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Campuswide News & Events
Jan. 23 – Submissions to The OWL Now Open!
The OWL, OWU’s own literary and arts journal, is now accepting submissions! Email your submissions to owlmag@owu.edu by Friday, March 6. Submission Guidelines: Fiction: up to 2,000 words Nonfiction: up to 2,000 words Poetry: up to 5 pages Screenwriting: up…
Feb. 14 – Join Us for the Bishop Backers Winter Community Day & Delaware Expo!
If your OWU organization is interested in a free table at the expo, register here before Jan. 31! The Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo will return on Feb. 14, 2026, when the Battling Bishops men’s and women’s basketball…
OWU Eating Disorder Support and Awareness
Eating Disorder Support and Awareness will hold its first meeting on Jan. 23, from 12:15-1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge! Join us to spread support, awareness, and education about eating disorders and mental health across campus! All are welcome! Bring…
Friday, Jan. 23 @ 12 p.m. – Wendi Celebration and Send-Off
Come and join the HHK Department and HHK Student Board in sending off and celebrating one of our beloved staff members, Wendi Kay. This event will be a special celebration honoring how important and special Wendi Kay has been to…
Today – Spring Semester Test of the OWU ALERT Emergency Messaging System
Ohio Wesleyan will conduct the spring semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system today, Jan. 20. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If you do…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Drop-In Hours for Resumes and Cover Letters!- Career Connection
Do you have questions about building your resume, writing a cover letter, or formatting one? Are you seeking guidance on networking, job searching, or other career-related issues? If so, a Career Connection Drop-In appointment could be just what you need! The…
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…
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…
Student News & Events
March 27 @ 2 p.m. – Honors Peer Mentoring
Do you have questions about your honors schedule? Come to Honors Peer Mentoring on Friday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the Honors Board Lounge in Slocum Hall. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors…
Lavender Extravaganza & Kushinda Multicultural End of Year Celebrations
Join us for the Lavender Extravaganza & Kushinda Multicultural End of Year Celebrations on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This is your chance to come together with friends, colleagues, and community members to celebrate…
April 12 – MAPS CPR Certification Class!
The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) will be hosting a CPR certification class in collaboration with the City of Delaware Fire Department on Sunday, April 12. Participants will receive an American Heart Association BLS certification card, which is required…
March 26 @ 7 p.m. – The Iran War: What’s happening and why?
Do you have questions about the US-Iran conflict and what it means for all of us? Join the College Dems of OWU for an open discussion on the Iran War. The main topics of discussion will be: what’s happening, why…
Consider a 2026-27 Internship with University Advancement!
Join our Team! University Advancement is hiring StAP and Legacy interns for 2026-27! The deadline to apply is March 29. Review detailed internship descriptions HERE. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Nancy Rutkowski at nbrutkow@owu.edu
March 26 @ 7 p.m. – Spanish Movie Night!
Spanish Language and Cultures Club will be hosting a movie night screening of “Coco” in the Crider Room in HWCC! Snacks, hot chocolate, and horchata will be provided. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Spanish Language and Cultures Club Contact: Jocelyn Dolence at…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
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…
University Classifieds
May 5 @ Noon – Sunday Yard Sale at SAGE!
Interested in spicing up your wardrobe or dorm at the right price? Come check out a community yard sale hosted on the SAGE lawn this Sunday from 12pm to around 4pm! Let someone’s spring cleaning be your treasure hunt! Find everything…
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…
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