Blackboard noun /blæk-bɔrd/ “Blackboard” is a learning management system (LMS) used by professors and students. Students can look on Blackboard to check class assignments, grades, reading materials, receive announcements, and take exams New students will use their OWU username and password…
Meet Elizabeth Nix, Ohio Wesleyan’s Associate Professor of Health & Human Kinetics. Watch Dr. Nix’s mini-lecture titled, “Why Are Eggs So Expensive?” Dr. Nix’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In February 2025, OWU premiered the…
CPB noun, organization /see-pea-bee/ “CPB” is an acronym for Campus Programming Board. CPB plans, coordinates, and executes entertaining and engaging campus events to enrich the social life at Ohio Wesleyan University! Students run CPB (yes, you can join!) to plan visiting…
“I really enjoy the Arts Park. It’s right across the street from the residential side, so it’s super accessible, and it’s a nice place to hang out after class!” – Clara Wood ’25 Boardman Arts Park, 154 W. William Street…
Meet Vanessa Hildebrand, Ohio Wesleyan’s Associate Professor of Sociology-Anthropology. Watch Dr. Hildebrand’s mini-lecture titled “Identity Building in Daily Practice.” Dr. Hildebrand’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In February 2025, OWU premiered the eighth season of…
WCSA noun, organization /DUB-uh-lyoo-SEE-ES-ay/ WCSA is an acronym that stands for Wesleyan Council on Student Affairs. This organization, established in 1973, is Ohio Wesleyan’s student government and the bridge between you and the administration, faculty, and staff. WCSA hosts Town Hall…
“I love the Strand Theatre! They have a good deal for OWU students and we love to see movies there!” – Grace Luxon ’26 The Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter Street (6-minute walk from campus) “The Strand Theatre, situated in…
Meet Jay Martin, Ohio Wesleyan’s men’s soccer coach and professor of Health & Human Kinetics. Watch Dr. Martin’s mini-lecture titled “How to Gain Experience Like a Champion.” Dr. Martin’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination.…
Ham-Will noun, place /hæm-wɪl/ Ham-Will is the shortened name for Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. You’ll recognize Ham-Will by its distinctive green roof, and you’ll soon get to know this space well. Ham-Will’s top highlights to know about before you start at…
Meet Laurel Anderson, Ohio Wesleyan’s Professor of Biological Sciences. Watch Dr. Anderson’s mini-lecture titled “What Plants Know.” Dr. Anderson’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In February 2025, OWU premiered the eighth season of i³…