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Campuswide News & Events
Campus Operations Notification: Remove Cars from HWCC Upper & Lower Tier Parking Lot by 10 p.m.
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the upper and lower tiers lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot…
Tonight @ 8 p.m. – Choir Concert in Gray Chapel
The Choral Art Society presents its spring concert on Thursday, March 27, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. The ensemble will be led by guest conductor Rachel Parfenchuk (OWU Class of 2013) in a varied program of works centered on…
Campus Operations Notification: By 10 p.m. Today, Remove Cars from HWCC Lower Tier Parking Lot
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black arts and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
April 2 @ Noon – The Love Bus Comes to the Tree House
The ENVS Department, Fine Arts, DEI Council, and The Upcycling Center at OWU all present: The Love Bus: Beauty and Waste in the Face of Climate Crisis Wednesday, April 2, from noon to 2 p.m. in front of the Tree…
March 27 & 28 – Free Movie Screening, Arts Performance for Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Didn’t buy a ticket for the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium? You’re still invited to attend these events as we remember OWU alum Van Peebles ’53 and celebrate Black arts and culture: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday – Fork in Nigeria food truck.…
April 10 @ 5:30 p.m. – Passover Sedar
What is Passover? Passover (also called Pesach) is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Exodus (liberation) of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Passover is often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, especially on the first night, when a special meal…
OWU Connection News & Events
Career Connection – NEW Spring Semester Drop-in Hours
Hello, Bishops! Starting this semester, the Career Connection Office’s new Drop-In Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can still find us in Slocum 207 during these times. Drop-In Hours are a great opportunity to…
Feb. 6 @ 12 p.m. – What Can LinkedIn Do For You?
Ready to Level Up Your LinkedIn Game? Are you looking to create or enhance your LinkedIn profile? Want hands-on guidance to improve it in real-time? Curious about how to use LinkedIn effectively for networking and building meaningful connections? Join alumni experts Newton…
Feb. 4 @ 12 p.m. – Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Embark on an epic quest to redefine the job search! This workshop transforms the stress of career exploration into an adventure, drawing inspiration from beloved fandoms like Dungeons and Dragons, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings. Channel your inner…
Jan. 31 – FREE Professional LinkedIn Headshots, 3rd Floor Slocum
Register on Handshake to get your professional LinkedIn Headshot taken for FREE from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Slocum Hall. This come-and-go event takes no longer than 15 minutes, depending on the line. Dress: Business Casual. Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and…
Today @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us today, Jan. 28, for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The…
Jan. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Stratford Ecological Center Info Session
Are you looking for a summer job that includes outdoor work and nature education? Come learn about the summer opportunities with Stratford Ecological Center! Joining us will be Laura Underwood, Environmental Educator, for an information session. Register on Handshake for updates and…
Student News & Events
Deadline April 16 – Fine Arts AWARDS!
The 2025 Annual Fine Arts Awards are open for application! Declared Art majors (BA & BFA) and/or Fine Arts scholarship recipients are eligible to apply. Email slides of artwork, and/or an art history paper as a single PDF document, and…
April 9 @ Noon – SOAN Luncheon: Research Opportunities & Student Research Presentations
See students present their research: “Love, Erasure, and Social Theory” and “Decolonizing Monopoly” and hear about research opportunities in Sociology and Anthropology. The Sociology & Anthropology Department is hosting a luncheon on April 9, 2025 on the 4th floor of…
Sagan Academic Resource Center Seeks Energetic, Enthusiastic Students Interested in Making a Positive Impact!
Students must be in at least their second year at OWU and must provide a recommendation letter from at least one professor in their tutoring subject. Must hold at least a 3.0 GPA in the tutoring subject and must demonstrate…
April 12 @ 9 a.m. – BioBlitz at Delaware Dam
On Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m.-noon at Delaware Dam, the Department of Environment & Sustainability is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host a BioBlitz event. A BioBlitz is when professional and community scientists work together…
April 10 @ 6 p.m. – Senior Class Almost-Alumni Celebration
Hey, Class of 2025! You’re nearly there — graduation is just around the corner! Let’s celebrate your upcoming transition from students to alumni with an evening designed just for you. The Alumni Board of Directors, is hosting this celebration to welcome…
April 7 @ Noon – Put Your Creative Experiences on Your Resume!
Are you involved in Fine and Performing Arts, Music, Dance, or Film Studies? Have you had artwork in an art show or performed in a play? Are you a member of Orchesis, or a New York Arts Program graduate? Join…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Feb. 20 – For OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session (Note Date Change!)
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Thursday, Feb. 20 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
Feb. 20 @ Noon – Celebrating Black Excellence
Bring your lunch and join us from noon to 1 p.m. in Merrick Classroom 202 for an inspiring conversation with Tenique Dennis, Director of Access and Strategic Recruitment in the Administration Department. Mrs. Dennis will share her experiences as a…
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 that…
University Classifieds
Enjoy Taking Photos? Capture OWU Moments for University Communications!
Description: Position Name: University Communications Student Photojournalist Commitment: 4-6 hours per week Term: Fall Semester Apply: Read more and apply online using this link; please email photography samples to shstuntz@owu.edu Examples of assignments include: Covering student/campus events such as Student Involvement Office…
Employment Opportunity with the OWU Daily
The OWU Daily needs you! Seeking an OWU Daily editorial intern for 2024-2025 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. The successful applicant will work Monday through Thursday and Sunday, preferably late afternoon/early evening, to provide…
University Communications Hiring Intern to Help Share Students’ OWU Connection Experiences
Position Name: University Communications Reporting & Writing Intern Commitment: 6 hours per week Term: Full Year, Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Apply: Read more and apply online using this link; please email writing samples to cehatche@owu.edu Description of Internship: The intern will…
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