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Campuswide News & Events
Sign Up to Give Blood in March
Ohio Wesleyan University Circle K, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is hosting a campus blood drive this March, and we need your help. Service is at the heart of Circle K, and one of the most powerful ways…
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Explore What’s New @ the Libraries
Better Searching: We’ve updated OWUSearch based on campus feedback. Library on the Go: Access our collections anywhere with the New Mobile App. New Resources: Explore our latest additions for Spring 2026. As always, library staff are happy to help you…
Ross Art Museum Open for Spring Semester
The Ross Art Museum is open for spring semester. If you’ve never stopped by the museum before, we would love to welcome you! The museum offers a wide range of programs and events to the campus and the community. New…
Jan. 18 – Children’s MLK Story and Craft @ the Ross
Join us at the Ross Art Museum this Sunday at 2 p.m. for a Children’s MLK Day story about diversity and make a peace sign craft. All children’s events are free and open to all. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art…
HWCC Upper and Lower Parking Levels to Close for Community Event
On Monday, Jan.19, Ohio Wesleyan University will host the 33rd annual MLK Breakfast Celebration from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This well-attended community event draws a large crowd of visitors to campus, and to accommodate guests with mobility issues, the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Blaine E. Grimes Summer Grant NOW OPEN!
Have a summer internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…
🌟Working Career Lab: Resume Power Hour
⚡️ Need a resume that stands out? Join Resume Power Hour! 💼 Working Career Lab: Resume Power Hour 📅Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 ⏰ 12-1 p.m. | 📍 Corns 315 Whether you’re just getting started on your resume or need a final…
📅Dec. 3, 2025 – Employer Spotlight
Connect with City Year & Enterprise Mobility! Looking to build your network or explore new career paths? Drop by the Employer Spotlight on Wednesday, Dec. 3 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) in the HWCC Atrium! Meet reps from City Year and Enterprise…
Blaine E. Grimes Grant NOW OPEN!
Have a spring internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…
Today, Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Economic Outlook Conference
Join us today @ 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Rooms B & C, for the annual Economic Outlook Conference. Hear local, national, and international outlooks from panelists Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC, and Dr.…
🌟Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students
📣 Bishop ACCESS Students, get personalized career support! 💼Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students 📅Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 ⏰ 12-1. p.m.| 📍 Slocum 201 This session offers tailored support for Bishop ACCESS students to: Build strong resumes ✍️ Prepare applications 🗒️ Strengthen…
Student News & Events
March 5 – StatQuest YouTuber Dr. Joshua Starmer Live
The OWU Data Circle welcomes Dr. Joshua Starmer, creator of the massively popular YouTube channel StatQuest, for a live seminar on AI, neural networks, and quantifying model confidence. See the educator who has helped over 1.5 million learners understand statistics…
March 5 @ 12 p.m. – It’s Different for Girls
The Biology Board is collaborating with MCI (Male Contraceptive Initiative) and hosting a screening of the short film It’s Different for Girls by Billie JD Porter. This 40-minute film explores gender bias and systemic issues surrounding reproductive health. Billie emphasizes…
March 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Craft Night at the Ross
Bring a craft you are working on, or come use our craft supplies to hang out with other crafters with snacks! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Interested in a Free Knitting Workshop? Fill Out This Form!
If you are an avid knitter or interested in learning how to start, internationally recognized knitter Shirley Paden-Berstein will be giving a free cast-on class! The class will be held on Wednesday, March 18, and it will be a long…
March 8 – Columbus Day Trip 🚌
Join us for a fun day trip to Columbus, Ohio, for shopping, great food, and international groceries! 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⏰ Departure Time: 9:45 a.m. 📍 Meeting Location: Smith Hall Parking Lot (38 S Liberty Street) 🚌Trip Details: 9:45 a.m.: Meet…
Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Winter Wind-Down
Today! Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with yoga, cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nov. 21, 2025 – Deadline to Nominate a STAR Colleague
Nominate an Ohio Wesleyan University staff member who has earned the trust and respect from colleagues through the work they do, while also having a positive impact on staff, students, faculty, and community partners. The form(s) are easy to complete,…
NO Check Run during the week of Thanksgiving
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will not be a check/ACH run during the week of Nov. 24. Concur expense reports and cash advances will not be processed this week either. There will be a check run on November 20th,…
Nov. 16 @ 4 p.m. – Free Kids Craft: Thanksgiving Pinecone Turkey
Come visit the Ross Art Museum on Sunday, Nov. 16, between 2 and 4 p.m. to make your own Thanksgiving pinecone turkey! All ages free family craft. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
University Classifieds
Found: Car Key
A car key was found on the sidewalk in the neighborhood near the Jay Martin Soccer Complex. Please contact Liz Starns if you are the owner via email at eastarns@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: HHK Contact: Liz Starns at eastarns@owu.edu
Sept. 6 – Common Application Workshop
Sept. 6 @ 8:30 a.m. – Help a high school senior with the Common Application! Know a high school junior or senior who could use help with the Common Application and essay? Encourage them to attend the Common Application Workshop hosted by…
PAID Babysitting Opportunity. Gain Experience in Education, Psychology, & Social Work
Local family in Marengo, OH, is seeking a kind, dependable sitter for their 21-month-old daughter. Ideal for college students or recent grads in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields looking for meaningful, hands-on experience with young children. Hours: Midday, 5-6…
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