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Campuswide News & Events
Tonight! @ 6 p.m. – Hudler Tree Lighting
Today is the day! Join the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon and the University Advancement team for hot chocolate and the annual Hudler Tree Lighting today, Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m.! The event will take place in the grassy…
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Thanksgiving Break Building Hours
Monday 11/24 – Wednesday 11/26: 8:00am – 5:00pm Thursday 11/27; Closed Friday 11/28: 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 11/29: 10:30am – 1:30pm Sunday 11/30: Resume normal operating hours OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SES Contact: Brad Pulcini at deansoffice@owu.edu
Thanksgiving Break Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities
Please use this link to view fall break hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great break! Office: Department of Athletics. Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu
Dec. 1-5 – Children’s Book Drive
Do you have books that aren’t being read? Consider donating them to the Children’s Book Drive! The drive will accept books that are in good condition and suitable for elementary and middle school-aged readers. Donation bins can be found in…
OWU Daily Thanksgiving Break Publication Schedule
Have a wonderful break! The OWU Daily will publish Monday, Nov. 24, and then be on break until Monday, Dec. 1. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish, we’ll try to reassign the date for…
Student-Curated Pop-Up Shows Begin!
Come check out our Student-Curated, Pop-Up Shows on Nov. 20 and Dec. 4! Featuring artwork from the Ross Art Museum, the shows were developed by students enrolled in Art 492: Exhibition Practice. Nov. 20: 1-3 p.m., HWCC and 6:30-8:30 p.m.…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum. Depending on the line, getting…
Sept. 25 @ 11-2 p.m. – Career & Grad School Fair!
SAVE THE DATE!! The annual Career and Grad School Fair is on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ Employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
🌟TODAY – Working Career Lab: REUs, Personal Statements & CVs
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Slocum 201 Are you applying for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) or other competitive programs? Join us for this Working Career Lab to learn how to craft standout personal statements and strong CVs that highlight your strengths. You’ll get guidance from…
Sept. 11 – FREE LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
Sept. 18 – Connection Conference
Bishops! It’s almost time for the bi-annual OWU Connection Conference! On Thursday, September 18, regular classes will not be in session, however, the Connection Conference is a day of instruction. Whether you are looking to Think Big, Do Good, Go…
Today – Entrepreneurship Beyond the College Walls
Interested in starting your own business? Not sure where to start? We can help! Join us for a FREE LUNCH today, Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 12-1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns Building, Room 312, for the FREE Entrepreneurship Beyond the…
Student News & Events
Join Us Today – Growing Through Grief Support Group
Grief can feel isolating – especially in college, where life keeps moving even when you’re hurting. Counseling Services would like to invite you to attend our Grief & Loss Support Group being held on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. starting Feb.…
Enter to Win $25 – Help Me with My Capstone!
My name is Kelsea Cooper, and I am working on completing my honors capstone. I am conducting an epidemiological study. My project includes consenting to the study to be randomized into a group that will receive a new intervention to…
Feb. 27 from 7-9 p.m. – CPB’s Winter Wind-Down in the Benes Rooms!
Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided by OWU…
Feb. 16 – BHM Celebration Screening Series with Rafiki
Rafiki is excited to remind you about our Black History Month Celebration Screening Series, starting tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Milligan Hub! 🎥 This Today’s Feature: We’ll be watching The Harder They Come, the iconic Jamaican film that helped…
Karaoke Tuesdays 9-11 p.m. @ The 1842
Come to The 1842 Lounge to sing or cheer on your fellow students singing the songs they love. Karaoke is every Tuesday night, 9-11 p.m. We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at…
Feb. 18 @ 7 p.m. – College Dems Meeting
Want to get more involved in political discussion and participation? Join the College Democrats of OWU in our first full-body meeting this semester in the HWCC 304. We will be going over what the club is doing this semester, what…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Lew Fikes Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Lewis “Lew” Edgar Fikes died Aug. 29 at Willow Brook Run. Lew taught chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan between 1985 and 2004. In a Transcript student newspaper article honoring his 19 years of…
Faculty and Staff: Lead a Class with the OWL Program!
The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University is excited to invite faculty and staff to submit class proposals for Fall 2025! This is a wonderful chance to share your passion and creativity with our community of lifelong learners. Class Options: Weekday…
Connection Conference – Call for Programming
On Sept. 18, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference features poster presentations, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Olive Green Jacket in Benes Rooms on Nov. 13
If you are missing an olive green fall/winter jacket, please come to Elliott 205 and claim it. It was found after the Eddy Lecture in Ham-Wil on Nov. 13, 2024. You can also call 3906 and talk to Deb in…
Have You Seen My Folder?
Description: Appearance: Grey-Black expanding file folder with a zipper closure. Size: Approximately 13 inches wide, 10 inches tall, and 1.5 inches thick. Features: Several expandable pockets that become visible upon unzipping the folder. Contents: Contained important personal documents. If found please return immediately. Picture…
Earring found on the JAYwalk
I found a hoop earring on the JAYwalk in front of Mowry on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 29. Please contact me or stop into the museum during open hours to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Steve…
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