Category 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…

Due April 7 – Faculty Mentor Form for Spring Student Symposium

If you are mentoring a student presenter for the upcoming Spring Student Symposium, please submit the Faculty Mentor Form no later than April 7. Please email Jill Hayes if you have any questions. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill…

Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session on April 6

Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious about how the High Deductible with the HSA plan works? All current 2025-2026 healthcare benefit plans will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1…

Print Services Open During Bookstore Inventory

OWU Print Services will operate under normal business hours on Thursday, March 26, while the Bookstore is closed for inventory. Department mailboxes will remain accessible, and orders may be placed and picked up between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. OWU…

March 19 & 20 – Academic Integrity Policy Open Meetings

Kira Bailey and Vicki DiLillo will host 2 open meetings to discuss the most recent draft of the revised Academic Integrity Policy. The meetings will be Thursday, March 19, at 4:10 p.m. (SCSC 161) and Friday, March 20, at 12:10…

Be Part of Something Amazing! Volunteer for Live @ OWU

We’re thrilled to announce an incredible concert coming to OWU, and we need YOUR help to make it unforgettable! Live @ OWU is bringing DJ Lady Libra and the Plain White T’s to campus, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers…

Submit to News for OWU Families by March 27 deadline

We are now accepting submissions for the April edition of News for OWU Families. Please share your updates through the News for OWU Families form by noon, Friday, March 27. For this edition, we are looking for annual business items…

Meek Leadership Awards – Nominate a Student Today

The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain…