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Campuswide News & Events
Softdocs / Etrieve System Outage Planned
The Softdocs / etrieve system will be updated on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. After this work is completed, the sign-in page will be customized for OWU and you will be able to login without having to…
Did You Get Monday’s OWU ALERT Test? If Not, Read This!
On Monday, Jan. 27, Ohio Wesleyan tested its OWU ALERT emergency notification system starting at approximately 12:07 p.m. You should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account as well as text and voice messages sent to your…
Congratulations! WLC Students Earning Global Seal of Biliteracy
Exciting news from the Department of World Languages and Cultures! The department is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the following students who have demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English at the “Functional Fluency” level! Please join us in congratulating…
Spring Semester Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities
Welcome back, Bishops! Please use this link to view spring semester hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great semester! Office: Department of Athletics. Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu
Update to Hobson Library Access
The walkway between the two science buildings is now open. Hobson Library can be accessed from that walkway or from the doors on the lower level (1. across from Phillips Hall and 2. across from the Selby parking lot). For…
Today @ 11 a.m. – Goals in Focus: Make a Vision Board!
Do you have big plans for 2025? A list of goals to achieve? Places you want to travel? Join OMSA and the CDO office to create a vision board and get on track for the new year. Drop by the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 7 – Employer Spotlight: Brighthouse Financial
Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to talk with Christine Zivica, Internal Sales Associate Manager at Brighthouse Financial Insurance Company! She will be sharing lots of great opportunities within their company,…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Communities & Crumbl Cookies!
Wednesday, September 6th: Drop by the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium anytime between 11:30 – 1:30 to meet your people! The Career Connection team will be on hand to get you connected with your Career Community (students with similar interests, passions…
Sept. 6 @ 7 p.m. – How to Be Successful in a Virtual Workspace
Today, Sept. 6, from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom is “How to Be Successful in a Virtual Workspace” with Christine Zivica, Internal Sales Associate Manager at Brighthouse Financial. If you are open to working/interning remotely or in a hybrid environment, this…
Gain Real Business Experience – Join Marketing Group
Do you have an interest in marketing, either as a career or a side-hustle? Marketing Group is for you! Join Marketing Group as they help local businesses solve real marketing problems. Open to all majors and levels of experience. Each…
Wesleyan in Washington Internships
Interested in an internship in Washington, D.C., for Spring, 2024? Contact Michael Esler at mvesler@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Arneson Institute Contact: Michael Esler at mvesler@owu.edu
Sept. 6 @ 7 p.m. – How to Be Successful in a Virtual Workspace
Tomorrow, Sept. 6 from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom is “How to Be Successful in a Virtual Workspace” with Christine Zivica, Internal Sales Associate Manager at Brighthouse Financial. If you are open to working/interning remotely or in a hybrid environment, this…
Student News & Events
Oct. 17 @ 1-3 p.m. – Make Your Own Perler Bead Creation!
Come join us in the Ham-Wil atrium to create FREE Perler bead crafts! Create your own keychain, magnet, or souvenir to take home! Feel free to use a provided template or create your own custom design! Find a sense of…
Oct. 18 @ 4 p.m. – Intramural 2v2 Basketball Tournament
The Intramural Sports program will hold a pop-up basketball tournament from 4-7 p.m. at 23 Williams Dr. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Phi Delt’s basketball courts. Teams of 2 will face off in a single-elimination tournament for the chance to…
Spring 2026 Pre-Registration
Registration for the Spring 2026 semester is fast approaching. The most important step you can take is to meet with your faculty advisor to get guidance on your course selections and to be authorized to register. You can already see…
Student Health and Wellness Survey
Students, please take a few minutes to give us feedback on the health and wellness resources provided by the University. The attached survey should take fewer than 10 minutes to complete and will help us better understand the ways in which…
Nov. 9 – Off-Campus Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Trip
Looking for a break and an opportunity to explore off campus? Join the Student Involvement Office for a trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! The best part: your ticket and all…
Oct. 15 @ 7-8 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Social
Experienced fiber arts artists are welcome to join In The Loop for a fun social to chat while working on current projects! There will be more events geared toward teaching beginners, and attendees are recommended to bring their own supplies.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
New Honors Seminar: Are We Alone?
HONS 201.1 is a brand-new honors seminar offered this fall that explores the question, “Are We Alone?” For generations, humanity has wondered whether there is life elsewhere in the cosmos, and in this course we will learn about how scientists…
Camp Oh-Wooo Fac/Staff Partners: Interest Form Due June 1
Please complete this form to express your interest in volunteering to be a fac/staff partner for our Camp Oh-Wooo program. Camp Oh-Wooo runs Friday, Aug. 16 – Sunday, Aug. 18. Fac/Staff partners connect and form relationships with incoming new students at…
May 30 @ 1 p.m. – Blackboard Training on Assignments & Assessments
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Assignments & Assessments Thursday, May 30 at 1 PM Learn how to create assignments alongside other content, so students can access their work next…
University Classifieds
FOUND – Piece of AirPod accessory set
If you have lost a piece of your AirPod set, stop at the Merrick Mentors desk to claim it. We also have lost water bottles to be claimed at the Merrick Mentors Desk. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: International and Office Campus…
Lost hearing aid
If you have lost/ misplaced a hearing aid please come the Student Involvement office located through the main doors at the Hamilton Williams campus center between 9 am-5 pm OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan Contact: Student Involvement Office at siospc@owu.edu
Futon and Mini Fridge for Sale
Futon- brand new- bought it in August, black memory foam. Asking $200 but willing to negotiate. I want to sell it before I graduate in December. Mini Fridge- also brand new- Asking 75. Microwave- brand new. Asking 50. Email me arcourtr@owu.edu…
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