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Campuswide News & Events
We Are OWU Launches TODAY with Fun, Gratitude, and PRIZES
We Are OWU launches at noon! Visit We Are OWU to watch our progress to 1,000 donors, check out the generous matches, and keep up with the excitement of the campaign. Stop by the Ham-Wil Atrium to visit our tables…
TOMORROW @ 12 p.m. – YOU are the future of OWU!
The experiences and generosity of our alumni ignite possibilities for our students, faculty, and staff. Starting tomorrow, Feb. 18 at 12 p.m. EST, Ohio Wesleyan will host its sixth annual “We Are OWU” giving campaign to celebrate and support OWU’s…
Feb. 18 @ 12:15 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Service in Peale Chapel
On Feb. 18, the Chaplain’s Office will be hosting an Ash Wednesday worship service open to all students, faculty, and staff beginning at 12:15 pm in Peale Chapel. In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season…
OWU Print Services Will be Closed on Friday, Feb. 20.
If you need materials ready for Monday, Feb. 23, please submit your order no later than noon on Thursday, Feb. 19, to ensure we can accommodate your request. A friendly reminder that emails are not monitored over the weekend. We will resume normal…
Feb. 17 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Tessa Wilde
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr .Tessa Wilde ’13, Founder & Executive Director, For the Love of Primates: “Monkeys and Microbes: Examining the gut and oral microbiome in SIV-infected sooty mangabeys.” Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science Center,…
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its sixth annual We Are OWU giving day campaign. Join us in celebrating everything OWU ignites for our students – mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more! Watch this year’s video to hear the…
OWU Connection News & Events
The Young/Gatz Academic Emergency Medicine Fellowship (Summer 2026)
The Young/Gatz Academic Emergency Medicine Fellowship is a new opportunity for students intending to pursue Medical School. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside an OWU alumnus, David Gatz (Class of 2010), M.D., an emergency physician and assistant professor…
Spring Connection Conference! Mark Your Calendar – Map Your Day
The Spring Connection Conference will be held on campus on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Remember, on this day of alternative instruction, normal classes don’t meet. This draft schedule will help you with preliminary planning around…
2026 Summer Scholarship & Research Program – Applications Now Open
Ready to dive into original, collaborative research and scholarship this summer? Applications are now open for Ohio Wesleyan’s 10-week Summer Scholarship & Research Program (SSRP). Work side by side with OWU faculty mentors on projects from departments across the institution—projects…
Seniors: Real Life 101: My Wellness Practice
Join the Bishop Way team for a wellness session designed specifically for seniors to navigate the transition from campus life to their post-graduation journey. We’ll discuss potential stressors as well as on-campus and community resources to help build your own…
Grant Application NOW OPEN! Blaine E. Grimes Summer Internship
Have a summer internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Summer Internship Grant are NOW OPEN! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio Wesleyan students studying Economics, Management Economics, Quantitative Economics,…
Today @ 11:30-1 p.m. Employer Spotlight: Easy Employer/Grad School Networking
Looking to connect with employers/grad programs but want something smaller than a career fair? Ohio Wesleyan is hosting an Employer Spotlight – a mini tabling event where you can drop by, introduce yourself, and learn more about opportunities with these…
Student News & Events
Application Due April 1: Graduating Student Trustee
Seniors – if you are passionate about impacting the experiences of future Bishops, the open position with the Board of Trustees is a great way to continue your OWU journey after graduation. Serve on committees that promote the general interests…
March 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Brain Fair!
Join Neurds in the SCSC Atrium for our fourth annual Brain Fair to celebrate Brain Awareness Week! Brain Awareness Week is a global initiative to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Brain Fair will feature booths with a…
Run for Student Government Office (Next Academic Year 26/27)
Please consider running for office/position in your student government, the Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)! Information about WCSA and the election process, as well as the intent-to-run forms for each position due by March 26 at 11:59 p.m., can…
How to Check Midsemester Grades
Mid-semester grades were due from faculty on March 9, 2026, and should now be visible. If you do not see a grade reported, contact your course instructor directly. There are two methods for checking mid-semester grades: Method A) Check Grades…
Apply Now – Student Commencement Speaker!
Graduating Seniors: Applications are now open to serve as the 2026 Student Commencement Speaker. Don’t miss your chance to share reflections on how OWU has shaped you and your class, and how you’re looking to the next chapter in your…
Today – Tabling for Class of 2026 opportunities
Only 54 more days until Commencement, Class of 2026! But, deep breath, there is still time to get involved. Stop by our table today over the lunch hour in Ham-Wil to learn how you can be a part of one…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
AI Webinars (Free!) for January
From automated scheduling to AI-powered data management, artificial intelligence is already transforming how administrative tasks are handled on campuses. As we adapt to new expectations and emerging tools, it’s more important than ever to reflect on how we can align innovation with our institutional values. This…
Spring Connection Conference – Call for Programming
On Feb. 26, 2026, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference will feature the Career & Summer Internship Fair, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU…
Seeking February 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…
University Classifieds
Lost and Found – SCSC
Did you lose something in the SCSC building? We have several items in the lost-and-found box located in the SCSC building, Room #201. Some items include clothing, headphones, and water bottles. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu
Lost Item – Tablet in Black Sleeve
I lost an Onyx Boox Note Air 4C recently. It’s a small digital tablet in a black sleeve. The sleeve also had a stylus in the front pocket. If you found it, please contact me at clfink@owu.edu. Thank you! OWU…
Join the Strand Theatre for October’s Films!
On Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., as part of the “Screamin’ with Stephen” (King) Series. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Tuesday, Oct. 14: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Before the film, see a scene from the upcoming Arena Fair Theatre’s production…
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