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Campuswide News & Events
Thank you, Bishops!
Thank you, Bishops, for another outstanding Bishops for Bishops campaign in support of Ohio Wesleyan Athletics! Thanks to your generosity, we raised $196,075 from 527 donors! The competition was fierce in the three Bishops for Bishops 2025 participation challenges. Congratulations…
Student/Faculty Participation Needed for Final project – We want to hear your voice!
For our Philosophy and Social Change final class project, we are creating a video project to showcase the writing of our incarcerated learning partners and raise awareness about the US incarceration system. We are looking for participants to be a…
April 18 – Mortar Board Initiation
Join us in celebrating this year’s initiates to Mortar Board this Friday, April 18! Current Mortar Board members, alumni, family, and friends are welcome to our celebration at the Mowry Alumni Center from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
April 16 – ‘Common Ground’ Screening, Q&A Including OWU’s Kahlil Mitchell-Smith ’25
The Strand Theatre will be exhibiting the documentary “Common Ground” with a question-and-answer discussion immediately following the film. The screening and discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the Strand,…
Day on the JAY – Info, Accessibility Options, and More
Join CPB on the JAYwalk for this semester’s Day on the JAY: Candyland Wonderland — a fun afternoon of food, giveaways, and activities on April 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.! Accessibility Note: For students who have accessibility concerns…
Participate in a Neuroscience Research Study and Get a Chance to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. If interested, please…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 18 – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum this Tuesday, Feb. 18 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The four steps…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum today, Feb. 14 (12:10-1 p.m.)! Munch on free pizza while we explain everything you need to know about: The four steps of…
Feb. 27 – Join Us for Pitch OWU and Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us in Merrick Hall, Room 301 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for an afternoon of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. These two events showcase the talent, dedication, and entrepreneurial mindset of OWU students. Whether you are interested in business, social impact,…
Feb. 14 – Baumholder Photo Exhibit – Slocum Hall Reading Room
Enjoy our temporary exhibition of photographs donated to OWU by Delaware’s Sister City, Baumholder, Germany! The photographs are on display in the Slocum Hall Reading Room through Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Scan the QR codes on each photo to learn more about the artist…
Feb. 27 @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium, which will feature a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental…
Feb. 27 @ 2 p.m. – Join us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge & Pitch OWU
February 27, 2025 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference to watch teams and individuals compete against peers and pitch their ideas for a chance to win $3,000. The…
Student News & Events
LAST MEETING Today @ 3 p.m. – LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space
Counseling Services, in partnership with the Chaplain’s Office, will be offering a Community Gathering & Support Space for LGBTQIA2S+ Students and Allies. This is a space created for students who may be feeling more stressed due to recent events and…
Deadline April 22 – Connection Grants Deadline
We are nearing the end of our fiscal year. If you intend to apply for a Connection Grant, please try to submit your request by day’s end on Tuesday, April 22. Additionally, if you have already been awarded a Connection…
Seven Days to Screen
We Want You! To come and make some short films in just one week! Roles are available in groups for writers, directors, actors, and crew! Director/Actor meeting – April 17, 4:30 p.m. All-Groups Meeting and Start Filmmaking – April 18,…
Information Services Hiring Student Worker for Summer Position
IS is now hiring an OWU Help Desk Assistant for a nearly full-time summer position — 30 hours per week during summer. This Assistant provides telephone, email, chat, and walk-up customer service and helps to keep online support resources up-to-date.…
Seniors Who Took a Semester or Summer Study Abroad Program: Get Your Graduation Cords
If you are a senior graduating this spring and took a Semester or Summer Study Abroad program, please come pick up your cord from the IOCP office in Slocum Hall 311. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: IOCP Mentors at mentors@owu.edu
Today @ Noon – Global Student Support Circle
Are you an international student adjusting to college life? You are not alone – join our support space! Adjusting to a new culture, managing schoolwork, and finding a community, all while being far from home, can be challenging. Come meet…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Knitting and Crochet Club is Looking For a New Faculty Advisor
In the Loop, the knitting and crochet club on campus, is looking for a new faculty advisor. Our mission is to create a community where crocheters and knitters can make meaningful connections based on the crafts themselves. Anyone and everyone…
May 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the May edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, May 2. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic-year…
April 23 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!
Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2025 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole and lapel…
University Classifieds
Summer 2025 Camp Counselors Wanted for OWL Camp
OWL Camp is a summer residential (3 weeks) and day (2 weeks) camp for gifted and talented students in grades 5 – 8 held on the OWU campus each June and July. Residential Camp Counselor: must have completed their college…
Items Found in Slocum Reading Room
Did you lose a large water bottle or laptop charger in the Slocum Reading Room? Please stop by the IOCP to describe the items and claim them. Thank you! Source: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Summer 2025 Camp Counselors Wanted for OWL Camp
OWL is a summer residential (3 weeks) and day (2 weeks) camp for gifted and talented students in grades 5 – 8 held on the OWU campus each June and July. Requirements to be a Residential or Day camp counselor:…
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