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Campuswide News & Events

Oct. 26 – Free Kids Craft: Ghost Family Portrait

Join us at the Ross Art Museum for a craft open house from 2-4 p.m. to make a ghostly family portrait for Halloween and hear some spooky stories! This craft is open to all ages (younger children may need help…

OWUSearch Feedback

The OWU Libraries team is requesting your feedback on our new OWUSearch platform. If you have a few minutes, please fill out the OWUSearch feedback form or send your thoughts directly to libraries@owu.edu. All comments will be carefully reviewed and…

It’s Wellness Week! Oct. 20-24

It’s here… Get ready for Wellness Week, Bishops! Click the link to see what events are happening around campus, like Take a Note, Leave a Note; Costumes & Consent; Sip Smart; and more! Wellness Week Schedule OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The…

Oct. 26 @ 5-7 p.m. – DIWALI BASH

Join us for an evening of sparkle, culture, and celebration at OWU’s Festival of Lights! Enjoy music, dance, food, henna, rangoli, and sparklers as we come together to celebrate Diwali — a joyful night where everyone’s invited to share in…

Oct. 24 @ 11-1 p.m. – Wellness Week: Sip Smart

Come join The Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium for Sip Smart Tabling during Wellness Week featuring smart drinking tips and fun giveaways! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at bishopway@owu.edu

OWU Connection News & Events

Juniors & Seniors: UC 154 is Calling You – Get Career Ready

Juniors & Seniors: There is still time to get registered! UC 154: Career Readiness 0.25 Credit Hours | Tuesdays 3-3:50 p.m. | Corns 203 The “Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career“ course offers a well-paved roadmap to success where you’ll be strategically connected with an Alumni Mentor who will…

Save the Date! OWU Connection Conference – Sept. 18

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 the…

TODAY at Noon: BLP Info Session – HWCC

Attention, 2nd, 3rd years, and seniors: Today’s Bishop Launch Program Info Session is from 12-12:30 in HWCC 304. BLP is a Fall semester professional development program designed to help you become a more confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and successfully launch…

Take Note: Final 2 Bishop Launch Program Info Sessions

Attention, 2nd years, 3rd years, and seniors: Interested in participating in the Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program? Only 2 BLP Info Sessions remain: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 12-12:30, HWCC 304, or Monday, Aug. 25, 12-12:30, Milligan Room (Slocum Hall). Attendance at ONE info session is mandatory…

Today – Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program Virtual Info Session

Calling all 2nd- and 3rd-year students and seniors! Consider participating in the Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program (BLP). Attend today’s 30-minute virtual info session to learn more about BLP and how you can earn a $200 Professional Dress Award. Career…

Aug. 13 – Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program Virtual Info Session

Calling all 2nd- and 3rd-year students and seniors! Consider participating in the Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program (BLP). Attend the upcoming 30-minute virtual info session to learn more about BLP and how you can earn a $200 Professional Dress Award.…

Student News & Events

Interested in a FREE Macrame Class on Feb. 7?

In The Loop, OWU’s Fiber Arts club, in collaboration with the Campus Programming Board, is attending a Macrame clinic at Sew To Speak on Feb. 7, from 11-1 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. We have space for up to 12 students…

Honors Board Applications Due Today @ 12:30 p.m.

The Honors Board is seeking two new board members from the Class of 2029. This is a great way to get involved on campus! The link for the application is below. All applications are due by Friday, Jan. 30, at 12:30…

Feb. 3 @ 8 p.m. – Emma Foster’s Senior Recital

Enjoy a night of beautiful cello music on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 8-9 p.m. at student Emma Foster’s senior recital in Jemison Auditorium, Sanborn Hall. Featuring alum Kevin Foster on piano and Emma’s sister, Eden, on violin, the program will…

Executive Functioning Clinical Group

A new clinical group just dropped! Have you ever thought you may be neurodivergent? Do you struggle to stay on task or stay organized? Do you procrastinate A LOT? Maybe you hyperfocus on one thing for too long, or experience…

Interested in the Creative Arts? SLUSH CAH!

The Creative Arts House (CAH) is accepting applications for 2026-2027. Join us Feb. 2-6 to see if SLU life is right for you! The application can be found on the ResLife housing portal. Monday, Feb. 2: Tabling in Hamilton Williams…

HIRING – Bishop Scholars Tutors Needed!

Tutors needed for Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. – noon! Become a Tutor. Make a Difference. The Bishop Scholars program is hiring for SPRING semester and seeking energized and committed students to tutor elementary youth in math and…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Professor Emeritus Cliff Cook Passes Away

We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Clifford “Cliff” Cook passed away Aug. 6 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was 79. Cliff taught accounting and finance at Ohio Wesleyan between 1984 and 2015, officially retiring in 2006. His family…

Aug. 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken

Faculty and staff members are invited to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., 3rd floor of Slocum Hall. No RSVP needed — this is 1st-come, 1st-served. Can’t make it? No…

Aug. 18 – Join Us for a Retirement Celebration

Please join the Admission Office as we celebrate the retirement of Janice Lovat. We will gather on Monday, Aug. 18, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu

University Classifieds

Hyundai, Other Keys Found

A set of keys, including one for a Hyundai, were found in Room 111 of Phillips Hall. The keys are on a long strap and have been here for a while. If you think they may be yours, please contact…

Lost Purple Yeti Water Bottle

Hello! I recently lost a dark purple Yeti water bottle engraved with Julia Giada/Ryan and Ohio Wesleyan University. Please email me at Jgryan@owu.edu if you see it, thank you! Contact: Julia Ryan at jgryan@owu.edu

Sept. 12-15 – Volunteers Needed for The Wall That Heals Visit

The Wall That Heals is coming to Delaware County (Havener Park in Liberty Township) from Sept. 12-15, 2024. It is the only Ohio stop of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center. To help out and honor those who…


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