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Campuswide News & Events
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…
April 16 @ 8 p.m. – Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Join us at 8 p.m. Gray Chapel is located in University Hall. Featuring works by Norman Dello Joio, John Mackey, Eric Whitacre, and Leonard Bernstein, with our conductor Richard Edwards and guest conductor Ryleigh Jones ’27. Admission is free and…
April 17 @ 1 p.m. – Honors Thesis Defense: Claire Hammond
Come watch Claire Hammond ’26 defend her Honors Thesis, “Determining the Effects of Early Adolescent Stress on Anxiety-Like Behavior and GABA A Receptor Subunit Expression in C57BL/6J Adult Mice,” this Friday at 1 p.m. in SCSC 163! Learn about the…
April 19 @ 3 p.m. – Composition Studio Recital
Join us at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium, located in Sanborn Hall, for an afternoon of original works by students studying composition under Dr. Park. Admission is free and open to the public! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing…
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
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…
TODAY from 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, April 13, 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…
VOTE FOR WCSA (Student Government) REPRESENTATIVES TODAY
You will need to vote through the online election ballot. You can get to the election ballot to vote online as follows: 1. Log in to 2. Type “vote.” 3. Click the “Online Voting” link Or use this direct link:…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Celebrate with Your Graduate on Stage at Commencement!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony to present them with their OWU diploma cover. If you would like to participate, please email your request to…
University Classifieds
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…
Paid Coaching Opportunity: MS Girls Lacrosse Coach Needed This Spring
Lead. Mentor. Build Your Resume. Eversole Run Middle School in Dublin is looking for a high-energy Head Girls Lacrosse Coach to lead our successful program. Located just 15 minutes from the OWU campus, this is a premier leadership opportunity to…
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