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Campuswide News & Events
Common Ground Free Store Donation Drive: SEAL SLU House Project
From April 6-17, we are collecting personal hygiene items for Common Ground Free Store. Items such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and razors are in high demand and are requested. Donations can be dropped off in collection bins by the…
CPB’s Day on the Jay is April 24 & Prez Ball is April 25!
Mark your calendars! Day on the Jay will be held on Friday, April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This semester, the festivities will be moved to the academic side of campus due to construction affecting the JAYwalk. Join…
Crafternoon at the Ross Museum: Community Open Studio
Sunday, April 12, visit the Ross Museum to get crafty! From 2-4 p.m., we will hold a community open studio event. Bring a craft to work on or use our craft supplies to make something new! Free and open to…
Today @ Noon – Business Law and the Workplace: Guest Speaker-Professor Luann Snyder
Join the HR Club for lunch (Raising Cane’s) today, 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…
April 8 – Psi Chi Induction Ceremony and Guest Speaker!
Join the OWU Psychology Department this Wednesday, April 8, at 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 301 as new Psi Chi members are inducted into the honor society. Following the induction ceremony, we will be joined by guest speaker Dr. Morgan Cope,…
April 9 @ 5:30 p.m. – Speaker Event: Ilan Moss DNDi
On Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m., Mr. Ilan Moss from the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative will be speaking about a new treatment for sleeping sickness. Ilan Moss is the Head of Media and Content at DNDi. The event…
OWU Connection News & Events
APPLY NOW! Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge
Applications close Friday, Feb. 13, for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge. Both competitions occur during the OWU Connection Conference on Feb. 26 and embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and solving community problems. The winner of each competition will receive…
The Young/Gatz Academic Emergency Medicine Fellowship (Summer 2026)
The Young/Gatz Academic Emergency Medicine Fellowship is a new opportunity for students intending to pursue Medical School. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside an OWU alumnus, David Gatz (Class of 2010), M.D., an emergency physician and assistant professor…
Spring Connection Conference! Mark Your Calendar – Map Your Day
The Spring Connection Conference will be held on campus on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Remember, on this day of alternative instruction, normal classes don’t meet. This draft schedule will help you with preliminary planning around…
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,…
Student News & Events
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…
Calling All COMM Majors!
The new member application for the Communication Student Board has been extended to Monday, April 6, at 11:59 p.m.! On this board, members participate in faculty evaluations, plan communication events, participate in admissions events, help with faculty searches, and help…
Last Chance to Hoorah!
Today is your last chance to submit to the OWU student-run zine One Last Hoorah! You can submit: 3 Visual Art 2k Words of Fiction/Prose (including erotica/fanfic) 4 Pages of Poetry 2k Words of Nonfiction 6 Pages of Script (play,…
April 23 @ 6 p.m. – COMM End-of-Year Celebration
Join us for the Communication End-of-Year Celebration on April 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! We invite students of all majors to come celebrate with us. Communication graduates will receive their cords at this special event. Enjoy catered…
Extended! Graduating Class Director Applications Accepted Through 6 p.m. Today
The deadline to become the Graduating Class Director has been extended until Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. for seniors. If you want to stay connected to Ohio Wesleyan post-graduation, directly impact the OWU Alumni experience, and gain valuable skills…
Serve It Up for St. Jude – Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser
Pickleball Tournament to raise funds for our philanthropic partner – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Location: Gordon Fieldhouse Ticket Cost: $10 USD RSVP Information: This fundraising event is open to all organizations (not just Greek)! All you need is a…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
AI and Hyper Personalized Learning Webinar Invitation
Dear Colleagues, AI is transforming the way campuses deliver personalized learning experiences. It enables the early identification of student needs, customizes educational outreach, and facilitates timely interventions. The upcoming webinars will showcase real campus examples of these AI-driven tools in action—and this is your final…
Seeking March 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…
Former OWU Staff Member Jan Fleischmann Passes Away
We are sad to share that Janis “Jan” Dora Fleischmann, 78, of Delaware passed away Jan. 13 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Jan was an OWU employee for nearly 20 years, from 1995 to 2014. She retired as the…
University Classifieds
Found – AirPods in the Ham-Wil Upper Chapel
AirPods were found in the upper chapel on the 4th floor of Ham-Will. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
LOST, BUT NOT FOUND in Elliott Hall! Is it yours?
There are several items in the Elliott Hall History Office that have been left in classrooms, including a pair of glasses, a mint green sweatshirt, and a pair of headphones (which have been here for quite a while). Please stop…
Lead the Way at OWL Camp in Summer 2026!
Ready to make a lasting impact on over 600 gifted campers? Join OWL Camp as a Family Group Leader (formerly counselor) and help shape unforgettable summer experiences for students in grades 5-8. Many leaders are former OWL campers—now it’s your…
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