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Campuswide News & Events
April 4 @ 4:30 p.m. – Trail Fest
Join us on April 4 at 4:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Trail Bound Trail Fest is your chance to experience nature, adventure, and fun — all in one place. Ohio School of Falconry – Get up…
April 4 @ 2 p.m. – Japanese Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival)
The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Haru Matsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this festival, we will be celebrating the coming of spring with traditional Japanese onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and…
Spotlight Seniors: Internship Experiences in Film
Join us for a special three-part series featuring senior film majors who will share the unique and diverse internship experiences they’ve had during their time at OWU. Each session will spotlight a different student, offering insight into their creative journeys,…
Campus Operations Notification: Dead Tree Removal
Facilities will be removing a dead cottonwood tree in front of Merrick Hall beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The work will be completed the same day. Removal of the tree, which was declared dead by an arborist, will…
March 30 @ 7 p.m. – OWU Percussion Ensemble
The OWU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Chris Lizak will present a concert with special guest artists Ben and Kelsey Shaheen on Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium (Sanborn Hall). Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring…
April 1 @ 12:10 & 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for two talks by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani, University of California, Davis: 12:10-1:00 p.m., Science Center 161 “Mass Extinctions Past and Future – Are we in a mass extinction?” *Includes…
OWU Connection News & Events
Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge Today!
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged…
Jan. 16 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight
Join us on Jan. 16, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for an Employer Spotlight hosted by our Career Connection Office! During this event, we will be welcoming Crumbl Cookies – Delaware, who is looking to hire part-time employees for the following positions:…
Begins Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU! A 5-Week Career Exploration Program
Harness the Power of YOU! A 5-Week Career Exploration Program Meets Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 29 – Feb. 26, in Slocum 201. Catered Lunch Provided. Facilitated by Mindy Agin, Career Connection. Week 1 – Wandering Maps and Interest…
Programming at the Spring Connection Conference
On Feb. 27, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Spring Connection Conference. The Spring Conference features hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want the…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The 5-week program is hosted by the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. In this course, you will examine the history of the…
Study Abroad This SUMMER!
Are you considering studying abroad this summer? Wondering how you can afford it? The process is simple, but deadlines are approaching! Visit our Summer Study Abroad page for all the information you need and/or stop by the International and Off-Campus Programs…
Student News & Events
May is Mental Health Month!
This May, we recognize Mental Health Month 2025 — a time to raise awareness, break stigma, and prioritize emotional well-being for ourselves and our communities. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and everyone deserves access to care,…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Therapy Dogs at the Ross Art Museum!
Today from 6-7 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum, come visit therapy dogs Daisy and Tesla. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Ruth Szukala at rmszukala@owu.edu
WCSA Graduation Cord for Graduating Seniors
Students participating in the spring 2025 commencement ceremony who served at least one semester in WCSA are eligible for a WCSA graduation cord. These cords can be picked up in the Student Engagement and Success Office, HWCC 209 (or Brad’s…
LAST CHANCE to Submit Your Course Evaluation(s)
Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard by taking a few minutes to complete your course evaluations. Your feedback means a great deal! Help your faculty to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs. The deadline…
April 30 @ 2 p.m. – Neuroscience End-of-the-Year Celebration
The Neuroscience Program end-of-the-year celebration will be held at the mineral spring outside of Phillips Hall on Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. Please come to celebrate your hard work and accomplishments! Ice cream and drinks will be available. Neuroscience…
May 4 – AMRS Annual Party & Croquet Match
Come join faculty and friends of the Ancient, Medieval & Renaissance Studies program as we celebrate the end of the academic year. In response to the weather, we’re moving our event. We’ll gather on the Ham-Wil lawn, Sunday, May 4,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Save the Date to Volunteer at Commencement
Dear OWU Community, It’s time to start thinking about OWU’s 2025 Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 10! The support of faculty, staff, and students is crucial to the success of this event. We want the faculty to…
New Curated Catalog for Office Supplies Available in Amazon Business
The Five Colleges of Ohio have adopted a Curated Catalog for office supplies within our Amazon Business Prime punchout in Bishopbuy! Amazon has added around 5,000 items to this catalog with steeper discounts than even the regular business pricing. Items…
Print Services Closed March 13, 14, and 17
Print Services will be closed on March 13, 14, and 17. If you require print work for March 17 or 18, please submit the requests by the 11. Mail services will continue as normal. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Contact: Marilyn…
University Classifieds
Ring Found in Edwards Parking Lot
Please stop by Slocum 306 to provide a description & claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Community Service Learning Contact: Kerri Robe at klrobe@owu.edu
May 5 @ Noon – Sunday Yard Sale at SAGE!
Interested in spicing up your wardrobe or dorm at the right price? Come check out a community yard sale hosted on the SAGE lawn this Sunday from 12pm to around 4pm! Let someone’s spring cleaning be your treasure hunt! Find everything…
ISO Kitchen Items for Cooking Class
As the end of the school year approaches, you may be cleaning out your dorm and discarding some items. We would appreciate the donation of kitchen items needed for our new cooking class at OWjL Camp this summer. If you…
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