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Campuswide News & Events
March 30-April 10 – Cereal Box Food Drive!
Phi Gamma Delta is collecting Cereal Boxes for People In Need of Delaware County! We will collect boxes from 12-1 p.m. Monday-Friday at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center tables and from 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday on the front porch of the FIJI house…
April 8 from 12-1 p.m. – Flowers, Feelings, and You
Join the Bishop Way on April 8 in the HWCC Atrium from 12-1 p.m. to learn about self-love, self-care, and win free giveaways! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
Better ICE Protocols Now – JOIN YDSA! Fridays at 7 p.m.
YDSA has joined the Ohio Coalition for Academic Freedom, and among all Ohio Five schools, we want our schools to take the ongoing threat of ICE more seriously. Join YDSA at 7 p.m. in Crider Lounge every Friday as we…
April 3 @ 3 p.m. – Japanese Harumatsuri – Spring Festival
The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Harumatsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this event, we will be celebrating the arrival of spring with onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and Ikebana with a…
The Upcycling Center at OWU!
Did you know we have an Upcycling Center right here on campus? The Upcycling Center at OWU is a creative reuse space that accepts donations of items to be reused in creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Is your junk drawer…
April 2 @ 8 p.m. – Trumpet and Percussion Guest Recital
Join us in Jemison Auditorium for a guest performance by Alex Sanso (trumpet) and Francis Favis (percussion) on April 2 at 8 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Performing Arts Department Contact: Kayla Bayes at kdbayes@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
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…
Student News & Events
April 3 @ 7 p.m. – Novella Night
Come enjoy a Novella with VIVA and SIAC! Have some pizza, yummy snacks, and connect with us! Location: The hill between Hayes & Stuyvesant halls OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: VIVA x SIAC Contact: Rukevwe Diohwo at rdiohwo@owu.edu
Due April 2: WCSA Chief Admin Officer & Senator Intent-to-Run Forms
Due to not receiving enough intent-to-run forms to hold a contested election by the original deadline for the positions of Chief Administrative Officer (secretary & PR chair), and Senator, the intent-to-run forms to run for these offices for WCSA (student…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
AI and Hyper Personalized Learning Webinar Invitation
Dear Colleagues, AI is transforming the way campuses deliver personalized learning experiences. It enables the early identification of student needs, customizes educational outreach, and facilitates timely interventions. The upcoming webinars will showcase real campus examples of these AI-driven tools in action—and this is your final…
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…
University Classifieds
ISO Mending Experts
The Ross Art Museum is in search of expert menders to help others at our Sunday mending circles in 2026. Mending can include sewing, crocheting, and knitting. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu if you are interested. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum…
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
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