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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 17 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Tessa Wilde
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr .Tessa Wilde ’13, Founder & Executive Director, For the Love of Primates: “Monkeys and Microbes: Examining the gut and oral microbiome in SIV-infected sooty mangabeys.” Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science Center,…
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its sixth annual We Are OWU giving day campaign. Join us in celebrating everything OWU ignites for our students – mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more! Watch this year’s video to hear the…
Feb. 13-14 – OWU Honor Band Festival
The 2026 OWU Honor Band Festival (Feb. 13-14) offers two amazing concerts featuring four exciting ensembles! All performances are free to the public in Gray Chapel. The OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble kicks off Friday at 7 p.m., led by conductors…
Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. – Sarah Welker, Free Vocalist Guest Recital!
Soprano Sarah Welker and pianist Philip Everington present a guest recital spanning three centuries of vocal music. The program opens with Alessandro Scarlatti, featuring trumpeter Ben Tyhurst, followed by songs by Cécile Chaminade, Richard Strauss, and Jake Heggie. The performance…
Sunday, Feb. 15 – Family Valentine’s Making 2-3 p.m.
Come Decorate a Valentine at the Ross Art Museum from 2-3 p.m. All family crafts are free of charge and open to all ages. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Award nominations are now open! Since 1987, this annual award ceremony has celebrated Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in leadership and service. The award categories include Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity…
OWU Connection News & Events
Aug. 27 – Career Community Fair & FREE CRUMBL
Career Community Fair – with Crumbl Cookies! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for the Career Community Fair! Meet the sweet Career Catalysts Explore our 8 Career Communities Discover jobs & internships Get in…
FINAL Bishop Launch Program Info Session for Fall ’25
Attention, 2nd years, 3rd years, and seniors: Monday, Aug. 25, is your FINAL chance to attend a Bishop Launch Program (BLP) info session if you want to participate this fall. Time: 12-12:30, Location: Milligan Room (1st floor Slocum). BLP is a fall semester…
Juniors & Seniors: UC 154 is Calling You – Get Career Ready
Juniors & Seniors: There is still time to get registered! UC 154: Career Readiness 0.25 Credit Hours | Tuesdays 3-3:50 p.m. | Corns 203 The “Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career“ course offers a well-paved roadmap to success where you’ll be strategically connected with an Alumni Mentor who will…
Save the Date! OWU Connection Conference – Sept. 18
On Sept. 18, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference features poster presentations, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want the…
TODAY at Noon: BLP Info Session – HWCC
Attention, 2nd, 3rd years, and seniors: Today’s Bishop Launch Program Info Session is from 12-12:30 in HWCC 304. BLP is a Fall semester professional development program designed to help you become a more confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and successfully launch…
Take Note: Final 2 Bishop Launch Program Info Sessions
Attention, 2nd years, 3rd years, and seniors: Interested in participating in the Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program? Only 2 BLP Info Sessions remain: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 12-12:30, HWCC 304, or Monday, Aug. 25, 12-12:30, Milligan Room (Slocum Hall). Attendance at ONE info session is mandatory…
Student News & Events
Summer Positions in the Admission Office
Summer positions in the Admission Office have been posted! We have two different positions this year. Summer Bishop Ambassador – This is a full-time position. Summer Event Ambassador – This is to proactively hire students to help with our events…
Wellness Week Marah 28 Paint & Sip @ The 1842
Join us at The 1842 for paint and sip from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The sip part will be lemonade. The painting will be of a mountain sunset, which is on display in the 1842 lobby. Painting will take…
OWU Mortar Board’s Looking for New Members!
Please click this link to apply! Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college juniors and seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. Message President Vincent Sack if you have any questions! (vjsackii@owu.edu) OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU…
Trustee Info Session Tonight – Join Us, Seniors!
Seniors – join us today at 5 p.m. on Zoom for an informational session about the open Graduating Senior Trustee role. Learn about the Board of Trustees, campaign process, and get your need-to-know questions answered. Register for the informational session…
Reminder: Baran Fellowship Spring 2026 Deadline April 1
The Baran Fellowship is for students planning to go into grad school and willing to apply for nationally competitive fellowships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, and Fulbright. It can help fund independent research, study abroad, travel learning, internships, and more.…
Today! DIY Plants and Ice Cream Bar for Wellness Week
Take a break and nurture your well-being with the OWU Counseling Team! Join us at the Zook Nook today from 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and free ice cream. Decorate your own plant pot, plant a seed, and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Today at 9:30 a.m. – Student Employment Supervisor Training (Virtual)
If you have not yet attended a Student Employment Supervisor Training Session and you supervise student workers, don’t miss TODAY’s virtual training session for Supervisors of OWU Student Workers! This training includes important updates & process information from Human Resources…
Noon Yoga Starts This Week!
You haven’t missed the opportunity to practice yoga this semester! We start a new module on Tuesday, Oct. 14, upon returning from Fall Break. Classes are twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays in Edwards Gym from 12-1 p.m. (Realistically,…
Midterm Grade Estimates Due by Oct. 13, 2025
Dear Faculty, the timely submission of your midterm grade estimates is critical for student success, retention, and academic planning. Prompt reporting allows the Office of the Registrar to accurately update student records, enables faculty advisors to guide students effectively for…
University Classifieds
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…
University Communications Hiring Intern to Help Share Students’ OWU Connection Experiences
Position Name: University Communications Reporting & Writing Intern Commitment: 6 hours per week Term: Full Year, Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Apply: Read more and apply online using this link; please email writing samples to cehatche@owu.edu Description of Internship: The intern will…
ENVS 111 Textbook for Sale
I have a 4th edition Physical Geography book I would like to sell to a student taking ENVS 111 for $5. It’s in good condition. I recognize the textbook for the class is listed as the 5th edition Physical Geography…
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