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Campuswide News & Events
OWL Program Updates
As we launch into OWL Camp 2026, I wanted to inform you of some bittersweet leadership updates. As you may have heard, we will bid a fond farewell to Josie Bair at the end of June as she pursues an…
OWU Daily Summer Publication Schedule
Thank you for a great year! The OWU Daily will be published once a week on Mondays between May 11 and Aug. 3, with daily publication resuming Aug. 10. (If the University is closed for a Monday holiday during these…
Beginning Monday, May 18 – Summer Hours for the Hobson Library
The summer hours can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page on our website. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card…
May 7 – Line Campus Today: Class of 2026’s Final Lap @ 4:45 p.m.!
It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2026! Join us for the Final Lap TODAY, May 7. Faculty, staff, and fellow Bishops are encouraged to line both sides of the Slocum walkway and the JAYwalk as we cheer on the…
May 8 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2026 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Monday, Feb. 23 – Navigating the Career Fair with Confidence
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming, but you don’t have to go in cold. Learn how to navigate the Career Fair with confidence. Date: Monday, Feb. 23 Time: 12-1 p.m. (lunch is included) Place: Slocum 201 Register on Handshake…
Student News & Events
Oct. 1 @ 7 p.m. – Sigma Gamma Rho X Sisters United
Join us for a judgment-free girls’ night where we talk about the things women are sometimes too embarrassed, scared, or uncomfortable to ask about. We will be discussing the question “What is something about being a girl that you’ve always…
Sept. 23 – DIY Fall Globes
Join Hall Council on Sept. 23 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Smith Hall Connector Lounge on the 2nd floor to create your own Fall Globe. Come and enjoy time with friends while tapping into your creative…
LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group – Tuesdays at Noon
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or anywhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion…
Entrepreneurship Club First Event – Free Dinner, Sept. 22 @ 7 p.m.
Not a business major? Perfect. The OWU Entrepreneurship Club’s first event of the semester is open to everyone: any major, any year, zero experience needed. Come for the free dinner, stay for the conversation. We’ll look at OWU’s up-and-coming entrepreneurship…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Kahoot w/ 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…
Faith & Justice Club Interest Meeting – Sept. 22 @ 5 p.m.
Faith & Justice Club is a discussion-based space to explore faith, justice issues, and everyday life. Bring your questions, share your perspective, and join us for meaningful conversations and more! GroupMe: Excited to see y’all there! Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Celebrate with Your Graduate on Stage at Commencement!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony to present them with their OWU diploma cover. If you would like to participate, please email your request to…
University Classifieds
🎟️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!…
Found Necklace – Hayes Hall
A lovely gold-colored necklace was found in Hayes Hall and is safe in my office. If you think it belongs to you, kindly share the details of your lost necklace so we can reunite you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWL Program…
Quick Cash!
Interested in earning a few dollars? Are you available to work on campus Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday? Looking to hire one or two individuals to pack up an office into boxes. $13 Send email if you’re interested. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
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