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Campuswide News & Events
Ham-Wil Lower Tier Parking Lot Closing at 11 p.m. Sept. 24
Campus Operations Notification: More than 90 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 25, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the Department of…
It’s Homecoming Week! Join Us!
Homecoming & Family Weekend brings our entire OWU community together for a celebration of connection, pride, and that unbeatable Battling Bishop spirit. Don’t miss out! Join us at these events… Friday, Sept. 19 FREE! Limited Edition Battling Bishop giveaway, 11:30…
Sept. 22-26 – Hazing Awareness Week
Help recognize National Hazing Awareness Week with The Bishop Way! Stop by the HWCC Atrium for tabling with prevention information and resources on Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, make sure to keep an eye out on social media for…
TODAY! – Black Wall Street in HWCC Atrium
From 12-2 p.m., learn, network, and shop from local BIPOC-owned businesses and OWU BIPOC student-entrepreneurs! Black Wall Street is inspired by the legacy of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street. FREE FOOD will be provided by Donna’s…
Sept. 23 @ 6:30pm – Brian Harnetty: Sound, Listening, and Our Environment
Free and open to the Public! The Ross Art Museum and Department of Environment and Sustainability invite you to the Art and the Environment talk series! This event is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist, composer,…
Free Poster! BishopFest! Tailgate! Join Us!
Homecoming & Family Weekend is here! Connect with your campus community and show your Battling Bishop pride at these events. Friday, Sept. 19 FREE! Limited Edition Battling Bishop Poster giveaway, 11:30-1 p.m. outside of the Mowry Alumni Center! Pints with…
OWU Connection News & Events
Drop-In Hours for Resumes and Cover Letters!- Career Connection
Do you have questions about building your resume, writing a cover letter, or formatting one? Are you seeking guidance on networking, job searching, or other career-related issues? If so, a Career Connection Drop-In appointment could be just what you need! The…
Spring Student Symposium – Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum…
Now Accepting Self-Nominations: Accounting & Finance Fellows! Deadline March 28
Now Accepting Self-Nominations: Accounting & Finance Fellows The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University invites students to apply for the Accounting & Finance Fellows Program, a selective opportunity designed for those pursuing careers in accounting and…
March 26 @ 6 p.m. – Spring Break Service Teams and Wilderness Treks Celebration
This year’s Spring Break Service Teams and Wilderness Treks had some amazing experiences over break! Come hear all about their trips on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. in Crider Lounge. Each group will be sharing briefly about what they…
Deadline Today: Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program!
Apply Now: Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program Are you an Ohio Wesleyan student with a passion for business and entrepreneurship? The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program is your opportunity to gain real-world business experience, connect with industry leaders, and receive…
March 25 @ Noon – Study Abroad in Ireland Info Session
Ever dream of studying abroad in one of the most hospitable places on earth? Come learn all about our Irish American Scholars exchange with Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, and other universities in Northern Ireland. Our own Study USA scholar, Ben O’Loughlin (Ulster…
Student News & Events
Oct. 24 – Rooted in the West Bank
Join YDSA this Friday in the Stuy Fishbowl at 7 p.m. for a viewing of the short documentary titled Rooted in the West Bank. Learn about the illegal occupation of the West Bank through the lens of a farmer’s struggle…
Join Us Today 11-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services today (Oct. 21) from 11-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone. Enjoy relaxing…
Oct. 22 – The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session + Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
Oct. 25 – Incredible Film Club Halloween Party
The OWU Incredible Film Club proudly presents our Halloween Party. We will be showing Midsommar, directed by Ari Aster. There will also be a costume contest with a prize for the winner. 📅 Oct. 25, 2025. ⏰ 7-9 p.m. 📍Chappelear…
Día de los Muertos Exhibit & Crafts
Visit the Día de los Muertos Altar and Mini Altars Exhibit in the Ham-Wil Atrium, Oct. 27-31. The exhibit honors female Latin American and Hispanic artists who left a lasting legacy in our cultures, including Ana Caro, María de Zayas,…
Oct. 23 – Thursday Student Chill Night: Bracelet Making
Come chill at the museum with snacks and bracelet making this Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 18 – Join Us for a Retirement Celebration
Please join the Admission Office as we celebrate the retirement of Janice Lovat. We will gather on Monday, Aug. 18, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
Updated! Aug. 13 & 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members have two upcoming opportunities to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 12:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Both sessions will be on the 3rd floor…
Retired Staff Member Bernard Derr Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard Louis Derr, Ph.D., who worked for the OWU Library for more than 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2025. He was 83. Bernard joined Ohio Wesleyan as its chief of circulation…
University Classifieds
Summer 2025 Camp Counselors Wanted for OWL Camp
OWL Camp is a summer residential (3 weeks) and day (2 weeks) camp for gifted and talented students in grades 5-8 held on the OWU campus each June and July. Residential Camp Counselor: must have completed their college freshman year…
Crossing Guards Needed – Early Childhood Center (ECC)
The Service Learning Office and ECC are partnering to make Park Avenue safer for our preschool program! We are hiring students for the spring semester to serve as Crossing Guards at the ECC. Available shifts are Monday thru Friday during…
Found: Camera in Ham-Wil upper chapel
A small Canon camera was found in the upper chapel on the fourth floor of Ham-Wil. Email to claim it: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
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