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Campuswide News & Events
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its sixth annual We Are OWU giving day campaign. Join us in celebrating everything OWU ignites for our students – mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more! Watch this year’s video to hear the…
Feb. 13-14 – OWU Honor Band Festival
The 2026 OWU Honor Band Festival (Feb. 13-14) offers two amazing concerts featuring four exciting ensembles! All performances are free to the public in Gray Chapel. The OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble kicks off Friday at 7 p.m., led by conductors…
Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. – Sarah Welker, Free Vocalist Guest Recital!
Soprano Sarah Welker and pianist Philip Everington present a guest recital spanning three centuries of vocal music. The program opens with Alessandro Scarlatti, featuring trumpeter Ben Tyhurst, followed by songs by Cécile Chaminade, Richard Strauss, and Jake Heggie. The performance…
Sunday, Feb. 15 – Family Valentine’s Making 2-3 p.m.
Come Decorate a Valentine at the Ross Art Museum from 2-3 p.m. All family crafts are free of charge and open to all ages. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Award nominations are now open! Since 1987, this annual award ceremony has celebrated Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in leadership and service. The award categories include Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity…
Feb. 10-13 – 🪴 FREE Succulent Planting 🪴
🪴Stop by our table in the Ham-Wil Atrium starting on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and same times for the rest of the week until all the plants find a home! During this time of winter cold, join us…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ 11:30-1 p.m. Employer Spotlight: Easy Employer/Grad School Networking
Looking to connect with employers/grad programs but want something smaller than a career fair? Ohio Wesleyan is hosting an Employer Spotlight – a mini tabling event where you can drop by, introduce yourself, and learn more about opportunities with these…
Feb. 11 – 30 Minute Alumni Partner Career Conversations! Sign Up!
Curious about life after OWU? Want insider tips straight from alumni who’ve been there? Alumni Partners Career Conversation Day is happening on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11-2 p.m. – and it’s your chance to get information on careers, internships, and what comes next! Scope…
TODAY! Career Clarity & Strategy Group: Harness the Power of YOU!
Career Clarity & Strategy Group: Harness the Power of YOU! Feeling stressed because you haven’t mapped out your life since Day 1? Asking yourself, “What am I doing with my major?” or “What should I even major in?” It’s time…
Career Clarity & Strategy Group: Harness the Power of YOU
Career Clarity & Strategy Group: Harness the Power of YOU! Feeling stressed because you haven’t mapped out your life since Day 1? Asking yourself, “What am I doing with my major?” or “What should I even major in?” It’s time…
Feb. 3 – Study Abroad Spotlight: CEA CAPA 🌍✈️
Looking for a study abroad experience that combines academics, career development, and cultural immersion? CEA CAPA brings over 75 years of combined experience helping U.S. students turn their study abroad goals into reality. With programs that include study, internships, consulting,…
App. Deadline Extended! Big Problem Challenge and Pitch OWU
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students! Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged to apply…
Student News & Events
March 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Brain Fair!
Join Neurds in the SCSC Atrium for our fourth annual Brain Fair to celebrate Brain Awareness Week! Brain Awareness Week is a global initiative to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Brain Fair will feature booths with a…
Run for Student Government Office (Next Academic Year 26/27)
Please consider running for office/position in your student government, the Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)! Information about WCSA and the election process, as well as the intent-to-run forms for each position due by March 26 at 11:59 p.m., can…
How to Check Midsemester Grades
Mid-semester grades were due from faculty on March 9, 2026, and should now be visible. If you do not see a grade reported, contact your course instructor directly. There are two methods for checking mid-semester grades: Method A) Check Grades…
Apply Now – Student Commencement Speaker!
Graduating Seniors: Applications are now open to serve as the 2026 Student Commencement Speaker. Don’t miss your chance to share reflections on how OWU has shaped you and your class, and how you’re looking to the next chapter in your…
Today – Tabling for Class of 2026 opportunities
Only 54 more days until Commencement, Class of 2026! But, deep breath, there is still time to get involved. Stop by our table today over the lunch hour in Ham-Wil to learn how you can be a part of one…
March 18 @ Noon – Women in Genetics
Join WINS and the Genetics Club on Wednesday, March 18, from 12-1 p.m. in SCSC 163 to learn about careers in genetics! Pathways in genetic counseling, research, and academia will be featured. Lunch will be provided! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Genetics…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWL Presents Stained Glass and Batik Workshops
We’re thrilled to share an inspiring opportunity to tap into your creativity through a stained glass and/or batik workshop, guided by renowned artist Pia Douglas. Offered by the OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University, these classes are open to anyone 18 and older—no…
Submit to News for OWU Families by Jan. 9 deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the January edition. Please submit news for parents/families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 9. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Consider submitting information regarding business items for…
Spring Connection Conference – Call for Programming
On Feb. 26, 2026, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference will feature the Career & Summer Internship Fair, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU…
University Classifieds
Lost Item – Tablet in Black Sleeve
I lost an Onyx Boox Note Air 4C recently. It’s a small digital tablet in a black sleeve. The sleeve also had a stylus in the front pocket. If you found it, please contact me at clfink@owu.edu. Thank you! OWU…
Join the Strand Theatre for October’s Films!
On Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., as part of the “Screamin’ with Stephen” (King) Series. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Tuesday, Oct. 14: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Before the film, see a scene from the upcoming Arena Fair Theatre’s production…
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
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