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Campuswide News & Events

April 6 @ 4:30 p.m. – Guest Performance by Jasmine Spitzer ’21

This Sunday, April 6, at 4:30 p.m., OWU alum Jasmine Spitzer ’21 will perform in Jemison Auditorium. The performance will feature pieces from Jasmine’s debut album “Here.”  In addition to Jasmine’s performance, the set will feature Dom Polemeni, Andy Sipe,…

April 4 @ 4:30 p.m. – Trail Fest

Join us on April 4 at 4:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Trail Bound Trail Fest is your chance to experience nature, adventure, and fun — all in one place. Ohio School of Falconry – Get up…

April 4 @ 2 p.m. – Japanese Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival)

The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Haru Matsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this festival, we will be celebrating the coming of spring with traditional Japanese onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and…

Spotlight Seniors: Internship Experiences in Film

Join us for a special three-part series featuring senior film majors who will share the unique and diverse internship experiences they’ve had during their time at OWU. Each session will spotlight a different student, offering insight into their creative journeys,…

Campus Operations Notification: Dead Tree Removal

Facilities will be removing a dead cottonwood tree in front of Merrick Hall beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The work will be completed the same day. Removal of the tree, which was declared dead by an arborist, will…

OWU Connection News & Events

Semester Exchange at Claflin University!

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to spend a semester at an HBCU (Historically Black College/University)? Now you can! One of the many amazing benefits of our new sister school agreement with Claflin University is the opportunity for…

Jan. 22 – TODAY! Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop

Time: 12-1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304. Lunch provided. Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? Today’s workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and…

Spend Fall Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life 

Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African Culture,…

Feb. 4 – Pitch OWU and Big Program Challenge Workshop

Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and the Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are…

Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!

Join OWU professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The 5-week program is hosted by the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean…

Student News & Events

Due April 20 – Columbus Earth Day Festival Registration

The final Green Month event this year is the Columbus Earth Day Festival, a fun afternoon of music, good food, and environmental organizations all gathering at Scioto Audubon Metro Park in Downtown Columbus. This event will be on Sunday, April…

SPAN 111 offered this summer!

This summer, the Dept. of World Languages & Cultures will offer one section of SPAN 111 (5-week course, taught online, May 19-June 20). There are several seats left, so if you still need to fulfill your “Learn a Second Language”…

April 18 – Tree House Project – Clothing Drive in Ham-Wil Atrium

Need to expand your wardrobe or maybe drop off some unwanted clothes? Check out Caroline Mullins’ house project in the Ham-Wil Atrium this Friday (April 18)! Clothes will be set out and completely free for pickup. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Tree…

April 25 @ 3 p.m. – HBC Senior Send-Off Pool Party!

Come celebrate our graduating seniors with a pool party at the Meek Aquatic Center! We’re taking some time to relax, swim, and enjoy each other’s company as we send off the Class of 2025 with love. Friday, April 25 3-6…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions

Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments — additional dates available! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning…

Save the Date: Barbara MacLeod’s Retirement Reception

Please save the date: Join the Department of Economics and Business in celebrating Barbara MacLeod as she retires from OWU. Monday, April 14, from 3-6 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum   RSVPs appreciated, drop-ins welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Department of Economics…

University Classifieds

Free Upright Piano, Must be Moved Before Aug. 1

Free upright piano in the lobby of Mowry Alumni Center.  We are doing a lobby refresh and need the piano moved by Aug. 1.  If interested, please contact Dawn at dmpercer@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Dawn Percer at dmpercer@owu.edu

Cat Needs New Home

Jeri, a 2-year-old large, shorthair, neutered male cat, needs to find a new home ASAP. His owner is deceased. Jeri is all black with yellow eyes, is vaccinated and chipped, and is sweet and affectionate. Contact: Carol Neuman de Vegvar…

Win Prizes by Participating in Research

Participate in our research and get the chance to win exciting prizes, including stuffed toys, Rubik’s cubes, stickers, fidget spinners, self-care items, and more! Join us in a captivating exploration of the neural connection between cognitive control and video games…


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