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Campuswide News & Events
April 26 @ 8:30 p.m. – Play in a Day!
Need a break before finals week? Come see Play in a Day at 8:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre of Chappelear! Four short one-act plays that student writers, actors, and directors created in just 24 hours will be performed. No…
Terps Dance Performance Today and Tomorrow
Join the dance department in Chappelear Drama Center on Friday and Saturday as the dance community presents our spring dance concert. Hosted by Miss Ava Aurora Foxx, our performance celebrates community and the ways we find joy through dance. FRIDAY…
April 29, 12-2 p.m., Elliott 211 – AGIS EOY & Dr. Trimble’s Retirement
Join the AGIS Department to celebrate the end of the year and honor Dr. Rita Trimble on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 12-2 p.m. in Office 211 in Elliott Hall. All are welcome to stop by, grab some food, celebrate, and…
April 26 @ 7 p.m. – Senior Recital (Abby Bennett & Morgan Vaughn)
Join us for a senior recital featuring seniors Abby Bennett, soprano, and Morgan Vaughn, piano and organ. This recital will feature works by Wolf, Chopin, Prokofiev, Powell, and more! 7 p.m. at University Hall (Gray Chapel) OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Performing…
April 27 @ 6:30 p.m. – ‘Valor, agravio y mujer’ Reading
On Monday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at Chappelear Drama Center, join WLC students Emerson Freas, Lilly Colbeck, and Frida Ramirez for a formal table reading of their contemporary adaptation of Spanish playwright Ana Caro’s 17th…
FRIDAY at 4:30 p.m. – The Manosphere and Eating Disorders
Join the Psychology Student Board and Dr. Modica in a conversation this Friday at 4:30 p.m. (Merrick 202) about how ultra-masculine online content creators may be putting their audiences at risk for body image difficulties and disordered eating habits. OWU…
OWU Connection News & Events
April 7 – Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Attention Sophomores and Juniors! Ready to stand out in the job market? The Bishop Launch Program (BLP) is back this Fall 2026 to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive candidate. Don’t Miss Out To participate, you must attend…
April 7 – Grad School 101: Strategies for Navigating Your Path
Thinking about grad school but not sure where to start? Join us for a VIRTUAL expert panel featuring admissions leaders from the University of Chicago, William & Mary Law, OSU Fisher College of Business, Case Western Reserve, and the University…
🌟Working Career Lab Today – Resume Power Hour
Resume Power Hour Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Whether you’re starting fresh or making final edits, swing by for a Resume Power Hour! Get guidance, tools, and real-time feedback to help your…
Stop by the Employer Spotlight Today!
Employer Spotlight (Drop-In!) Today — April 1, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. HWCC Atrium Meet visiting employers in a relaxed, mini tabling setting—no registration needed. Featured Employers Western Theological Seminary – Learn about graduate programs in theology, ministry, counseling, and community leadership. GVI…
Build Your Financial Confidence with Kindros Today!💰
Ohio Wesleyan is excited to offer Kindros, a financial wellness platform designed to help you build knowledge and confidence around your finances! Through short, self-paced modules and interactive tools, Kindros makes it easy to learn the basics of personal finance…
Interested in Psychology at OWU?!
Are you curious about what a degree in psychology can lead to? You’re not alone! Psychology is one of the most versatile majors, opening doors to careers that focus on understanding people, improving well-being, and making a meaningful impact. Here…
Student News & Events
Therapy Dogs are Back! This Sunday, 2-3 p.m. @ the Ross
Come relax with the therapy dogs before finals! They will be at the Ross Art Museum from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, for cuddles and kisses. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Intern with University Advancement Over the Summer!
University Advancement is currently looking for two summer interns! We have two positions open for students interested in data analytics, research, marketing, and stewarding our alumni: University Summer Intern and Advancement Operations Summer Assistant. To learn more about both job…
April 27 @ 4:30 p.m. – One Last Hoorah! Zine Launch
Hoorah! The semester is almost over! Come celebrate the end of the spring semester and the beginning of summer at the Amphitheatre across from Chappelear Drama Center, Monday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m. The zine features poetry and creative nonfiction…
April 29 – Attend Late Night Breakfast!
Late Night Breakfast is an OWU tradition! Come eat your favorite breakfast foods, spend time with friends, and have a little fun while taking a break from studying for finals! All you need to do is show up at Smith…
April 23 @ 4:30 p.m. – Healing From Self-Harm Crafting Event
Join Creative Arts House and Bishop Way to eat snacks, do paper weaving, and learn about the effects of self-harm on mental health! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Creative Arts House Contact: Ella Holtsberry at ehholtsberry@owu.edu
April 25 @ 11 a.m. – Spring Fling Rugby Home Tournament
Come join the OWU women’s rugby team at the intramural practice field by Haycock Hall (28 Hayes St.) for our Spring Fling home tournament at 11 a.m. We will be hosting teams from The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Denison,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Passover Seder @ OWU and Ongoing Hillel Activities
OWU’s Hillel group is still active on campus! I am the group’s advisor and have also connected with Jewish Alumni in my annual giving role and received a few gifts this year that will really allow us to revitalize Hillel’s…
Professor Emeritus Jan Smith Passes Away; Service Friday
We are sad to report that Jan Stuart Smith, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Anthropology, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was 82. Dr. Smith served on the Ohio Wesleyan faculty from 1977 to 2009, when he was…
Celebrate with Your Graduate on Stage at Commencement!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony to present them with their OWU diploma cover. If you would like to participate, please email your request to…
University Classifieds
Free Outdoor Plants – Dig Your Own
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flowerbeds and needs to get rid of some old plants. We have Yellow Daylilies and Asian Sedge; you must dig and transport yourself. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu to set up a time to come…
2026-2027 Reporting & Writing Student Internship
Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Do you like writing, editing, and fact-checking? Apply for the Office of Marketing & Communications Reporting & Writing Internship. This 2026-2027 internship will result in published pieces for your portfolio. Learn more and…
Braided Gold Bracelet found in Slocum Doorway
A little over a week ago, a gold braided bracelet with a large circle clasp was found in the doorway to Slocum. It has been sitting in the Admission Office. If it is yours, please come grab it from Slocum…
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