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Campuswide News & Events
Commencement Day Parking
Can you believe that Commencement is 1 DAY AWAY? As a courtesy to our campus visitors, please park in remote lots on Saturday if at all possible. In particular, please avoid the Edwards, Science Center, Phillips, Selby, and Ham-Wil lots.…
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
OWU Connection News & Events
All Day Drop-Ins TODAY! Feb. 25-26
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Feb. 27 by attending All Day Drop-Ins TODAY in the Career Connection Office! If you have not already registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
Feb. 26 @ Noon – Words Open Worlds: Navigate the Career Fair with Confidence!
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming. In this 1-hour workshop, you will: Learn how to map out a plan and get ‘pro tips’ to help you successfully navigate the upcoming Career Fair. Craft your elevator pitch so you can…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference takes place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students on…
All-Day Drop-Ins Feb. 25 and 26 – Prepare for the Career Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 27, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins in the Career Connection Office! If you have not registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake link. On…
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…
Student News & Events
Sept. 25 @ 6-8 p.m. – Hall Council Fall Festival
Join Hall Council for a Fall Festival on Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m. on the Stuyvesant Hall sidewalk! In the event of inclement weather, we will be relocated to Milligan Hub. There will be cozy fall food, games, and crafts.…
Sept. 26 @ noon – Politics Catch-Up Lunch & Learn, Elliot 101
Politics Catch-Up with the PG Professors! Got questions and thoughts about EVERYTHING that’s going on? Come talk things over with your PG Professors! Come Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at 12 p.m. to Elliott Hall 101. Food will be provided! OWU…
Sept. 18 @ 8:30p-11 p.m. – Homecoming Mic & Make
Join the Bishop Way in collaboration with Res Life at the Smith Hall 2nd floor connector to make your own OWU-themed pompons, pendants, and bracelets! Then, participate in some karaoke on the Smith stairs! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way…
Interested in a WinS Sweatshirt?
Want to rep a Women in STEM Sweatshirt? Fill out the form below to let us know you are interested! Form will be open until Sept. 24 Interest Form (Note: This form is to get an idea of the number…
Fall Intramural Signups Close Friday!
Looking for some friendly competition this fall? Join us for intramural sports! 6v6 Sand Volleyball – Mondays, 6:30–9 p.m., outside the Meek Aquatics Center 2v2 Cornhole & Spikeball – Tuesdays, 6:30–9 p.m., Grass Circle on Fraternity Hill Signups close Sept.…
Sept. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Bracelet Making for Charity
Friends of MSF at OWU (Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders) is hosting a bracelet-making event on Sept. 17 from 7-8 p.m. We would greatly appreciate anyone who would give some time and make bracelets for us to sell at fundraising…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions Begin April 29!
2025-2026 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is April 29-May 23! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the McGohan-Brabender team to inform employees about the 2025-2026 OWU healthcare plans and benefit offerings available beginning July 1. There…
Knitting and Crochet Club is Looking For a New Faculty Advisor
In the Loop, the knitting and crochet club on campus, is looking for a new faculty advisor. Our mission is to create a community where crocheters and knitters can make meaningful connections based on the crafts themselves. Anyone and everyone…
May 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the May edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, May 2. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic-year…
University Classifieds
Ohio Wesleyan Women’s Basketball Raffle
Ohio Wesleyan Women’s Basketball is holding a raffle/fundraiser for our upcoming season! The winner of the raffle will have the opportunity to choose from 4 different experiences such as seeing Caitlin Clark play, attending a Pro Sports game, going to…
Hyundai, Other Keys Found
A set of keys, including one for a Hyundai, were found in Room 111 of Phillips Hall. The keys are on a long strap and have been here for a while. If you think they may be yours, please contact…
Lost Purple Yeti Water Bottle
Hello! I recently lost a dark purple Yeti water bottle engraved with Julia Giada/Ryan and Ohio Wesleyan University. Please email me at Jgryan@owu.edu if you see it, thank you! Contact: Julia Ryan at jgryan@owu.edu
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