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Campuswide News & Events
Friday, Jan. 23 @ 12 p.m. – Wendi Celebration and Send-Off
Come and join the HHK Department and HHK Student Board in sending off and celebrating one of our beloved staff members, Wendi Kay. This event will be a special celebration honoring how important and special Wendi Kay has been to…
Today – Spring Semester Test of the OWU ALERT Emergency Messaging System
Ohio Wesleyan will conduct the spring semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system today, Jan. 20. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If you do…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
Here are some keep-warm tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate the body. Outer…
Jan. 25 – Community Mending Circle – Fix Your Clothes!
Whether you can’t sew on a button or are a knitting expert, join us on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1-4 p.m. for a community mending circle. Come learn some mending skills, share yours with others, or simply work on patching…
Congratulations, Macy Miller ’27 & OWU Women’s Basketball!
Congratulations to junior forward Macy Miller, now the 20th player in OWU women’s basketball history to surpass 1000 career points, currently standing at 1005. And with the win streak at an even dozen, the Battling Bishops sit 13-1 on the…
Jan. 20 @ 6:30 p.m. – Michelle Stitzlein, Art and the Environment Talk
Join us for the first Art and the Environment talk of the spring semester at the Ross Art Museum, Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. to hear from artist Michelle Stitzlein. Stitzlein is an Ohio-based artist who uses her work…
OWU Connection News & Events
🌟Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students
Need help with anything and everything related to your career? We’ve got you covered! 💼Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students 📅 Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 ⏰12-1 p.m.📍 Slocum 201 Stop by our Career Working Lab for hands-on…
Oct. 1 @ 5 p.m. – TLC Deadline
The application deadline for Spring 2026 TLC courses is tomorrow, Wednesday. Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. To apply and for more information, visit OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Lisa Ho at iocp@owu.edu
TODAY! Conversations Without Drama: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? Of course you do. But what happens when yours clash with someone else’s? In this interactive workshop, facilitated by Chaplain Chad Johns, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Keep calm under pressure. ✨ Communicate with clarity (even when it’s…
This Wednesday – Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv
🎭Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv 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 networking (even if…
🎓Sept. 25 – 93+ Employers to Attend the Career Fair! See Who’s Coming!
The wait is almost over! The annual Career & Graduate School Fair is happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
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 prior to Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to…
Student News & Events
March 5 @ 12 p.m. – It’s Different for Girls
The Biology Board is collaborating with MCI (Male Contraceptive Initiative) and hosting a screening of the short film It’s Different for Girls by Billie JD Porter. This 40-minute film explores gender bias and systemic issues surrounding reproductive health. Billie emphasizes…
March 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Craft Night at the Ross
Bring a craft you are working on, or come use our craft supplies to hang out with other crafters with snacks! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Interested in a Free Knitting Workshop? Fill Out This Form!
If you are an avid knitter or interested in learning how to start, internationally recognized knitter Shirley Paden-Berstein will be giving a free cast-on class! The class will be held on Wednesday, March 18, and it will be a long…
March 8 – Columbus Day Trip 🚌
Join us for a fun day trip to Columbus, Ohio, for shopping, great food, and international groceries! 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⏰ Departure Time: 9:45 a.m. 📍 Meeting Location: Smith Hall Parking Lot (38 S Liberty Street) 🚌Trip Details: 9:45 a.m.: Meet…
Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Winter Wind-Down
Today! Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with yoga, cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided…
March 2 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cru Social
Join Cru in the Benes Rooms on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring a night with Whit’s frozen custard, 9-square, and board games. We are excited to see you and your friends there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Brooke…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Available
Now scheduling in-person appointments! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement, a session…
Seeking November Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
Sept. 26 Deadline – Submit to News for Families
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the October edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Sept. 26. This monthly email communication is sent to all parents and families of current students…
University Classifieds
LOST: Knit Pumpkin Hat
I lost a handmade pumpkin hat somewhere in Ham-Wil or the Science Center. It is rusty orange with a brown bobble and green leaf on top. There is a tag on the inside with teal embroidery on it. Please email…
Seeking Piano Accompanist for Saturday, Jan. 25!
Do you play piano and want to make some extra cash? I have a high school trumpet player seeking a piano accompanist for a solo and ensemble competition on Saturday, Jan. 25. The piece is Badinage. Music will be provided.…
Looking for a Bunny Sitter from Dec. 17–Jan. 12
I’m a student looking for an affordable rabbit sitter for my bunny, Oliver, from Dec. 17 to Jan. 12 (26 days). I’ll be traveling for an internship, and, unfortunately, I can’t bring Oliver with me because the country doesn’t allow…
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