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Campuswide News & Events
Awards Reception – Spring Art Show Wednesday, Feb. 25, 4:30-6 p.m.
The Awards Reception for the 2026 Spring Show will be on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4:30-6 p.m., with awards announced at 5 p.m. The show features artwork from students who have taken an art class at OWU, and was juried…
Feb. 24 – Art and the Environment Talk: Regenerative Farming and Social Justice
Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m., join us at the Ross Art Museum to hear a talk on Regenerative Farming and Social Justice by Laura Ann Bergman. Bergman has been the farm liaison for Seminary Hill Farm since 2022. She…
Help Ignite the Future: Last Day for We Are OWU!
Today’s your last day to support We Are OWU! Don’t delay and visit We Are OWU today. Experience the joy in generosity. Stop by our tables in the HWCC Atrium during lunch today to help say thank you to donors…
Getting Help for a Cold or Flu
Many of our students, faculty, and staff have been experiencing cold or flu symptoms recently, and the Health Center is here to help! With any respiratory illness, including the flu, colds, and COVID-19, it’s best to call the Health Center…
Feb. 20 from 12-1 p.m. – SIAC’s Soulful Friday
Join us this Friday, Feb. 20, on the JAYwalk for some good music, free soul food, and goodies! This event is hosted by WCSA’s Student Inclusion and Advocacy Committee, a committee that strives for positive representation of our marginalized groups…
We Are OWU Launches TODAY with Fun, Gratitude, and PRIZES
We Are OWU launches at noon! Visit We Are OWU to watch our progress to 1,000 donors, check out the generous matches, and keep up with the excitement of the campaign. Stop by the Ham-Wil Atrium to visit our tables…
OWU Connection News & Events
TPGs Bring Learning to Life!
The Theory to Practice Grant application is open and accepting proposals until March 1. Check the TPG website for information! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at international@owu.edu
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Navigating the Career Fair with Confidence
Don’t Despair! Prepare for the Fair! Career fairs can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go in cold. Register on Handshake and join us for a one-hour prep session to gain the competitive edge. In this workshop, you will:…
March 5 @ 11 a.m. – Opportunities at University of Glasgow
Meet with a representative of the University of Glasgow, Colette McGowan, to discuss Study Abroad and Master’s Degree opportunities! Come to Slocum 311 any time from 11-12 p.m. There will be sweets! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Office Contact: Hanna Burr…
Need a U.S. Passport?🍕✈️
Thinking about studying abroad or participating in an off-campus program, but don’t yet have a U.S. passport? Join us for a Passport Lunch & Learn, hosted in partnership with the IOCP Office (International and Off-Campus Programs). During this session, we’ll…
Map Your Day: The Spring Connection Conference is Almost Here
Join us on campus next Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. for the Spring Connection Conference. Please note: this is a day of alternative instruction, and normal classes will not meet. Hear how peers designed their Connection experiences. Engage…
Science Major? Grad School in the UK 🔭 Webinar – Feb. 23
Looking for a unique and affordable way to pursue grad school in STEM?🔭 Check out our new pathway partnership with the University of Salford in the UK. Through our exclusive 4+1 program, OWU students can earn a Master’s in fields…
Student News & Events
March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spring Break Smart (HWCC Atrium)
Join us on March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for Spring Break Smart. Learn about safe spring break tips and a chance to win free prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: thebishopway@owu.edu Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
Need Last-Minute Writing Help? March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The OWU Writing Center is hosting Pop-Up Tutoring March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams lobby. Stop by our table for some quick guidance, feedback, or answers to your writing questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Writing Center Contact:…
LAST CALL! Volunteer @ Kid’s Sports Clinic!
Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:45-8:15 p.m.! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…
March 6 @ Noon – Cookies and Coloring with NAfME
Join NAfME members in the Atrium of HWCC for an afternoon wind-down with coloring and cookie decorating to kick off Music in Our Schools Month! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing Arts/Music Contact: Ryleigh Jones at rmjones@owu.edu
March 5 – StatQuest YouTuber Dr. Joshua Starmer Live
The OWU Data Circle welcomes Dr. Joshua Starmer, creator of the massively popular YouTube channel StatQuest, for a live seminar on AI, neural networks, and quantifying model confidence. See the educator who has helped over 1.5 million learners understand statistics…
March 5 @ 12 p.m. – It’s Different for Girls
The Biology Board is collaborating with MCI (Male Contraceptive Initiative) and hosting a screening of the short film It’s Different for Girls by Billie JD Porter. This 40-minute film explores gender bias and systemic issues surrounding reproductive health. Billie emphasizes…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Changing Exterior Door Locks on Academic Buildings, Collecting Keys
Thank you for your positive feedback on the swipe/tap card readers now used to enter OWU’s academic buildings and on our ongoing work to improve campus security. Beginning Feb. 17, we will continue this initiative and, as announced in August,…
Apply Now! Student Assistantship (StAP) and Legacy Proposals for 2026-2027
Would you like to hire a student intern on campus and provide them with hands-on experience in a professional setting? Proposals for the Student Assistantship Program (StAP) and Legacy Internship Program are NOW open for faculty and staff! This is your…
Meek Leadership Awards – Nominate A Student Today
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain…
University Classifieds
Work at OWL Camp 2026: Lead, Mentor, Inspire
Ready to make a lasting impact on over 600 gifted campers? Join OWL Camp as a Family Group Leader (formerly counselor) and help shape unforgettable summer experiences for students in grades 5-8. Many leaders are former OWL campers — now…
Found: Small Jewelry-Type Items Outside of SCSC
There were a few small jewelry-type items found outside of SCSC, which were turned into the Elliott Hall History Department. If you have lost these, please come to Elliott Hall Office 110 to claim them. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Lost and…
Dec. 6 10-5 p.m. Open Studio/Gift Sale
Plant/animal/nature themed functional and affordable small gifts hand-made by one of your Biology lab coordinators by day, printmaker and textile artist by night. 66 Mason Ave. in Delaware (near Smith School playground). Please use the side door (no doorbell). Fern…
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