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Campuswide News & Events
Bestselling Author Clint Smith Reading on Oct. 14 @ 4:15 p.m.
The English Department’s Carpenter Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Clint Smith: Stories, Histories, Culture. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4:15 p.m. in Benes Rooms, HWCC Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well…
Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – World Mental Health Day
Join the Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium on Oct. 13 to recognize World Mental Health Day with our Coping With Cards event! Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to make coping cards and gain insightful emotional wellness…
Oct. 14 @ 6:30 p.m. – Terry Hermsen – Poetry Reading
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environmental Studies Department for the Art and the Environment talk series featuring Terry Hermsen for his Tiny Songs Poetry Reading. Hermsen is a poet, writer, musician, and activist working in central Ohio. He…
Power Up Your Passwords
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 1 – Strong Passwords Your password is the first line of defense for protecting your accounts and personal information. Weak passwords can be guessed or broken easily, putting your data at risk. A strong password should…
🚨Today @ Noon – Join OWU for Significant Campus News!
Please join President Matt vandenBerg and the OWU Board of Trustees today for exciting Ohio Wesleyan news you won’t want to miss! John F. Milligan Library Announcements & Groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m. JAYwalk (in front of the…
OWU Daily Fall Break Publication Schedule, Oct. 8-12
Thank you for a great start to the semester! The OWU Daily will publish Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 6-7, and then be on break until Monday, Oct. 13. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish,…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 1 – TPG Deadline
The deadline for the spring round of Theory-to-Practice Grant applications is Saturday, March, 1 at 11:59 p.m. You can find a link to the application and guidelines for submission on the TPG website – www.owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP –…
TODAY @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium featuring a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental Impact.” Elizabeth…
Funding Your Connection? Learn How at the Connection Conference
Wanting to know how to fund your amazing ideas? Join us at the OWU Connection Conference on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to attend sessions on available grants, fellowships, and affordability abroad. The full schedule can be…
Tomorrow @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room “From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey” Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and…
Feb. 27 – Connection Conference
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
Tomorrow! – Join Us for Pitch OWU and Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us in Merrick Hall, Room 301 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for an afternoon of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. These two events showcase the talent, dedication, and entrepreneurial mindset of OWU students. Whether you are interested in business, social impact,…
Student News & Events
Wednesday, Jan. 21 @ 6:30 p.m. – Knit & Crochet Social
Join In The Loop this Wednesday for a knit and crochet social in HWCC Peale Chapel! Feel free to bring your own project or start a new one with our supplies. Beginners are welcome. Jan. 21 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. OWU…
Spend Fall 2026 Semester in Tanzania – Change your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 program. The program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African Culture, including…
Camp Oh-Wooo Camp Leader Application is LIVE!
Apply HERE Camp Oh-Wooo has three separate camp adventures, Challenge Camp, Service Camp, and Wilderness Camp. The selection committee is seeking individuals with leadership potential and an interest in positively impacting the lives of OWU students. It is our hope to…
Jan. 19 @7 p.m. Terpsicorps Auditions
Interested in dancing this semester? Join us on Monday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in Jannuzi Dance Studio for Terpsicorps Auditions. The show includes a variety of dance styles, including jazz, hip hop, contemporary, Indian Classical, belly dance, and so…
Jan. 20 @ 5:30 p.m. – Craftopia Welcome Back
Join Residential Life in the Smith Lobby for a special night of crafting, relaxing, and socializing. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Deandra Wright at djwright@owu.edu
AVI is looking for marketing interns
AVI is looking for 1 or 2 marketing interns (paid position) to assist with social media, print media, digital signage, and support management with other marketing needs. We estimate 10-20 hours per week of work will be needed from each…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Can You Feel the Excitement? Commencement is THIS Saturday!
We want YOU there to help celebrate this incredible milestone with your students and their families! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time — just complete this form by noon on Friday, May 9. Better yet, invite a colleague to join…
May 8 @ 4:30 p.m. – Join us for Final Lap!
Please join us as we cheer on members of the Class of 2025 during their Final Lap following Commencement rehearsal. We will gather along the JAYwalk on Thursday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Mallorie…
FOMO = Fear of Missing Out … You Don’t Want That!
Don’t Miss Out – Commencement is Almost Here! All faculty are warmly invited to join the Commencement processional in regalia on Saturday, May 10. Your students will be thrilled to see you there and introduce you to their families — it…
University Classifieds
ISO Chess Board Games
OWjL Camp is in search of gently used chess board games for our summer campers to play. Our campers are always eagerly waiting in line to play with the few chess board games we have. If you have a chess…
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…
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