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Campuswide News & Events
WCSA Election Results
The following students have been elected to WCSA for the 26/27 academic year. President: Oyindoubra Akika Vice President: Rukevwe Diohwo Comptroller: Stepan Dobrianskyi Chief Administrative Officer: Renee Afuminah-Damoah Senators: Max Fossaceca Ya’Va Harris Kevin Alvarenga Jada Taylor Conner Ford Jordyn Adams Kirsten Quinn Husain…
Campus Operations Notification: Windstorm Cleanup on Wednesday
Crews will be working throughout campus on Wednesday, April 15, to clean up debris from last month’s windstorm. They will barricade their work areas, and it is important to honor those barricades for safety. Multiple crews will be working simultaneously and expect to complete…
April 14 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Bake for Ukraine💛💙
Your support can make a real difference! Join us on April 14 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Ham-Wil to enjoy delicious homemade Ukrainian desserts and help raise funds for medical care and emergency needs for Ukrainians affected by…
Compassion as a Virtue: The Bodhisattva Ideal in Buddhist Ethics
Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, April 15, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Come listen and learn about the Buddhist ethics from John Hacker-Wright, a professor of philosophy at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on virtue ethics, moral…
All Week: Anchor Splash Penny Wars – Support or Sabotage!
Anchor Splash is here, and it’s time for Penny Wars! Support your favorite team with pennies or sabotage another with silver coins and bills! 1 Penny = 1 point, 1 Nickel = -5 points, 1 dollar = -100 points, etc.…
April 18 @ 2 p.m. – Rafiki Olympic Cookout
Join us for the Rafiki Olympic Cookout, a high-energy, end-of-year celebration bringing together the OWU campus and the Delaware community for an afternoon of food, fun, and good vibes. Enjoy free food trucks, ice cream, cotton candy, and a variety…
OWU Connection News & Events
Calling All Student Entrepreneurs! Become a Student-Creator with Student-Made!
Looking to sell your work, products, or services to your fellow students and the academic community as a whole? Become a Student-Creator or Student-Manager with Student-Made Store! This national organization creates custom online shops for student-creators and business owners to…
2026 SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH PROGRAM – Applications Now Open
Ready to dive into original, collaborative research and scholarship this summer? Applications are now open for Ohio Wesleyan’s 10-week Summer Scholarship & Research Program (SSRP). Work side by side with OWU faculty mentors on projects from departments across the institution – projects…
TODAY at Noon: Diplomacy 101: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours don’t match someone else’s? The way you handle conflicts in class, work, or your personal life makes a huge difference. Join us for an interactive workshop, led by Chaplain Chad Johns,…
OWU Major Mentors at the Spring Connection Conference
The Spring OWU Connection Conference is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 26. One of our planned events is a “drop-in” session in the Slocum Reading Room called Major Mentors. We are looking for students who have completed a Connection experience…
Feb. 18 @ 11 a.m. – CIEE (Study Abroad) Tabling
✈️ Ready to study abroad? 🧳 CIEE Study Abroad offers tons of programs and internships abroad where you can learn, build professional skills, and gain real-world experience 📚💡🏢 Want flexibility? CIEE’s Open Campus model lets you study in up to 3…
Thursday, Feb. 12 – Diplomacy 101: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Register on Handshake. Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours don’t match someone else’s? The way you handle conflicts in class, work, or your personal life makes a huge difference. Join us for an interactive workshop, led by Chaplain…
Student News & Events
VOTE FOR WCSA (Student Government) REPRESENTATIVES TODAY
You will need to vote through the online election ballot. You can get to the election ballot to vote online as follows: 1. Log in to 2. Type “vote.” 3. Click the “Online Voting” link Or use this direct link:…
April 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Talent & Art After Dark
Get ready for an evening where words and voices shine at the Ross Art Museum. Students are welcome to sign up for the open mic, and special guest poets from Columbus, Ohio, will be performing. Join us on April 16,…
April 10 @ 5 p.m. – Cook, Eat & Vibe With Rafiki
Join us for Cook With Rafiki!! It is a fun, hands-on experience where we’ll be preparing a variety of African dishes together. Whether you love to cook or just want to try something new, this is a space to learn,…
Meet the Students Running for WCSA Office!
Election Day: Friday, April 10, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Check your OWU email on Friday for voting instructions) Meet the students running for your Student Government (WCSA)! You can find more information about the students running for office by…
Thinking About a Marketing Major at OWU?
This major offers a wide range of exciting, creative, and fast-growing career paths. Whether you love storytelling, analytics, or strategy—there’s something for you. Here are some paths our alumni have taken: Sophia DelGallo ’24 – Human Resources Coordinator at Goulston…
Seniors – Join us for the Commencement Speakers Announcement!
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Seniors are invited to join President Matt vandenBerg and University Advancement for the announcement of the 2026 Commencement speakers. Refreshments and light bites will be provided. At 5:30 p.m. at the Hickson Patio of the…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Celebrate with Your Graduate on Stage at Commencement!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony to present them with their OWU diploma cover. If you would like to participate, please email your request to…
Due April 7 – Faculty Mentor Form for Spring Student Symposium
If you are mentoring a student presenter for the upcoming Spring Student Symposium, please submit the Faculty Mentor Form no later than April 7. Please email Jill Hayes if you have any questions. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill…
Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session on April 6
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious about how the High Deductible with the HSA plan works? All current 2025-2026 healthcare benefit plans will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1…
University Classifieds
Work at OWL Camp 2026: Lead, Mentor, Inspire
Ready to make a lasting impact on over 600 gifted campers? Join OWL Camp as a Family Group Leader (formerly counselor) and help shape unforgettable summer experiences for students in grades 5-8. Many leaders are former OWL campers — now…
Found: Small Jewelry-Type Items Outside of SCSC
There were a few small jewelry-type items found outside of SCSC, which were turned into the Elliott Hall History Department. If you have lost these, please come to Elliott Hall Office 110 to claim them. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Lost and…
Dec. 6 10-5 p.m. Open Studio/Gift Sale
Plant/animal/nature themed functional and affordable small gifts hand-made by one of your Biology lab coordinators by day, printmaker and textile artist by night. 66 Mason Ave. in Delaware (near Smith School playground). Please use the side door (no doorbell). Fern…
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