Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

Aug. 14 – Opening Convocation is around the corner!

We’re getting ready – are you? All Faculty & Staff are invited to walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the Aug. 14 Convocation ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel. Wear your regalia or OWU gear.…

Aug. 18 & 19 – Bishop Way Volunteer Request

Once again, we are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as Bishop Way small group facilitators for our incoming first-year students on Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Your role will be key in guiding small group discussions on important topics like…

Professor Emeritus Dick Smith Passes Away

We are sad to report that Richard “Dick” Williams Smith, Ph.D., a 36-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of history, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 101. Complete obituary information is available online, and in it, his family shares: Dr.…

Print Services Closed June 30-July 11

Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu

Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away

We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…

Seeking January Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release

As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…

The President’s Office Welcomes Olivia Danley ’25

The President’s Office extends its best wishes to Kolby Brock ’23, who concluded his time with the office on May 29. Kolby is heading to Nebraska to start an exciting new position as Coordinator of Student Leadership Programs at the…

No Accounts Payable Check Run Next Week

Due to the Juneteenth holiday, there will be no Accounts Payable check run the week of June 16.  We will do check runs on June 12 and June 26.  If you have any questions, please contact us at accountspayable@owu.edu or x3360.…

Former Staff Member Kathy Earls Passes Away

We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Kathryn “Kathy” Earls passed away May 22 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. She was 59. A Columbus resident, Kathy worked as the administrative assistant for University Advancement and…