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Campuswide News & Events
Volunteer at Poochella!🐾
Sign up to volunteer here! Join the students of OWU’s Pet Pals club along with the amazing individuals of Ohio Pet Charities for a PET-astic event. Poochella will be held at the Ohio Wesleyan Frat Hill on April 11 from 12…
April 1 @ 12 p.m. – Food Acquisition and Agriculture in Cuba
Come join the NUTR 300.12 Global Food Systems class to talk about their Travel Learning experience to Cuba. Cuba has a complicated and often misunderstood history. The students will touch on early Spanish Colonization, the Cuban Revolution, the strained relationship…
March 31 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Christine Vega
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Christine Vega, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Akron: “From Shells to Scales: An Integrative Biomechanics Journey Across Taxonomic Groups” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See…
Ross Art Museum Closes For Show Change
The Ross Art Museum will be closed from Monday, March 30, to Friday, April 10, to change shows. The art study room will still be open and available for scheduling classes during this time. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum…
March 31 @ 8 p.m. – Chamber Orchestra Concert
The OWU Chamber Orchestra invites you to attend their spring concert featuring senior soloists: Emma Foster, cello, and violinists Evan Lucas and Chewy Koo, conducted by Professor Deborah Price. This program features select movements from concertos and works by Edward…
March 31 @ 4:30 p.m. – 988 Information Session
Ever heard of 988? Whether you’re familiar with the number or thought this was a typo for 911, join the 988 Information Session hosted by Gillian Murray ’26 and the Psychology Student Board to learn more about the national suicide…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Feb. 26 – Benefits of a Side Hustle, Student Panel
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 9-9:45 a.m. Join a student panel and moderator Professor Cliff Hurst for this How You Can Benefit from a Side Hustle info session. Learn how one can support your personal, academic, and professional…
Travel and Learn! Apply for Accounting & Finance Fellows
Interested in a career in accounting or finance? Applications for the Accounting and Finance Fellows are NOW OPEN and close March 27, 2026. The program empowers students to explore careers in said fields, develop a unique awareness of current issues…
🌟Working Career Lab Today: Athlete Resumes
🏅 Athletes: Turn Your Experience Into Resume Gold! Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Simpson-Querrey Fitness Center – Front Conference Room Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll show you how to translate your athletic experience into standout…
Student News & Events
March Madness @ The 1842
Come watch your favorite Men’s and Women’s teams compete. The 1842 will have the NCAA games on each night with the most popular over the sound systems. March Madness games start on March 17 and go through April 6. The…
Apply for the Rice Scholarship to Support Summer Biology Field Courses!
Interested in a biology course not offered at OWU or one that doesn’t fit into your schedule? OWU’s Rice Scholarship provides financial support for students taking summer field courses at biological field stations! Apply to the Rice Scholarship by April…
Annual Sagan Writing Center Award – Now Open!
The annual Sagan Writing Center Award is now open for submissions! The deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. Please DO NOT send…
TODAY 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, March 30, 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…
March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti Celebration: A Sustainable Feast
Interested in sustainable food and/or Eastern religion? Come celebrate and learn about the most important Jain holiday of the year. We will highlight sustainable Jain practices/beliefs while enjoying ethnic vegetarian (NONG) food options catered by Awadh! All food and activities…
Apply for StAP Internship with First-Year Seminar (CNX 100)!
OWU’s First-Year Seminar is looking for applications for its paid Internship! You can find details here. The full list of openings is listed here. Any questions? Email either stap@owu.edu, Ashley Biser at anbiser@owu.edu, or Bradford Sadler at bgsadler@owu.edu. The deadline is…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking March 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…
Former OWU Staff Member Jan Fleischmann Passes Away
We are sad to share that Janis “Jan” Dora Fleischmann, 78, of Delaware passed away Jan. 13 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Jan was an OWU employee for nearly 20 years, from 1995 to 2014. She retired as the…
Submit to News for OWU Families by Jan. 30 deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the February edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 30. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Feb. 4. As we enter the peak…
University Classifieds
Found Glasses
Glasses were found in front of Alpha Sig Fraternity House. Please email Molly Grace Lovette if these might be yours, so I can get them to you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: ResLife Contact: Molly Grace Lovette at mglovette@owu.edu
Found – AirPods in the Ham-Wil Upper Chapel
AirPods were found in the upper chapel on the 4th floor of Ham-Will. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
LOST, BUT NOT FOUND in Elliott Hall! Is it yours?
There are several items in the Elliott Hall History Office that have been left in classrooms, including a pair of glasses, a mint green sweatshirt, and a pair of headphones (which have been here for quite a while). Please stop…
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