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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 26 – Free Kids Craft: Ghost Family Portrait
Join us at the Ross Art Museum for a craft open house from 2-4 p.m. to make a ghostly family portrait for Halloween and hear some spooky stories! This craft is open to all ages (younger children may need help…
OWUSearch Feedback
The OWU Libraries team is requesting your feedback on our new OWUSearch platform. If you have a few minutes, please fill out the OWUSearch feedback form or send your thoughts directly to libraries@owu.edu. All comments will be carefully reviewed and…
It’s Wellness Week! Oct. 20-24
It’s here… Get ready for Wellness Week, Bishops! Click the link to see what events are happening around campus, like Take a Note, Leave a Note; Costumes & Consent; Sip Smart; and more! Wellness Week Schedule OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The…
Oct. 26 @ 5-7 p.m. – DIWALI BASH
Join us for an evening of sparkle, culture, and celebration at OWU’s Festival of Lights! Enjoy music, dance, food, henna, rangoli, and sparklers as we come together to celebrate Diwali — a joyful night where everyone’s invited to share in…
Oct. 24 @ 11-1 p.m. – Wellness Week: Sip Smart
Come join The Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium for Sip Smart Tabling during Wellness Week featuring smart drinking tips and fun giveaways! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at bishopway@owu.edu
Oct. 23 @ 8 p.m. – OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
he OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble offers a free public concert on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel (University Hall). Featuring classic and contemporary wind band works, including: Vesuvius, by Frank Ticheli Autumn Air, by Nicole Piunno Ross…
OWU Connection News & Events
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,…
Feb. 27 @ 11 a.m. – I³ Lectures at the Connection Conference in Chappelear
Ohio Wesleyan’s popular i³ (i-Qubed) event will return for its 8th year on Feb. 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. on the Chappelear Main Stage as part of the Spring OWU Connection Conference. Nine OWU faculty members, chosen by students, will…
Feb. 27 – Career & Summer Internship Fair this Thursday!
This Thursday, during the Connection Conference on Feb. 27, check out the Career & Summer Internship Fair! Here is the link to the 2025 CAREER & SUMMER INTERNSHIP FAIR HANDOUT with a full list of employers, descriptions, and opportunities. Make a…
All Day Drop-Ins TODAY! Feb. 25-26
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Feb. 27 by attending All Day Drop-Ins TODAY in the Career Connection Office! If you have not already registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
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…
Student News & Events
Winter Carnival @ The 1842 This Weekend
Come visit The 1842 this weekend for special activities on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday! We have a competition for the highest duckpin bowling score from Friday, 6 p.m. to Sunday at Midnight. On Friday night, there will be freshly popped…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Star Wars-Inspired Kitchen SLU House Project
Join us at the Kitchen SLU today (Jan. 28) from 6-7 p.m. for our “May the Fork Be With You” house project! Come celebrate with us as we create fun, Star Wars-inspired food and drinks that are out of this…
PSYCH Documentary Night this Thursday!
Join the OWU Psychology Student Board for a documentary night this Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in Corns 312. We will be watching the 2015 documentary Reject, which examines the significance of social belonging. This is a great opportunity…
Jan 28-29 @ 12 p.m. @ Ham-Wil In The Loop Crochet Fundraiser!
In The Loop, OWU’s Fine Arts Club, will be tabling in Ham-Wil selling a collection of crocheted items, Jan. 28 and 29 from 12-1 p.m.! Stop by to browse a collection of ChapStick holders, coasters, stuffed animals, and more! All…
Noon @ Ham-Wil – Rafiki Crochet Flowers Sale
Rafiki will be tabling at Ham-Wil on Jan. 29-30, Feb. 5-6, and Feb. 9-13! Stop by to buy crocheted flowers for Valentine’s Day 🌸 Pass by the table and grab something special for your loved ones during the month of…
CANCELED – Student Chill Night Adult Coloring Jan. 29
Please note: Due to the cold weather, this event is canceled. Students join us at the Ross Art Museum on Thursday night for adult coloring and snacks from 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at…
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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