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"Best Social Mobility" in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report)

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Law School Acceptance Rate

#46 in America

Women Graduates Receiving STEM Doctorates

The OWU Connection

Ohio Wesleyan gives you the support, resources, and guidance to help you become who you want to be. Your OWU Connection pathway will be as unique as you are.

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From Our Perspective: Forward to Better in 2021

Ohio Wesleyan faculty are active and engaged with the world. They are compelling teachers, and they spark thought and discussion across campus. Read about lessons they learned from 2020 and how they plan to move forward in 2021.

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Dustin Reichard, Zoology

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Events

Campus Events Student Life Academics Arts & Entertainment

July 31

Perkins Observatory: Celebration of the Sun

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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August 3

Cleveland Alumni After 5 Networking Gathering & Summer on the Cuyahoga Intern Send Off

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August 6

Perkins Observatory: Friday Guest Night

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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August 12

Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - Rick Pogge, Ph.D.

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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August 13

Perkins Observatory: Friday Guest Night

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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August 16

"In Our Time: Covers for a Small Library" Exhibition

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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August 20

Perkins Observatory: Friday Guest Night

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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August 25

"Women Behind the Lens" Exhibition

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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August 27

Perkins Observatory: Friday Guest Night

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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September 10

Perkins Observatory: Friday Guest Night

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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September 16

Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - Ji Wang, Ph.D.

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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October 31

Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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August 16

"In Our Time: Covers for a Small Library" Exhibition

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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August 25

"Women Behind the Lens" Exhibition

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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October 29

Untitled Fall Senior Project Production

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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October 30

Untitled Fall Senior Project Production

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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October 31

Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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