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Campuswide News & Events
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…
March 27 @ 4:15 p.m. – Lydia Conklin Reading
The English Department will welcome Lydia Conklin on Wednesday, March 27, 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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
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…
LAST WEEK for Submissions – Literary Awards
ATTN: ALL students! Submission time is open for the 2025 Literary Awards! Your chance to WIN BIG has begun! Not an English major or minor? No problem; the competition is open to ALL students! Please see the English Department’s Student…
March 25 @ 6:30 p.m. – Spring Has Sprung – Crochet and Knit Social
Interested in knitting and/or crocheting? Come join In The Loop’s spring event! All experience levels are welcome, including newbies. Come learn new skills, chat, or bring your own project to work on. We will provide spring-themed patterns for all levels…
March 25 @ Noon – Global Learning Lunch: International Studies Social
Join us for a Global Learning Lunch! The International Studies Program is sponsoring an International Studies Social and Learning Event on March 25, 2025, at noon in Elliott Hall 101. Come eat Chipotle and meet with students in the International…
Don’t Risk Your Financial Aid, Complete Your FAFSA Today!
Returning students: Help to secure your financial aid! With changes expected at the federal Department of Education, we strongly recommend that you complete your 2025-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) now. Completing the FAFSA as early as possible lets you…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Reminder: StAP and Legacy Proposals Due Friday
This is a friendly reminder that StAP and Legacy proposals are due Friday, February 24th. Late submissions will not be accepted. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Career Connection Contact: Sophia DelGallo at stap@owu.edu
Seeking April Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for April events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
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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