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Campuswide News & Events
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
Retirement Reception for Will Kopp – May 5, 4-5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301
Join us for a retirement reception celebrating Will Kopp! For nearly 12 years, Will has shaped and shared OWU’s story with creativity, passion, and vision. Stop by Merrick 301 on Monday, May 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. to thank him and…
🎓❤️ Make a Senior Smile – Sign the ’25 Kudoboard
As graduation approaches, join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s seniors. Share a personal message of congratulations, encouragement, or a favorite memory on the official OWU Class of 2025 Kudoboard. You can even add photos or videos! Click…
Education Honorary Kappa Delta Pi Congratulates Seniors
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary congratulates senior members: Jennifer Allen, Brynn Blackstone, Emily Dunn, Caroline Fleming, Lauren Gerber, Sydney Good, Erika Harris, Jacob Hinger, Hannah Huffman, Gen Maddox, Grace Martin, Allie Maziarz, Sarah Mazzei,…
Education Honorary Inducts 24 New Members into Kappa Delta Pi
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary inducted new members during the Spring 2025 induction ceremony. New members are: Brynn Blackstone, Katie Davis, Emily Dunn, Annabel Fauver, Lauren Gerber, Jenna Harmon, Henry Holman, Hannah Huffman, Ryleigh…
OWU Connection News & Events
April 4 @ 11:59 p.m. – Application Deadline for the Spring Student Symposium
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum at Ohio…
Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program Info Session #2
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session and find out more about this semester-long program and how you can earn a $200…
April 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – “Donut” Miss the Employer Spotlight TODAY!
Just a quick reminder about the Employer Spotlight event happening TODAY, Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Campus Center Atrium! This is a great opportunity to connect with top employers and graduate schools, explore potential career paths, and discover…
Discover the Career Connection Resource Library
The OWU Career Connection Resource Library is a comprehensive collection of materials designed to support your career development. Accessible through the Virtual Career Center at , this library is packed with valuable resources to help you at every stage of your…
TODAY @ Noon – Bishop Launch Program Info Session #1
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session today, April 2, from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Slocum 201 and find out more…
Explore the Career Connection Virtual Career Center!
The Career Connection Virtual Career Center is your go-to resource for all things career-related at Ohio Wesleyan University. Accessible at , this website provides you with 24/7 self-guided career support by giving you a wide range of tools and resources…
Student News & Events
Sign Up Now! New Environmental 1/4 Credit Class Next Year
Art & Environment Series: 2025-2026 ENVS 490 Art and Environment Series (.13 credit Fall ’25, .12 credit Spring ’26). Self-Service now allows you to add this course to your fall schedule. Instructor Assignment: Krygier. Meeting: Ross Art Museum. Time: Tuesday,…
Lost and Found at Hobson Library
Before the end of the semester, stop by the Hobson Library service desk to check for any missing belongings in our Lost & Found (such as power cords/chargers, water bottles, notebooks, coats, etc.) Have a great summer! Office: OWU Library…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Open Enrollment Runs Through May 31
OWU Benefit Eligible Employees – The Open Enrollment Portal is OPEN! Reminder that our next benefit plan year is effective for the benefit plan year from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. There are no changes to benefit providers or plan…
Summer Hours Begin Today Through Aug. 1
Happy summer! Beginning today, OWU’s summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. OWU offices are closed Friday, unless they need to remain open for special events and activities. (Please work with your supervisor as needed.) If…
Submit to News for OWU Families by May 30 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the June edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, May 30. New for Families will be on hiatus during July. Submissions for the August…
University Classifieds
FOR SALE: Fishing Boat with Everything
FOR SALE: Fishing Boat with everything. 14-foot Starcraft, Johnson 9.9 electric start motor, ShoreLander trailer, Minn Kota 765 MX 28 lbs thrust variable speed trolling motor. Battery, Hummingbird depth & Fish Finder, Canvas Boat Cover, 2 cushion seats, Safety vests,…
A Summer Class for Instructors on Outdoor Learning
Sharing this message on behalf of North Central Ohio Pollinator Pathway: Re: Learning the Earth Using the outdoors as an extension of your classroom June 11 – July 18 As we do our important work to encourage native plants and pollinators,…
FOUND – Keys in Slocum Hall 3rd Floor
A set of keys were found on the third floor of Slocum Hall. If they are yours, please pick them up in the IOCP office room 311 at the front desk. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU IOCP Contact: Kelsey Eckhert at mentors@owu.edu
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