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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Feb. 12 – Evolution of Love: Darwin and Valentine’s Party
The Biology Board is hosting a party for Darwin’s birthday and Valentine’s Day! Join us for sweet treats, coloring, trivia, and more! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎂🧬💕 Time & Location: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12 in the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Schedule 1:1 Strengths Conversation After Fall Break!
After Fall Break is the FOURTH ANNUAL Strengths Week! Join us for 1:1 Strengths Conversation ALL Week at multiple times from Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Friday, Oct. 17. Sign up for a 30-minute 1:1 conversation with an OWU Strengths Coach!…
Oct. 16 – Mastering Your Pitch, Free Lunch and Workshop
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. Entrepreneurship Competition and Kickstart Ohio Conference, which is…
Spend a Semester Abroad in Pamplona, Spain
Are you majoring or minoring in Spanish? Join us to learn more about our outstanding study abroad program at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain! Earn up to 3 credits toward your major or minor—and up to 5 credits…
TODAY! Unscripted: Ease Into Networking Using Improv
🎭Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv – Happening TODAY! Think improv is just for theater majors or comics? Think again! Improv is all about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment—which is exactly what happens when you’re…
TPG Applications Live – DUE Oct. 15
Applications are now LIVE for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Projects proposed in this round should not start before Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to the…
TODAY @ 5 p.m. – TLC Deadline
The application deadline for Spring 2026 TLC courses is TODAY at 5 p.m. To apply and for more information, visit OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Lisa Ho at iocp@owu.edu
Student News & Events
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…
The 1842 Open During Spring Break!
The 1842 will be open for students to use during spring break, Monday through Friday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (time subject to change). There will not be food service at The 1842 during the break. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Student Commencement Speaker Applications are Open Now through March 20!
Graduating Seniors: applications are now open to serve as the 2026 Student Commencement Speaker. This is your chance to share your reflections on how OWU has shaped you and your class, and how you’re looking to the next chapter in…
SENIORS! APPLY TODAY! Postgraduate Assistant Opportunity, Office of the President
Are you a Senior looking for valuable work experience after graduation? The President’s Office is hiring one qualified graduating senior from the Class of 2026 to serve as the Postgraduate Assistant for a one- or two-year position. This is an…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nov. 17 from 12-1 p.m. – Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? All current healthcare benefit plans will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1 p.m.…
Office Printer Upgrades Underway
Update: The OWU Facilities staff is now installing the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work should be completed over the next two weeks, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active on…
Nov. 6 @ 2 p.m. – New Employee Concur Training
Purchasing will be hosting a virtual Concur training on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. The training will last about an hour and cover Concur, our system for booking travel and clearing P-card expenses, and the basics of Bishopbuy, our…
University Classifieds
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,…
Apply Today! Curatorial Assistant Ross Art Museum Position!
Interested in a career in museums? Apply for a 2025-26 StAP Curatorial Assistant position with the Ross Art Museum! Students in any major are welcome to apply! For the 2025-26 school year, our curatorial focus is centered on climate change…
Apply Now! 2025-2026 Student Internships with Annual Giving
Are you interested in a campus internship next year where you can learn about nonprofit fundraising, communication, and OWU’s alumni community? University Advancement has 4 internship opportunities in Annual Giving available for the fall semester. The deadline to apply is this Sunday, March…
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