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Campuswide News & Events
April 21 – Final Art and the Environment Talk: Carolina Barbosa
Join us for the final installment of the Art and the Environment Talk Series this Tuesday (April 21) at 6:30 p.m. to hear from OWU’s own, Dr. Carolina C. Barbosa. She is a faculty member in OWU’s Department of Environment…
April 17 & 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Spring Musical ‘Into the Woods’
Ohio Wesleyan’s spring musical production “Into the Woods,” directed by Jennifer Whitehead, has its final two shows this Friday and Saturday on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by…
April 16 @ 8 p.m. – Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Join us at 8 p.m. Gray Chapel is located in University Hall. Featuring works by Norman Dello Joio, John Mackey, Eric Whitacre, and Leonard Bernstein, with our conductor Richard Edwards and guest conductor Ryleigh Jones ’27. Admission is free and…
April 17 @ 1 p.m. – Honors Thesis Defense: Claire Hammond
Come watch Claire Hammond ’26 defend her Honors Thesis, “Determining the Effects of Early Adolescent Stress on Anxiety-Like Behavior and GABA A Receptor Subunit Expression in C57BL/6J Adult Mice,” this Friday at 1 p.m. in SCSC 163! Learn about the…
April 19 @ 3 p.m. – Composition Studio Recital
Join us at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium, located in Sanborn Hall, for an afternoon of original works by students studying composition under Dr. Park. Admission is free and open to the public! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing…
April 22 from 12-1 p.m. – Pit Stop on the JAY
Come learn about car financial management tips and the chance to win a car care giveaway on the JAYwalk! Join Public Safety in demonstrations on basic care maintenance ft. changing oil and windshield wiper fluid, and checking tire pressure. Free…
OWU Connection News & Events
Connection Conference – This Thursday!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student Connection Experiences on and off campus, advising and peer mentoring, the Career…
TPGs Bring Learning to Life!
The Theory to Practice Grant application is open and accepting proposals until March 1. Check the TPG website for information! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at international@owu.edu
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Navigating the Career Fair with Confidence
Don’t Despair! Prepare for the Fair! Career fairs can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go in cold. Register on Handshake and join us for a one-hour prep session to gain the competitive edge. In this workshop, you will:…
March 5 @ 11 a.m. – Opportunities at University of Glasgow
Meet with a representative of the University of Glasgow, Colette McGowan, to discuss Study Abroad and Master’s Degree opportunities! Come to Slocum 311 any time from 11-12 p.m. There will be sweets! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Office Contact: Hanna Burr…
Need a U.S. Passport?🍕✈️
Thinking about studying abroad or participating in an off-campus program, but don’t yet have a U.S. passport? Join us for a Passport Lunch & Learn, hosted in partnership with the IOCP Office (International and Off-Campus Programs). During this session, we’ll…
Map Your Day: The Spring Connection Conference is Almost Here
Join us on campus next Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. for the Spring Connection Conference. Please note: this is a day of alternative instruction, and normal classes will not meet. Hear how peers designed their Connection experiences. Engage…
Student News & Events
😍 Today from 12-1 p.m. – Plan for Finals and Win a Prize!
Over the lunch hour from Wednesday, April 15, through Friday, April 17, stop by the Academic Skills Center’s table in the HWCC Atrium to: Grab finals planning supplies Receive individualized planning advice Spin our prize wheel to win a prize!…
April 20 @ 7:30 p.m. – Prayer and Worship Night With Cru
Join Cru for a Prayer and Worship Night on Monday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Crider Lounge! Whether you are strong in faith, exploring faith, or just want to come check it out, all are welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on Feb. 26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
International Adoption Stories Wanted for Class Documentary
We are currently seeking students and staff who were internationally adopted to participate in a short documentary being created as a midterm class project. This project focuses on internationally adopted individuals in U.S. families. Participants will be asked to answer…
50% Off! Clearance Sale on Selected Items
Come grab your OWU merch while you can! Select items are 50% off while supplies last. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Campus Bookstore Contact: Debbie Forest at djforest@owu.edu
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