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Campuswide News & Events
April 16 @ 6 p.m. – Free Showing for Common Ground at the Strand!
As a part of our annual Green Month film showing, join the Ohio Wesleyan Department of Environment and Sustainability and Strand Theatre for an exclusive showing of Common Ground. Common Ground is the sequel to the highly successful Kiss the…
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…
Jan. 23 @ 11:30 a.m. – School for Field Studies Representative Visit
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
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…
Deadline Extended – Apply for the 2025-2026 Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship
The Student Involvement Office is excited to welcome applications for the third cohort of the Nancy Bihl Rutkowski (NBR) Leadership Fellowship! This dynamic, year-long program empowers Ohio Wesleyan students to explore leadership theory in the fall and apply their skills through a workplace practicum in the…
April 17 @ Noon – End of the Year Awards & AKD New Member Celebration
Calling all Sociology & Anthropology majors and minors! Come celebrate the year with the End of the Year Awards and Alpha Kappa Delta new member induction. Eat Chipotle and visit with graduating seniors and the SOAN faculty. April 17, 2025,…
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…
April 2 @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn with Counseling Services
Counseling Services is excited to invite all faculty and staff to join us for a special Lunch and Learn session on Wednesday, April 2 (from 12:10-1 p.m. in the Counseling Services office), designed to explore the topic of neurodivergence in…
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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