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Campuswide News & Events
Central Receiving Closed for Holiday and Winter Break
With the upcoming holidays and breaks, please take note of our hours of operation to help plan your orders accordingly: Thanksgiving Break: Closed Nov. 26-28, 2025 Winter Break: Closed Dec. 18, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 We wish you all…
Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. Location and time: Faculty and Staff Dining Room in…
Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. – Reflections on Nature Reception
The Ross Art Museum is holding a reception to celebrate the work of ENG226, the Nature Writing Class, with the display of their nature journals in conjunction with the museum’s curatorial theme: reflections on the land and environment. Join us…
Nov. 14 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Odd//Even Upper-Level Photography Show
The upper-level photography students are putting on a one-night-only pop-up show featuring their work as well as a collaborative response to the prompt: Odd This event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Edgar Hall, 2nd Floor.…
Staff Halloween Costume Contest Results
Thank you for voting on Monday for the Staff Halloween Costume Contest! The winner of the 2025 campus-wide Halloween costume contest, with a total of 36.7% of all votes is… The Reading Rainbow Team from Library Services! The runner-up was…
Print Services to Close at 2 p.m. Today, Nov. 7
Print services will close at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, and will resume normal operating hours on Monday. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Megan Edwards at printservices@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Now Accepting Self-Nominations: Accounting & Finance Fellows! Deadline March 28
Now Accepting Self-Nominations: Accounting & Finance Fellows The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University invites students to apply for the Accounting & Finance Fellows Program, a selective opportunity designed for those pursuing careers in accounting and…
March 26 @ 6 p.m. – Spring Break Service Teams and Wilderness Treks Celebration
This year’s Spring Break Service Teams and Wilderness Treks had some amazing experiences over break! Come hear all about their trips on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. in Crider Lounge. Each group will be sharing briefly about what they…
Deadline Today: Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program!
Apply Now: Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program Are you an Ohio Wesleyan student with a passion for business and entrepreneurship? The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program is your opportunity to gain real-world business experience, connect with industry leaders, and receive…
March 25 @ Noon – Study Abroad in Ireland Info Session
Ever dream of studying abroad in one of the most hospitable places on earth? Come learn all about our Irish American Scholars exchange with Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, and other universities in Northern Ireland. Our own Study USA scholar, Ben O’Loughlin (Ulster…
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…
Empowering Women in Economics and Business: Apply for the Scholarship Today!
Empowering Women in Economics and Business: Apply for the Scholarship Today! The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship is proud to offer the Scholarship for Women in Economics and Business. This initiative aims to support and encourage women to…
Student News & Events
Valentine’s Day Fun @ The 1842
Stop by The 1842 on Feb. 14 for a free treat(while supplies last), card-making station, and Disney Love Story Trivia. Trivia will be in the lounge at 8:30 p.m. We hope to see you there. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842…
Feb. 22 @ 5 p.m. – Lunar New Year Celebration
Gallop into the Year of the Horse with a massive Lunar New Year celebration at OWU on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 5-8 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. Enjoy an evening packed with cultural performances, festive activities, great food, and good vibes…
Feb. 14 @ 7 p.m. – Incredible Film Club Valentine’s Party
The OWU Incredible Film Club and TAP are hosting a Valentine’s party in Corns 312 on Feb. 14 from 7-9 p.m. There will be free Cane’s and dessert! There will also be a showing of 13 Going on 30. Be…
Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. – Cuffing Season, RSVP Needed
Come to Milligan Hub and speed date with your matches. See if sparks fly and have fun at the same time. Event: BSU – Cuffing Season Date: 2026-02-13 Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Milligan Hub, Stuyvesant Hall RSVP: Sign up and…
Feb. 12 – SLAM Palentine’s @ Ross Art Museum!
Come make Palentine’s cards with SLAM at the Ross Art Museum on Feb. 12 from 6-8 p.m.! There will also be cookie decorating to celebrate friends and the upcoming holiday! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SLAM and Ross Art Museum Contact: Gracie…
Pre-Med Physician Shadowing Opportunity Interest Form!
Are you a pre-med student struggling to find shadowing opportunities? Do you want to experience a day in the life of a physician? The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students is hosting a physician shadowing day on Friday, March 20, with…
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
Free Upright Piano, Must be Moved Before Aug. 1
Free upright piano in the lobby of Mowry Alumni Center. We are doing a lobby refresh and need the piano moved by Aug. 1. If interested, please contact Dawn at dmpercer@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Dawn Percer at dmpercer@owu.edu
Cat Needs New Home
Jeri, a 2-year-old large, shorthair, neutered male cat, needs to find a new home ASAP. His owner is deceased. Jeri is all black with yellow eyes, is vaccinated and chipped, and is sweet and affectionate. Contact: Carol Neuman de Vegvar…
Win Prizes by Participating in Research
Participate in our research and get the chance to win exciting prizes, including stuffed toys, Rubik’s cubes, stickers, fidget spinners, self-care items, and more! Join us in a captivating exploration of the neural connection between cognitive control and video games…
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