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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
📅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…
Today, Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Economic Outlook Conference
Join us today @ 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Rooms B & C, for the annual Economic Outlook Conference. Hear local, national, and international outlooks from panelists Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC, and Dr.…
🌟Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students
📣 Bishop ACCESS Students, get personalized career support! 💼Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students 📅Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 ⏰ 12-1. p.m.| 📍 Slocum 201 This session offers tailored support for Bishop ACCESS students to: Build strong resumes ✍️ Prepare applications 🗒️ Strengthen…
Spin it to win it Global Engagement Week
Stop by the IOCP Student Desk in Slocum 311, Monday-Friday, and take a spin to win. From Legos to llamas, we want to meet you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
Nov. 19 – Hearts of Glass Documentary, Panel Discussion
From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, join us for a free panel discussion at the Ross Art Museum for the documentary Hearts of Glass (premiering at the Strand Theatre on Nov. 11 @ 6:30 p.m., free). Panelists include the…
Student News & Events
Sagan Writing Center Award – Submissions Due April 16
The annual spring Sagan Writing Center Award is open for submissions! Deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. (Examples of past winning essays…
Countdown to Commencement – Required for Graduating Seniors!
Countdown to Commencement will be held on Tuesday, April 14. This mandatory event for graduating seniors will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 301. Please feel free to stop by at your convenience to complete your…
Academic Skills Center Accountability & Study Hour Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed by class work? Can’t find a space to focus? Come join us in the Sagan ARC (HWCC Room 324) every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for our walk-in Accountability and Study Hour! We will have one of our Academic Skills…
Watch THE DRAMA at the Strand this weekend!
Join the Incredible Film Club to watch THE DRAMA this Saturday, 7:15 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. If you are interested, please fill out this form: OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Incredible Film Club Contact: Pedro Figueiredo at ifc_film@owu.edu
Bishops for Better ICE Protocols and Increased Communication
Join your fellow students in a collective effort to improve OWU’s ICE guidelines and increase communication between the OWU administration and everyday students! As future alumni and donors to Ohio Wesleyan University, it is our prerogative to want to initiate…
Passover Seder @ OWU
Join Ohio Wesleyan Hillel for our Annual Passover Seder on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This seder tradition has continued for many years at Ohio Wesleyan. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a traditional catered…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Apply Now! Student Assistantship (StAP) and Legacy Proposals for 2026-2027
Would you like to hire a student intern on campus and provide them with hands-on experience in a professional setting? Proposals for the Student Assistantship Program (StAP) and Legacy Internship Program are NOW open for faculty and staff! This is your…
Meek Leadership Awards – Nominate A Student Today
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain…
Feb. 3 – UGC Open Meeting: Discuss Survey & Recommendations
Dear Colleagues, UGC recently shared its completed report based on the UGC Supplemental Survey on Jan. 20. We invite you to continue discussion of our findings and preliminary recommendations at an open meeting: UGC Open Meeting Tues, Feb. 3 from…
University Classifieds
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
Join Main Street Delaware for a Back-to-School Bash, Free South Block Rock Concert, Farmers’ Markets
You’re invited to join Main Street Delaware for September events including a First Friday “Back-to-School Bash,” featuring a rock-climbing wall, inflatables, local musicians, yard games, and more! Several school clubs and groups will be present from 6 p.m. to 9…
Found: Silver Bracelet in University Hall
A silver bracelet with a glass heart was found in a University Hall bathroom on Tuesday, Aug. 26. To claim, please see Sarah Brook in University Hall Room 107. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
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