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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 8 @ 1 p.m. – Brief PowerCampus / Self-Service Outage Scheduled
Starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, PowerCampus and Self-Service will be taken offline for server maintenance. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. System access should be restored by 2 p.m. the same day. Contact…
Lunch and Learn – Aug. 19 @ 12 p.m. – Dr. Ashley Kennard Presents ‘Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success’
On Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Room 301, Dr. Ashley Kennard, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication, will facilitate “Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success.” Lunch will be provided. RSVP Required by Wednesday, Aug.…
OWU ALERT System Update: Add This Number to Your Cell Phone Contacts
The OWU ALERT system has been updated to use 740-737-8880 for all emergency voice calls made to your cell phone of record with the University. Please add this number to your phone contacts as OWU ALERT EMERGENCY. For our newest…
OWU Daily Returns to M-F Publication on Aug. 5
The OWU Daily will return to Monday-Friday publication beginning Monday, Aug. 5, to help you share important information with the campus community. Please note, however, incoming first-year and transfer students won’t begin receiving the Daily until their first day of…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarm Testing July 15-18
Buildings and Grounds will be conducting state-required fire alarm inspections and tests from July 15-18 in several campus buildings. If your building is affected, you do not need to evacuate during testing, but please note alarms may sound and strobe…
Main Entrances Closed at Hobson Library and Science Center Until Further Notice
Exterior work continues outside Schimmel/Conrades Science Center to support new donor-funded landscaping and signage. The work zone is fenced off, and the main entrances into both sections of the science center building (including the entrance to Hobson Library) will be…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Students! Help Us Shape the Future of the OWU Bookstore!
Students! Please take this brief survey to help us shape the future of the OWU Bookstore! The survey asks about your experience with the store, how you think it can be improved, and how you obtain your course materials. All…
Online Summer Course Offering – Intro to Theatre
This Summer session, the Department of Performing Arts is offering an online section of Intro to Theatre – THEA 101 this summer. The course can be taken from any geographical location; it will be fully online. Please see details below:…
March 26 @ 7 p.m. – Cooking Demo with James Beard Award-Winning Chef Bryant Terry
Join us for this interactive, creative, and informative workshop and learn cooking techniques, how to build flavor in your recipes, and how plant-based foods can be both delicious and healthy. Chef Bryant Terry is a James Beard Award-winning chef, artist,…
Spanish for Public Health Class Offered in Fall 2025
Are you studying Spanish and Public Health or Pre-Med? Spanish for Public Health is a combo of language practice and community engagement. Students learn terminology and cultural considerations for working with Spanish-speaking populations and are able to apply their knowledge…
2025-2026 Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship – Apply Today!
The Student Involvement Office is excited to welcome applications for the third cohort of the Nancy Bihl Rutkowski (NBR) Leadership Fellowship! This dynamic, year-long program empowers Ohio Wesleyan students to explore leadership theory in the fall and apply their skills through…
April 2 @ Noon – BLP Fall 2025 Info Session 1
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program (BLP) is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session on April 2 from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Slocum 201 and find out…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking January & February Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for January and February events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups,…
Former Faculty Member Jann Ichida Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU faculty member Jann Machotka Ichida passed away Nov. 8. She was 82. Jann worked at Ohio Wesleyan for nearly 50 years, serving as an Environmental Health and Safety expert and an adjunct…
STAR and Spark Awards: Nominations Open – Due Nov. 17
Do you have a staff colleague who beams with Bishop Pride, is hard-working, supportive, positive, and always on their A-Game?! We encourage you to nominate them for the prestigious OWU STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) Award. To learn more about…
University Classifieds
AirPods Found Oct. 10
Two AirPods were found at the intersection between Spring St. and Sandusky St. on Oct. 10. No case, just the AirPods. Were given to the front desk at the Hamilton- Williams Campus Center. Contact: Kelly Farran at klfarran@owu.edu
Lost Bluetooth Earphones in Edwards Gymnasium
I lost my Bluetooth earphones in Edwards gym on Thursday, 14 They are the “Soundpeats Sonic wireless earphones.” It is a silver charging dock case with an “S” logo on it. Please contact me if found. Hassan Mushtaq at hhmushtaq@owu.edu
AirPods Found Oct. 10
Two AirPods were found at the intersection between Spring St. and Sandusky St. on Oct. 10. No case, just the AirPods. Were given to the front desk at the Hamilton- Williams Campus Center. Contact: Kelly Farran at klfarran@owu.edu
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