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Campuswide News & Events
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
Here are some keep-warm tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate the body. Outer…
Jan. 25 – Community Mending Circle – Fix Your Clothes!
Whether you can’t sew on a button or are a knitting expert, join us on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1-4 p.m. for a community mending circle. Come learn some mending skills, share yours with others, or simply work on patching…
Congratulations, Macy Miller ’27 & OWU Women’s Basketball!
Congratulations to junior forward Macy Miller, now the 20th player in OWU women’s basketball history to surpass 1000 career points, currently standing at 1005. And with the win streak at an even dozen, the Battling Bishops sit 13-1 on the…
Jan. 20 @ 6:30 p.m. – Michelle Stitzlein, Art and the Environment Talk
Join us for the first Art and the Environment talk of the spring semester at the Ross Art Museum, Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. to hear from artist Michelle Stitzlein. Stitzlein is an Ohio-based artist who uses her work…
Sign Up to Give Blood in March
Ohio Wesleyan University Circle K, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is hosting a campus blood drive this March, and we need your help. Service is at the heart of Circle K, and one of the most powerful ways…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Now Accepting Self-Nominations: Accounting & Finance Fellows! Deadline March 28
Now Accepting Self-Nominations: Accounting & Finance Fellows The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University invites students to apply for the Accounting & Finance Fellows Program, a selective opportunity designed for those pursuing careers in accounting and…
March 26 @ 6 p.m. – Spring Break Service Teams and Wilderness Treks Celebration
This year’s Spring Break Service Teams and Wilderness Treks had some amazing experiences over break! Come hear all about their trips on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. in Crider Lounge. Each group will be sharing briefly about what they…
Deadline Today: Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program!
Apply Now: Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program Are you an Ohio Wesleyan student with a passion for business and entrepreneurship? The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars Program is your opportunity to gain real-world business experience, connect with industry leaders, and receive…
March 25 @ Noon – Study Abroad in Ireland Info Session
Ever dream of studying abroad in one of the most hospitable places on earth? Come learn all about our Irish American Scholars exchange with Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, and other universities in Northern Ireland. Our own Study USA scholar, Ben O’Loughlin (Ulster…
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…
Empowering Women in Economics and Business: Apply for the Scholarship Today!
Empowering Women in Economics and Business: Apply for the Scholarship Today! The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship is proud to offer the Scholarship for Women in Economics and Business. This initiative aims to support and encourage women to…
Student News & Events
March 26 – Deadline to Run for WCSA (Student Government) Office!
Information about WCSA, the election process,and the intent-to-run forms for each position (due by March 26 at 11:59 p.m.) can be found HERE on the WCSA Election website. The student body will vote for individuals running for the following positions on…
Academic Skills Center Accountability & Study Hour Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed by class work? Can’t find a space to focus? Come join us in the Sagan ARC (HWCC Room 324) every Thursday from 2-3 p.m., for our walk-in Accountability and Study Hour! We will have one of our Academic…
Caps and Gowns Have Arrived at the OWU Bookstore!
For those graduating this spring, regalia have arrived at the OWU bookstore. You can purchase your cap, gown, and tassel now during regular bookstore hours or on owucampusstore.com. They will also be available at the Countdown to Commencement event on…
Apply for a Fall Leadership Experience
Leadership is more than just a title—it’s a practice. The Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship brings together a cohort of OWU students ready to dive into the “why” and “how” of making an impact. The Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship…
Business Law and the Workplace: Guest Speaker-Professor Luann Snyder
Join the HR Club on Monday, April 6, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Room 209 for a guest speaker event featuring Professor Luann Snyder, part-time Business Law professor. Professor Snyder will discuss how business law influences human resources, including…
March 26 – Student Chill Night: Air-Dry Clay
Students, come to the Ross Art Museum this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to get creative with air-dry clay and enjoy some snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Lew Fikes Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Lewis “Lew” Edgar Fikes died Aug. 29 at Willow Brook Run. Lew taught chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan between 1985 and 2004. In a Transcript student newspaper article honoring his 19 years of…
Faculty and Staff: Lead a Class with the OWL Program!
The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University is excited to invite faculty and staff to submit class proposals for Fall 2025! This is a wonderful chance to share your passion and creativity with our community of lifelong learners. Class Options: Weekday…
Connection Conference – Call for Programming
On Sept. 18, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference features poster presentations, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want…
University Classifieds
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…
Marketing Opportunity to Help Local Nonprofit
The Unity Community Center, 50 Ross Street–just two blocks from campus–is a beloved resource for many residents. They have a volunteer opportunity for a marketing student or someone with similar skills to have practical, hands-on experience, while helping them reach a…
ISO Chess Board Games
OWjL Camp is in search of gently used chess board games for our summer campers to play. Our campers are always eagerly waiting in line to play with the few chess board games we have. If you have a chess…
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