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Campuswide News & Events
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Explore What’s New @ the Libraries
Better Searching: We’ve updated OWUSearch based on campus feedback. Library on the Go: Access our collections anywhere with the New Mobile App. New Resources: Explore our latest additions for Spring 2026. As always, library staff are happy to help you…
Ross Art Museum Open for Spring Semester
The Ross Art Museum is open for spring semester. If you’ve never stopped by the museum before, we would love to welcome you! The museum offers a wide range of programs and events to the campus and the community. New…
Jan. 18 – Children’s MLK Story and Craft @ the Ross
Join us at the Ross Art Museum this Sunday at 2 p.m. for a Children’s MLK Day story about diversity and make a peace sign craft. All children’s events are free and open to all. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art…
HWCC Upper and Lower Parking Levels to Close for Community Event
On Monday, Jan.19, Ohio Wesleyan University will host the 33rd annual MLK Breakfast Celebration from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This well-attended community event draws a large crowd of visitors to campus, and to accommodate guests with mobility issues, the…
Today @ 5:30 p.m. – Grand Opening of The 1842
The 1842 is opening its doors on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The opening ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies to follow. The 1842 will be open for late-night food and games following the ceremony. The 1842 hours…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 3 – The Generosity Key: Informational Interviews That Grow Your Network
Want to grow your network without the awkward hustle? Learn how informational interviews—aka curious conversations—can unlock career insights, mentorship, and opportunities. It’s not about asking for a job. It’s about giving (and gaining) value. Consultant, Executive Coach, and Alum Sarah…
FREE! Boost Your Career with Google Professional Certificates
Looking to gain in-demand skills and stand out in today’s job market? Google Professional Certificates are designed to help you reach your career goals, whether you’re preparing for your first job, advancing in your current role, or exploring a new…
Sept. 3 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections! This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and…
Sept. 9 – 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 on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 12-1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns Building, Room 312, for the FREE Entrepreneurship Beyond the…
TODAY at NOON: Final BLP Info Session
Today is the final Bishop Launch Program Info Session for any 2nd years, 3rd years, or seniors who want to participate this fall. Time: 12-12:30, Location: Milligan Room (1st floor Slocum). Attendance at an info session is mandatory for students…
Aug. 27 – Career Community Fair & FREE CRUMBL
Career Community Fair – with Crumbl Cookies! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for the Career Community Fair! Meet the sweet Career Catalysts Explore our 8 Career Communities Discover jobs & internships Get in…
Student News & Events
Feb. 26 from 7-9 p.m. – Paint & Sip.
🎨Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of creativity, community, and Black joy in honor of Black History Month! 🎶 Music 🎨 Canvas painting 💍Bracelet-making 🍹 Mocktail-making station Hosted by Residential Life, in collaboration with OMSA and Sisters United. ✨ Come…
Thursday, Feb. 26 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Night!
Stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday to enjoy snacks and play games. We have games like: Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme?, Psychological Warfare, Uno, Werewolf, Happy Little Dinosaurs, Unstable Unicorns, and…
Feb. 27 – Equestrian Team Meeting @ HWCC Atrium
Equestrian Team meeting on Feb. 27, from 8-9 p.m., located in the HWCC Atrium. Bring your insurance cards and be ready to fill out the required forms. Free food from Raising Cane’s provided! Please let us know here if you’ll…
March 6 @ 5 p.m.: Build/Join a Start-up in 54 hours!
Techstars Startup Weekend Women is part of a global movement, uniting 60+ cities and tens of thousands of innovators for International Women’s Day. Over three days, women founders, builders, designers, engineers, and innovators come together to pitch ideas, form teams,…
Feb. 23 @ 4 p.m. – MAPS Presents: Health Equity in Medicine
Join MAPS Club for an important discussion on The Urgency of Health Equity with our guest speaker, Dr. Deena Chisolm. Health equity remains one of the most pressing challenges in medicine today. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Chisolm will explore…
Scholarships Available to United Methodist Students
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 26-27 academic year. You can apply online at UMHEF.ORG. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Available
Now scheduling in-person appointments! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement, a session…
Seeking November Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
Sept. 26 Deadline – Submit to News for Families
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the October edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Sept. 26. This monthly email communication is sent to all parents and families of current students…
University Classifieds
Items Found in Slocum Reading Room
Did you lose a large water bottle or laptop charger in the Slocum Reading Room? Please stop by the IOCP to describe the items and claim them. Thank you! Source: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Summer 2025 Camp Counselors Wanted for OWL Camp
OWL is a summer residential (3 weeks) and day (2 weeks) camp for gifted and talented students in grades 5 – 8 held on the OWU campus each June and July. Requirements to be a Residential or Day camp counselor:…
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…
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