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Campuswide News & Events
HWCC Upper and Lower Parking Levels to Close for Community Event
On Monday, Jan.19, Ohio Wesleyan University will host the 33rd annual MLK Breakfast Celebration from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This well-attended community event draws a large crowd of visitors to campus, and to accommodate guests with mobility issues, the…
Today @ 5:30 p.m. – Grand Opening of The 1842
The 1842 is opening its doors on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The opening ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies to follow. The 1842 will be open for late-night food and games following the ceremony. The 1842 hours…
Spring Semester Hours for Hobson Library
Spring semester hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Protect Yourself and Others During Cold and Flu Season
If you’re sneezing, coughing, aching, and tired, you’re not alone. Reports of Cold and Flu cases have increased in recent weeks. Having a cold or the flu is miserable! But you can treat the symptoms. Cold symptoms tend to get…
New Administrative Assistant to the Provost
Academic Affairs is delighted to announce that Viridiana Leonard has joined Ohio Wesleyan as our new Executive Administrative Assistant to the Provost. Viridiana comes to us with over 14 years of experience in administrative and legal settings. She most recently…
OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule
Happy New Year! The OWU Daily will return to daily publication Jan. 12. (It will not be published again till then.) How Do I Submit Information to the OWU Daily? To submit information, please use the “Submit a Post” link…
OWU Connection News & Events
SENIORS – Last Real Life 101 Info Sessions Coming Up!
SENIORS – this program is for you! Think of this as your Senior Capstone for Life. We’ve curated important things you need to know before you walk across that stage. Are you ready to set yourself up for life post-graduation?…
Seniors! Real Life 101 Starts This Week!
SENIORS, this program is for you! Think of this as your “Senior Capstone for Life.” We’ve curated important things you need to know before you walk across that stage. Are you ready to set yourself up for life post-graduation? 100% of students who…
Feb. 3 – CEA CAPA Study Abroad Tabling
🎒✈️ Ready to take your college experience global and boost your résumé? Stop by the HWCC Atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 3 to meet Sean McCarthy from CEA CAPA – one of OWU’s top partners for study abroad and…
Feb. 11 – Career Trek: Columbus Museum of Art
Are you interested in going to learn about museum careers onsite at the Columbus Museum of Art? Career Connection is launching more Career Treks after the success of our pilot program, and I am excited to share that the first…
Drop by the Employer Spotlight Today!
🎯 Employer Spotlight (Drop-In!) Today – Jan. 15, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. HWCC Atrium Meet employers in a relaxed mini-tabling event – no registration required. Featured Employers • City of Dublin • Case Western Reserve University – Case School…
Jan. 22 – Pitch OWU & Big Problem Challenge Workshop
Thursday, Jan. 22 | 12-1 p.m. | Corns, 312 | FREE LUNCH! Learn about both Pitch OWU and the Big Problem Challenge competitions, including how each competition works, key application deadlines, timelines, expectations, and tips for success. Ideal for students…
Student News & Events
Feb. 13 @ 12-1 p.m. Neurds Valentine’s Day Celebration
Join Neurds in SCSC 151 on Feb. 13 at 12-1 p.m. for a neuroscience-inspired Valentine’s celebration (complete with Crumbl cookies!). We will be talking about love hormones and making neuro-themed Valentine’s Day cards! Come join us over the lunch hour!…
Feb. 13 @ 12 p.m. – NAfME Monthly Meeting in HWCC 304
Please join us for our monthly meeting to discuss the Honor Band Festival, Music in Our Schools Month, and other exciting events that are being planned! The meeting will be on Feb. 13 at 12 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center,…
Counselors Needed for OWU Summer Music Camp!
Hey, Bishops! We are looking for counselors to help run the 2026 OWU Summer Music Camp from June 5-12 here on campus. There’s no extra cost to you to stay on campus, and each counselor receives a stipend for working…
Join the Marching Bishops in the Fall!
Hey, Bishops! Planning is underway for the 2026-27 Marching Bishops season, and we would love to have new members join the group! We are on pace to be the biggest version of the band yet, and with that comes exciting…
Spring Intramural Sign-Ups Close Friday!
Sign up today! 3v3 Basketball: Mondays: Mid to late evening, 2nd Floor Edwards Gym or Branch Rickey Regular Season: Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2, March 16, March 23. Playoffs: March 30 and April 6. 2v2 Pickleball: Tuesdays: Mid…
Feb. 13 – Hearts & Healthy Love in HWCC Atrium @ 11:30-1 p.m.
Healthy love starts with respect. Learn about healthy relationships – including self-love, friendships, and romantic relationships. Enter a raffle in one of these categories to win a prize bundle! Date: Feb. 13, 2026 Time: 11:30-1 p.m. Location: HWCC Atrium OWU…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Have Children in Grades 5-8? Apply Now for OWL Camp 2026!
OWL Camp welcomes applications from gifted and talented middle school students for a summer of challenge, creativity, and connection. Dates & Grades: • Overnight Camp (Grades 6-8): o Week 1: June 7-11 (Grades 6-7) o Week 2: June 14-18 (Grades…
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast – Dec. 8
We’ve been busy planning our biannual tradition of hosting a late-night breakfast during the upcoming finals week! This event is very busy and fun as students take a break from preparing for final exams. We’re looking for volunteers to serve…
United Way Workplace Campaign Runs Through Dec. 5
Reminder, this is the last week for OWU’s 2025 United Way workplace campaign. If you’ve been meaning to give but haven’t gotten to it, now is the time to add your support and help us extend Help. Hope. Humanity. throughout…
University Classifieds
Pink and Green Eye Glass Case with Flamingos Found
A pink flamingo eye glass case was found on campus on Friday, Sept. 12, between University Hall and the labyrinth. If this is yours, please stop by University Hall, room 024 (Office of Marketing and Communications). Contact: Sara Stuntz at…
Pink Water Bottle Found in Honors Lounge at Slocum
A pink water bottle with lots of stickers was found at the Honors Lounge in Slocum and is currently in the IOCP office. If this is yours, you can feel free to come by the IOCP office and retrieve it!…
Oct. 11 – Take a ‘Ghost Walk,’ Volunteers Needed!👻
Boardman Arts Park and the Northwest Neighborhood Association, both neighbors of OWU, are hosting a ticketed “Ghost Walk” on Oct. 11 from 5-9 p.m. OWU will be featured in three spots on the “Haunted Historic Delaware” tour, with Provost Karlyn…
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