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Campuswide News & Events
Reception 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Ross Art Museum
Free and open to the public! The Ross Art Museum is hosting a reception on Thursday, Sept. 18, in honor of our three current shows and the New York Arts Program. Come meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments from…
Sept. 19 @ 8 p.m. – NOVA Ensemble in Gray Chapel
“NOVA Ensemble (Northwest Ohio Vocal Arts) is a professional vocal ensemble that prioritizes preserving the timeless repertoire of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. This 18-voice ensemble, known for its unique and intimate art and sound of nuanced choral chamber music,…
CKI Smiles – Dental Supply Drive
OWU Circle K invites you to join CKI Smiles, an initiative to support good dental hygiene across central Ohio! We are collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash (travel-sized items are welcome) during the lunch hour at Ham-Wil. All donations must…
Sept. 16 @ 4 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Jennifer Bennett
Please join the Biology Seminar Series on Sept. 16 from 4-5 p.m. for a talk by Dr. Jennifer Bennett, Associate Professor at Otterbein University: “Mutant Messages: Characterizing New Genes in Streptomyces Bacteria.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks!…
Today Only – Help Public Opinion Students with Pilot Survey
Students enrolled in PG300.39 (Public Opinion) are interested in your political attitudes on key issues. They want to test some potential questions before they release the 2025 State of OWU Survey after Fall Break. The survey takes 5 minutes to…
Sept. 20-21 – Field Hockey Program Dedicates Weekend to ‘Morgan’s Message,’ Student-Athlete Mental Health
The Ohio Wesleyan Field Hockey program is proud to announce that we will be dedicating the weekend of Sept. 20-21 to honor Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health in the student-athlete community. Morgan’s…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room “From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey.” Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and…
March 1 – TPG Deadline
The deadline for the spring round of Theory-to-Practice Grant applications is Saturday, March, 1 at 11:59 p.m. You can find a link to the application and guidelines for submission on the TPG website – www.owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP –…
TODAY @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium featuring a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental Impact.” Elizabeth…
Funding Your Connection? Learn How at the Connection Conference
Wanting to know how to fund your amazing ideas? Join us at the OWU Connection Conference on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to attend sessions on available grants, fellowships, and affordability abroad. The full schedule can be…
Tomorrow @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room “From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey” Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and…
Feb. 27 – Connection Conference
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
Student News & Events
Nov. 8 from 1-3 p.m. – The Kitchen SLU Hosts PIES-GIVING!
Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit? Join the Kitchen SLU for Pies-giving! We will be serving fall pies and providing recipe cards and information on the history of the first Thanksgiving. This event will be held…
Nov. 11 – Cookies and Coloring with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board on Nov. 11 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, located in Slocum on the third floor, for Crumbl cookies and coloring. Take some time to relax, enjoy a sweet treat, and socialize with friends. OWU…
Nov. 16 – Horizons Presents Shaadi: A Mock Wedding
A desi wedding is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of joy, color, and togetherness! 🌸💃 Join Horizons for Shaadi: A Mock Wedding, a vibrant cultural event that brings the excitement and energy of a South Asian…
The First-Gen Experience Course
Are you a first-gen student in your freshman year at OWU? Register for our new First-Gen Experience course in the spring semester! Here are details for the course: UC 130: The First-Generation Student Experience (.25 unit course) Tuesdays at 12:10-1…
Nov. 5 @ 12:30 p.m. – Come Learn About Domestic Violence Resources!
Join Circle K on Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. in Benes Room B for an inspiring and informative session on domestic violence awareness and resources led by Emma Loechler, a passionate Turning Point Volunteer. This event will provide valuable insight into recognizing the signs of…
Nov. 15 – Intramural 2v2 Pickleball Tournament
The Intramural Sports Program will be hosting a 2v2 pickleball tournament on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Edwards basketball courts. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Intramural Sports Contact: Marcus Valcourt at intramurals@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 18 & 19 – Bishop Way Volunteer Request
Once again, we are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as Bishop Way small group facilitators for our incoming first-year students on Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Your role will be key in guiding small group discussions on important topics like…
Professor Emeritus Dick Smith Passes Away
We are sad to report that Richard “Dick” Williams Smith, Ph.D., a 36-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of history, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 101. Complete obituary information is available online, and in it, his family shares: Dr.…
Print Services Closed June 30-July 11
Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
University Classifieds
Free Upright Piano, Must be Moved Before Aug. 1
Free upright piano in the lobby of Mowry Alumni Center. We are doing a lobby refresh and need the piano moved by Aug. 1. If interested, please contact Dawn at dmpercer@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Dawn Percer at dmpercer@owu.edu
Cat Needs New Home
Jeri, a 2-year-old large, shorthair, neutered male cat, needs to find a new home ASAP. His owner is deceased. Jeri is all black with yellow eyes, is vaccinated and chipped, and is sweet and affectionate. Contact: Carol Neuman de Vegvar…
Win Prizes by Participating in Research
Participate in our research and get the chance to win exciting prizes, including stuffed toys, Rubik’s cubes, stickers, fidget spinners, self-care items, and more! Join us in a captivating exploration of the neural connection between cognitive control and video games…
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