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Campuswide News & Events

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…

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…

OWU Connection News & Events

Feb. 26 – Woltemade Center Fellows & Scholars Spotlight

During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 11-11:45 a.m. Explore how OWU’s Accounting & Finance Fellows, Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars, and Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows programs bring the OWU Connection to life. Through student stories…

NEW! Real Estate Fellows, Open to ALL Students

The Woltemade Center is excited to announce its newest program: Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows. Applications are now open and close on March 27, 2026. The program prepares students to be ethical, innovative leaders in real estate and…

Feb. 26 – Benefits of a Side Hustle, Student Panel

During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 9-9:45 a.m. Join a student panel and moderator Professor Cliff Hurst for this How You Can Benefit from a Side Hustle info session. Learn how one can support your personal, academic, and professional…

Travel and Learn! Apply for Accounting & Finance Fellows

Interested in a career in accounting or finance? Applications for the Accounting and Finance Fellows are NOW OPEN and close March 27, 2026. The program empowers students to explore careers in said fields, develop a unique awareness of current issues…

🌟Working Career Lab Today: Athlete Resumes

🏅 Athletes: Turn Your Experience Into Resume Gold! Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Simpson-Querrey Fitness Center – Front Conference Room Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll show you how to translate your athletic experience into standout…

⭐️Save the Date for the Career & Summer Internship Fair!

Looking to start your career or secure a summer internship? Located in the Benes Rooms on Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Summer Internship Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with 65+ employers actively seeking…

Student News & Events

Join the Astronomy Club ⭐🪐🔭

The Astronomy Club is a very relaxed space for students to share their love of the universe. With meetings and occasional trips to Perkins Observatory, this club is low-key and enjoyable for everyone. No previous knowledge of space is required…

Sept. 26 @ 12 p.m. – Watch Party Ohio State vs Illinois

Come gather with fellow fans to watch Ohio State take on Illinois. Kickoff is at 12 p.m., right as The 1842 opens. Come have lunch and watch the game. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at appellegrin@owu.edu  

SEAL Open Houses @ 94B Rowland Ave., Mon-Tues 7 to 9 p.m.

Are you interested in living in a SLU (small-living unit) next year? Curious what SEAL specifically is all about? Come take a tour of 94B and get to hear from current house members about their experiences. Also, learn about opportunities…

Today – 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 for the opportunity to create your own Fall Globe. Come and enjoy time with friends while tapping…

Oct. 1 – OWU Environment & Sustainability Labs Host Open House

Students interested in environment and sustainability applications and hands-on learning are invited to visit three research and teaching laboratories on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, second floor. The SWIRL, ALOE, and…

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

Pink and Green Eye Glass Case with Flamingos Found

A pink flamingo eye glass case was found on campus on Friday, Sept. 12, between University Hall and the labyrinth.  If this is yours, please stop by University Hall, room 024 (Office of Marketing and Communications). Contact: Sara Stuntz at…

Pink Water Bottle Found in Honors Lounge at Slocum

A pink water bottle with lots of stickers was found at the Honors Lounge in Slocum and is currently in the IOCP office. If this is yours, you can feel free to come by the IOCP office and retrieve it!…

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