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Campuswide News & Events
Deadline is Friday to Nominate a Golden Bishop!
This is the final week to submit a Golden Bishop Award! 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 &…
🏆ATHLETES! Save the Date – Spring Alumni Athlete Panel!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Alumni Athlete Panel 📅 Thursday, March 26 ⏰ 7-8 p.m. 📍 Merrick 301 Join us for an evening of real talk and practical insight from former student-athletes who have navigated the transition from college athletics to…
Ross Art Museum Closed for Break March 7-16
The Ross Art Museum will be closed from March 7-16 for spring break. If you need to visit the museum during this time, please contact museum staff at ramuseum@owu.edu to make arrangements. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
Campus Operations Notification: HWCC Upper Parking Lot to Close Monday Night, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Please remove all vehicles from the upper parking lot at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center before 11 p.m. Monday, March 9. The lot will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10-11, while repairs are made to the kitchen drainage system. To ensure…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarms Testing Set for March 9-13
OWU Facilities will conduct state-required fire alarm inspections and tests during spring break, March 9-13, in several campus buildings. Inspections will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. If your building is affected, you do not need…
OWU Daily Spring Break Publication Schedule
Have a great spring break, Bishops! The OWU Daily will be published on Monday, March 9, for any last-minute communication needs and then take its own break. The OWU Daily will return to daily weekday publication on Monday, March 16.…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
🚀Career Resource Hub + $25 Gift Card? 💰
🚀 Career Resource Hub + $25 Gift Card? What Could Be Better?! 💰 Your future’s waiting – and the Career Resource Hub is your 24/7 launchpad! Find internships, explore career tips, and check out our newest blog post, Career Connection…
Disaster Recovery Work 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 Tampa, FL, to do disaster recovery work with SBP, a nonprofit recovery organization founded by an OWU alum. Spring break service…
Today – Mastering Your Pitch, Free Lunch and Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12-1 p.m., R.W. Corns, 312. In this workshop, you will learn—and practice—fundamental concepts that will greatly help you to pitch your idea for your next business endeavor. We are deliberately holding this event shortly before the U.S.…
TONIGHT! Ace Your Virtual Interview
Are you ready to shine on screen? This workshop will show you how! Register on Handshake to join us tonight, Oct. 15, from 6:45-7:45 p.m., and come away with expert advice and tips to help you: Set up your space…
Student News & Events
March 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – SEAL House Project, Contact Congresspeople!
Come and make your voice heard! Write letters/emails to and call your congresspeople. In case you don’t know your Representative and/or Senators, information will be provided! Let them know what issues you are passionate about. All costs to mail your…
Literary Awards Submissions Open!
The English Department’s annual Literary Awards are open for submission! Enter an original piece of writing for a chance to win $$ and an award! To apply, please ensure you read and follow the guidelines below: Each submission form below…
March 20 @ 6 p.m. – Art Exhibition: Black Star – Merrick
Black Star isn’t just an art exhibition; it’s an experience merging creativity, culture, and visual storytelling through art, photography, and film. The exhibition will take place in Merrick Hall from 6-9 p.m. A solo exhibition by Nana (Class of ’27),…
Last Day to Add or Drop Second Module: March 19
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget the last day to add or drop second-module courses is Thursday, March 19, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor. Then, if you…
March 18 @ 5 p.m. – First Aid Kit Making
Passionate about volunteering? Join Residential Life on March 18 at the Smith Hall Seminar Room 233 from 5-6 p.m. to help assemble first aid kits and write letters that help spread care to the unhoused. Location: Smith Hall West, Room…
March 22 – Horizons Eid Celebration in Benes
Join us for a special Eid celebration hosted by Horizons in collaboration with Tahueed and funded by WCSA. This student-focused event brings the campus community together to celebrate Eid in a welcoming and inclusive space. Enjoy an evening of cultural…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Fall 2025 Final Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2025
Final grades for the Fall 2025 semester are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 16. How do I submit final grades? Log in to OWU Self-Service. Hover over Classes > select Course Management. Select your course section. Click Overall Grades. Enter a…
Have Children in Grades 5-8? Apply Now for OWL Camp 2026!
OWL Camp welcomes applications from gifted and talented middle school students for a summer of challenge, creativity, and connection. Dates & Grades: • Overnight Camp (Grades 6-8): o Week 1: June 7-11 (Grades 6-7) o Week 2: June 14-18 (Grades…
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast – Dec. 8
We’ve been busy planning our biannual tradition of hosting a late-night breakfast during the upcoming finals week! This event is very busy and fun as students take a break from preparing for final exams. We’re looking for volunteers to serve…
University Classifieds
Looking for a Roommate for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
I am looking for a roommate to rent an off-campus house in Delaware. Preferably near campus. I am a senior and will live here for a year. Contact: Aarav Singh at aaravps@owu.edu
Wanted: Kombucha SCOBY
I want to start brewing my own kombucha. If you make kombucha at home and have a SCOBY, please let me know. Thanks! Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Does Your Department Have a Spare Desk?
The Economics & Business Department is in search of a spare office desk. Perhaps you have a beautiful antique workstation crafted from the logs of Rev. Adam Poe’s log cabin, just languishing in a corner? Maybe the very desk where…
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