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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 12 @ 12 p.m. – Black Women in Politics Panel
Want to stay informed about elections, SNAP benefits, women in politics, and other current events? Come to HWCC 312 during lunch hour on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to learn more about the issues, how you can help, and available resources. Hosted…
Nov. 16 – Horizons Presents Shaadi: A Mock Wedding
A desi wedding is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of joy, color, and togetherness!🌸💃 Join Horizons for Shaadi: A Mock Wedding, a vibrant cultural event that brings the excitement and energy of a South Asian wedding to OWU. Experience the…
Nov. 12 – STEM & Spirituality Panel/Q&A ft. OWU Professors
Join the Interfaith SLU in a panel discussing the intersection between STEM & Spirituality. The panel features professors Dr. Andrea Suria of OWU Biological Sciences, Ms. Michelle Storms of OWU Physics, and OWU Chaplain Dr. Chad Johns! Submit Questions for…
Nov. 13 @ 8 p.m. – Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble!
Come to the Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. to hear Latin, Funk, Blues, and all kinds of Jazz genres live under the direction of Kevin Turner! The concert is in Gray Chapel and admission is…
Today, Nov. 11 – Hearts of Glass Documentary Screening, Free Admission
Strand Theater — today, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. — Free Admission. Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH), a multi-story, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that grows crops while providing meaningful, competitively paid…
Nov. 13 – Ukulele Concert in Jemison
Music 239 students will be performing a concert in Jemison Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. Students in the course have spent the semester learning how to play ukulele, writing their own music, and learning to read music.…
OWU Connection News & Events
OWU Career Community Fair & FREE CRUMBL
Career Connections will be hosting our Career Community Fair on Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Atrium. Stop by to meet our helpful and sweet career catalysts and receive a FREE CRUMBL cookie while you learn about different career communities. Our…
GenEd CX: Navigating Status, Forms, and Drafts
Are you looking to check the status of your GenEd CX or Connection Grant? Are you not sure how to retrieve the forms you already started? Keep reading to learn more! Log in to Etrieve at owucentral.etrieve.cloud (This link is…
Today! – Spring Student Symposium
Tonight, the Spring Student Symposium will take over Merrick Hall as students across disciplines present their research and creative work either through poster or oral presentations. A detailed schedule can be found HERE, but the event includes: 4:10 p.m. in Merrick…
TODAY @ 11 a.m. – Bishop Brag Day!
Want a FREE T-SHIRT? Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2024 – Summer 2025? Then be sure to stop by HWCC – Atrium TODAY, APRIL 16, from 11 a.m. – 1:30…
Tomorrow – You’re Invited! Spring Student Symposium
Please join us tomorrow in Merrick Hall for the Spring Student Symposium. Students from a diverse range of academic disciplines will present their research and creative work either through poster or oral presentations. A detailed schedule can be found HERE, but…
Employer Collections on Handshake – Connect with Top Employers
The OWU Career Connection Office has created and customized Employer Collections specifically for OWU students and their Career Communities. These collections are available under the “Career Center” section on Handshake. These curated collections feature employers actively seeking students from your major and career…
Student News & Events
Student Participants Needed For Capstone Project!
Hi! My name is Charlotte Housh, and I’m a junior here at OWU working on my capstone project for my COMM: 499 – Senior Seminar course. My project is a short interview-style documentary exploring how people communicate their moral identity…
Scholarship Opportunity from Columbus Chapter of Society for Marketing Professional Services
The Columbus Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) represents a dynamic network of marketing and business development professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry. This year, SMPS is offering up to two (2) $1,000 scholarships…
Feb. 13 @ 12-1 p.m. Neurds Valentine’s Day Celebration
Join Neurds in SCSC 151 on Feb. 13 at 12-1 p.m. for a neuroscience-inspired Valentine’s celebration (complete with Crumbl cookies!). We will be talking about love hormones and making neuro-themed Valentine’s Day cards! Come join us over the lunch hour!…
Feb. 13 @ 12 p.m. – NAfME Monthly Meeting in HWCC 304
Please join us for our monthly meeting to discuss the Honor Band Festival, Music in Our Schools Month, and other exciting events that are being planned! The meeting will be on Feb. 13 at 12 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center,…
Counselors Needed for OWU Summer Music Camp!
Hey, Bishops! We are looking for counselors to help run the 2026 OWU Summer Music Camp from June 5-12 here on campus. There’s no extra cost to you to stay on campus, and each counselor receives a stipend for working…
Join the Marching Bishops in the Fall!
Hey, Bishops! Planning is underway for the 2026-27 Marching Bishops season, and we would love to have new members join the group! We are on pace to be the biggest version of the band yet, and with that comes exciting…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Retired Staff Member Bernard Derr Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard Louis Derr, Ph.D., who worked for the OWU Library for more than 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2025. He was 83. Bernard joined Ohio Wesleyan as its chief of circulation…
Opening Convocation is THURSDAY! Don’t have FOMO!
The Fear Of Missing Out is REAL! All Faculty & Staff are invited to walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel to cheer loudly for our new students as…
Save the Date! Aug. 13 Welcome Back Faculty & Staff
Please join us for an All-Campus Welcome Back Gathering from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Benes Rooms. Swing by to catch up with colleagues, hear what’s new at OWU, and start the year on a high note.…
University Classifieds
Volunteers Sought for Upcoming Boardman Arts Park Events
Saturday, Sept. 7: The first Delaware Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring 5 local bands, food and beverage trucks, an online auction of local merchandise, and activity areas for children. Volunteers work a 3-hour shift of their…
Enjoy Taking Photos? Capture OWU Moments for University Communications!
Description: Position Name: University Communications Student Photojournalist Commitment: 4-6 hours per week Term: Fall Semester Apply: Read more and apply online using this link; please email photography samples to shstuntz@owu.edu Examples of assignments include: Covering student/campus events such as Student Involvement Office…
Employment Opportunity with the OWU Daily
The OWU Daily needs you! Seeking an OWU Daily editorial intern for 2024-2025 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. The successful applicant will work Monday through Thursday and Sunday, preferably late afternoon/early evening, to provide…
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