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Campuswide News & Events
Community Care Week Schedule – Nov. 4-8
Community Care Week is dedicated to promoting well-being, connection, and support within our community. Throughout the week there are events and activities designed to help individuals unwind, connect, and care for themselves and others. From de-stress drop-ins to dance lessons…
Nov. 1 and 2 @ 8 p.m. – Musical Theatre Scenes, European Staycation
Wish you could go to Europe but can’t spare the time or cash? No worries! The OWU Department of Performing Arts presents European Staycation, a dynamic grouping of scenes from the musicals Cabaret (Kander & Ebb), Natasha Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Malloy), and Les…
Nov. 3 @ 3 p.m. – OWU Violin and Piano Guest Recital
Dr. Mariko Kaneda, piano, and Leonid Polonksy, violin, will perform in Jemison Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Nov. 3. They will feature works by Handel, Beethoven, Brahms, and Franck. Admission is free. Please visit the OWU Music Instagram page for…
Oct. 31 @ 5 p.m. – Trick or Treat at the Museum!
Come Trick or Treat at The Ross Museum, vote on our creepiest artwork, and get a full-size candy bar when you vote! From 5-9 p.m. on Halloween Night, Oct. 31. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
Nov. 3 @ 6 p.m. – Celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights!
Join us on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6-9 p.m. in Merrick Hall, Room 301, for a festive evening celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! This event is open to the OWU community and is a wonderful opportunity to experience the…
Oct. 30 @ 4 p.m. – Tony Mendoza Artist Talk
Everyone is invited to attend an artist talk featuring famed Cuban-American writer and photographer Tony Mendoza. Join us on Oct. 30 from 4-5 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum to hear Tony’s Story and participate in a Q&A with the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Sept. 25 – Student Chill Night: Rainbow Scratch Art
Bishops, visit the Ross Art Museum this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. to make some scratch art, also called sgraffito, to decorate your dorm walls! We promise, no artistic experience is required. Also, there will be snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross…
Looking Forward to Graduation? Submit Your Application Now!
If you’re planning to graduate within the next year, you must submit your Graduation Application. This application lets us know: How to pronounce your name at Commencement. When you plan to complete your degree requirements. Which Commencement Ceremony you plan…
Sept. 25 from 12-1 p.m. – Creative Writing MFA Info Session
Considering an MFA in Creative Writing? Wondering what the application process entails, which factors matter most, and what the experience is really like? Join Director of Creative Writing and Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Aza Pace for an information session on…
Oct. 5 from 5-8:30 p.m.- CULTURE FEST: Performance Sign Up Sheet!
SAVE THE DATE, Culture Fest is right around the corner! It will be on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. If you are interested in performing at Culture Fest, please fill out the form below. The…
Sept. 25 @ 6-8 p.m. – Hall Council Fall Festival
Join Hall Council for a Fall Festival on Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m. on the Stuyvesant Hall sidewalk! In the event of inclement weather, we will be relocated to Milligan Hub. There will be cozy fall food, games, and crafts.…
Sept. 26 @ noon – Politics Catch-Up Lunch & Learn, Elliot 101
Politics Catch-Up with the PG Professors! Got questions and thoughts about EVERYTHING that’s going on? Come talk things over with your PG Professors! Come Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at 12 p.m. to Elliott Hall 101. Food will be provided! OWU…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Apply Now! StAP, Legacy, and First-Gen Proposals for 2024-2025
On-Campus Internship Proposals are now open for faculty and staff. All 3 Internship programs provide hands-on experiences in a professional setting for Ohio Wesleyan students who desire to complement their liberal arts education with practical experiences. These programs enable students…
Feb. 16 @ 1 p.m. – Opportunity for Faculty/Staff To Have A Headshot Taken
This Friday 2/16 from 1-2 pm on 3rd floor Slocum: Faculty and Staff members have the opportunity to have a head shot taken for use on owu.edu. No RSVP needed – this is 1st come, 1st served. Can’t make it…
Meek Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain…
University Classifieds
S’well Bottle Found in RW Corns
Pink Snakeskin S’well Bottle found in RW Corns. Please claim your bottle in the Department of Economics and Business. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU/The Department of Economics and Business Contact: Lori Lucas at lalucas@owu.edu
S’well Bottle Found in RW Corns
Pink Snakeskin S’well Bottle found in RW Corns. Please claim your bottle in the Department of Economics and Business. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU/The Department of Economics and Business Contact: Lori Lucas at lalucas@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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