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Campuswide News & Events
April 3 @ 3 p.m. – Japanese Harumatsuri – Spring Festival
The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Harumatsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this event, we will be celebrating the arrival of spring with onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and Ikebana with a…
The Upcycling Center at OWU!
Did you know we have an Upcycling Center right here on campus? The Upcycling Center at OWU is a creative reuse space that accepts donations of items to be reused in creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Is your junk drawer…
April 2 @ 8 p.m. – Trumpet and Percussion Guest Recital
Join us in Jemison Auditorium for a guest performance by Alex Sanso (trumpet) and Francis Favis (percussion) on April 2 at 8 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Performing Arts Department Contact: Kayla Bayes at kdbayes@owu.edu
Volunteer at Poochella!🐾
Sign up to volunteer here! Join the students of OWU’s Pet Pals club along with the amazing individuals of Ohio Pet Charities for a PET-astic event. Poochella will be held at the Ohio Wesleyan Frat Hill on April 11 from 12…
March 31 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Christine Vega
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Christine Vega, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Akron: “From Shells to Scales: An Integrative Biomechanics Journey Across Taxonomic Groups” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See…
April 1 @ 12 p.m. – Food Acquisition and Agriculture in Cuba
Come join the NUTR 300.12 Global Food Systems class to talk about their Travel Learning experience to Cuba. Cuba has a complicated and often misunderstood history. The students will touch on early Spanish Colonization, the Cuban Revolution, the strained relationship…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 19: Practical Budgeting: A Guide for the Overwhelmed
If the words “manage your money” make you anxious, this practical budgeting workshop is for you! Date: Thursday, March 19 Time: 12-1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304 RSVP on Handshake Budgeting is more than just math; it’s about peace of mind.…
Spring Student Symposium – Student Application Now Open!
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio…
Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain, in Fall 2026
If you are seeking to improve your Spanish proficiency through a fully immersive experience, this program is for you. This is the only program that offers 3 credits toward your Spanish major or minor, as well as up to 5…
March 18 – Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series, Professional Knitter
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B. Join us as our honorary speaker, Shirley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73, discusses her experience as a custom knitter fashion designer, author,…
Free Dinner! Network and Mingle Before Heisler Lecture
Wednesday, March 18 | Before the Heisler Business Ethics Lecture at 7:30 p.m., join us for a free reception and dinner! Speaker Shiley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73 will be present, along with faculty, staff, and community leaders. The reception starts at…
TODAY! Economic and Business Panel & Mingle
March 5 | 12-1 p.m. | HWCC, Benes A | Network and hear from a panel of alumni in the fields of economics and business during this lunch event. All are welcome, no RSVP required. Below is a list of…
Student News & Events
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…
March Madness @ The 1842
Come watch your favorite Men’s and Women’s teams compete. The 1842 will have the NCAA games on each night with the most popular over the sound systems. March Madness games start on March 17 and go through April 6. The…
Apply for the Rice Scholarship to Support Summer Biology Field Courses!
Interested in a biology course not offered at OWU or one that doesn’t fit into your schedule? OWU’s Rice Scholarship provides financial support for students taking summer field courses at biological field stations! Apply to the Rice Scholarship by April…
Annual Sagan Writing Center Award – Now Open!
The annual Sagan Writing Center Award is now open for submissions! The deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. Please DO NOT send…
TODAY 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, March 30, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., drop in and visit representatives of the Office of Holistic Advising and the Office of the Registrar to discuss all things scheduling! Hear about course offerings for next semester, learn how you can…
March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti Celebration: A Sustainable Feast
Interested in sustainable food and/or Eastern religion? Come celebrate and learn about the most important Jain holiday of the year. We will highlight sustainable Jain practices/beliefs while enjoying ethnic vegetarian (NONG) food options catered by Awadh! All food and activities…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
First Module Final Grades Due March 9, 2026
Final grades for first module courses are due by 4:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 9, 2026. Q. How do I submit final grades for my first module courses? 1. Log into OWU Self-Service. 2. Hover over the Classes tab at the top and select Course Management from the dropdown menu. 3. Select…
Spring Yoga!
Feel like you need a planned reason to pause throughout the week? Join us in Edwards Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. (we actually don’t start until 12:10). Stop saying this time you’ll commit, just move your TR 12…
Save the Date to Volunteer at Commencement
It’s time to start thinking about OWU’s 2026 Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 9! The support of faculty and staff is crucial to the success of this event. We want faculty to march in the procession and…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on 2-26-26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Ring Found in SCSC 163
Ring found in Room 163 of the Science Center on Thursday, Feb 26. Contact William Hayes to claim it: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on Feb. 26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
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