The OWU Daily is shared by email with the Ohio Wesleyan campus community each day classes are in session. Students, faculty, staff, and emeriti with working owu.edu email addresses are able to submit information for possible publication.
Campuswide News & Events
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Explore What’s New @ the Libraries
Better Searching: We’ve updated OWUSearch based on campus feedback. Library on the Go: Access our collections anywhere with the New Mobile App. New Resources: Explore our latest additions for Spring 2026. As always, library staff are happy to help you…
Ross Art Museum Open for Spring Semester
The Ross Art Museum is open for spring semester. If you’ve never stopped by the museum before, we would love to welcome you! The museum offers a wide range of programs and events to the campus and the community. New…
Jan. 18 – Children’s MLK Story and Craft @ the Ross
Join us at the Ross Art Museum this Sunday at 2 p.m. for a Children’s MLK Day story about diversity and make a peace sign craft. All children’s events are free and open to all. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art…
HWCC Upper and Lower Parking Levels to Close for Community Event
On Monday, Jan.19, Ohio Wesleyan University will host the 33rd annual MLK Breakfast Celebration from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This well-attended community event draws a large crowd of visitors to campus, and to accommodate guests with mobility issues, the…
Today @ 5:30 p.m. – Grand Opening of The 1842
The 1842 is opening its doors on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The opening ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies to follow. The 1842 will be open for late-night food and games following the ceremony. The 1842 hours…
OWU Connection News & Events
April 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – “Donut” Miss the Employer Spotlight TODAY!
Just a quick reminder about the Employer Spotlight event happening TODAY, Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Campus Center Atrium! This is a great opportunity to connect with top employers and graduate schools, explore potential career paths, and discover…
Discover the Career Connection Resource Library
The OWU Career Connection Resource Library is a comprehensive collection of materials designed to support your career development. Accessible through the Virtual Career Center at , this library is packed with valuable resources to help you at every stage of your…
TODAY @ Noon – Bishop Launch Program Info Session #1
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session today, April 2, from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Slocum 201 and find out more…
Explore the Career Connection Virtual Career Center!
The Career Connection Virtual Career Center is your go-to resource for all things career-related at Ohio Wesleyan University. Accessible at , this website provides you with 24/7 self-guided career support by giving you a wide range of tools and resources…
April 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – “Donut” Miss This Employer Spotlight! Career Connection
We are excited to invite you to the Employer Spotlight event on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with top employers and graduate schools from a variety of industries. You can learn…
Spring Student Symposium – Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum…
Student News & Events
Are You Passionate About Education and Social Issues? GET INVOLVED!
The OWU Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) has joined the Ohio Coalition for Academic Freedom (OCAF), a conglomerate of student organizations within the Ohio 5 liberal arts schools, to establish better conditions at our schools for the BIPOC, LGBTQ+,…
TODAY from 12-1 p.m. – Origami Party in University Hall 213
Ready to turn a simple square of paper into something extraordinary? Join the WLC department for an Origami Party for students of all skill levels. We want to create a GIANT 3D Origami Ball with help from all of the…
Join Us Today – Growing Through Grief Support Group
Grief can feel isolating – especially in college, where life keeps moving even when you’re hurting. Counseling Services would like to invite you to attend our Grief & Loss Support Group being held on Wednesdays from 4 – 5 p.m.…
March 20 @ Noon – PG Lunch & Learn in Elliott 101
Come learn about upcoming classes in the PG department. Food will be provided! Join us March 20 from noon to 1 p.m. in Elliott 101. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Politics & Government Department Contact: Vincent Sack at pg@owu.edu
Karaoke Tuesdays @ The 1842
Come to The 1842 from 9-11 p.m. every Tuesday for Karaoke night. All are welcome to sing or to cheer on your fellow students. We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu
March 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – SEAL House Project, Contact Congresspeople!
Come and make your voice heard! Write letters/emails to and call your congresspeople. In case you don’t know your Representative and/or Senators, information will be provided! Let them know what issues you are passionate about. All costs to mail your…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus David Hull Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus David Hull, Ph.D., died Aug. 20, 2025, in Columbus. He was 86. David joined Ohio Wesleyan in 1970 and retired in 2000 as the Henry E. Parrott Professor of Mathematics and Statistics.…
Reminder – Executive Functioning Training with Ana Homayoun
You are invited to a series of professional development workshops focused on executive functioning (EF) from leading national expert, Ana Homayoun! Staff Training: Building a Common EF Language When: Thursday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Where: Merrick 301 What: This session…
Sept. 3 @ 3:30 p.m. – Testing Center Open House
Faculty and Academic Staff are warmly invited to join us for the OWU Testing Center Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30-5 p.m. in University Hall 114. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Say a fond farewell to Anne Noonan, who recently stepped down after…
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
Questions? Contact us at daily@owu.edu.