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Campuswide News & Events
Today – Vote for the Winner in the 2025 Staff Halloween Costume Face-Off!
University Advancement held our annual Halloween costume contest on Friday, and our winner is going up against teams from Accounting, Library Services, and Student Engagement & Success! Today only – vote on which office brought the best costume! OWU Sponsoring…
Nov. 5 @ 4:15 p.m. – Visiting Writer Martha Park Reading
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall The English Department Visiting Writers Series welcomes Martha Park ’11 to give a reading from her new book, World Without End, an illustrated collection of essays exploring the…
Nov. 7 – Ross Art Museum Open Late for First Friday
The Ross Art Museum will have extended hours this Friday for Main Street Delaware’s First Friday festivities. The museum will be open until 8 p.m. Come warm up and see some art! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
Apply to be a Columbus Bus driver! PAID POSITION.
We are looking for drivers on campus for the ColumBUS initiative launched by WCSA. This is a paid position @ $12 The eligibility criteria are: – Must be a licensed driver. – Must be OWU van licensed. (You can still…
Consider These Arts-Related Courses for Your Spring Schedule!
Hoping for more artistic outlets in your busy spring schedule? Consider these: THEA 101 – Intro to Theatre: learn theatre basics! THEA 180 – Documentary Film Production: make a mini-documentary! THEA 247 – Practicum: work on the spring musical! THEA…
Take the Public Opinion Class’s 2025 State of OWU Survey
Students in Public Opinion (PG300.37) are interested in YOUR opinions on key political issues. We want to know your thoughts on pop culture, the economy, and more! EVERYONE in the OWU Community is welcome to take the survey! Responses will…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Feb. 26 @ Noon – Words Open Worlds: Navigate the Career Fair with Confidence!
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming. In this 1-hour workshop, you will: Learn how to map out a plan and get ‘pro tips’ to help you successfully navigate the upcoming Career Fair. Craft your elevator pitch so you can…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference takes 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 on…
All-Day Drop-Ins Feb. 25 and 26 – Prepare for the Career Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 27, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins in the Career Connection Office! If you have not registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake link. On…
Spend Fall Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore : East African…
Student News & Events
Feb. 5 @ Noon – Pamplona Study Abroad Info Session
Thinking about studying abroad or majoring/minoring in Spanish? Come learn about OWU in Pamplona, our signature study abroad program at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain 🇪🇸. You’ll hear about Spanish immersion, classes, excursions, and how you can earn…
VIVA Presents Bad Bunny Watch Party 🎶🏈
VIVA invites you to a Bad Bunny Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Smith Stairs 🎉 Come hang out with us for a fun night filled with food and drinks 🍕🥤, games 🎯, and prizes 🎁as we…
APPLY NOW! Spots at SEAL are available for 2026-2027!
Interested in a community of like-minded people focused on service and community engagement? Join SEAL (Service Engagement and Leadership) house for the 2026-2027 school year! We have 5 spots open in the house, and we would love to have you!…
Join The Kitchen for SLUSH Week!
Do you have a passion for food? Welcome to the club! If you are interested in joining others with that same passion, whether it be cooking, eating, nutrition, or anything in between, we would love to have you join our…
Feb. 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Chill Night: Button Making
Use our button maker to make a new drip for your backpack! Visit the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5 to make your own buttons and share some snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala…
Feb. 3 from 7-9 a.m. – Hot Chocolate and Donuts with SEAL!
Interested in learning more about living in a SLU? Want to meet the current members of SEAL (Service Engagement and Leadership house)? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 3, for Hot Chocolate and Donuts! We will be stationed outside our house from…
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
LOST & FOUND: Glasses, Headphones, Mickey Drink Container in Elliott Hall
Over the last few days, many items have shown up in Elliott Hall’s lost and found. Throughout the building, glasses, a Mickey-themed drink container, winter hat, headphones (from the fall) have been placed in our lost and found. Please come…
Boardman Arts Park Seeks Volunteers for May 25 Event
Boardman Arts Park is hosting May Madness on May 25, featuring games, face painting, food trucks, artists selling their wares, T-Rex racing, music, and more. Organizers are seeking a total of 60 volunteers to support the event. The park is…
Gold KS Earring Found
Found gold KS earring behind Hayes Hall near the parking loop. Describe it or show me what your missing. Contact: Eve Helenberger at eehelenb@owu.edu
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