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Campuswide News & Events
Better ICE Protocols Now – JOIN YDSA! Fridays at 7 p.m.
YDSA has joined the Ohio Coalition for Academic Freedom, and among all Ohio Five schools, we want our schools to take the ongoing threat of ICE more seriously. Join YDSA at 7 p.m. in Crider Lounge every Friday as we…
April 3 @ 3 p.m. – Japanese Harumatsuri – Spring Festival
The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Harumatsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this event, we will be celebrating the arrival of spring with onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and Ikebana with a…
The Upcycling Center at OWU!
Did you know we have an Upcycling Center right here on campus? The Upcycling Center at OWU is a creative reuse space that accepts donations of items to be reused in creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Is your junk drawer…
April 2 @ 8 p.m. – Trumpet and Percussion Guest Recital
Join us in Jemison Auditorium for a guest performance by Alex Sanso (trumpet) and Francis Favis (percussion) on April 2 at 8 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Performing Arts Department Contact: Kayla Bayes at kdbayes@owu.edu
Volunteer at Poochella!🐾
Sign up to volunteer here! Join the students of OWU’s Pet Pals club along with the amazing individuals of Ohio Pet Charities for a PET-astic event. Poochella will be held at the Ohio Wesleyan Frat Hill on April 11 from 12…
March 31 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Christine Vega
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Christine Vega, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Akron: “From Shells to Scales: An Integrative Biomechanics Journey Across Taxonomic Groups” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See…
OWU Connection News & Events
Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students! Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged to apply…
Bishop Scholars: SPRING ’26 Tutor Interest Form
Become a Tutor. Make a Difference. The Bishop Scholars program is hiring for the SPRING semester and is seeking energized and committed students to tutor elementary youth in math and reading within Delaware City Schools, Columbus City Schools, and Columbus…
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…
Student News & Events
Serve It Up for St. Jude – Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser
Pickleball Tournament to raise funds for our philanthropic partner – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Location: Gordon Fieldhouse Ticket Cost: $10 USD RSVP Information: This fundraising event is open to all organizations (not just Greek)! All you need is a…
April 3 @ 7 p.m. – Novella Night
Come enjoy a Novella with VIVA and SIAC! Have some pizza, yummy snacks, and connect with us! Location: The hill between Hayes & Stuyvesant halls OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: VIVA x SIAC Contact: Rukevwe Diohwo at rdiohwo@owu.edu
Due April 2: WCSA Chief Admin Officer & Senator Intent-to-Run Forms
Due to not receiving enough intent-to-run forms to hold a contested election by the original deadline for the positions of Chief Administrative Officer (secretary & PR chair), and Senator, the intent-to-run forms to run for these offices for WCSA (student…
March Madness @ The 1842
Come watch your favorite Men’s and Women’s teams compete. The 1842 will have the NCAA games on each night with the most popular over the sound systems. March Madness games start on March 17 and go through April 6. The…
Apply for the Rice Scholarship to Support Summer Biology Field Courses!
Interested in a biology course not offered at OWU or one that doesn’t fit into your schedule? OWU’s Rice Scholarship provides financial support for students taking summer field courses at biological field stations! Apply to the Rice Scholarship by April…
Annual Sagan Writing Center Award – Now Open!
The annual Sagan Writing Center Award is now open for submissions! The deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. Please DO NOT send…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Robert Engle Jr. Passes Away
We are sad to report that Professor Emeritus Robert Engle Jr., M.A., passed away Dec. 18 in Mattawan, Michigan. He was 97. He was a member of the Fine Arts faculty between 1958 and 1978. His family shares: “Robert was…
Academic Honesty Policy Open Meetings
Kira Bailey and Vicki DiLillo will host two open meetings to solicit feedback about OWU’s current Academic Honesty policy. Feedback will inform the policy revision. We hope to see you there! Meeting Times and Locations: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4:10 p.m.-5…
Changing Exterior Door Locks on Academic Buildings, Collecting Keys
Thank you for your positive feedback on the swipe/tap card readers now used to enter OWU’s academic buildings and on our ongoing work to improve campus security. Beginning Feb. 17, we will continue this initiative and, as announced in August,…
University Classifieds
Join Us for a Morning Study Group, All Subjects
If you’re looking for a group to study with in the morning/noon hour, please reach out to me (Cole Eppstein) at 937-303-2034. All subjects, all grade levels — this group is more about keeping each other accountable during a study…
Volunteers Needed for Boardman Arts Park ‘Create! 2025’
Boardman Arts Park is looking for a few helpers for CREATE! 2025. The event is Sept. 14 from noon-4 p.m. at the park, 154 W. William St. (across from Smith Hall). This event is FREE, and we expect 500-1,000 attendees…
Lost AirPods
AirPods were lost somewhere on the academic side of campus on Friday, Aug. 29. More than likely in the the science building. If f,ound, please contact Emma Hall @ eshall@owu.edu Contact: Emma Hall at eshall@owu.edu
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