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Campuswide News & Events
March 26 @ 6 p.m. – Movie Night – ‘Spirited Away’
This Wednesday, March 26, Come enjoy a free movie and popcorn at the Ross Art Museum. We’re showing “Spirited Away” as part of our Culture Push Film Series! Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 6:30. Get here early…
March 29 @ 1 p.m. – Delaware Run Litter Clean Up
Interested in creating a healthier environment in Delaware? Join Tree House and the ENVS Department to help clean litter from the Delaware Run, a local stream that runs along OWU’s campus. This segment of the stream has had years of…
Seeking Violin & Viola players for Chamber Orchestra
It’s not too late to join the OWU Chamber Orchestra! Do you play a string or wind instrument and want to play music with others? If so, we have a place for you! We have spaces for violin, viola, and…
March 25 @ Noon – EmpowHer Series
Bring your lunch and join us from noon to 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC 2nd Floor) to hear from Dr. Vanessa Hilderand, Social Sciences Division Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology. Dr. Hilderand…
April 5 @ 10 a.m. in Merrick – Google Women Techmakers IWD 2025; Register now!
Are you ready to redefine what’s possible in tech? Join us for an exciting day of inspiration, learning, and networking at Women Techmakers IWD 2025: Redefine Possible! Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. EDT Location: Merrick Hall, Ohio Wesleyan University Hosted…
March 25 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – 3rd Annual Brain Fair!
Ohio Wesleyan’s neuroscience club, the Neurds, is hosting its third annual Brain Fair to celebrate Brain Awareness Week, in the SCSC atrium. The campaign is a global initiative to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. The Brain Fair…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 26 @ 2 p.m. – Join us for Claflin University at OWU Connection Conference!
OWU Connection Conference – Panel Discussion See You at CU: OWU’s Sister School Claflin University from 2 – 2:45 p.m. in R.W. Corns 312. This presentation will highlight Claflin University and the exciting opportunities it offers for engagement and academic growth.…
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Dress professional from the waist up (nice top/shirt). Photos will be taken from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Slocum Hall Room 201. This is a ‘come and go’ event. Depending…
Sept. 25 – Carleton Global Engagement Visit
Our institutional representative from Carleton College Global Engagement Programs, Rob Quanbeck, will be on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Carleton College Global Engagement programs include Buddhist Studies in Thailand & India (), Women & Gender Studies in Europe () and Ecology & Anthropology in Tanzania (). All programs will run…
Sept. 26 @ Noon – Join us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 26 @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Thursday, Sept. 26…
Connection Conference – View the Schedule
The Connection Conference schedule is live! Check it out and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend! There is also a pdf print version as well. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions or see something in the schedule…
Student News & Events
Aug. 21 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Mixer!
Bishops, stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays for games, snacks, and to make some new friends! On Thursday evenings during the academic year, the museum hosts Student Chill Nights with fun, creative, and relaxing events for…
Spend Fall 2026 Semester in Tanzania – Change your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African culture,…
Aug 25 @ 6 p.m. – Orchesis Dance Auditions
Are you interested in dance and looking to perform in the fall performance? Then join Orchesis Dance Company! Auditions are Monday, Aug. 25, @ 6 p.m. Make sure to wear comfortable dance clothing and bring tap shoes if you’re interested…
Aug. 20 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Welcome Back with Wellness Kits!
We’re excited to have you back on campus for fall semester! To help you start the academic year strong, we’re giving away free Wellness Kits to support your mental health and well-being. Goodies include items to help you stay focused,…
BCI/FBI Background Checks On Campus This Week
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You need to secure a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks…
Mailbox Keys
For students who did not have a key available on Aug. 14, the mailroom will pull mail from your box until your key is available. Just bring your ID to the student mailroom, and we will get the items from…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Call for Faculty Research/Scholarship Proposals for SSRP, Summer 2025
Interested in mentoring OWU students on research/scholarship for 10 weeks during the summer of 2025? Then submit a proposal for the 2025 SSRP! In addition to science-related proposals, we are piloting an expansion of the program to include projects in…
Faculty/Staff Bible Study
The Chaplain’s Office is offering a once-a-month Bible study for any interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on Jan. 27, Feb. 17, March 17, and April 21. This semester, we’ll be doing “A…
Jan. 16 – Yoga Starts THIS Thursday!
Come join our dedicated group of on-campus yogis in Edwards Gym every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. These committed people have found it invaluable to tear themselves away from their desks 2 times each week to move and breathe…
University Classifieds
Homemade Wire-Wrapped Rings Custom Made!
I’m selling homemade wire-wrapped rings that are perfect for blending with your outfits and giving your hand a little bling:) You can have your ring designed with a beaded flower or a stone. Additionally, if you express interest in a…
AirPods Pro FOUND
If you lost your pair of AirPod Pros (purple with Stitch characters case) in Merrick Hall, they have been given to Public Safety. Contact: Mary Grace Duffy at mgduffy@owu.edu
Glass/Metal Necklace Found
A mixed-media necklace of glass and metal was found near the east parking lot of Beeghly Library. Please claim at Mowry Alumni Center. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Mowry Contact: Jules Lapp at jalapp@owu.edu
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