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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 12:30 p.m. – Join Dr. v. for an Oh-Wow! announcement
Day on the JAY’s Candyland Wonderland will get even sweeter TODAY when Dr. v. shares some “wow factor” news that will electrify the campus. Join us for the announcement at 12:30 p.m. in front of Beeghly Library. You won’t want to…
OWU Daily Summer Publication Schedule, May 12-July 28
Thank you for a great year! The OWU Daily will be published once a week on Mondays between May 12 and July 28, with daily publication resuming Aug. 4. (If the University is closed for a Monday holiday during these…
April 25 @ 4:30 p.m. – The OWL Release Party
Join us on April 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 201 for the release of The OWL, OWU’s undergraduate literary journal. Come celebrate the writing of OWU students, hear from the journal’s editors, and listen to students read their own…
Finals Hours for the Hobson Library
Please visit the library’s website at for the complete schedule. Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. The Slocum reading room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Library…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Mending Circle
Join us at The Ross Museum from 6-9 p.m. for a mending circle. Learn to patch holes, mend invisibly, hem, fix knit, darn socks, recycle clothes, and more! You are encouraged to bring clothes to mend, patch, alter, or recycle,…
April 26 @ 3 p.m. – Maja Todorović and Emily Clausing Senior Recital
This Saturday, graduating seniors Maja Todorović and Emily Clausing will present their senior recital. The performance will take place in Jemison Auditorium at 3 p.m. April 26. The recital will feature original compositions by Maja Todorović. In addition, Emily Clausing,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Beginning Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU!
Harness the Power of YOU is a 5-week career exploration program — 5 Wednesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26, noon-1 p.m. in Slocum 201, lunch included. Looking to reduce your stress in deciding what major to choose or change to? Interested in…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU Professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy hosts the 5-week program. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean Diet, how…
Jan. 30 @ 6:30 p.m. – 100 Day Countdown to Graduation + Real Life 101 Kickoff
Seniors – you have 100 days until graduation! This is Career Connection’s featured event to get you ready for life after graduation. It is geared toward graduating seniors and is open to any student graduating in 2025. This event will…
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
Semester Exchange at Claflin University!
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to spend a semester at an HBCU (Historically Black College/University)? Now you can! One of the many amazing benefits of our new sister school agreement with Claflin University is the opportunity for…
Jan. 22 – TODAY! Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop
Time: 12-1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304. Lunch provided. Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? Today’s workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and…
Student News & Events
Sept. 26 @ noon – Politics Catch-Up Lunch & Learn, Elliot 101
Politics Catch-Up with the PG Professors! Got questions and thoughts about EVERYTHING that’s going on? Come talk things over with your PG Professors! Come Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at 12 p.m. to Elliott Hall 101. Food will be provided! OWU…
Sept. 18 @ 8:30p-11 p.m. – Homecoming Mic & Make
Join the Bishop Way in collaboration with Res Life at the Smith Hall 2nd floor connector to make your own OWU-themed pompons, pendants, and bracelets! Then, participate in some karaoke on the Smith stairs! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way…
Interested in a WinS Sweatshirt?
Want to rep a Women in STEM Sweatshirt? Fill out the form below to let us know you are interested! Form will be open until Sept. 24 Interest Form (Note: This form is to get an idea of the number…
Fall Intramural Signups Close Friday!
Looking for some friendly competition this fall? Join us for intramural sports! 6v6 Sand Volleyball – Mondays, 6:30–9 p.m., outside the Meek Aquatics Center 2v2 Cornhole & Spikeball – Tuesdays, 6:30–9 p.m., Grass Circle on Fraternity Hill Signups close Sept.…
Sept. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Bracelet Making for Charity
Friends of MSF at OWU (Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders) is hosting a bracelet-making event on Sept. 17 from 7-8 p.m. We would greatly appreciate anyone who would give some time and make bracelets for us to sell at fundraising…
Join Us Saturday for the David Hamilton Smith Award Reception!
Doreen DeLaney Crawley ’91, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Larry Spees ’60, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, will receive the David Hamilton Smith Award this year during Ohio Wesleyan University Homecoming & Family Weekend. The award celebrates fraternity and sorority alumni who have shown exceptional dedication…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
April 4 @ Noon – Deadline for ordering Commencement Regalia
Commencement will be here soon, and the deadline to order your Regalia is fast approaching. Regalia can be rented through the bookstore, but the store must receive your order by noon on Friday, April 4. Stop in to the bookstore,…
Theatre Wants to Borrow Your Christmas Tree!
OWU’s production of The Spitfire Grill starts later this April and we’re working on creating some forest for the set. Given the location, the trees are pine trees. If anyone has a green Christmas tree the theatre department can borrow from roughly…
April 3 @ 4:10 p.m. – You Can Help a Student
On April 3, faculty and staff are invited to attend “You Can Help a Student,” a session that includes helpful information about how to identify signs of mental health challenges, connect students with critical resources, and better support them when needed.…
University Classifieds
ISO Kitchen Items for Cooking Class
As the end of the school year approaches, you may be cleaning out your dorm and discarding some items. We would appreciate the donation of kitchen items needed for our new cooking class at OWjL Camp this summer. If you…
Marketing Opportunity to Help Local Nonprofit
The Unity Community Center, 50 Ross Street–just two blocks from campus–is a beloved resource for many residents. They have a volunteer opportunity for a marketing student or someone with similar skills to have practical, hands-on experience, while helping them reach a…
ISO Chess Board Games
OWjL Camp is in search of gently used chess board games for our summer campers to play. Our campers are always eagerly waiting in line to play with the few chess board games we have. If you have a chess…
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