999, discuss private and public career options. They will discuss lawyering in the private…
Tomorrow @ Noon – Women In Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Become a successful entrepreneur internationally! Tomorrow attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series at noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from all majors and departments are invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote speaker, workshop…
Oct. 2 @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Panel
Join us Oct. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral system as part of an effort to encourage participation in the electoral…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 28 @ 9 a.m. – Woltemade Center Fellows and Scholars Info Session
Discover a realm of possibilities at The Woltemade Center! Come be a part of an exciting journey through our Scholarship and Fellowship programs designed exclusively for you. Explore the diverse roles of Accounting and Finance Fellows, immerse yourself in research…
Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Connect the Dots to Career Success!
Connecting the Dots to Career Success! @ the OWU Connection Conference WHY: WIN prizes and giveaways!! FREE STUFF! Enjoy yummy muffins & food! Come away with a wealth of valuable career resources to help with your Career Exploration, Resume/Cover Letter, Networking/Interviewing & Job/Internship…
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline is Sept. 29!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! Compete against peers in…
New York Arts Program on Campus This Week!
New York Arts Program (NYAP) faculty and staff will host an info session on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 12 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center on the 2nd floor. Join us to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Fall Deadline is Oct. 1!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Sunday, Oct. 1st 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?…
Sept. 28 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd 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…
Student News & Events
April 9 @ Noon – SOAN Luncheon: Research Opportunities & Student Research Presentations
See students present their research: “Love, Erasure, and Social Theory” and “Decolonizing Monopoly” and hear about research opportunities in Sociology and Anthropology. The Sociology & Anthropology Department is hosting a luncheon on April 9, 2025 on the 4th floor of…
Sagan Academic Resource Center Seeks Energetic, Enthusiastic Students Interested in Making a Positive Impact!
Students must be in at least their second year at OWU and must provide a recommendation letter from at least one professor in their tutoring subject. Must hold at least a 3.0 GPA in the tutoring subject and must demonstrate…
April 12 @ 9 a.m. – BioBlitz at Delaware Dam
On Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m.-noon at Delaware Dam, the Department of Environment & Sustainability is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host a BioBlitz event. A BioBlitz is when professional and community scientists work together…
April 10 @ 6 p.m. – Senior Class Almost-Alumni Celebration
Hey, Class of 2025! You’re nearly there — graduation is just around the corner! Let’s celebrate your upcoming transition from students to alumni with an evening designed just for you. The Alumni Board of Directors, is hosting this celebration to welcome…
April 7 @ Noon – Put Your Creative Experiences on Your Resume!
Are you involved in Fine and Performing Arts, Music, Dance, or Film Studies? Have you had artwork in an art show or performed in a play? Are you a member of Orchesis, or a New York Arts Program graduate? Join…
April 3 & 8 from 1-2:30 p.m. – Corns 109 Lab Unavailable
The Corns 109 computer lab is reserved for a class and will be unavailable on the following dates and times. Thursday, April 3, 1:10 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1:10 – 2:30 p.m. Please see the “Where are computers…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions Begin May 1!
2024-2025 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is May 1-19! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the McGohan-Brabender team to inform employees about the 2024-2025 OWU healthcare plans and benefit offerings available beginning July 1. Join us…
May 2024 Blackboard Updates
Every month, Anthology releases feature updates and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, May 2. Follow a link to learn more. The May 2024 release is robust with features in these areas: Competency-based education; Tests…
April 26 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the May edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, April 26. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic year tasks…
University Classifieds
Ring Found
A ring was found on Sandusky Street, between Edgar Hall and University Hall. If you lost a ring, please contact Brian Emerick at bjemerick@owu.edu with a description. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University. Contact: Brian Emerick at bjemerick@owu.edu
MISSING: Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger
I’m missing my Samsung fast charger. It’s a chunky, oddly shaped block with the words “Adaptive Fast Charger” or something similar printed on it. If anyone could return it to me, I’d be extremely grateful! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact:…
Seeking 4th Roommate BMH Fall 2022
Are you graduating in the Fall of 2022, or studying abroad in the Spring of 2023? Are you interested in living in the fancy new apartments? We are looking for a fourth roommate for this upcoming Fall! Our fourth roommate…
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