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Campuswide News & Events
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its sixth annual We Are OWU giving day campaign. Join us in celebrating everything OWU ignites for our students – mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more! Watch this year’s video to hear the…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
☘️Today @ Noon – Irish American Scholars Presentation in Slocum 312
Have you ever thought about studying abroad in Ireland? Come learn about the Irish American Scholars program from our very own Irish Scholar, Alyssa Grainger. Alyssa is here on exchange from Ulster University for the full academic year and will…
🌟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…
Student News & Events
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…
Got Leadership Genes? Apply to Join the Genetics Club’s Exec Team!
Do you have great leadership genes? The Genetics & Molecular Biology Club will be hosting elections for our exec team members after spring break. This is a great opportunity to host fun events and help our club grow. If interested,…
March 17 @ 11:30 a.m. – What Makes You Lucky?
Join the Bishop Way to learn about healthy financial practices and credit card use on March 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC atrium! Information about filing taxes and using credit cards will be provided! Financial wellness…
Summer / Fall 2026 Pre-Registration Open!
Summer / Fall 2026 Pre-Registration is now open! This means you can now add courses to your cart to begin developing your schedule. When can I register? Check your Self-Service Profile to review your Class Level. Note: figures below are based on cumulative…
OWU Karate/TKD and Jiujitsu Classes
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301 – From Okinawa, Japan, home to the oldest and healthiest people on earth, Karate has a deep cultural history developed over centuries. It is one of the oldest and most effective self-defense systems ever created. You…
March 16-20 – Mortar Board Clothing Drive
Do you have clothes you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Bring them to Ham-Wil during lunch hours the week after spring break, or to The 1842, and Mortar Board will donate them to the Delaware Free Store for people…
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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