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Campuswide News & Events
Getting Help for a Cold or Flu
Many of our students, faculty, and staff have been experiencing cold or flu symptoms recently, and the Health Center is here to help! With any respiratory illness, including the flu, colds, and COVID-19, it’s best to call the Health Center…
Feb. 20 from 12-1 p.m. – SIAC’s Soulful Friday
Join us this Friday, Feb. 20, on the JAYwalk for some good music, free soul food, and goodies! This event is hosted by WCSA’s Student Inclusion and Advocacy Committee, a committee that strives for positive representation of our marginalized groups…
We Are OWU Launches TODAY with Fun, Gratitude, and PRIZES
We Are OWU launches at noon! Visit We Are OWU to watch our progress to 1,000 donors, check out the generous matches, and keep up with the excitement of the campaign. Stop by the Ham-Wil Atrium to visit our tables…
TOMORROW @ 12 p.m. – YOU are the future of OWU!
The experiences and generosity of our alumni ignite possibilities for our students, faculty, and staff. Starting tomorrow, Feb. 18 at 12 p.m. EST, Ohio Wesleyan will host its sixth annual “We Are OWU” giving campaign to celebrate and support OWU’s…
Feb. 18 @ 12:15 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Service in Peale Chapel
On Feb. 18, the Chaplain’s Office will be hosting an Ash Wednesday worship service open to all students, faculty, and staff beginning at 12:15 pm in Peale Chapel. In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season…
OWU Print Services Will be Closed on Friday, Feb. 20.
If you need materials ready for Monday, Feb. 23, please submit your order no later than noon on Thursday, Feb. 19, to ensure we can accommodate your request. A friendly reminder that emails are not monitored over the weekend. We will resume normal…
OWU Connection News & Events
📅🍿 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…
TODAY! OWU Connection Conference!
The Connection Conference is HERE! It’s a day of learning and exploration! Come see and hear how our students have researched big questions, given back to the community through sustained service, traveled and engaged with different cultures, explored potential career…
TODAY @ 10 a.m. – Secure Internship & Research Roles!
Hoping to Land an Internship/ Research Experience? Find Out How! Are you wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here…
Sept. 18 @ 10 a.m. – Secure Internship & Research Roles!
Hoping to Land an Internship/ Research Experience? Find Out How!Are you wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here to…
Connection Conference – Session Added & Room Changes!
We are so excited for the Connection Conference on Thursday! We’ve added a new session at 9 a.m. called: Beyond the Classroom: English, Education, and the Herbst Prize. A few sessions have had room changes, so if you haven’t checked…
Spend Fall ’26 Semester in Tanzania – Change your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African Culture,…
Student News & Events
March Madness @ The 1842
Come watch your favorite men’s and women’s teams compete. The 1842 will have the NCAA games on each night with the most popular over the sound systems. March Madness games start on March 17 and go through April 6. The…
Apply By March 27 @ 5 p.m. – Graduating Class Director
Class of 2026: When you graduate from Ohio Wesleyan, you become part of a worldwide network of Bishops and an instant member of the Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Association. If you are passionate about increasing awareness, pride, participation, volunteer involvement, and…
March 16 – Bluegrass in Columbus Presentation with Rich Baker
Join Rich Baker, Instructor with the Economics & Business department at Ohio Wesleyan University and longtime host of The Bluegrass Ramble, along with Brent Davis, former content director at WOSU Public Media, as they explore how Appalachian migration, the Folk…
Education Information Session this Wednesday!
Are you interested in Education majors or minors at OWU? Come find out more and get all your questions answered this Wednesday, March 18, from 12-1 p.m. in Edgar 128! We’ll have snacks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Education Department Contact: Sarah…
March 19 – Student Chill Night: Polaroids
Come experiment with our Polaroid camera with your friends and decorate a frame for your pic! Thursday, March 6-8 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum with snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Application Due April 1: Graduating Student Trustee
Seniors – if you are passionate about impacting the experiences of future Bishops, the open position with the Board of Trustees is a great way to continue your OWU journey after graduation. Serve on committees that promote the general interests…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
📢 2025 Payroll Year-End Processing Information📢
📢 Important 2025 Payroll Year-End Processing Information! Attention Faculty & Staff: Please take the time to review the 2025 Year-End Payroll Information. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at hr@owu.edu or 740-368-3388. Salary…
Work to Upgrade Office Printers Finalizes Nov. 18, 1-Time Log-In Needed
The OWU Facilities staff will finalize Nov. 18 to install the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. The first time that you are asked to tap your ID to print, you will be prompted to…
Nov. 21, 2025 – Deadline to Nominate a STAR Colleague
Nominate an Ohio Wesleyan University staff member who has earned the trust and respect from colleagues through the work they do, while also having a positive impact on staff, students, faculty, and community partners. The form(s) are easy to complete,…
University Classifieds
Rings Found in Slocum Restroom
Did you leave rings in a Slocum Hall restroom? Please stop by the IOCP to describe the items and claim them. Thank you! Source: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Free Books in SCSC, Room 225!
The Department of Environment & Sustainability is cleaning out its book collection. The books span a variety of environmental topics, publication years, and disciplines. Books are free to a good home and can be found in SCSC, Room 225. OWU…
LOST: Knit Pumpkin Hat
I lost a handmade pumpkin hat somewhere in Ham-Wil or the Science Center. It is rusty orange with a brown bobble and green leaf on top. There is a tag on the inside with teal embroidery on it. Please email…
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