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Campuswide News & Events
April 21 – Performing Arts Student Departmental
On Tuesday, April 21, the OWU Performing Arts Department will hold the student departmental. All performers are current Music majors and minors. The performers at this concert are Maryahna Shipmon, flute; Oliviah Myers, flute; Riley Sheaffer, flute; Jarek Montalban, trombone;…
Saturday, April 18 @ 2 p.m. – Rafiki Olympic Cookout Event
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 connection. Enjoy free food trucks, ice cream, cotton candy, and a variety of…
Bishop Brag Day 2026 Is Coming!
Get ready to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students at Bishop Brag Day 2026! 📅 Wednesday, April 22 ⏰ 10:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Hamilton-Williams Campus Center This special event highlights the many ways our students are making…
Today – Anchor Splash!
Come support Service for Sight at Delta Gamma’s annual Anchor Splash today, April 17, in Meek Aquatic Center at 8 p.m. Watch Greek organizations compete in relay races and a synchronized swimming finale while learning about vision preservation and advocacy.…
April 21 – Final Art and the Environment Talk: Carolina Barbosa
Join us for the final installment of the Art and the Environment Talk Series this Tuesday (April 21) at 6:30 p.m. to hear from OWU’s own, Dr. Carolina C. Barbosa. She is a faculty member in OWU’s Department of Environment…
April 17 & 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Spring Musical ‘Into the Woods’
Ohio Wesleyan’s spring musical production “Into the Woods,” directed by Jennifer Whitehead, has its final two shows this Friday and Saturday on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by…
OWU Connection News & Events
Want a $5,000 Scholarship? Apply for the Corns Scholars Program!
Call all juniors and seniors interested in business and entrepreneurship! Applications for the Corns Scholars Program are NOW OPEN and close March 20, 2026. The Program involves specific courses designed to develop business and entrepreneurial skills, opportunities to meet and…
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…
Student News & Events
April 24 Deadline – Request Accessible Seating/Parking for Commencement Guests
Ohio Wesleyan is committed to creating an accessible commencement experience for all who attend. Graduating seniors may request accessible seating and parking for guests with mobility access concerns. The deadline to complete the form is Friday, April 24, at 5…
April 25 – Campus-Wide Bucket Golf Sign-Ups
Reslife will be hosting a campus-wide golf outing using our fun set of bucket golf! Grab some friends and join us for a day on the (campus) course! Sign up here! Location: 15 Williams Dr. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Reslife Contact:…
📚 April 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Create a Finals Study Plan!
You’ve worked hard all semester; now it’s time to finish strong! Stop by the Sagan ARC (HWCC #324) on Monday, April 20, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to create a finals study plan. This open-house style event will allow…
Sagan Writing Center Award – Submission Deadline Today at 5 p.m.
Today is the deadline for submitting to the annual spring Sagan Writing Center Award—don’t miss out! Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. (Examples of past winning essays…
April 18 from 6-8 p.m. – Lavender Party Hosted by SAGE
SAGE is throwing a party at the Milligan Hub on April 18 from 6-8 p.m.! The Milligan hub will be decorated all over with lavender! Drink and snacks are provided, and if you are not a party person, crafts are…
Graduating Seniors: DON’T LOSE YOUR DATA!
Congratulations! When you graduate from OWU, you have the opportunity to convert your BishopApps (Google Workspace) account to Email-for-Life, which preserves all of your data. If you don’t do this, ALL of your data may be permanently DELETED. That includes all your BishopMail, Contacts, Calendar…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Volunteer for Late Night Breakfast on April 29
We’ve been busy planning our bi-annual tradition of hosting a late-night breakfast during the upcoming finals week! This event is busy and fun as students take a break from preparing for final exams. We get to help support students through…
Shape the Smith Center’s Future | Final Call
Don’t miss your chance to steer the Smith Center’s future programming. We’ve extended the deadline to Monday, April 13, to ensure your specific research and teaching interests lead our priorities. Spend 5 minutes now on this Smith Center Feedback to…
Passover Seder @ OWU and Ongoing Hillel Activities
OWU’s Hillel group is still active on campus! I am the group’s advisor and have also connected with Jewish Alumni in my annual giving role and received a few gifts this year that will really allow us to revitalize Hillel’s…
University Classifieds
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…
Found – AirPods in the Ham-Wil Upper Chapel
AirPods were found in the upper chapel on the 4th floor of Ham-Wil. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
ISO Mending Experts
The Ross Art Museum is in search of expert menders to help others at our Sunday mending circles in 2026. Mending can include sewing, crocheting, and knitting. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu if you are interested. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum…
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