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Campuswide News & Events
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Award nominations are now open! Since 1987, this annual award ceremony has celebrated Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in leadership and service. The award categories include Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity…
Feb. 10-13 – 🪴 FREE Succulent Planting 🪴
🪴Stop by our table in the Ham-Wil Atrium starting on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and same times for the rest of the week until all the plants find a home! During this time of winter cold, join us…
Feb. 12 – Evolution of Love: Darwin and Valentine’s Party
The Biology Board is hosting a party for Darwin’s birthday and Valentine’s Day! Join us for sweet treats, coloring, trivia, and more! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎂🧬💕 Time & Location: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12 in the…
Feb. 11 @ 4:15 p.m. – Jeffery Ford Reading
Join OWU’s very own Professor Jeffery Ford for a reading on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4:15 p.m., in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Jeffrey Ford is the author of eight short-story collections and nearly a dozen novels, including The…
Feb. 14 – See You at the 2026 Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo!
Come root for the Bishops and get to know Delaware even better! The Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo will be help Feb. 14, 2026, when the Battling Bishops men’s and women’s basketball teams play a senior day…
Oboe OH-WOOO! Feb. 12 @ 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Join guest artist Dwight Parry, Oboe, on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. for an oboe masterclass and guest recital in Jemison Auditorium! The masterclass runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and will feature works by Arnold, Cimarosa, Rossini, Mozart,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Tomorrow – You’re Invited! Spring Student Symposium
Please join us tomorrow in Merrick Hall for the Spring Student Symposium. Students from a diverse range of academic disciplines will present their research and creative work either through poster or oral presentations. A detailed schedule can be found HERE, but…
Employer Collections on Handshake – Connect with Top Employers
The OWU Career Connection Office has created and customized Employer Collections specifically for OWU students and their Career Communities. These collections are available under the “Career Center” section on Handshake. These curated collections feature employers actively seeking students from your major and career…
April 16 @ 11 a.m. – Are You Ready for Bishop Brag Day?
ARE YOU READY FOR BISHOP BRAG DAY? Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2024 – Summer 2025? Then be sure to stop by HWCC – Atrium on APRIL…
Forage – Boost Your Resume with Virtual Externship Experiences
The OWU Career Connection Office wants you to know about an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience with Forage’s Virtual Externship Programs. Available at , these free, online externships allow you to explore various industries and develop valuable skills, all while…
Explore Your Career with Tailored Video Resources – Career Connection
The OWU Career Connection Office’s Video Resource Library, powered by Candid Career+, offers a wealth of expert-led videos to guide you through every step of your career development. Available at , this resource features videos on topics like resume building, job…
TODAY @ Noon – How to Rock Being On and Off the Clock
Got a summer internship/job? Want to increase your workplace savvy? This is THE workshop for YOU! Join us Tuesday, April 8, noon to 1 p.m., in Crider Lounge for a round-table, interactive conversation that gives you tips that you can confidently…
Student News & Events
Last Chance to Hoorah!
Today is your last chance to submit to the OWU student-run zine One Last Hoorah! You can submit: 3 Visual Art 2k Words of Fiction/Prose (including erotica/fanfic) 4 Pages of Poetry 2k Words of Nonfiction 6 Pages of Script (play,…
April 23 @ 6 p.m. – COMM End-of-Year Celebration
Join us for the Communication End-of-Year Celebration on April 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! We invite students of all majors to come celebrate with us. Communication graduates will receive their cords at this special event. Enjoy catered…
Extended! Graduating Class Director Applications Accepted Through 6 p.m. Today
The deadline to become the Graduating Class Director has been extended until Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. for seniors. If you want to stay connected to Ohio Wesleyan post-graduation, directly impact the OWU Alumni experience, and gain valuable skills…
Serve It Up for St. Jude – Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser
Pickleball Tournament to raise funds for our philanthropic partner – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Location: Gordon Fieldhouse Ticket Cost: $10 USD RSVP Information: This fundraising event is open to all organizations (not just Greek)! All you need is a…
April 3 @ 7 p.m. – Novella Night
Come enjoy a Novella with VIVA and SIAC! Have some pizza, yummy snacks, and connect with us! Location: The hill between Hayes & Stuyvesant halls OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: VIVA x SIAC Contact: Rukevwe Diohwo at rdiohwo@owu.edu
Due April 2: WCSA Chief Admin Officer & Senator Intent-to-Run Forms
Due to not receiving enough intent-to-run forms to hold a contested election by the original deadline for the positions of Chief Administrative Officer (secretary & PR chair), and Senator, the intent-to-run forms to run for these offices for WCSA (student…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Available
Now scheduling in-person appointments! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement, a session…
Seeking November 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…
Sept. 26 Deadline – Submit to News for Families
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the October edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Sept. 26. This monthly email communication is sent to all parents and families of current students…
University Classifieds
July 6 Sidewalk Sale – Vendors Needed; Sign Up Today!
Want to make some extra cash and have some stuff you want to sell? Consider selling them at Unity Community’s Sidewalk Sale on July 6! All vendors must pay a $10 fee, provide their own table, and RSVP by June…
OWjL Day Camp Counselors Needed
OWjL Camp needs a few more Day Camp Counselors. If you know a person who is 16 (or older) by July 1, they are eligible to be a counselor. Camp dates and times are July 22-26, 2024, on campus at…
Staying on Campus? Volunteers Needed at Boardman Arts Park – May 25
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Boardman Arts Park “May Madness Event” on May 25. Available shifts run between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and the park is within walking distance from campus. Volunteers will receive a $5 food voucher…
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