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Campuswide News & Events
🎉 Student Employment Job Fair 2026 🎉
Calling all Battling Bishops—your next campus job is waiting! Looking for a job that fits your schedule AND builds your resume? We’ve got you covered! Join us at Ohio Wesleyan University for a fun and interactive job fair where you…
Today from noon to 1 p.m. – Pie a Player!
For $3, pie an OWU student-athlete on the JAYwalk today from noon to 1 p.m.! All proceeds go to the Ohio Wesleyan Athletic Council. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan Athletic Council Contact: Grace Ammon at gsammon@owu.edu
Compassion as a Virtue: The Bodhisattva Ideal in Buddhist Ethics
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 15, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Come listen and learn about the Buddhist ethics from John Hacker-Wright, a philosophy professor at the University of Guelph. Hacker-Wright’s research focuses on virtue ethics, moral psychology, and…
April 30 – Change to Google Meet Video Recordings
Currently, Google Meet video recordings do not allow viewers to download or copy them by default unless the recording owner explicitly allows it. Starting April 30, 2026, Google will change this default for future recordings. Moving forward, recording owners will need to manually…
TODAY – Psi Chi Induction and Guest Speaker at 4:30 p.m.
Join the Psychology Department and Psychology Student Board this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 301 for the Psi Chi induction ceremony, followed by guest speaker Dr. Morgan Cope. Dr. Cope will be giving a talk titled, Love Actually? Debunking…
Saturday, April 11 – Fine Arts Senior Reception
Come celebrate with the Senior Fine Arts students at their Roots exhibition, Rod Bouc’s Transitory Spaces, and The New Slaves of Europe, curated by curatorial assistant Lilly Colbeck ’27, opening reception: Saturday, April 11, from 5-7 p.m. There will be…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
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…
Student News & Events
Campus Operations Notification: 15/19 Williams Drive Lot to Close Friday Afternoon
Please note: The 15/19 Williams Drive residential lot will close at 6 p.m. Friday, April 10, to accommodate food trucks and vendors participating in Poochella on Saturday, April 11. Benefitting Ohio Pet Charities, Poochella will be held from noon to…
TODAY 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, April 6, 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…
Bring Us Back to Counseling Services!
Thank you all for attending our DIY Plants and Ice Cream Bar event last week. We had such a great turnout! You may have noticed our emotional support friends in the Atrium to help us advertise the event. To wrap…
Sagan Writing Center Award – Submissions Due April 16
The annual spring Sagan Writing Center Award is open for submissions! Deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. (Examples of past winning essays…
Countdown to Commencement – Required for Graduating Seniors!
Countdown to Commencement will be held on Tuesday, April 14. This mandatory event for graduating seniors will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 301. Please feel free to stop by at your convenience to complete your…
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 Skills…
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
Found – AirPods in the Ham-Wil Upper Chapel
AirPods were found in the upper chapel on the 4th floor of Ham-Wil. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
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
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