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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Education Honorary Inducts 12 New Members into Kappa Delta Pi
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary inducted new members during the Spring 2026 induction ceremony. New members are: Addie Beck, Ariana Brown, Irini Giampouranis, Ryleigh Larkin, Kylee Lehman, Scarlett Loevenguth, Alexis Messer, Makayla Moore, Ava…
This Morning: OWU’s Documentary Film Festival!
Come to the Chappelear Drama Center this morning to check out the amazing work of our campus documentarians, as the students of the THEA 180 Documentary Film class present their final class micro-documentaries on the Main Stage! With conversations ranging…
Education Honorary Kappa Delta Pi Congratulates Seniors
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary congratulates senior members: Meredith Bryant, Ariana Brown, Shaelyn Cretu, Katie Davis, Brooke Fogt, Maizie Frank, Emerson Freas, Irini Giampouranis, Alyssa Henry, Henry Holman, Cadence Jobe, Gemma Kilgore, Gracelyn Mathias, Annika…
OWU Connection News & Events
TPGs Bring Learning to Life!
The Theory to Practice Grant application is open and accepting proposals until March 1. Check the TPG website for information! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at international@owu.edu
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Navigating the Career Fair with Confidence
Don’t Despair! Prepare for the Fair! Career fairs can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go in cold. Register on Handshake and join us for a one-hour prep session to gain the competitive edge. In this workshop, you will:…
March 5 @ 11 a.m. – Opportunities at University of Glasgow
Meet with a representative of the University of Glasgow, Colette McGowan, to discuss Study Abroad and Master’s Degree opportunities! Come to Slocum 311 any time from 11-12 p.m. There will be sweets! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Office Contact: Hanna Burr…
Need a U.S. Passport?🍕✈️
Thinking about studying abroad or participating in an off-campus program, but don’t yet have a U.S. passport? Join us for a Passport Lunch & Learn, hosted in partnership with the IOCP Office (International and Off-Campus Programs). During this session, we’ll…
Map Your Day: The Spring Connection Conference is Almost Here
Join us on campus next Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. for the Spring Connection Conference. Please note: this is a day of alternative instruction, and normal classes will not meet. Hear how peers designed their Connection experiences. Engage…
Science Major? Grad School in the UK 🔭 Webinar – Feb. 23
Looking for a unique and affordable way to pursue grad school in STEM?🔭 Check out our new pathway partnership with the University of Salford in the UK. Through our exclusive 4+1 program, OWU students can earn a Master’s in fields…
Student News & Events
What’s That Starfish Notification? Instructors Are Submitting Early Progress Surveys
Your instructors will be completing Early Progress Surveys over the next two weeks. You will receive email notifications from Starfish if you have missed any course components or your instructors have recommendations for improving in class. These notifications reflect your…
Sept. 18 @ Noon: Kahoot with Pre-Health Club, Free Food!
Interested in going into healthcare? Want to work as a doctor, nurse, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, vet, etc.? Want to meet and associate with peers on a similar track? Join OWU Pre-Health Club! Our first meeting this semester…
Thursday Night Singo @ The 1842, 8-10 p.m.
Join The 1842 staff for some Singo (Song Bingo) in the Lounge of The 1842 on Thursday Sept. 17 @ 8 p.m. Meet new people and get a chance to win cool prizes. We hope to see you there! OWU…
Sept. 17 – Pre-Med Trivia Night & Ice Cream w/ MAPS!
Come play a bar-trivia-style game with medical, science, and basic general trivia questions while enjoying free ice cream! All are welcome (whether you’re pre-med or not!) Come meet other pre-med students and hear about their journeys to help figure out…
Sept. 26 @ 6-8 p.m. – Make Friends at Whimsy Night
We could all use a little more whimsy! Join Residential Life & The 1842 for Whimsy Night on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The 1842. Make cute, weird, or cool trinkets, bag charms, and zipper pouches.…
Culture Fest Performance Opportunity! Sign up by Oct. 1
Interested in sharing your culture with OWU? Horizon’s annual Culture Fest, set for 5-8 p.m. October 18, is a great opportunity to show off what makes your heritage special through performance! Sign up for the opportunity to perform at Culture Fest…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Shape the Smith Center’s Future | Final Call
Don’t miss your chance to steer the Smith Center’s future programming. We’ve extended the deadline to Monday, April 13, to ensure your specific research and teaching interests lead our priorities. Spend 5 minutes now on this Smith Center Feedback to…
Passover Seder @ OWU and Ongoing Hillel Activities
OWU’s Hillel group is still active on campus! I am the group’s advisor and have also connected with Jewish Alumni in my annual giving role and received a few gifts this year that will really allow us to revitalize Hillel’s…
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…
University Classifieds
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…
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
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