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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 5 p.m. – Homecoming Shirt Giveaway at Social Hub Groundbreaking!
Please join us today at 5 p.m. as we break ground on the new Social Hub at 4 Williams Dr. (behind Bradford Milligan Apartments on fraternity circle). We will have a brief program of speakers that will talk about the project and share…
Selby Parking Lot Closed Through Oct. 8
Please remember the Selby Stadium parking lot is now closed until Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, as part of our Homecoming & Family Weekend Celebration. Thank you for helping us to provide a great celebration and please join us for a…
DEI Grants Application – Now Open!
The Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI) invites you to consider applying for either a Student or Faculty/ Staff DEI Grant. There are two separate application processes for this university-funded grant program. One process for Faculty & Staff and…
Come See ‘Helen’- Adapted by Ellen McLaughlin This Thursday-Sunday!
“In this fresh take on Euripides’ tragicomedy, Helen never went to Troy but spent the war fought in her name in an Egyptian hotel room waiting for her husband, Menelaus, to come find her and take her home. “In her…
Tonight @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot
Democracy Matters | Oct. 2 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Benes Rooms Title: Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Description: This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline EXTENDED to Oct. 6
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! SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED…
TODAY @ 10:30 a.m. – Connect the Dots to Career Success!
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 Search. Take action on your career progress! Get access to ALL the…
Today @ 11 a.m.-Tracy Gorham lecture in Chappelear
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham for an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
Today @ Noon! – Join Us for Black Wall Street
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…
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…
Student News & Events
Learn to play, or keep playing, percussion and drums at OWU!
The OWU Percussion Ensemble is looking for students who played percussion in high school and who are interested in playing again! We’ve been slowly growing over the past few years, and with more members, we can tackle more exciting repertoire…
April 12 @ Noon – Poochella!🐾
Join Pet Pals club for our event Poochella on Saturday, April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. on the JAYwalk! There will be pet vendors, animal rescues & charities, inflatables, local food trucks, a henna booth, a photo booth, a…
April 9 @ 2 p.m. – Fitton Prize Paper Award Submission Deadline
Are you eligible? The Sociology & Anthropology Department awards the Emily Fitton Prize Paper Award (this is a monetary award!) to a student who completes the outstanding research paper in a sociology/anthropology course. This is open to students of any…
April 19 @ 4 p.m. – Rafiki’s Fake Wedding in Merrick
Get ready to immerse yourself in Edo, Nigeria’s vibrant culture and traditions! We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable experience as we celebrate a traditional Edo Nigerian wedding on campus. April 19 at 4 p.m. on Merrick 3rd…
Are you interested in Latin American Studies?
Are you interested in Latin America and want to learn more about its culture, history, politics, art, and economy? Did you know that OWU now offers a Latin American and Latine Studies major and minor? The new (revised) major and minor will…
April 11 @ 4 p.m. – Ribs & Rhythm Roundup
Want to learn country line dances and eat some catered food? Join us in the Stuyvesant Milligan Hub for some dancing, food, tie-dyeing, and fun games, like a whipped-cream-eating contest! Hope to see you all there this Friday (April 11)…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Annual May Roach Lunch Paused This Year
With the numerous recent opportunities for campus gatherings (Inauguration Week events, Day on the JAY, Commencement, etc.) and out of respect for the enormous work of staff, the Roach Lunch, typically held the Monday after Commencement, is paused for this…
Faculty Don’t Live with FOMO – Sign Up for Commencement!
FOMO = Fear Of Missing Out! All faculty are invited to process in regalia at commencement on Saturday, May 11. Your students will love to see you there and introduce you to their guests. It is not too late to…
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…
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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