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Campuswide News & Events
Beginning Monday, May 18 – Summer Hours for the Hobson Library
The summer hours can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page on our website. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card…
May 7 – Line Campus Today: Class of 2026’s Final Lap @ 4:45 p.m.!
It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2026! Join us for the Final Lap TODAY, May 7. Faculty, staff, and fellow Bishops are encouraged to line both sides of the Slocum walkway and the JAYwalk as we cheer on the…
May 8 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2026 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
Science Center Lot Reserved for Accessibility Permit Holders on Commencement Day
Campus Operations Notification: To support guests celebrating the graduation of our Class of 2026, the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center parking lot will be reserved on Saturday, May 9, for those who have applied for and received Accessibility permits. The lot will…
Omicron Delta Epsilon Honorary Society in Economics Inducts New Members
The Ohio Mu chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) International Honor Society in Economics inducted nine new members on Friday, May 1. New members are Oyindoubra Akika, Connor Morgan, Franchesca Nuss, Brock Corry, Cooper Heald, Radhika Agrawal, Aqib Ali, Jaden…
SCREENWRITERS PRESENT A STAGED READING @ THE ROSS!
Come to The Ross Museum this Saturday morning- 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. -for WORTH HOLDING ON TO: Fresh Film Scripts Showcase! listen to four (4) amazing short film scripts [each one about 25 min. long], performed in a public…
OWU Connection News & Events
Register Now – Free Professional Development Series
Do you want to gain professional clarity and confidence? Join Evelyn Jones Walter ’91 (Executive Coach) and Lindsey Gale ’98 (Executive Search Recruiter) for an exclusive three-part series designed to turn career goals into reality. By combining the perspective of…
Connection Grants – Limited Funding for 2025-2026
While funding for study-away experiences remains available, general Connection Grant funds are extremely limited as we approach the end of the academic year. The funding portal will close on April 28. OWU Connection Grants Website Please reach out to Jill Hayes…
Blaine E. Grimes Grant Application CLOSES FRIDAY!
Have a summer internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN and CLOSE FRIDAY! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…
Tomorrow! Side Hustle Workshop, Lunch Provided
Tuesday, April 7 | 12-1 p.m., lunch provided | Corns 312 | How You Can Benefit From a Side Hustle | Explore the value of side hustles in today’s student experience. This session will highlight creative ways to build skills,…
Wondering What to do with Your Major?
Ever find yourself wondering, “What can I actually do with my major?” You’re not alone, and that’s exactly where our Match Major Sheets come in. These resources are designed to help you explore the wide range of career paths connected…
April 7 – Application Deadline; Spring Student Symposium
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio Wesleyan students across the academic spectrum. The Symposium provides…
Student News & Events
May is Mental Health Month – More Good Days Together
May is Mental Health Month, and our friends at Mental Health America are celebrating “more good days together.” “More good days” doesn’t mean perfect days. It means checking in with yourself. It means reaching out when you’re not OK—and celebrating…
Today! Relaxation Stations for Finals
Finals are coming – take a breather with us! Join us for a day of wellness featuring multiple relaxation stations. Stop by the Counseling Services office TODAY from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. to recharge with free snacks,…
Class of 2027 – Join your Senior GroupMe
Before the semester wraps up, make sure you join the Class of 2027 Senior GroupMe. This is the place to stay in the loop on everything coming your way – events, important reminders, and exclusive opportunities just for your class.…
HIRING: Bishop Scholars Tutors for Fall 2026 Semester!
Tutors needed for the FALL semester! Become a Tutor. Make a Difference. The Bishop Scholars program will be hiring for the FALL semester and is seeking energized and committed students to tutor elementary youth in math and reading within Columbus…
April 29 @ 12 p.m. – Lunch and Learn – Pizza Provided
Join the Education Department for “Lunch and Learn.” Wednesday, April 29, from 12-1 p.m. in Edgar Hall 128. Hear about the research and work from some of our Education students. Jack Gabrielli will talk about YA Fiction’s Ability to Influence…
The 1842 Food Before Live @OWU
The 1842 will be open from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Normal food ordering with the Get Mobile App will be available. To help with having food quickly before the concert, The Pub at The 1842 will become a hotdog…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
June 17: Student Learning & Productivity with/without AI
Faculty stipends: $300. Join us for a discussion about the impacts and opportunities of AI at OWU and for workshops on leveraging AI and learning & working without AI. Open to faculty and staff. Contact Barb Bird for questions. OWU AI Day |…
Elevate Your Scholarship: 4-Week Online Research Methodology Series
Free online seminar series starting June 17, offered by the Center for Learning and Teaching (CTL) at Forman Christian College University, Pakistan. This series includes SoTL methods. Course Schedule | Register Here. I attended a Forman seminar series and found it helpful and very well…
Get a Free Book & Level Up Teaching & Student Success
Claim your free book! Want to master the moves that actually spark student engagement? Join a small circle of peers this fall to hack the strategies in Teach Like a Champion. Build your resume, improve your classroom impact, and get inspired. For…
University Classifieds
Mini iPad Found
A mini iPad was found at the front desk of the Economics and Business Department. It was dropped off at the helpdesk in Information Services in the bottom level of R.W. Corns. OWU Sponsoring Office: Department of Economics and Business…
Free Plants!
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flower beds on the southeast corner of the building. We have yellow daylilies, Asian sedge, Stonecrop, and ornamental grasses available for FREE to anyone willing to dig themselves. Please contact rmszukala@owu.edu for details!…
Car Keys Found in Slocum Restroom
A Volkswagen flip key and three other keys on a key ring were found in Slocum Hall’s first-floor bathroom. We have them in the Admission Office at our front table in the lobby. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey…
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