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Campuswide News & Events
DEI Grants Application – Now Open!
The Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI) invites you to consider applying for either a Student or Faculty/ Staff DEI Grant. There are two separate application processes for this university-funded grant program. One process for Faculty & Staff and…
Come See ‘Helen’- Adapted by Ellen McLaughlin This Thursday-Sunday!
“In this fresh take on Euripides’ tragicomedy, Helen never went to Troy but spent the war fought in her name in an Egyptian hotel room waiting for her husband, Menelaus, to come find her and take her home. “In her…
Tonight @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot
Democracy Matters | Oct. 2 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Benes Rooms Title: Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Description: This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Fat Bear Week Brackets Due
The Tree House is sponsoring an OWU-specific version of the National Park Service’s Fat Bear Week, where people can vote on which of Katmai National Park’s brown bears have gained the most weight for their winter hibernation. From October 2…
Today @ Noon – Women in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Learn about being a successful entrepreneur internationally! Attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series today at Noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from All Majors and Departments are Invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Hayes Day Lecture on 1876 Election
Join us for “The World Turned Upside Down: The Election of 1876” by Josh Dubert, Historian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, focusing on parallels between Hayes’ election and today’s political climate. 4-5 p.m. today, Oct. 2, in…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Sept. 1 – Circle K International’s First Meeting is tonight! 7:30 @ Smith
Did you miss the Circle K International (CKI) table at the Student Involvement Fair? That’s OK, come to our first meeting tonight to find out more! Our first meeting will be tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the 2nd-floor study room…
Sept. 4 – WCSA Interest Form
If you are interested in joining WCSA and making a difference on campus, fill out the interest form before the deadline of Sept. 4! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Wesleyan Council on Student Affairs Contact: Kevin Alvarenga at kaalvarenga@owu.edu
Sept. 2 – Young Democratic Socialists of America Meeting
OWU YDSA will be meeting in the Stuy Fishbowl on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. We will be making zines, hanging out, and getting to know each other! This meeting is open to any students who may want…
Sept. 1 – Classes in session on Labor Day
Please remember that classes are in session on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1), but nearly all campus offices, including the Health Center, are closed. For the full 2025-2026 academic calendar, bookmark this page. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Marketing and…
Sept. 10 @ 7 p.m. – What is Sisters United?
Join us for a fun and informative session about Sisters United! Discover how we aim to create a supportive community on campus, fostering sisterhood, empowerment, and collaboration among sisters. Come curious and leave inspired! We’ll meet at 7 p.m. Sept.…
Sept. 4 @ Noon – Jewish Student Reception in HWCC 312
Join us for a reception for our Jewish faith community on campus. We’ll gather in HWCC 312 on Thursday, Sept. 4, at noon for a time of food (roasted chicken and latkes) and conversation. This is a great chance to…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Susie Nourse Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Karen Sue ‘Susie’ Nourse passed away unexpectedly Dec. 25 at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was 76. A Delaware resident for 50 years, Susie worked as a nurse administrator at Grady…
Former Faculty Member Charles Weis Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU faculty member Dr. Charles McCullough Weis passed away Nov. 30 in Santa Barbara, California. He was 101. As his family shares, “He lived a remarkably complete and rich life to the very…
Seeking February Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for 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, and local…
University Classifieds
Turquoise Keys Lost Sept. 25/26
All matching turquoise-colored keychain on a clip with a reusable straw, pepper spray, silver bottle opener, Listerine mouth spray, car keys, two gold keys, and my student ID is in a badge holder. All accessories on the keychain are matching…
Airpods Pro Case Lost Sept. 27
Airpods pro case with ‘KLF’ in gray printed on the front of the case lost on Sept 27. Airpods not missing, just the charging case. Please email klfarran@owu.edu with any information. Contact: Kelly Farran at klfarran@owu.edu
Turquoise Keys Lost Sept. 25/26
All matching turquoise-colored keychain on a clip with a reusable straw, pepper spray, silver bottle opener, Listerine mouth spray, car keys, two gold keys, and my student ID is in a badge holder. All accessories on the keychain are matching…
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