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Campuswide News & Events
April 21 – Performing Arts Student Departmental
On Tuesday, April 21, the OWU Performing Arts Department will hold the student departmental. All performers are current Music majors and minors. The performers at this concert are Maryahna Shipmon, flute; Oliviah Myers, flute; Riley Sheaffer, flute; Jarek Montalban, trombone;…
Saturday, April 18 @ 2 p.m. – Rafiki Olympic Cookout Event
Join us for the Rafiki Olympic Cookout, a high-energy end-of-year celebration bringing together the OWU campus and the Delaware community for an afternoon of food, fun, and connection. Enjoy free food trucks, ice cream, cotton candy, and a variety of…
Bishop Brag Day 2026 Is Coming!
Get ready to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students at Bishop Brag Day 2026! 📅 Wednesday, April 22 ⏰ 10:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Hamilton-Williams Campus Center This special event highlights the many ways our students are making…
Today – Anchor Splash!
Come support Service for Sight at Delta Gamma’s annual Anchor Splash today, April 17, in Meek Aquatic Center at 8 p.m. Watch Greek organizations compete in relay races and a synchronized swimming finale while learning about vision preservation and advocacy.…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
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…
Student News & Events
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…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
University Classifieds
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
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…
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