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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 4:30 p.m. – Ian Bogost, Carpenter Lecturer
The English Department will welcome Dr. Ian Bogost on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center as our Katherine Kearney Carpenter Lecturer. An author and award-winning game designer, Bogost will…
Friday @ 8 p.m. – Fall Ball Dance
Join us for the first annual Fall Ball charity dance for Doctors Without Borders in the HWCC Benes Rooms this Friday at 8 p.m. There will be music, refreshments, a Photo Booth, and fun! Tickets will be $5 at our…
Oct. 17 @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research with Dr. Nathan Rowley
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Dr. Nathan Rowley, Associate Professor of Environment & Sustainability. Dr. Rowley will be sharing a talk titled “Por todos lados: Using…
Oct. 17 @ 6 p.m. – Ross Art Museum Fall Opening Reception
Join us on Oct. 17 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum for Food and Music as we celebrate the opening of three new shows! Fossils and Halos features the work of OWU’s Fine Art Faculty. Their…
Today @ 11 a.m. – Beads for Breast Cancer Bracelet Fundraiser
Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness month by purchasing a pink bracelet made by Circle K. All proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer charity. When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday Where: HWCC Atrium Payment: Cash and…
Oct. 17 @ 4:30 p.m. – Ian Bogost, Carpenter Lecturer
The English Department will welcome Ian Bogost on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center as our Katherine Kearney Carpenter Lecturer. Dr. Bogost, author and award-winning game designer, will present “Inside the Box…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 4 @ Noon – “Get Real” Experiences & FREE T-Shirts
Have you completed an internship or research work from May 2022 – August 2023 that you haven’t shared on the Internship Experience survey? If so, come by the Career Connection table in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium from 12-1 p.m. on…
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…
Student News & Events
Deadline Extended – Apply for the 2025-2026 Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship
The Student Involvement Office is excited to welcome applications for the third cohort of the Nancy Bihl Rutkowski (NBR) Leadership Fellowship! This dynamic, year-long program empowers Ohio Wesleyan students to explore leadership theory in the fall and apply their skills through a workplace practicum in the…
April 17 @ Noon – End of the Year Awards & AKD New Member Celebration
Calling all Sociology & Anthropology majors and minors! Come celebrate the year with the End of the Year Awards and Alpha Kappa Delta new member induction. Eat Chipotle and visit with graduating seniors and the SOAN faculty. April 17, 2025,…
SPAN 111 offered this summer!
This summer, the Dept. of World Languages & Cultures will offer one section of SPAN 111 (5-week course, taught online, May 19-June 20). There are several seats left, so if you still need to fulfill your “Learn a Second Language”…
April 18 – Tree House Project – Clothing Drive in Ham-Wil Atrium
Need to expand your wardrobe or maybe drop off some unwanted clothes? Check out Caroline Mullins’ house project in the Ham-Wil Atrium this Friday (April 18)! Clothes will be set out and completely free for pickup. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Tree…
April 25 @ 3 p.m. – HBC Senior Send-Off Pool Party!
Come celebrate our graduating seniors with a pool party at the Meek Aquatic Center! We’re taking some time to relax, swim, and enjoy each other’s company as we send off the Class of 2025 with love. Friday, April 25 3-6…
Seniors: Items to complete for the Mailroom
1. RETURN YOUR MAILBOX KEY! Your key is to be returned on or before May 12 to avoid being charged for it. DO NOT return your key to another department OR give your key to another person to return it. Envelopes are provided on the shelf…
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
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…
LOST and FOUND: OWU Water Bottle in R.W. Corns
A black OWU water bottle was found in R.W. Corns Room 209. Please stop by the Department of Economics and Business to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU/The Department of Economics and Business. Contact: Lori Lucas at lalucas@owu.edu
Senior Apartment Roommate!
Hello! We are a group of 5 looking for a 6th Roommate to complete our senior apartment. Below is a google form that you can fill out if interested! Contact: Katie Lester at kllester@owu.edu
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