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Campuswide News & Events
Commencement Day Parking
Can you believe that Commencement is 1 DAY AWAY? As a courtesy to our campus visitors, please park in remote lots on Saturday if at all possible. In particular, please avoid the Edwards, Science Center, Phillips, Selby, and Ham-Wil lots.…
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight
Career Opportunity Alert! Looking to kickstart your career or land a killer internship? Don’t miss the Employer Spotlight happening Feb. 16, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium! Employers and graduate programs on hand will include:…
Feb. 3-6 – Shape Your Future: Career Coaching Week
The Career Connection Office is thrilled to welcome several outstanding alumni and friends to campus during the week of Feb.3-6, 2025. They will be here to assist you with your career needs, including mock interviews, resume prep, interviewing skills, and…
Feb. 5 @ Noon – My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Have you ever been asked, “What will you do with THAT major?” When a job or internship says “open to students in all majors,” do you stress about how to demonstrate relevant and transferrable skillsets? On Wednesday, Feb. 5, noon –…
Save the Date! – Spring Connection Conference
Feb. 27, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – The Spring Connection Conference is one month away! Take this day of instruction to engage in advising and mentorship opportunities to help you make your OWU Connection, connect with employers at…
Career Connection – NEW Spring Semester Drop-in Hours
Hello, Bishops! Starting this semester, the Career Connection Office’s new Drop-In Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can still find us in Slocum 207 during these times. Drop-In Hours are a great opportunity to…
Feb. 6 @ 12 p.m. – What Can LinkedIn Do For You?
Ready to Level Up Your LinkedIn Game? Are you looking to create or enhance your LinkedIn profile? Want hands-on guidance to improve it in real-time? Curious about how to use LinkedIn effectively for networking and building meaningful connections? Join alumni experts Newton…
Student News & Events
Oct. 29 – Full Club Meeting – OWU Ski & Snowboard
The exec team has been hard at work tying up the last few ends for the January trip reveal, and we can’t wait to share with you all that we have planned. We will be holding a full club meeting…
Nov. 1 – Moonlit Masquerade Ball
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 7-9 p.m. in the Benes Rooms for a Halloween Masquerade Ball. Attire is formal, and masks and light refreshments will be provided. A $5 donation will be requested at the door (digital payment…
Oct. 30 @ 4 p.m. – Punk Rock Religion
Join the Interfaith House from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30 in HWCC Peale Chapel for our house project showcasing the intersection of religion and punk music and ideals. We will be doing crafts and discussing where religion and punk values align…
Oct. 31, 12-2 p.m. – Biology Department Halloween Party
Join the Department of Biological Sciences for a Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 31, from 12-2 p.m. in the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center (SCSC) Atrium. There will be pizza, desserts, spooky mocktails, and crafts. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Department of Biological…
Oct. 29 @ 12 p.m. – Building Healthy Relationships
Join Residential Life and Bishop ELEVATE for a creative, hands-on workshop all about building healthy relationships! Using building blocks to create your own block pet or plant, you’ll explore the foundations of healthy communication, trust, and connection in a fun,…
Oct. 31 – Creep It Cool Food Truck
Come to the JAYwalk during noon hour on Halloween for a food truck and info about safe drinking! There will be free food for the first 100 people who come! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: WCSA – SIAC Contact: Kiki Russell at…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Join us today for You Can Help a Student
Faculty and staff are invited to attend “You Can Help a Student” today at 4:10 p.m. in Merrick 202. The presentation will include helpful information about how to identify signs of mental health challenges, connect students with critical resources, and better…
April 4 @ Noon – Deadline for ordering Commencement Regalia
Commencement will be here soon, and the deadline to order your Regalia is fast approaching. Regalia can be rented through the bookstore, but the store must receive your order by noon on Friday, April 4. Stop in to the bookstore,…
Theatre Wants to Borrow Your Christmas Tree!
OWU’s production of The Spitfire Grill starts later this April and we’re working on creating some forest for the set. Given the location, the trees are pine trees. If anyone has a green Christmas tree the theatre department can borrow from roughly…
University Classifieds
Found – Wooden Bead Bracelet
Found in the Smith parking lot — a wooden bead bracelet with a silver cross with a heart around the cross. Contact William Hayes to claim: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
March 20-27 – March Earring Sale Part 2
Hey everyone! In honor of both Women’s History Month I will be selling custom made earrings and rings for anyone interested in receiving earrings to acknowledge the women we celebrate and all the women that deserve to be celebrated in…
Sunglasses Found in Edwards Gym Parking Lot
I found sunglasses in the Edwards Gym Parking lot around 7 p.m. on March 5. If you believe they are yours, please come to University Hall Room 018 (Student Accounts) to claim them. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact:…
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