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Campuswide News & Events
March 25 @ 4:30 p.m. – Eddy Memorial Lecture on the ‘U.S.-China AI Race’
The East Asian Studies Program, the International Studies Program, and the Department of Politics & Government would like to invite you to the John Kennard Eddy Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms.…
March 25 @ 4:15 p.m. – Honors Board Bingo with Faculty
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, March 25, at 4:15 p.m., in Merrick 301 for a fun Bingo night. Come to get to know faculty, other students, and to win some fun prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors Board Contact: Brooke…
March 22-28 – Wellness Week
The spring 2026 Wellness Week is March 22-28! There are events all week sponsored by a variety of offices and community organizations to support several dimensions of wellness. Mark your calendar and take a moment to support your wellness journey.…
Thank you for Another Successful Day of Giving!
The results are in, and we are absolutely blown away. When we launched this year’s We Are OWU giving day, we asked the Bishop community to help us ignite possibilities for our students. You exceeded that challenge and set the…
March 22 – Native Plant Seed Bomb Making @ Ross Art Museum
Sunday, March 22, from 2-4 p.m., stop by the Ross Art Museum to make your own native plant seed bombs at this workshop! Everyone is welcome, and you will go home with your own seed bombs to plant. This event…
March 18 @ 4:15 p.m. – Lesley Wheeler Poetry Reading
The English Department, in collaboration with the Richard M. Ross Art Museum, is excited to present Lesley Wheeler as the next visiting author for the Visiting Writers Series. Her reading will take place at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum…
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…
Seniors: Real Life 101: My Wellness Practice
Join the Bishop Way team for a wellness session designed specifically for seniors to navigate the transition from campus life to their post-graduation journey. We’ll discuss potential stressors as well as on-campus and community resources to help build your own…
Grant Application NOW OPEN! Blaine E. Grimes Summer Internship
Have a summer internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Summer Internship Grant are NOW OPEN! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio Wesleyan students studying Economics, Management Economics, Quantitative Economics,…
Today @ 11:30-1 p.m. Employer Spotlight: Easy Employer/Grad School Networking
Looking to connect with employers/grad programs but want something smaller than a career fair? Ohio Wesleyan is hosting an Employer Spotlight – a mini tabling event where you can drop by, introduce yourself, and learn more about opportunities with these…
Feb. 11 – 30 Minute Alumni Partner Career Conversations! Sign Up!
Curious about life after OWU? Want insider tips straight from alumni who’ve been there? Alumni Partners Career Conversation Day is happening on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11-2 p.m. – and it’s your chance to get information on careers, internships, and what comes next! Scope…
TODAY! Career Clarity & Strategy Group: Harness the Power of YOU!
Career Clarity & Strategy Group: Harness the Power of YOU! Feeling stressed because you haven’t mapped out your life since Day 1? Asking yourself, “What am I doing with my major?” or “What should I even major in?” It’s time…
Student News & Events
Caps and Gowns Have Arrived at the OWU Bookstore!
For those graduating this spring, regalia have arrived at the OWU bookstore. You can purchase your cap, gown, and tassel now during regular bookstore hours or on owucampusstore.com. They will also be available at the Countdown to Commencement event on…
Apply for a Fall Leadership Experience
Leadership is more than just a title—it’s a practice. The Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship brings together a cohort of OWU students ready to dive into the “why” and “how” of making an impact. The Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship…
Business Law and the Workplace: Guest Speaker-Professor Luann Snyder
Join the HR Club on Monday, April 6, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Room 209 for a guest speaker event featuring Professor Luann Snyder, part-time Business Law professor. Professor Snyder will discuss how business law influences human resources, including…
March 26 – Student Chill Night: Air-Dry Clay
Students, come to the Ross Art Museum this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to get creative with air-dry clay and enjoy some snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
DIY Plants and Ice Cream Bar for Wellness Week
Take a break and nurture your well-being with the OWU Counseling Team! Join us at the Ham-Wil Zook Nook on Wednesday, March 25, from 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and free ice cream. Decorate your own plant…
One Last Hoorah! is a Student Zine Accepting Submissions … Now!
One Last Hoorah! is a student-run zine accepting submissions now through April 1! Submit up to: 3 Visual Art 2k Words of Fiction/Prose (including erotica/fanfic) 4 Pages of Poetry 2k Words of Nonfiction 6 Pages of Script (play, screenplay, monologue)…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking February Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
OWL Presents Stained Glass and Batik Workshops
We’re thrilled to share an inspiring opportunity to tap into your creativity through a stained glass and/or batik workshop, guided by renowned artist Pia Douglas. Offered by the OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University, these classes are open to anyone 18 and older—no…
Submit to News for OWU Families by Jan. 9 deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the January edition. Please submit news for parents/families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 9. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Consider submitting information regarding business items for…
University Classifieds
Join the Strand Theatre for October’s Films!
On Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., as part of the “Screamin’ with Stephen” (King) Series. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Tuesday, Oct. 14: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Before the film, see a scene from the upcoming Arena Fair Theatre’s production…
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Found Necklace – Hayes Hall
A lovely gold-colored necklace was found in Hayes Hall and is safe in my office. If you think it belongs to you, kindly share the details of your lost necklace so we can reunite you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWL Program…
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