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Campuswide News & Events
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
Retirement Reception for Will Kopp – May 5, 4-5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301
Join us for a retirement reception celebrating Will Kopp! For nearly 12 years, Will has shaped and shared OWU’s story with creativity, passion, and vision. Stop by Merrick 301 on Monday, May 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. to thank him and…
OWU Connection News & Events
Discover the Career Connection Resource Library
The OWU Career Connection Resource Library is a comprehensive collection of materials designed to support your career development. Accessible through the Virtual Career Center at , this library is packed with valuable resources to help you at every stage of your…
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…
Student News & Events
Bishop Scholars: Fall ’25 Tutor Interest Form
Become a part of the Bishop Scholars program for the 2025-26 academic year! We are seeking energized and committed students to tutor elementary youth in Delaware City Schools, Columbus City Schools, and Columbus Bilingual Academy North. Tutoring days include Monday,…
Mailroom Hours for May
Mailroom hours are normal (11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) until May 11. May 12 – mailroom is closed, May 13-16 – summer hours begin, 1:30-3 p.m. Beginning the week of May 19, the mailroom will be closed on Fridays thru Aug. 1.…
Sign Up Now! New Environmental 1/4 Credit Class Next Year
Art & Environment Series: 2025-2026 ENVS 490 Art and Environment Series (.13 credit Fall ’25, .12 credit Spring ’26). Self-Service now allows you to add this course to your fall schedule. Instructor Assignment: Krygier. Meeting: Ross Art Museum. Time: Tuesday,…
Lost and Found at Hobson Library
Before the end of the semester, stop by the Hobson Library service desk to check for any missing belongings in our Lost & Found (such as power cords/chargers, water bottles, notebooks, coats, etc.) Have a great summer! Office: OWU Library…
May is Mental Health Month!
This May, we recognize Mental Health Month 2025 — a time to raise awareness, break stigma, and prioritize emotional well-being for ourselves and our communities. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and everyone deserves access to care,…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Therapy Dogs at the Ross Art Museum!
Today from 6-7 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum, come visit therapy dogs Daisy and Tesla. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Ruth Szukala at rmszukala@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Dick Smith Passes Away
We are sad to report that Richard “Dick” Williams Smith, Ph.D., a 36-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of history, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 101. Complete obituary information is available online, and in it, his family shares: Dr.…
Print Services Closed June 30-July 11
Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…
University Classifieds
A Summer Class for Instructors on Outdoor Learning
Sharing this message on behalf of North Central Ohio Pollinator Pathway: Re: Learning the Earth Using the outdoors as an extension of your classroom June 11 – July 18 As we do our important work to encourage native plants and pollinators,…
FOUND – Keys in Slocum Hall 3rd Floor
A set of keys were found on the third floor of Slocum Hall. If they are yours, please pick them up in the IOCP office room 311 at the front desk. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU IOCP Contact: Kelsey Eckhert at mentors@owu.edu
Service Desk Position Open at Hobson Library
We have two shifts available, Thursdays 2-3 p.m. and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. in Hobson Library. You will need to be able to work both shifts. Please apply on the OWU Job Listings page for student workers. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University…
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