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Campuswide News & Events
Religious Life Awards – Nominations Open – Due Monday, April 20
The Chaplain’s Office invites nominations for the annual religious life awards. Awardees will be recognized at the Interfaith Baccalaureate Service on May 8. Descriptions of the awards for graduating seniors, along with the nomination form, can be found at owu.edu/baccalaureate…
WCSA Election Results
The following students have been elected to WCSA for the 26/27 academic year. President: Oyindoubra Akika Vice President: Rukevwe Diohwo Comptroller: Stepan Dobrianskyi Chief Administrative Officer: Renee Afuminah-Damoah Senators: Max Fossaceca Ya’Va Harris Kevin Alvarenga Jada Taylor Conner Ford Jordyn Adams Kirsten Quinn Husain…
Campus Operations Notification: Windstorm Cleanup on Wednesday
Crews will be working throughout campus on Wednesday, April 15, to clean up debris from last month’s windstorm. They will barricade their work areas, and it is important to honor those barricades for safety. Multiple crews will be working simultaneously and expect to complete…
April 14 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Bake for Ukraine💛💙
Your support can make a real difference! Join us on April 14 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Ham-Wil to enjoy delicious homemade Ukrainian desserts and help raise funds for medical care and emergency needs for Ukrainians affected by…
Compassion as a Virtue: The Bodhisattva Ideal in Buddhist Ethics
Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, April 15, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Come listen and learn about the Buddhist ethics from John Hacker-Wright, a professor of philosophy at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on virtue ethics, moral…
All Week: Anchor Splash Penny Wars – Support or Sabotage!
Anchor Splash is here, and it’s time for Penny Wars! Support your favorite team with pennies or sabotage another with silver coins and bills! 1 Penny = 1 point, 1 Nickel = -5 points, 1 dollar = -100 points, etc.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Thursday – Spring Student Symposium in Merrick Hall
Join us for the annual Spring Student Symposium on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio Wesleyan students across the academic spectrum. The Symposium provides an opportunity for students…
April 27 – Join Us for the Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium
Ohio Wesleyan will host a free lunch symposium on Monday, April 27, to explore how recent federal policy changes and executive orders could impact the environment. Faculty member Will Georgic, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, will moderate the panel discussion.…
Register Now – Free Professional Development Series
Do you want to gain professional clarity and confidence? Join Evelyn Jones Walter ’91 (Executive Coach) and Lindsey Gale ’98 (Executive Search Recruiter) for an exclusive three-part series designed to turn career goals into reality. By combining the perspective of…
Connection Grants – Limited Funding for 2025-2026
While funding for study-away experiences remains available, general Connection Grant funds are extremely limited as we approach the end of the academic year. The funding portal will close on April 28. OWU Connection Grants Website Please reach out to Jill Hayes…
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,…
Student News & Events
Join the Marching Bishops for Fall 2026!
With registration fully open for fall semester, we’d like to invite everyone with an interest to join us on the field with the Marching Bishops this fall! We welcome everyone–while past marching/instrument/color guard experience is a plus, we’ve had members…
Baccalaureate Participation Application Due Monday, April 20
The Chaplain’s Office invites graduating seniors to participate in the annual Baccalaureate Service on Friday, May 8. The Baccalaureate Service is an interfaith spiritual capstone event for graduating seniors that celebrates the spiritual journeys (broadly conceived) of the class during…
Academic Skills Center Accountability & Study Hour Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed by class work? Can’t find a space to focus? Come join us in the Sagan ARC (HWCC Room #324) every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for our walk-in Accountability and Study Hour! We will have one of our Academic…
🎓 Help With Commencement (and Stay on Campus for Free!)
Are you looking for a way to celebrate our graduating class and score some extra time on campus? We are looking for enthusiastic student volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement ceremonies a success! When: There are volunteer opportunities available…
Friday, April 17 – VIVA Sip ‘n’ Paint 🍹🎨
Enjoy the warm, sunny weather this Friday with VIVA as we create some refreshing mocktails and paint your pick of canvases, tote bags, or hats! We will be outside, so feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. From…
Pairs Pool Tournament @ The 1842
The pool tournament will be single-elimination, following ball-in-hand rules. The tournament will start at 9:45 p.m. after the Live @ OWU concert ends on Tuesday, April 28. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must have…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Volunteer for Late Night Breakfast on April 29
We’ve been busy planning our bi-annual tradition of hosting a late-night breakfast during the upcoming finals week! This event is busy and fun as students take a break from preparing for final exams. We get to help support students through…
Shape the Smith Center’s Future | Final Call
Don’t miss your chance to steer the Smith Center’s future programming. We’ve extended the deadline to Monday, April 13, to ensure your specific research and teaching interests lead our priorities. Spend 5 minutes now on this Smith Center Feedback to…
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…
University Classifieds
FREE New Queen Box Spring
FREE new, never-been-used Queen Box Spring up for grabs! It is sitting in its packaging on the curb of the President’s house (Pritchard House, 135 Oak Hill Ave). Please come and take it off our hands! Enjoy! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Free Outdoor Plants – Dig Your Own
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flowerbeds and needs to get rid of some old plants. We have Yellow Daylilies and Asian Sedge; you must dig and transport yourself. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu to set up a time to come…
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…
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