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Campuswide News & Events

Art and the Environment Talk Series

This year, the Ross Art Museum, in collaboration with the Department of Environment & Sustainability, will host a series of talks on the intersection of art and the environment. This series includes artists, activists, and scholars and their efforts to…

Did You Get Last Night’s OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!

On Aug. 19, Ohio Wesleyan shared an OWU ALERT notification about a crosswalk light problem on Liberty Street. You should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account as well as a text message sent to your cell…

Aug. 22 – Day on the JAY!

It’s Day on the JAY! This year, we are going out into the wilderness for a camping extravaganza! Enjoy some amazing blowups, giveaways, and more! With all other dining locations closed for a few hours, there is nowhere better to…

CPB Welcome Week Schedule

Hello, new and returning Bishops! To kick off this school year, the Campus Programming Board (CPB) has put together an exciting week of fun, culminating in our Day on the JAY celebration and Final Jam Concert. The full schedule with…

ATM at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center

With the growing use of phone apps to make payments, the ATM in Ham-Wil wasn’t serving enough customers to enable us to keep it, and it has been removed. If needed, the closest ATMs are located at the UDF at…

CPB Welcome Week Schedule

Hello, new and returning Bishops! To kick off this school year, the Campus Programming Board (CPB) has put together an exciting week of fun, culminating in our Day on the JAY celebration and Final Jam Concert. The full schedule with…

OWU Connection News & Events

Feb. 20 @ Noon – Resume vs CV

If you are curious about the differences between a Resume and a CV, when and why to submit which, this event is for you! Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst to learn more about the differences, when to submit…

Feb. 27 – Join Us for Pitch OWU and Woltemade Big Problem Challenge

Join us in Merrick Hall, Room 301 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for an afternoon of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. These two events showcase the talent, dedication, and entrepreneurial mindset of OWU students. Whether you are interested in business, social impact,…

Feb. 14 – Baumholder Photo Exhibit – Slocum Hall Reading Room

Enjoy our temporary exhibition of photographs donated to OWU by Delaware’s Sister City, Baumholder, Germany! The photographs are on display in the Slocum Hall Reading Room through Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Scan the QR codes on each photo to learn more about the artist…

Feb. 27 @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium

Feb. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium, which will feature a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental…

Student News & Events

Oct. 15 @ 7-8 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Social

Experienced fiber arts artists are welcome to join In The Loop for a fun social to chat while working on current projects! There will be more events geared toward teaching beginners, and attendees are recommended to bring their own supplies.…

Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness

Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone.…

Oct. 16 – Hall Council’s Camp Stuy

Join Hall Council on Oct. 16 for a cozy campfire, s’mores, and games in the grassy area between Hayes and Stuyvesant Halls from 7:30-9 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Hall Council Contact: Brooke English at jmmaldonado@owu.edu

Oct. 18 @ 5 p.m. – CPB’s Sweater Weather Social!

Get comfy with CPB at this year’s fall event: Sweater Weather Social! Leaf it to us to bring you an evening filled with autumn awesomeness! Join us by the valley near Stuyvesant Hall from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 18! Get…

Affirming Attire: SAGE and Treehouse Collaboration

Join SAGE and Treehouse for Keegan and Cazzie’s house project at OMSA’s affirming attire closet to donate or take clothes that make you feel good in your body. All are welcome, whether you are looking to affirm your gender with…

Senior Art Majors: Mandatory Senior Show Meeting Oct. 15

If you are a Senior Fine Arts Major who will be exhibiting this spring in the Ross Art Museum Senior Show, there is a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15. There will be two (2) sessions; you only need…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

No Accounts Payable Check Run Next Week

Due to the Juneteenth holiday, there will be no Accounts Payable check run the week of June 16.  We will do check runs on June 12 and June 26.  If you have any questions, please contact us at accountspayable@owu.edu or x3360.…

Former Staff Member Kathy Earls Passes Away

We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Kathryn “Kathy” Earls passed away May 22 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. She was 59. A Columbus resident, Kathy worked as the administrative assistant for University Advancement and…

Open Enrollment Runs Through May 31

OWU Benefit Eligible Employees – The Open Enrollment Portal is OPEN! Reminder that our next benefit plan year is effective for the benefit plan year from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. There are no changes to benefit providers or plan…

University Classifieds

Lost Purple Yeti Water Bottle

Hello! I recently lost a dark purple Yeti water bottle engraved with Julia Giada/Ryan and Ohio Wesleyan University. Please email me at Jgryan@owu.edu if you see it, thank you! Contact: Julia Ryan at jgryan@owu.edu

Sept. 12-15 – Volunteers Needed for The Wall That Heals Visit

The Wall That Heals is coming to Delaware County (Havener Park in Liberty Township) from Sept. 12-15, 2024. It is the only Ohio stop of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center. To help out and honor those who…

Volunteers Sought for Upcoming Boardman Arts Park Events

Saturday, Sept. 7: The first Delaware Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring 5 local bands, food and beverage trucks, an online auction of local merchandise, and activity areas for children. Volunteers work a 3-hour shift of their…

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