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Campuswide News & Events
Art and the Environment Talk Series
This year, the Ross Art Museum, in collaboration with the Department of Environment & Sustainability, will host a series of talks on the intersection of art and the environment. This series includes artists, activists, and scholars and their efforts to…
Did You Get Last Night’s OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!
On Aug. 19, Ohio Wesleyan shared an OWU ALERT notification about a crosswalk light problem on Liberty Street. You should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account as well as a text message sent to your cell…
Aug. 22 – Day on the JAY!
It’s Day on the JAY! This year, we are going out into the wilderness for a camping extravaganza! Enjoy some amazing blowups, giveaways, and more! With all other dining locations closed for a few hours, there is nowhere better to…
CPB Welcome Week Schedule
Hello, new and returning Bishops! To kick off this school year, the Campus Programming Board (CPB) has put together an exciting week of fun, culminating in our Day on the JAY celebration and Final Jam Concert. The full schedule with…
ATM at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center
With the growing use of phone apps to make payments, the ATM in Ham-Wil wasn’t serving enough customers to enable us to keep it, and it has been removed. If needed, the closest ATMs are located at the UDF at…
CPB Welcome Week Schedule
Hello, new and returning Bishops! To kick off this school year, the Campus Programming Board (CPB) has put together an exciting week of fun, culminating in our Day on the JAY celebration and Final Jam Concert. The full schedule with…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY @ Noon – Bishop Launch Program Info Session #1
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session today, April 2, from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Slocum 201 and find out more…
Explore the Career Connection Virtual Career Center!
The Career Connection Virtual Career Center is your go-to resource for all things career-related at Ohio Wesleyan University. Accessible at , this website provides you with 24/7 self-guided career support by giving you a wide range of tools and resources…
April 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – “Donut” Miss This Employer Spotlight! Career Connection
We are excited to invite you to the Employer Spotlight event on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with top employers and graduate schools from a variety of industries. You can learn…
Spring Student Symposium – Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum…
Drop-In Hours for Resumes and Cover Letters!- Career Connection
Do you have questions about building your resume, writing a cover letter, or formatting one? Are you seeking guidance on networking, job searching, or other career-related issues? If so, a Career Connection Drop-In appointment could be just what you need! The…
Spring Student Symposium – Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum…
Student News & Events
Oct. 3 @ 12:30 p.m. – Rhythms and Roots
Experience the vibrant sounds, movements, and flavors of Africa at Rhythms and Roots, organized by Rafiki! This cultural celebration highlights the richness of African traditions through music, dance, and food. Groove to the beats of Afrobeats music, enjoy dynamic performances…
Oct. 4 @ 10:30 a.m. – Free Fresh Start and Farmers’ Market Bingo
This Saturday, join The Kitchen for a SLU house project at the Main Street Delaware Farmers’ Market. Support local farmers as you cross off items from your bingo board like “a vegetable you haven’t heard of,” “Sourdough bread,” and “apple…
Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s Tabling
Circle K and Neurds will be tabling during the lunch hour (12-1 p.m.) in the Ham-Wil atrium to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and to register people for the walk on Saturday, Oct. 4. Stop by to learn more…
Sept. 30 @ 4:10 p.m.: Seminar with Skype-A-Scientist Founder
Please join the Biology Seminar Series from 4-5 p.m. for an ONLINE talk by Dr Sarah McAnulty, founder and executive director of Skype A Scientist: “Weaving Science Into Our Communities” To participate, please log in via Zoom: Meeting ID:…
Order a WinS Sweatshirt Today!
The OWU Women in STEM (WinS) club is proud to announce that we will be selling one-of-a-kind Women in STEM sweatshirts, made by WinS’ own executive board!! These sweatshirts serve as a reminder that STEM is a place for all…
OWU/CU Sister School: Homecoming Experience
We’re hitting the road again in November with OWU students to celebrate Homecoming at our sister school, Claflin University in South Carolina. This trip is all about connection, community, and strengthening our sister-school bond—don’t miss out on the tradition we’re…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…
Seeking January 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…
The President’s Office Welcomes Olivia Danley ’25
The President’s Office extends its best wishes to Kolby Brock ’23, who concluded his time with the office on May 29. Kolby is heading to Nebraska to start an exciting new position as Coordinator of Student Leadership Programs at the…
University Classifieds
Crossing Guards Needed – Early Childhood Center (ECC)
The Service Learning Office and ECC are partnering to make Park Avenue safer for our preschool program! We are hiring students for the spring semester to serve as Crossing Guards at the ECC. Available shifts are Monday thru Friday during…
Found: Camera in Ham-Wil upper chapel
A small Canon camera was found in the upper chapel on the fourth floor of Ham-Wil. Email to claim it: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Summer 2025 Camp Counselors Wanted for OWL Camp
OWL Camp is a summer residential (3 weeks) and day (2 weeks) camp for gifted and talented students in grades 5 – 8 held on the OWU campus each June and July. Residential Camp Counselor: must have completed their college…
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