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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
Science Major? Grad School in the UK 🔭 Webinar – Feb. 23
Looking for a unique and affordable way to pursue grad school in STEM?🔭 Check out our new pathway partnership with the University of Salford in the UK. Through our exclusive 4+1 program, OWU students can earn a Master’s in fields…
Monday, Feb. 23 – Navigating the Career Fair with Confidence
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming, but you don’t have to go in cold. Learn how to navigate the Career Fair with confidence. Date: Monday, Feb. 23 Time: 12-1 p.m. (lunch is included) Place: Slocum 201 Register on Handshake…
Feb. 26 – Big Problem Challenge Competition!
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Merrick 301, 3 p.m. Join us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge, an exciting competition where students take on real-world issues and present innovative solutions. This year’s issue is the continued population growth in Delaware County,…
Feb. 26 – Pitch OWU Competition!
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Merrick 301, 2 p.m. Experience the excitement of Pitch OWU, where bold ideas and entrepreneurial spirit take center stage. Watch as students present their innovative business concepts and compete for funding to turn their visions into…
Feb. 26 – Woltemade Center Fellows & Scholars Spotlight
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 11-11:45 a.m. Explore how OWU’s Accounting & Finance Fellows, Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars, and Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows programs bring the OWU Connection to life. Through student stories…
NEW! Real Estate Fellows, Open to ALL Students
The Woltemade Center is excited to announce its newest program: Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows. Applications are now open and close on March 27, 2026. The program prepares students to be ethical, innovative leaders in real estate and…
Student News & Events
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…
TODAY from 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, April 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., drop in and visit representatives of the Office of Holistic Advising and the Office of the Registrar to discuss all things scheduling! Hear about course offerings for next semester, learn how you can…
VOTE FOR WCSA (Student Government) REPRESENTATIVES TODAY
You will need to vote through the online election ballot. You can get to the election ballot to vote online as follows: 1. Log in to 2. Type “vote.” 3. Click the “Online Voting” link Or use this direct link:…
April 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Talent & Art After Dark
Get ready for an evening where words and voices shine at the Ross Art Museum. Students are welcome to sign up for the open mic, and special guest poets from Columbus, Ohio, will be performing. Join us on April 16,…
April 10 @ 5 p.m. – Cook, Eat & Vibe With Rafiki
Join us for Cook With Rafiki!! It is a fun, hands-on experience where we’ll be preparing a variety of African dishes together. Whether you love to cook or just want to try something new, this is a space to learn,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Midsemester Grades Due by March 9, 2026
The timely submission of midterm grades is critical for student success, retention, and academic planning. Prompt reporting allows the Office of the Registrar to accurately update student records, enables Faculty Advisors to guide students effectively during registration periods, and triggers…
University Classifieds
Bradford Milligan Apartment Roommate Needed
Hello! Are there any girls interested in joining a group of 3 for the senior apartments? We want a quad. We are clean and quiet people. Feel free to email hmyoung@owu.edu! 🙂 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Haley…
Lost Items Left at The 1842 This Weekend
At The 1842 this weekend, several items were left behind. These included: a phone case, headphones, and a necklace chain. If you are missing one of these items, please stop by The 1842 to claim it. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The…
Paid Coaching Opportunity: MS Girls Lacrosse Coach Needed This Spring
Lead. Mentor. Build Your Resume. Eversole Run Middle School in Dublin is looking for a high-energy Head Girls Lacrosse Coach to lead our successful program. Located just 15 minutes from the OWU campus, this is a premier leadership opportunity to…
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