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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
🎓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…
⏰ 2 Days – Career & Grad School Fair Prep!
The OWU Career & Graduate School Fair is almost here — happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in the Benes Rooms & Atrium! 🎉 ✨Get prepared to shine: Drop-In Prep Hours (Slocum 207, 9-5 p.m.) – Stop by for…
Thursday, Sept. 25 – New York Arts Program Info Session
Join us on Zoom this Thursday, Sept. 25, from 4-5 p.m. ET for a Virtual Info Session about OWU’s New York Arts Program. NYAP is an amazing opportunity to spend a semester in NYC, getting your feet wet in the…
Sept. 23 – CEA CAPA Tabling in HWCC Atrium
Interested in studying abroad in places like Costa Rica, Ireland, Italy, France, or Spain? CEA CAPA is an approved study abroad partner with OWU and has numerous academic and internship programs across the globe. Their institutional representative, Sean McCarthy, will…
📅🍿 Working Career Lab: Career Fair Prep (All-Day Drop-Ins)
The Career & Grad School Fair is coming up Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms and Atrium, and we already have 90+ employers and graduate schools signed up! 💼Working Career Lab: Career Fair Prep…
Student News & Events
Spring Break Hours for the OWU Library
Spring break hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes will also be posted to the hours page. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card access.…
Friday is the Last Day of Food Service @ The 1842 Before Break
March 6 is the last night of food service at The 1842, from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Food service will return after break on Sunday, March 15, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. The 1842 will be open for…
🍩 March 4 from 6-8 p.m.: Donuts, Doodles & Design 🎨
Midterm week can be stressful, so take a break and treat yourself! Join Residential Life for an evening of donuts, creativity, and relaxation. Grab a donut, doodle a little, and recharge with friends. 📅 March 4 ⏰ 6-8 p.m. 📍…
Thursday Evening Live Music @ The 1842
Thursday, March 5, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Stop by The 1842 Lounge to experience one of our own, Norah Hyman, performing her own songs and alternative indie and classic rock covers. Norah was a finalist in the 2024…
Run for Student Government Office (Next Academic Year 26/27)
As you head into midterms and spring break, we would like you to consider running for an office/position on your student government, the Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)! Information about WCSA and the election process, as well as the…
March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spring Break Smart (HWCC Atrium)
Join us on March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for Spring Break Smart. Learn about safe spring break tips and a chance to win free prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: thebishopway@owu.edu Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
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
LOST: Soft-sided Lunch Box in Merrick 301
Lost: a blue, soft-sided Lunch Box with “Ohio Health” printed in white. Last seen in Merrick 301 during the Faculty Meeting. There are a few items inside, including a glass container. If found, please contact Kristina Bogdanov kkbogdan@owu.edu
LOST: TI-84 Graphing Calculator
Hello. I’m missing my grey TI 84 Plus calculator graphing calculator. If found, please contact me at taberko@owu.edu. Thank you. Tera Berko
New Business Offers OWU Discount
Downtown Delaware’s Let’s Mochi Donuts shop, recently opened at 16 S. Sandusky St., would like to offer OWU students and employees a 10% discount with a valid OWU ID card. Other businesses offer discounts as well, especially to students, with…
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