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Campuswide News & Events
Central Receiving Closed for Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan. 5
Central Receiving will be closed from Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, during the Winter Break. Please make note of this when placing orders and do NOT have deliveries scheduled during this time as no one will be available…
Resilience and Remembrance: an ART492 Pop-Up Show Today!
Resilience and Remembrance: Artifacts of Survival in the Black Diaspora Explore the enduring legacy of the Black Diaspora through powerful artworks that confront themes of racism, sexism, and resilience. This exhibition invites reflection on the historical and ongoing struggles of…
Share Your Favorite Snow Pictures Today!
Ohio Wesleyan is looking fine in its red, black, and winter white attire today! University Communications would love to see how you capture the campus in its snowy blanket. Please share your favorite photos by emailing them to cehatche@owu.edu, and…
Echoes of Conflict: an ART492 Pop-Up Show!
Stop by Hamilton-Williams Campus Center for “Echoes of Conflict” on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6-9 p.m. to see and learn about works by photographer Gilles Peress! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Christopher Yates…
Bindings of Community – ART 492 Pop-Up Show!
Bindings of Community. Slocum Hall, Nov. 20, 5-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Christopher Yates at cayates@owu.edu
Thanksgiving Break Hours for Hobson Library
Thanksgiving break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library website at Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. Slocum Reading Room (equipped with printer) is available 24/7 via card access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio…
OWU Connection News & Events
Nov. 1 @ Noon – Woltemade Big Problem Challenge Workshop, $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Prepare for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge ($3,000 prize) with a workshop focused…
Oct. 18 – Study Abroad Information Sessions (Two Times!)
The School for Field Studies (fieldstudies.org) offers programs around the world of special interest to those majoring in the biological and social sciences. Come and visit with SFS Institutional Liaison Mike Rainaldi to learn more — Wednesday, Oct. 18, from…
Oct. 18 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat
Professor Barbara MacLeod will discuss Finance requirements and course substitutions. You will also hear from a panel of Finance students as they talk about their summer internships followed by resume tips, recruiting timelines, and Career Connection resources! Please register with…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Save the Date for Pitch OWU!
Save the date and join us at Pitch OWU! Watch teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges; the top three teams or individuals will receive funding to foster…
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline TODAY!
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 TO…
Oct. 5 @ Noon – A Day in the Life of a Researcher: CRL Information Session
Do you want experience in working in a REAL LIFE Lab? Do you want to meet some super sweet scientists? Do you want an internship to learn how awesome it is? Maybe even a job?!?! Do you like awesome corporate…
Student News & Events
Calling all Film Majors, Minors, and Faculty!
The OWU Film Studies Program is currently developing its inaugural Film Studies Newsletter, and we want the feedback of our film majors, minors, and faculty! We hope to feature some fun sections, including students’/faculty’s four favorite movies and voting on…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Poppin’ with Theta
Join Kappa Alpha Theta at their first COB event of the semester! Members will meet in the Smith Lobby at 5:45 to walk anyone interested to the Theta house (179 W. Winter St.), where the event will be hosted. Sophomores,…
Admission Office Hiring
Interested in being a tour guide? Apply to be a Bishop Ambassador in the Admission Office! Reach out to Abbey McMaster, agmcmaster@owu.edu, with any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey McMaster at agmcmaster@owu.edu
Aug. 25-29 – OWU Odyssey Campuswide Scavenger Hunt
On Instagram @owuresidential, Residential Life will post a new riddle, clue, or task to its story each day from Aug. 25-29, and the first ones to answer correctly win a prize. See if you have what it takes to win!…
Interested in Singing and A Cappella? Join The OWtisders!
Love to sing? Looking for a fun, supportive group on campus? Come audition for our a cappella group, The OWtsiders! What to Expect at Auditions: You’ll learn one of our songs (we’ll send you recordings & sheet music ahead of…
Aug. 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Overdose Awareness & Kona Ice on the JAY
Join The Bishop Way, the Delaware Public Health District, the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, and Drug Free Delaware on the JAYwalk in a recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. There will be educational materials, giveaways — naloxone…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
4:45 p.m. May 9 – Cheer on the Class of 2024 During Their Final Lap
Please join us as we cheer on members of the Class of 2024 during their Final Lap following Commencement rehearsal. We will gather along the Slocum walkway and JAYwalk on Thursday, May 9, at 4:45 p.m. as they pass by on…
Fac/Staff Partners at Camp Oh-Wooo: Interest Form Open!
Please complete this form to express your interest in volunteering to be a fac/staff partner for our Camp Oh-Wooo program. Camp Oh-Wooo runs Friday, Aug. 16 – Sunday, Aug. 18. Fac/Staff partners connect and form relationships with incoming new students…
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…
University Classifieds
Lost Glasses?
A pair of glasses was found outside of Bradford Milligan Hall & turned into Public Safety. If you believe these could be yours, please stop by our office located in Welch Hall, describe the glass frame color to us &…
Japanese Tutor Wanted – $35/hour
Japanese tutor wanted for a local high school student. Private, in-person lessons are preferred; willing to meet at or near OWU. $35/hour for regular lessons – schedule and pay rate are flexible! Contact C. Neeper at (614) 406-7472 or candy_n24@hotmail.com.…
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
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