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Campuswide News & Events
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,…
April 25 – Reading Room Closed
The Reading Room will be closed from 8-10 a.m. on Friday, April 25, for an Admission Office event. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
April 25 @ 2:30 p.m. – Print Services Closed
Print Services will be closing early this Friday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Printing Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at mestephens@owu.edu
Be Bob the Bishop @ Commencement!
We’re looking for 2 to 4 volunteers to play the role of Bob the Bishop or assist as a handler during two special Commencement events: Final Lap following Commencement Rehearsal Thursday, May 8 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. Commencement Day Saturday, May 10 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 4 @ Noon – Gear Up for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge & Pitch OWU Workshop!
Feb. 4 | noon – 1 p.m. | R.W. Corns Building, Room 312 | Lunch Provided Ready to win big? With $3,000 prizes up for grabs, this workshop will equip you with the tools to brainstorm innovative ideas and build a basic…
Jan. 28 @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The Woltemade Center and…
Real Life 101 Info Sessions THIS Week – Senior Career Mentoring Program
Seniors: this program is for you! Are you ready to partner with a Professional Mentor & Career Coach and set yourself up for life post-graduation? Sign up for an Information Session to Learn More! Jan. 16 from noon – 12:30…
Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge Today!
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged…
Jan. 16 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight
Join us on Jan. 16, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for an Employer Spotlight hosted by our Career Connection Office! During this event, we will be welcoming Crumbl Cookies – Delaware, who is looking to hire part-time employees for the following positions:…
Begins Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU! A 5-Week Career Exploration Program
Harness the Power of YOU! A 5-Week Career Exploration Program Meets Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 29 – Feb. 26, in Slocum 201. Catered Lunch Provided. Facilitated by Mindy Agin, Career Connection. Week 1 – Wandering Maps and Interest…
Student News & Events
Thank a Tutor for National Tutor Appreciation Week!
Have you worked with a peer or professional tutor, writing consultant, or skills coach who has made a profound impact on you? Oct. 6-10, 2025, is National Tutor Appreciation Week. To recognize the work of our incredible peer and professional…
Sept. 25 – Student Chill Night: Rainbow Scratch Art
Bishops, visit the Ross Art Museum this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. to make some scratch art, also called sgraffito, to decorate your dorm walls! We promise, no artistic experience is required. Also, there will be snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross…
Looking Forward to Graduation? Submit Your Application Now!
If you’re planning to graduate within the next year, you must submit your Graduation Application. This application lets us know: How to pronounce your name at Commencement. When you plan to complete your degree requirements. Which Commencement Ceremony you plan…
Sept. 25 from 12-1 p.m. – Creative Writing MFA Info Session
Considering an MFA in Creative Writing? Wondering what the application process entails, which factors matter most, and what the experience is really like? Join Director of Creative Writing and Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Aza Pace for an information session on…
Oct. 5 from 5-8:30 p.m.- CULTURE FEST: Performance Sign Up Sheet!
SAVE THE DATE, Culture Fest is right around the corner! It will be on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. If you are interested in performing at Culture Fest, please fill out the form below. The…
Sept. 25 @ 6-8 p.m. – Hall Council Fall Festival
Join Hall Council for a Fall Festival on Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m. on the Stuyvesant Hall sidewalk! In the event of inclement weather, we will be relocated to Milligan Hub. There will be cozy fall food, games, and crafts.…
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
Black Jacket Found in Chappelear Lobby
A black jacket was left over the weekend in the lobby of Chappelear Drama Center. Please contact our office with the description to claim. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Theatre Contact: Lisa Hill at lahill@owu.edu
OWU Sexual Misconduct Survey
Hi Bishops, During this 2024 spring semester, I have personally observed an increase in discussion about incidents of sexual misconduct on campus. I have taken it upon myself to collect data from OWU students to quantify the prevalence of such…
April 17 @ 3 p.m. – Paws for Good Donation List
My name is Emilee, and I am currently a veterinary assistant at the Humane Society of Delaware County! This internship and job opportunity has been such an amazing experience and it is my turn to give back! Wednesday, April 17,…
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