Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

April 22 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!

Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2026 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 22, from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole to…

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…

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…