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Campuswide News & Events
Common Ground Free Store Donation Drive: SEAL SLU House Project
From April 6-17, we are collecting personal hygiene items for Common Ground Free Store. Items such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and razors are in high demand and are requested. Donations can be dropped off in collection bins by the…
CPB’s Day on the Jay is April 24 & Prez Ball is April 25!
Mark your calendars! Day on the Jay will be held on Friday, April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This semester, the festivities will be moved to the academic side of campus due to construction affecting the JAYwalk. Join…
Crafternoon at the Ross Museum: Community Open Studio
Sunday, April 12, visit the Ross Museum to get crafty! From 2-4 p.m., we will hold a community open studio event. Bring a craft to work on or use our craft supplies to make something new! Free and open to…
Today @ Noon – Business Law and the Workplace: Guest Speaker-Professor Luann Snyder
Join the HR Club for lunch (Raising Cane’s) today, April 6, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Room 209 for a guest speaker event featuring Professor Luann Snyder, part-time Business Law professor. Professor Snyder will discuss how business law influences…
April 8 – Psi Chi Induction Ceremony and Guest Speaker!
Join the OWU Psychology Department this Wednesday, April 8, at 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 301 as new Psi Chi members are inducted into the honor society. Following the induction ceremony, we will be joined by guest speaker Dr. Morgan Cope,…
April 9 @ 5:30 p.m. – Speaker Event: Ilan Moss DNDi
On Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m., Mr. Ilan Moss from the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative will be speaking about a new treatment for sleeping sickness. Ilan Moss is the Head of Media and Content at DNDi. The event…
OWU Connection News & Events
Blaine E. Grimes Grant Application CLOSES FRIDAY!
Have a summer internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN and CLOSE FRIDAY! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…
Tomorrow! Side Hustle Workshop, Lunch Provided
Tuesday, April 7 | 12-1 p.m., lunch provided | Corns 312 | How You Can Benefit From a Side Hustle | Explore the value of side hustles in today’s student experience. This session will highlight creative ways to build skills,…
Wondering What to do with Your Major?
Ever find yourself wondering, “What can I actually do with my major?” You’re not alone, and that’s exactly where our Match Major Sheets come in. These resources are designed to help you explore the wide range of career paths connected…
April 7 – Application Deadline; Spring Student Symposium
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio Wesleyan students across the academic spectrum. The Symposium provides…
April 7 – Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Attention Sophomores and Juniors! Ready to stand out in the job market? The Bishop Launch Program (BLP) is back this Fall 2026 to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive candidate. Don’t Miss Out To participate, you must attend…
April 7 – Grad School 101: Strategies for Navigating Your Path
Thinking about grad school but not sure where to start? Join us for a VIRTUAL expert panel featuring admissions leaders from the University of Chicago, William & Mary Law, OSU Fisher College of Business, Case Western Reserve, and the University…
Student News & Events
Meet the Students Running for WCSA Office!
Election Day: Friday, April 10, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Check your OWU email on Friday for voting instructions) Meet the students running for your Student Government (WCSA)! You can find more information about the students running for office by…
Thinking About a Marketing Major at OWU?
This major offers a wide range of exciting, creative, and fast-growing career paths. Whether you love storytelling, analytics, or strategy—there’s something for you. Here are some paths our alumni have taken: Sophia DelGallo ’24 – Human Resources Coordinator at Goulston…
Seniors – Join us for the Commencement Speakers Announcement!
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Seniors are invited to join President Matt vandenBerg and University Advancement for the announcement of the 2026 Commencement speakers. Refreshments and light bites will be provided. At 5:30 p.m. at the Hickson Patio of the…
Campus Operations Notification: 15/19 Williams Drive Lot to Close Friday Afternoon
Please note: The 15/19 Williams Drive residential lot will close at 6 p.m. Friday, April 10, to accommodate food trucks and vendors participating in Poochella on Saturday, April 11. Benefitting Ohio Pet Charities, Poochella will be held from noon to…
TODAY 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, April 6, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., drop in and visit representatives of the Office of Holistic Advising and the Office of the Registrar to discuss all things scheduling! Hear about course offerings for next semester, learn how you can…
Bring Us Back to Counseling Services!
Thank you all for attending our DIY Plants and Ice Cream Bar event last week. We had such a great turnout! You may have noticed our emotional support friends in the Atrium to help us advertise the event. To wrap…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Passover Seder @ OWU and Ongoing Hillel Activities
OWU’s Hillel group is still active on campus! I am the group’s advisor and have also connected with Jewish Alumni in my annual giving role and received a few gifts this year that will really allow us to revitalize Hillel’s…
Professor Emeritus Jan Smith Passes Away; Service Friday
We are sad to report that Jan Stuart Smith, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Anthropology, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was 82. Dr. Smith served on the Ohio Wesleyan faculty from 1977 to 2009, when he was…
Celebrate with Your Graduate on Stage at Commencement!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony to present them with their OWU diploma cover. If you would like to participate, please email your request to…
University Classifieds
2026-2027 Reporting & Writing Student Internship
Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Do you like writing, editing, and fact-checking? Apply for the Office of Marketing & Communications Reporting & Writing Internship. This 2026-2027 internship will result in published pieces for your portfolio. Learn more and…
Braided Gold Bracelet found in Slocum Doorway
A little over a week ago, a gold braided bracelet with a large circle clasp was found in the doorway to Slocum. It has been sitting in the Admission Office. If it is yours, please come grab it from Slocum…
One-Day Glass Fusing or Two-Day Batik Workshops!
Updated times! Come join the fun! The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University invites you to join two hands-on art workshops led by artist Pia Douglas. These sessions are open to the OWU community and the public — no experience…
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