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Campuswide News & Events
Commencement Day Parking
Can you believe that Commencement is 1 DAY AWAY? As a courtesy to our campus visitors, please park in remote lots on Saturday if at all possible. In particular, please avoid the Edwards, Science Center, Phillips, Selby, and Ham-Wil lots.…
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
OWU Connection News & Events
Forage – Boost Your Resume with Virtual Externship Experiences
The OWU Career Connection Office wants you to know about an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience with Forage’s Virtual Externship Programs. Available at , these free, online externships allow you to explore various industries and develop valuable skills, all while…
Explore Your Career with Tailored Video Resources – Career Connection
The OWU Career Connection Office’s Video Resource Library, powered by Candid Career+, offers a wealth of expert-led videos to guide you through every step of your career development. Available at , this resource features videos on topics like resume building, job…
TODAY @ Noon – How to Rock Being On and Off the Clock
Got a summer internship/job? Want to increase your workplace savvy? This is THE workshop for YOU! Join us Tuesday, April 8, noon to 1 p.m., in Crider Lounge for a round-table, interactive conversation that gives you tips that you can confidently…
TONIGHT @ 7:30 p.m. – Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program VIRTUAL Info Session #2
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 and find out more about this semester-long program and how you can earn a $200…
TODAY @ Noon – Ideal Gap Years in STEM
Do you know you want to attend graduate school but aren’t necessarily ready to commit? Are you ready for a break from academics for a year or so? Do you feel like you need more experience or to narrow down…
April 8 @ Noon – How to Rock Being On and Off the Clock!
Got a summer internship/job? Want to increase your workplace savvy? This is THE workshop for YOU! Join us Tuesday, April 8, noon to 1 p.m., in Crider Lounge for a round-table, interactive conversation that gives you tips that you can confidently…
Student News & Events
Mailroom Hours for May
Mailroom hours are normal (11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) until May 11. May 12 – mailroom is closed, May 13-16 – summer hours begin, 1:30-3 p.m. Beginning the week of May 19, the mailroom will be closed on Fridays thru Aug. 1.…
Sign Up Now! New Environmental 1/4 Credit Class Next Year
Art & Environment Series: 2025-2026 ENVS 490 Art and Environment Series (.13 credit Fall ’25, .12 credit Spring ’26). Self-Service now allows you to add this course to your fall schedule. Instructor Assignment: Krygier. Meeting: Ross Art Museum. Time: Tuesday,…
Lost and Found at Hobson Library
Before the end of the semester, stop by the Hobson Library service desk to check for any missing belongings in our Lost & Found (such as power cords/chargers, water bottles, notebooks, coats, etc.) Have a great summer! Office: OWU Library…
May is Mental Health Month!
This May, we recognize Mental Health Month 2025 — a time to raise awareness, break stigma, and prioritize emotional well-being for ourselves and our communities. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and everyone deserves access to care,…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Therapy Dogs at the Ross Art Museum!
Today from 6-7 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum, come visit therapy dogs Daisy and Tesla. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Ruth Szukala at rmszukala@owu.edu
WCSA Graduation Cord for Graduating Seniors
Students participating in the spring 2025 commencement ceremony who served at least one semester in WCSA are eligible for a WCSA graduation cord. These cords can be picked up in the Student Engagement and Success Office, HWCC 209 (or Brad’s…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Kathy Earls Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Kathryn “Kathy” Earls passed away May 22 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. She was 59. A Columbus resident, Kathy worked as the administrative assistant for University Advancement and…
Open Enrollment Runs Through May 31
OWU Benefit Eligible Employees – The Open Enrollment Portal is OPEN! Reminder that our next benefit plan year is effective for the benefit plan year from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. There are no changes to benefit providers or plan…
Summer Hours Begin Today Through Aug. 1
Happy summer! Beginning today, OWU’s summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. OWU offices are closed Friday, unless they need to remain open for special events and activities. (Please work with your supervisor as needed.) If…
University Classifieds
Does Your Department Have a Spare Desk?
The Economics & Business Department is in search of a spare office desk. Perhaps you have a beautiful antique workstation crafted from the logs of Rev. Adam Poe’s log cabin, just languishing in a corner? Maybe the very desk where…
Bracelet and Black Water Bottle Found
A beaded bracelet with a saying and, separately, a black water bottle have been found. The bottle was in the Slocum Reading Room. Please claim them in the IOCP Office, Slocum Hall, Room 311. Thanks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact:…
Lost Black Cat
“Sid,” a very timid all-black cat, is lost from his home. Likely is near Lincoln and Forest Ave., but there is a small possibility that he hitched a ride to the Science Center. Please contact Shala Hankison if you notice…
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