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Campuswide News & Events
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…
April 16 from 4:30-6 p.m. – Opening Reception: New Artwork in Edgar Hall
Stop by the Werner Gallery in Edgar Hall for the Opening Reception of Midwest Potluck: Cotton and Copper, featuring artwork by Tammy Perakis Wallace ’02. Tammy currently serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Fine Arts Department, after spending 20…
Celebrate OWU’s Golden Bishops Today!
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 and exist to recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership and community service. The full list of awards can be found here. The 2026 ceremony will take…
Milligan Library Construction Update
Crews will begin interior demolition work on April 13, creating a clean canvas for the new John F. Milligan Library. Please respect the boundaries of the construction fencing as work progresses. The interior demolition work should last for about eight…
Come ‘Into the Woods’ Starting Tonight!
Ohio Wesleyan’s spring musical production “Into the Woods,” directed by Jennifer Whitehead, debuts tonight @ 7:30 p.m. on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine, “Into the…
April 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. – Librarianship Career Panel
Ever wondered where a passion for information and libraries can take you? Join us for an evening with OWU alumni as they discuss the diverse world of librarianship. Whether you’re interested in public, academic, school (K-12), specialized libraries, private sector/vendor…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Feb. 17 @ 11 a.m. – Arcadia Abroad Tabling
🌍 Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? 👋 Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia Abroad, Wendy Lombardo, on Feb. 17 at the Arcadia table in the HWCC…
Student News & Events
Sagan Writing Center Award – Submissions Due April 16
The annual spring Sagan Writing Center Award is open for submissions! Deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. (Examples of past winning essays…
Countdown to Commencement – Required for Graduating Seniors!
Countdown to Commencement will be held on Tuesday, April 14. This mandatory event for graduating seniors will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 301. Please feel free to stop by at your convenience to complete your…
Academic Skills Center Accountability & Study Hour Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed by class work? Can’t find a space to focus? Come join us in the Sagan ARC (HWCC Room 324) every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for our walk-in Accountability and Study Hour! We will have one of our Academic Skills…
Watch THE DRAMA at the Strand this weekend!
Join the Incredible Film Club to watch THE DRAMA this Saturday, 7:15 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. If you are interested, please fill out this form: OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Incredible Film Club Contact: Pedro Figueiredo at ifc_film@owu.edu
Bishops for Better ICE Protocols and Increased Communication
Join your fellow students in a collective effort to improve OWU’s ICE guidelines and increase communication between the OWU administration and everyday students! As future alumni and donors to Ohio Wesleyan University, it is our prerogative to want to initiate…
Passover Seder @ OWU
Join Ohio Wesleyan Hillel for our Annual Passover Seder on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This seder tradition has continued for many years at Ohio Wesleyan. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a traditional catered…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Meek Leadership Awards – Nominate A Student Today
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise…
AI Ready Webinars: Student Affairs, Mental Health, & Career Services
From AI-enabled support pathways to personalized wellness resources and tailored career-readiness tools, artificial intelligence is reshaping how students navigate their journey campuswide. As we adopt emerging technologies and new expectations, it’s essential to align innovation with our institutional values –…
Apply Now! Student Assistantship (StAP) and Legacy Proposals for 2026-2027
Would you like to hire a student intern on campus and provide them with hands-on experience in a professional setting? Proposals for the Student Assistantship Program (StAP) and Legacy Internship Program are NOW open for faculty and staff! This is your chance to…
University Classifieds
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…
OWL Camp 2026 Applications Open
Dec. 1-Jan. 31 – OWL Camp 2026 Applications Open The application period for Ohio Wesleyan Learning (OWL) Camp 2026 is now open. OWL Camp is a summer enrichment program for gifted and talented middle school students. Camp Dates • Overnight…
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