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Campuswide News & Events
April 16 @ 8 p.m. – Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Join us at 8 p.m. Gray Chapel is located in University Hall. Featuring works by Norman Dello Joio, John Mackey, Eric Whitacre, and Leonard Bernstein, with our conductor Richard Edwards and guest conductor Ryleigh Jones ’27. Admission is free and…
April 17 @ 1 p.m. – Honors Thesis Defense: Claire Hammond
Come watch Claire Hammond ’26 defend her Honors Thesis, “Determining the Effects of Early Adolescent Stress on Anxiety-Like Behavior and GABA A Receptor Subunit Expression in C57BL/6J Adult Mice,” this Friday at 1 p.m. in SCSC 163! Learn about the…
April 19 @ 3 p.m. – Composition Studio Recital
Join us at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium, located in Sanborn Hall, for an afternoon of original works by students studying composition under Dr. Park. Admission is free and open to the public! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing…
April 22 from 12-1 p.m. – Pit Stop on the JAY
Come learn about car financial management tips and the chance to win a car care giveaway on the JAYwalk! Join Public Safety in demonstrations on basic care maintenance ft. changing oil and windshield wiper fluid, and checking tire pressure. Free…
Religious Life Awards – Nominations Open – Due Monday, April 20
The Chaplain’s Office invites nominations for the annual religious life awards. Awardees will be recognized at the Interfaith Baccalaureate Service on May 8. Descriptions of the awards for graduating seniors, along with the nomination form, can be found at owu.edu/baccalaureate…
WCSA Election Results
The following students have been elected to WCSA for the 26/27 academic year. President: Oyindoubra Akika Vice President: Rukevwe Diohwo Comptroller: Stepan Dobrianskyi Chief Administrative Officer: Renee Afuminah-Damoah Senators: Max Fossaceca Ya’Va Harris Kevin Alvarenga Jada Taylor Conner Ford Jordyn Adams Kirsten Quinn Husain…
OWU Connection News & Events
Thursday, Feb. 12 – Diplomacy 101: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Register on Handshake. 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…
Feb. 17 @ 11 a.m. – Arcadia Abroad Tabling
🌍 Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? 👋 Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia Abroad, Wendy Lombardo, on Feb. 17 at the Arcadia table in the HWCC…
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…
Student News & Events
April 22 – STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by WinS!
Join us on April 22 in the SCSC Atrium at noon for STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by the Women in STEM club at OWU! Come get food, drinks, and watch as the STEM department faculty and students battle it out in classic Jeopardy fashion for a legendary trophy.…
April 22 @ 5:30 p.m. – Honors End-of-Year Reception
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, April 22, in Merrick 301 from 5:30-7 p.m. for a celebration dedicated to our graduating Honors seniors. The reception will include food, drinks, a photobooth, and an opportunity to hear highlights of student Honors…
April 19 @ 2:30 p.m. – An Afternoon of Arepas
Join the Spanish Language and Cultures Club on Sunday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the Stuy Milligan Hub for a fun cooking experience! We will learn how to make arepas, explore the Venezuelan culture, and enjoy eating together. RSVP…
Join Us for Trivia Night Tonight!
Join the Investment Club for a night of trivia tonight, April 15! Food will be provided, and all topics will be covered. When: April 15 @ 6:30 p.m. Where: Benes Rooms Questions? Email aahernandez@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Investment Club Contact:…
Movie Night at The Strand!
The Incredible Film Club will be having a movie night at the Strand this Saturday at 1:15 p.m. to see The Mummy! If you are interested in coming with us, please fill out the linked Google form below, as we…
😍 Today from 12-1 p.m. – Plan for Finals and Win a Prize!
Over the lunch hour from Wednesday, April 15, through Friday, April 17, stop by the Academic Skills Center’s table in the HWCC Atrium to: Grab finals planning supplies Receive individualized planning advice Spin our prize wheel to win a prize!…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Jan Smith Passes Away; Service Friday
We are sad to report that Jan Stuart Smith, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Anthropology, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was 82. Dr. Smith served on the Ohio Wesleyan faculty from 1977 to 2009, when he was…
Celebrate with Your Graduate on Stage at Commencement!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony to present them with their OWU diploma cover. If you would like to participate, please email your request to…
Due April 7 – Faculty Mentor Form for Spring Student Symposium
If you are mentoring a student presenter for the upcoming Spring Student Symposium, please submit the Faculty Mentor Form no later than April 7. Please email Jill Hayes if you have any questions. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill…
University Classifieds
Found Glasses
Glasses were found in front of Alpha Sig Fraternity House. Please email Molly Grace Lovette if these might be yours, so I can get them to you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: ResLife Contact: Molly Grace Lovette at mglovette@owu.edu
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…
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