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Campuswide News & Events
TODAY @ 12:10 p.m. in Merrick 301 – Learn about the Total Solar Eclipse of April 8!
Come to see Dr. Bob Harmon’s talk about what to expect when a total solar eclipse comes to the OWU campus on April 8. Sure, you’ve seen photos, but anyone who has ever witnessed totality knows that photos don’t do…
April 3 @ 5 p.m. – Political Roundtable Discussion Presented by WCSA!
The Student Inclusion and Advocacy Committee will be hosting a political roundtable discussion, followed by a fun Jubilee event! We are looking for students of ALL backgrounds to come and share their political opinions on various current events. This is…
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Lydia Conklin Reading
The English Department welcomes Lydia Conklin TODAY from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Conklin is the author of Rainbow, Rainbow, a short story collection that celebrates the humor and depth of the queer and trans experience…
April 27 @ 1 p.m. – Columbus Earth Day Festival Trip!
With Green Week approaching, the ENVS Green Week team will be sending out interest forms for fun and green-themed events! We are planning to take students to the Columbus Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 27, from 1-6 p.m. (negotiable between…
March 27 @ Noon – Celebrate Women and Their Contributions!
The Women’s Empowerment Celebration will be hosted during the noon hour on March 27 and will hold an Award Ceremony giving women on campus the chance to celebrate their accomplishments! Do you know a woman excelling in academics, leadership, advocacy,…
Campus Operations Notification: Elevator Testing March 26-April 2
A state inspector for elevators will be on campus between March 26 and April 2 to test the university’s elevators. During the sporadic testing, elevators will be down for a very short periods of time. Thank you for your patience…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Spanish for Public Health Class Offered in Fall 2025
Are you studying Spanish and Public Health or Pre-Med? Spanish for Public Health is a combo of language practice and community engagement. Students learn terminology and cultural considerations for working with Spanish-speaking populations and are able to apply their knowledge…
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 through…
April 2 @ Noon – BLP Fall 2025 Info Session 1
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program (BLP) is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session on April 2 from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Slocum 201 and find out…
Participate in Neuroscience Research Study and Get a Chance to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. If interested, please…
March 23-25 – Clothing Drive
Join the Battling Elite Stars Clothing Drive! Donate gently used washed clothing and accessories on Sunday, March 23, at Smith Hall from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Then, stop by thrift and shop sustainably at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center on March…
March 31 @ 6 p.m. – Guided Meditation During Wellness Week
The Chaplain’s Office and Residential Life invite you to join us for a guided meditation session that will leave you feeling refreshed! Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this session is designed to help you find inner…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Recycle Your Magazines!
If you have magazines at home that you’re looking to get rid of, please drop them off in the Counseling Services Center (3rd floor of Ham-Wil) to be used in an upcoming campus program. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Counseling Services Contact:…
Recent Changes to Shared Drives in Google Workspace for Education
Late last month, Google rolled out changes to Shared Drives in Google Workspace for Education, what we’ve branded BishopApps. The changes implemented new shared drive storage limits and affected shared drive creation. Shared Drives now have a storage limit of…
Former Faculty Member Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU faculty member Johnnie Ray Hoopes passed away Feb. 13 at Willow Brook at Delaware Run. She was 94. She taught home economics between 1954 and 1960 and again in 1963. According to…
University Classifieds
FOUND – Camera lens near University Hall
On Saturday, May 1, I found a camera lens on campus. If you think this may be your lens, please email Anna Scholle at afscholl@owu.edu with the identification of the lens (brand, size) to claim, and we can work out a time…
Become a Bishop Ambassador Today!
What is a Bishop Ambassador? Bishop Ambassadors are students who are paid to give tours of campus, write postcards to prospective students, generate ideas for social media content on the OWU Admission Instagram, greet families when they arrive to campus,…
Hiring student interns for 21-22 in Career Connection
Career Connection is hiring new interns for 2021-2022. Marketing/Peer Coach interns help advertise and promote our events & services. They also meet with students for resume reviews and other basic career-related needs. Apply here or view on Handshake. OWU…
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