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Campuswide News & Events
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
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 Continues This Wednesday!
The Hispanic Film Festival continues this Wednesday, Oct. 29, with the Spanish film La llegada (Upon Entry), directed by Alejandro Rojas and Juan Sebastián Vásquez. The film follows a Venezuelan couple who arrive in the United States with dreams of…
Secure Your Devices, Protect Your Data
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 4 – Device Security Your digital devices are gateways to your personal and academic life. Keeping them secure protects both you and our campus community. Smart security habits: Keep software and apps updated – security fixes…
Oct. 29 @ noon – Bucin, Gitter, & Kim Immigration Panel Discussion
On Oct. 29 at noon in Merrick Hall 301, Dana Bucin will be joined by OWU Professors Robert Gitter and Veda Kim for a panel discussion, “On Immigration: What’s the Matter? What Matters?”, where guests and students will be able…
🚨Join Us Oct. 25 for the USEC, Fireside Chat with Dr. v. & the ‘Woz,’ & Big News!
No ticket needed for the campus community! Join Ohio Wesleyan starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, for OWU’s second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition, followed at 11 a.m. by Dr. v’s chat with the “Woz,” who single-handedly created…
Oct. 28 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Josh Pletcher ’21
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Josh Pletcher ’21, a Master’s student at Northern Michigan University: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Host: Integrating Parasite Phylogenies Reveals Waves of Intercontinental Migration in Pikas” Free and open to…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 12 – CEA CAPA Study Abroad Visit
Thinking about studying or completing an internship abroad? CEA CAPA study/intern abroad expands the boundaries of your education and transforms the world into your classroom. With many destinations around the world, CEA CAPA offers a balance of academics, real-world experience,…
Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge Today – Applications Due Friday!
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged…
The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum on February 13, 14, or 18 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The…
View the Connection Conference Schedule
The Spring OWU Connection Conference will be held on the OWU campus Thursday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. This draft schedule will help you with preliminary planning around the Conference. All sessions are 45 minutes unless otherwise noted.…
March 4 @ Noon – Boost Your Career: Google Professional Certificate Workshop
March 4 | noon – 1 p.m. | R.W. Corns Building, Room 312 | lunch provided! Dreaming of career advancement? Discover how Google Professional Certificates can help you stand out! Attendees will gain access to a free certificate program (a…
Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
Did you know that if you receive a Pell Grant, you may be eligible for the Gilman International Scholarship? The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for students receiving Pell Grants to study or intern abroad in…
Student News & Events
Sign Up for Spring Intramurals!
Ready to swap the textbooks for some competition? Whether you have a squad ready to go or you’re looking to dominate the lanes on your own, Spring Intramurals are officially open for registration. Lock in your spot today: 👉 Intramural Registration…
Feb. 3 – Student Involvement Fair
The spring Student Involvement Fair is Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. It is a fantastic way to meet 50 student organizations/offices and get connected to campus – you won’t want to miss this event! You can visit…
Honors Board Applications Update
The application deadline has been extended! While the original due date was Thursday, Jan. 29, applications will now be accepted until Friday, Jan. 30, at 12:30 p.m. Be sure to submit by the new deadline! Apply Here: Application Link
Library Service Desk Assistant Position in Hobson Library
We need 1 person to cover 2 hours, Tuesdays from 2-3, and Thursdays from 2-3. Both hours need to be covered by 1 person. Please visit the Student Employment job website to apply (search for OWU job openings). OWU Sponsoring…
Winter Carnival @ The 1842 This Weekend
Come visit The 1842 this weekend for special activities on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday! We have a competition for the highest duckpin bowling score from Friday, 6 p.m. to Sunday at Midnight. On Friday night, there will be freshly popped…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Star Wars-Inspired Kitchen SLU House Project
Join us at the Kitchen SLU today (Jan. 28) from 6-7 p.m. for our “May the Fork Be With You” house project! Come celebrate with us as we create fun, Star Wars-inspired food and drinks that are out of this…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 14 – Opening Convocation is around the corner!
We’re getting ready – are you? All Faculty & Staff are invited to walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the Aug. 14 Convocation ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel. Wear your regalia or OWU gear.…
Aug. 18 & 19 – Bishop Way Volunteer Request
Once again, we are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as Bishop Way small group facilitators for our incoming first-year students on Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Your role will be key in guiding small group discussions on important topics like…
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.…
University Classifieds
OWU Sexual Misconduct Survey
Hi Bishops, During this 2024 spring semester, I have personally observed an increase in discussion about incidents of sexual misconduct on campus. I have taken it upon myself to collect data from OWU students to quantify the prevalence of such…
April 17 @ 3 p.m. – Paws for Good Donation List
My name is Emilee, and I am currently a veterinary assistant at the Humane Society of Delaware County! This internship and job opportunity has been such an amazing experience and it is my turn to give back! Wednesday, April 17,…
Business Opportunity for Suitable Local Student
Several local elderly people would like assistance with technology and are willing to pay for it. If you’re good with gadgets and you’re patient with older folks, and you’ll be staying local through the summer, there are opportunities here for…
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