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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Campus Operations Notification: Intermittent Water Outages on Oct. 30 at Elliott, Oct. 31 at Meek
OWU Facilities will repair backflow systems in Elliott Hall from 6-9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, and the Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center from 6-9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31. The systems prevent water from flowing backward into clean water. There will…
Oct. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. – Take Back The Night
Join the OWU community in standing up to sexual and domestic violence through a march across campus, speak out, and event debrief. We will start the night off at 6 p.m. in the Smith lobby by making speak-out posters. Then…
Nov. 1 @ 7 p.m. – A Cappellooza!
Do re mi fa so la ti do! Join CPB in Gray Chapel on Nov. 1 for a night of magical melodies, heavenly harmonies and rockin’ rhythms! At this year’s A Cappellooza, vibrant performances, soulful serenades, and sweet treats await…
Education Department Accreditation Visit – Jan. 28-30, 2026
The Education Department at Ohio Wesleyan University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on Jan. 28-30, 2026. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note…
Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. – Bob Ross @ The Ross Art Museum
Come paint along with a Bob Ross video and dress up for a SLAM Halloween event with the Ross Art Museum! Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SLAM and Ross Art Museum Contact: Gracie Johnson at gbjohnson@owu.edu
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
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…
Feb. 3 – Student Involvement Fair
The spring Student Involvement Fair is Tuesday, Feb.3, from 11-1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. It is a fantastic way to meet 50 student organizations/offices and to get connected to campus – you won’t want to miss this event! You can visit tables to learn…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Seeking January Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
The President’s Office Welcomes Olivia Danley ’25
The President’s Office extends its best wishes to Kolby Brock ’23, who concluded his time with the office on May 29. Kolby is heading to Nebraska to start an exciting new position as Coordinator of Student Leadership Programs at the…
University Classifieds
Ring Found in Edwards Parking Lot
Please stop by Slocum 306 to provide a description & claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Community Service Learning Contact: Kerri Robe at klrobe@owu.edu
May 5 @ Noon – Sunday Yard Sale at SAGE!
Interested in spicing up your wardrobe or dorm at the right price? Come check out a community yard sale hosted on the SAGE lawn this Sunday from 12pm to around 4pm! Let someone’s spring cleaning be your treasure hunt! Find everything…
ISO Kitchen Items for Cooking Class
As the end of the school year approaches, you may be cleaning out your dorm and discarding some items. We would appreciate the donation of kitchen items needed for our new cooking class at OWjL Camp this summer. If you…
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