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Campuswide News & Events
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its sixth annual We Are OWU giving day campaign. Join us in celebrating everything OWU ignites for our students – mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more! Watch this year’s video to hear the…
Feb. 13-14 – OWU Honor Band Festival
The 2026 OWU Honor Band Festival (Feb. 13-14) offers two amazing concerts featuring four exciting ensembles! All performances are free to the public in Gray Chapel. The OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble kicks off Friday at 7 p.m., led by conductors…
Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. – Sarah Welker, Free Vocalist Guest Recital!
Soprano Sarah Welker and pianist Philip Everington present a guest recital spanning three centuries of vocal music. The program opens with Alessandro Scarlatti, featuring trumpeter Ben Tyhurst, followed by songs by Cécile Chaminade, Richard Strauss, and Jake Heggie. The performance…
Sunday, Feb. 15 – Family Valentine’s Making 2-3 p.m.
Come Decorate a Valentine at the Ross Art Museum from 2-3 p.m. All family crafts are free of charge and open to all ages. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Award nominations are now open! Since 1987, this annual award ceremony has celebrated Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in leadership and service. The award categories include Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity…
Feb. 10-13 – 🪴 FREE Succulent Planting 🪴
🪴Stop by our table in the Ham-Wil Atrium starting on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and same times for the rest of the week until all the plants find a home! During this time of winter cold, join us…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon! The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session +Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
June 2026 TPG: Culture, Conservation, and Rewilding in the Andes
Please note: Due to OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) eligibility requirements, current seniors are not eligible to participate in this project. Are you a Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Communication, Economics, or Sociology major? This proposed June 2026 Theory-to-Practice Grant aims to…
Service and Cultural Immersion over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 27
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will travel to the Lakota Nation in South Dakota to work with Lakota Youth Development, an organization serving an important function for those living on…
🌟Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students
Need help with applications, resumes, or personal statements? We’ve got you covered! 💼 Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students 📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 ⏰ 12-1 p.m. | 📍 Slocum 201 Stop by our Career Working Lab for…
This Thursday: Speed Mock Interview event
Nervous About Interviews? Let’s Fix That — Fast! Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? The Speed Mock Interview event is your chance to build confidence and sharpen your interview skills — with real feedback from 20+…
Service and Nature over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 27
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will be traveling to South Carolina to work at the intersection of service and nature through urban gardening, trail maintenance, and other outdoor activities. This…
Student News & Events
March 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Brain Fair!
Join Neurds in the SCSC Atrium for our fourth annual Brain Fair to celebrate Brain Awareness Week! Brain Awareness Week is a global initiative to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Brain Fair will feature booths with a…
Run for Student Government Office (Next Academic Year 26/27)
Please consider running for office/position in your student government, the Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)! Information about WCSA and the election process, as well as the intent-to-run forms for each position due by March 26 at 11:59 p.m., can…
How to Check Midsemester Grades
Mid-semester grades were due from faculty on March 9, 2026, and should now be visible. If you do not see a grade reported, contact your course instructor directly. There are two methods for checking mid-semester grades: Method A) Check Grades…
Apply Now – Student Commencement Speaker!
Graduating Seniors: Applications are now open to serve as the 2026 Student Commencement Speaker. Don’t miss your chance to share reflections on how OWU has shaped you and your class, and how you’re looking to the next chapter in your…
Today – Tabling for Class of 2026 opportunities
Only 54 more days until Commencement, Class of 2026! But, deep breath, there is still time to get involved. Stop by our table today over the lunch hour in Ham-Wil to learn how you can be a part of one…
March 18 @ Noon – Women in Genetics
Join WINS and the Genetics Club on Wednesday, March 18, from 12-1 p.m. in SCSC 163 to learn about careers in genetics! Pathways in genetic counseling, research, and academia will be featured. Lunch will be provided! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Genetics…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Office Printer Upgrades Scheduled for Today
Please remember that Perry ProTECH, Ohio Wesleyan’s vendor for printing devices and OWU Print Services, is scheduled to install PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus today, Oct. 30. This upgrade will activate the printing features to…
Ombuds Support for Staff and Faculty
Have you encountered a situation at work that has you stressed? Do you need to process a conflict with someone who can provide an impartial perspective and concrete suggestions for how to move forward? Do you need to share information…
Nov. 13 – Join Us for the OWU Employee Wellness Fair!
The OWU Employee Wellness Fair is on Nov. 13 in Merrick Hall, 301, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The OWU Employee Wellness Fair is designed to provide you with valuable resources, information, and opportunities to enhance your physical and mental well-being.…
University Classifieds
Service Desk Position Open at Hobson Library
We have two shifts available, Thursdays 2-3 p.m. and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. in Hobson Library. You will need to be able to work both shifts. Please apply on the OWU Job Listings page for student workers. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University…
Lost and Found: AirPods
Found AirPods in the Crider Lounge on Wednesday, March 26. Email William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Reward of Your Choice for the Return of Scarf
I recently lost a headscarf that is very important to me. It is long and green with tropical floral designs. It is important enough to me that I am willing to consider different kinds of awards. The award could be monetary,…
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