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Campuswide News & Events

OWU Daily Summer Publication Schedule, May 11-Aug. 3

Thank you for a great year! The OWU Daily will be published once a week on Mondays between May 11 and Aug. 3, with daily publication resuming Aug. 10. (If the University is closed for a Monday holiday during these…

Denim Day (Early) – April 28 @ 11:30 a.m. in Atrium

Join The Bishop Way & HelpLine for an early recognition of Denim Day, a solidarity movement for victims and survivors of sexual violence. Wear denim to protest against victim blaming and other myths surrounding sexual violence. Stop by the tables…

April 27 from 6-8 p.m. – SIACs End-of-Year Celebration

Come for our last event this semester in collaboration with Rafiki, Sisters United, Horizons, and Viva! There will be lots of games, food trucks, music, and giveaway goodies. This event will take place on the JAYwalk and Bicentennial park (right…

April 26 @ 8:30 p.m. – Play in a Day!

Need a break before finals week? Come see Play in a Day at 8:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre of Chappelear! Four short one-act plays that student writers, actors, and directors created in just 24 hours will be performed. No…

Terps Dance Performance Today and Tomorrow

Join the dance department in Chappelear Drama Center on Friday and Saturday as the dance community presents our spring dance concert. Hosted by Miss Ava Aurora Foxx, our performance celebrates community and the ways we find joy through dance. FRIDAY…

OWU Connection News & Events

Feb. 26 – Woltemade Center Fellows & Scholars Spotlight

During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 11-11:45 a.m. Explore how OWU’s Accounting & Finance Fellows, Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars, and Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows programs bring the OWU Connection to life. Through student stories…

NEW! Real Estate Fellows, Open to ALL Students

The Woltemade Center is excited to announce its newest program: Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows. Applications are now open and close on March 27, 2026. The program prepares students to be ethical, innovative leaders in real estate and…

Feb. 26 – Benefits of a Side Hustle, Student Panel

During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 9-9:45 a.m. Join a student panel and moderator Professor Cliff Hurst for this How You Can Benefit from a Side Hustle info session. Learn how one can support your personal, academic, and professional…

Travel and Learn! Apply for Accounting & Finance Fellows

Interested in a career in accounting or finance? Applications for the Accounting and Finance Fellows are NOW OPEN and close March 27, 2026. The program empowers students to explore careers in said fields, develop a unique awareness of current issues…

🌟Working Career Lab Today: Athlete Resumes

🏅 Athletes: Turn Your Experience Into Resume Gold! Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Simpson-Querrey Fitness Center – Front Conference Room Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll show you how to translate your athletic experience into standout…

⭐️Save the Date for the Career & Summer Internship Fair!

Looking to start your career or secure a summer internship? Located in the Benes Rooms on Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Summer Internship Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with 65+ employers actively seeking…

Student News & Events

Student Bio Board is Looking for New Members!

Calling Bio Majors and Minors!Looking to involve yourself on campus? Do you want to make a difference in the biology department? Whether you’re a biology major or minor, or just passionate about life sciences, consider joining the Biology Student Board!…

📖 Space Available in REL 111, Hebrew Bible 📖

Consider taking a course on one of the most read books in the world and one of the most important works of Western literature. Seats are still available in REL 111, Hebrew Bible, which gives students the opportunity to spend…

📖 Space Available in REL 141: Islam, An Introduction 📖

Consider taking a course on one of the world’s largest religions, Islam, and its history, scripture, and culture from the past to the present. Seats are still available in REL 141, Islam: An Introduction, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from…

Today from 10-1 – BCI/FBI Background Checks on Campus

Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center? You will need to obtain a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks on campus…

Student Bio Board is Looking for New Members!

Whether you’re a Biology major or minor, or just passionate about life sciences, consider joining the Biology Student Board! We collaborate directly with faculty to plan and host engaging, inclusive events throughout the year. If you want to share your…

Public Safety Advisory: Parking Enforcement

Don’t get a parking ticket! Please note that parking enforcement has begun on the residential campus. You will be ticketed if you: Create your own spaces in residential lots or lawns. (These unofficial, unmarked spaces limit maneuverability and cause accidents.) Park…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Professor Emeritus Jan Smith Passes Away; Service Friday

We are sad to report that Jan Stuart Smith, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Anthropology, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was 82. Dr. Smith served on the Ohio Wesleyan faculty from 1977 to 2009, when he was…

Celebrate with Your Graduate on Stage at Commencement!

Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony to present them with their OWU diploma cover. If you would like to participate, please email your request to…

Due April 7 – Faculty Mentor Form for Spring Student Symposium

If you are mentoring a student presenter for the upcoming Spring Student Symposium, please submit the Faculty Mentor Form no later than April 7. Please email Jill Hayes if you have any questions. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill…

University Classifieds

Lost and Found – SCSC

Did you lose something in the SCSC building? We have several items in the lost-and-found box located in the SCSC building, Room #201.  Some items include clothing, headphones, and water bottles. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu

Lost Item – Tablet in Black Sleeve

I lost an Onyx Boox Note Air 4C recently. It’s a small digital tablet in a black sleeve. The sleeve also had a stylus in the front pocket. If you found it, please contact me at clfink@owu.edu. Thank you! OWU…

Join the Strand Theatre for October’s Films!

On Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., as part of the “Screamin’ with Stephen” (King) Series. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Tuesday, Oct. 14: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Before the film, see a scene from the upcoming Arena Fair Theatre’s production…

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