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Campuswide News & Events
April 11 @ 4:30 p.m. – Reception: Art by Tami Panhuis
Join us in Edgar Hall, the Werner Gallery, for the Opening Reception of “Let Art Feed Your Soul,” an exhibit of Painting and Drawings by OWU Associate Professor of Biology Tami Panhuis. The works explore grief, strength, injustice, joy, and…
You’re Invited to the Golden Bishop Awards – RSVP Required
You’re invited to the annual Golden Bishop Awards! The awards have been held since 1987 and exist to recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations. Join us to celebrate outstanding achievements in leadership and community service on April 17 from…
April 12 @ 7 p.m. – Revival: Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents Revival on Friday, April 12, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show — its first event on campus since its revival. We invite the…
Help Scientists Study Birds During the Eclipse!
Do you love animals? Do you want to help scientists study them during the solar eclipse? All you have to do is download the “SolarBird” app () and contribute 30 seconds of your time during Monday’s eclipse. No prior experience…
April 9 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series: Dr. Zakee Sabree
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Zakee Sabree, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University: “Modeling microbe-mediated host growth and development” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Dr Suria will host a…
April 26 @ 11:30 a.m. – Day on the JAY
This semester’s Day on the JAY will be held on Friday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The theme is Under the Sea. There will be an inflatable slide, caricature artists, yard games, and more! Food will be…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
March 20 @ 4:30 – Honors Board Bingo with Faculty
Come out for a fun night of bingo, snacks, and many awesome prizes with the Honors Board! Join us in Merrick 301 on Thursday, March 20, at 4:30 p.m. Feel free to come and go as needed. All students are…
2025-2026 Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship – Apply Today!
The Student Involvement Office is excited to welcome applications for the third cohort of the Nancy Bihl Rutkowski (NBR) Leadership Fellowship! This dynamic, year-long program empowers Ohio Wesleyan students to explore leadership theory in the fall and apply their skills…
Education Major Open Advising!
Are you an Education major or minor, but don’t have an Education advisor? Are you considering an Education major or minor? Does the thought of working with kids and adolescents in an engaging way make you excited, but you aren’t…
March 17-21 – Letter Writing Stations!
Join us in honoring the amazing women in our lives! The Chief Diversity Office, alongside the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, will host letter-writing stations in Merrick the entire week of March 17-21 all day! Additionally, stop by the Ham-Wil…
Tutoring Opportunities Available: Sign Up to Assist Local Students!
The OWU Education Department often has parents, schools, and community organizations reach out to us asking if our students can tutor. We are compiling a list of OWU students who may be interested in providing a tutoring service to our…
Seeking a Reporting & Writing Intern for 2025-2026 (StAP Position)
The Office of University Communications is hiring an intern to report and write news and feature articles, especially student Q&A reflections of their OWU Connection experiences during the 2025-2026 academic year. Other assignments may include researching and writing feature stories…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
May 3 (New Date!) – Learn About the Fulbright Scholarship Program
Faculty interested in learning more about the Fulbright Scholarship program are invited to join Dr. Randy Quaye, recent Fulbright recipient, and Susan Zimmerman, foundations relations manager, at noon on Wednesday, May 3, for an informational Lunch and Learn in Slocum…
April 28 Deadline – Submit Items for ‘News for OWU Families’ Monthly Email
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the May edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon Friday, April 28. This monthly email communication is sent to all parents and families of current…
Former OWU Staff Members Pass Away
We are sad to share that these former Ohio Wesleyan staff members have passed away: Carlton Thompson, 88, of Delaware County, Ohio, passed away April 10 at home. Carlton served as an electrician/maintenance technician at Ohio Wesleyan for more than…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Nintendo Switch Cartridge
A Nintendo Switch game cartridge was found in the Smith West Laundry room on Wednesday May 12. Please email me (hdgreen@owu.edu) if you think it may belong to you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Hannah Green at hdgreen@owu.edu
Volunteer at Ironman 70.3 Ohio
Delaware and Ohio Wesleyan will once again host the Ironman 70.3 Ohio race on Sunday, July 25 2021. You’re invited to join members of the University Advancement team on Wednesday, July 21st from 1:30 – 6 pm to stuff registration…
Hair Scrunchies for Sale!
Hi Bishops! I am selling hair scrunchies to help cover my graduation expenses. You can view what I have available here: $3 each $10 for 4. I can ship them for $.50 per 2 scrunchies or drop them off in…
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