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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…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY @ Noon – Bishop Launch Program Info Session #1
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session today, April 2, from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Slocum 201 and find out more…
Explore the Career Connection Virtual Career Center!
The Career Connection Virtual Career Center is your go-to resource for all things career-related at Ohio Wesleyan University. Accessible at , this website provides you with 24/7 self-guided career support by giving you a wide range of tools and resources…
April 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – “Donut” Miss This Employer Spotlight! Career Connection
We are excited to invite you to the Employer Spotlight event on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with top employers and graduate schools from a variety of industries. You can learn…
Spring Student Symposium – Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum…
Drop-In Hours for Resumes and Cover Letters!- Career Connection
Do you have questions about building your resume, writing a cover letter, or formatting one? Are you seeking guidance on networking, job searching, or other career-related issues? If so, a Career Connection Drop-In appointment could be just what you need! The…
Spring Student Symposium – Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum…
Student News & Events
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…
Spring Intramural Sign-Ups Close Friday!
Sign up today! 3v3 Basketball: Mondays: Mid to late evening, 2nd Floor Edwards Gym or Branch Rickey Regular Season: Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2, March 16, March 23. Playoffs: March 30 and April 6. 2v2 Pickleball: Tuesdays: Mid…
Feb. 13 – Hearts & Healthy Love in HWCC Atrium @ 11:30-1 p.m.
Healthy love starts with respect. Learn about healthy relationships – including self-love, friendships, and romantic relationships. Enter a raffle in one of these categories to win a prize bundle! Date: Feb. 13, 2026 Time: 11:30-1 p.m. Location: HWCC Atrium OWU…
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
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…
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…
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