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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Omicron Delta Epsilon Honorary Society in Economics Inducts New Members
The Ohio Mu chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) International Honor Society in Economics inducted nine new members on Friday, May 1. New members are Oyindoubra Akika, Connor Morgan, Franchesca Nuss, Brock Corry, Cooper Heald, Radhika Agrawal, Aqib Ali, Jaden…
SCREENWRITERS PRESENT A STAGED READING @ THE ROSS!
Come to The Ross Museum this Saturday morning- 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. -for WORTH HOLDING ON TO: Fresh Film Scripts Showcase! listen to four (4) amazing short film scripts [each one about 25 min. long], performed in a public…
Education Honorary Inducts 12 New Members into Kappa Delta Pi
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary inducted new members during the Spring 2026 induction ceremony. New members are: Addie Beck, Ariana Brown, Irini Giampouranis, Ryleigh Larkin, Kylee Lehman, Scarlett Loevenguth, Alexis Messer, Makayla Moore, Ava…
This Morning: OWU’s Documentary Film Festival!
Come to the Chappelear Drama Center this morning to check out the amazing work of our campus documentarians, as the students of the THEA 180 Documentary Film class present their final class micro-documentaries on the Main Stage! With conversations ranging…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Want a $5,000 Scholarship? Apply for the Corns Scholars Program!
Call all juniors and seniors interested in business and entrepreneurship! Applications for the Corns Scholars Program are NOW OPEN and close March 20, 2026. The Program involves specific courses designed to develop business and entrepreneurial skills, opportunities to meet and…
Calling All Student Entrepreneurs! Become a Student-Creator with Student-Made!
Looking to sell your work, products, or services to your fellow students and the academic community as a whole? Become a Student-Creator or Student-Manager with Student-Made Store! This national organization creates custom online shops for student-creators and business owners to…
2026 SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH PROGRAM – Applications Now Open
Ready to dive into original, collaborative research and scholarship this summer? Applications are now open for Ohio Wesleyan’s 10-week Summer Scholarship & Research Program (SSRP). Work side by side with OWU faculty mentors on projects from departments across the institution – projects…
Student News & Events
Thursday Night – Iron Bead Coaster Craft
Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Lounge of The 1842. Create a round or square coaster for yourself or a friend. All supplies will be provided. Hope to have you join us! Location: 4 Williams Drive,…
Sept. 23 – Honors Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. for an ice cream social and scavenger hunt! Join us in Merrick 301 to enjoy a sweet treat, mingle with other honors students, and then explore the academic side…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Come Make Shrinky Dinks with MicrOWU
Are you interested in microbiology or biology? Come join MicrOWU! Make connections in STEM and meet your classmates. At this meeting, we will be making Shrinky Dink keychains. Join us in SCSC 163 from 12-12:30 p.m. Next meeting is Oct.…
Sept. 27 – Open Magic The Gathering Commander Night
If you are interested in playing or participating in Magic: The Gathering Commander games, drop by the Ham-Wil Conference Center at 3 p.m. this upcoming Sunday, Sept. 27. This event will last until 5 p.m. Feel free to bring your…
Nov. 18-22 – Claflin University Homecoming Trip
Applications are open for the 2026 Claflin University Homecoming Trip! For the third year, OWU students will travel to our sister school, Claflin University in South Carolina, to participate in Homecoming activities, build relationships, and strengthen our sister-school partnership. Tentative…
OWU Club Soccer Practice Tonight @ 6 p.m.
OWU Club Soccer is officially underway. We practice twice a week: Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. We practice on the rugby field just past the aquatic center and tennis courts. This is a low-commitment club, so don’t feel sorry…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Due April 7 – Faculty Mentor Form for Spring Student Symposium
If you are mentoring a student presenter for the upcoming Spring Student Symposium, please submit the Faculty Mentor Form no later than April 7. Please email Jill Hayes if you have any questions. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill…
Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session on April 6
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious about how the High Deductible with the HSA plan works? All current 2025-2026 healthcare benefit plans will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1…
Print Services Open During Bookstore Inventory
OWU Print Services will operate under normal business hours on Thursday, March 26, while the Bookstore is closed for inventory. Department mailboxes will remain accessible, and orders may be placed and picked up between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. OWU…
University Classifieds
Looking to Borrow Clocks by Thursday for Photography Project
Hello! I am a photography student working on a project. If you have any physical clocks you are willing to lend me, please reach out – will pick up or accept a drop off. Clocks are needed by the end…
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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