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Campuswide News & Events
Tonight @ 8 p.m. – Choir Concert in Gray Chapel
The Choral Art Society presents its spring concert on Thursday, March 27, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. The ensemble will be led by guest conductor Rachel Parfenchuk (OWU Class of 2013) in a varied program of works centered on…
Campus Operations Notification: By 10 p.m. Today, Remove Cars from HWCC Lower Tier Parking Lot
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black arts and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
April 2 @ Noon – The Love Bus Comes to the Tree House
The ENVS Department, Fine Arts, DEI Council, and The Upcycling Center at OWU all present: The Love Bus: Beauty and Waste in the Face of Climate Crisis Wednesday, April 2, from noon to 2 p.m. in front of the Tree…
March 27 & 28 – Free Movie Screening, Arts Performance for Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Didn’t buy a ticket for the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium? You’re still invited to attend these events as we remember OWU alum Van Peebles ’53 and celebrate Black arts and culture: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday – Fork in Nigeria food truck.…
April 10 @ 5:30 p.m. – Passover Sedar
What is Passover? Passover (also called Pesach) is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Exodus (liberation) of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Passover is often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, especially on the first night, when a special meal…
March 26 @ 4 p.m. – Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance by Artist Xiouping
Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in Corns 312: In this lecture (talk), “Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance,” xiouping will investigate the reciprocal dynamics of performance, documentation, and spectatorship—how performance is not only something that is seen but…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Dress professional from the waist up (nice top/shirt). Photos will be taken from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Slocum Hall Room 201. This is a ‘come and go’ event. Depending…
Sept. 25 – Carleton Global Engagement Visit
Our institutional representative from Carleton College Global Engagement Programs, Rob Quanbeck, will be on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Carleton College Global Engagement programs include Buddhist Studies in Thailand & India (), Women & Gender Studies in Europe () and Ecology & Anthropology in Tanzania (). All programs will run…
Sept. 26 @ Noon – Join us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 26 @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Thursday, Sept. 26…
Connection Conference – View the Schedule
The Connection Conference schedule is live! Check it out and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend! There is also a pdf print version as well. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions or see something in the schedule…
The Connection Conference is This Week!
Think Big. Do Good. Go Global. Get Real. Taking place on Thursday, Sept. 26, the conference will offer dozens of different sessions for students interested in any pathway. All participants will see and hear how students have researched big questions,…
Student News & Events
Sept. 4 @ 6 p.m. – Student Chill Night: Adult Coloring
Stop by the Ross Art Museum on Thursday evening to unwind with some adult coloring pages and snacks from 6-8 p.m.! Student Chill Night: Adult Coloring Date: 2025-09-04 Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Mailbox Keys Available
The student mailroom now has mailbox keys for most students who did not receive them on move-in day. Please stop by and pick up your key UNLESS you received an email from us Aug. 28 letting you know we are…
Sept. 3 @ 7 p.m. – Food Recovery Network!
Interested in joining OWU’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network? We take excess food from our dining halls and transport it to local nonprofits that provide free meals to the Delaware community. This meeting is introductory and informational, from 7…
Sept. 2 @ 6 p.m. – First College Democrats Meeting in HWCC 304
Join us for the first meeting of the College Democrats of Ohio Wesleyan in HWCC Room 304 on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m.! We are a casual political and civic engagement club, focused on the Democratic Party and its…
Sept. 2 @ 6 p.m. – Dharmic Student Reception in Crider Lounge
Join us for a reception for our Dharmic faith communities on campus, including Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh. We’ll gather in Crider Lounge (2nd floor of HWCC) on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. for a time of food (samosas…
Aug. 28 – Last Day to Opt Out of BibliU Digital Course Materials
All students are automatically enrolled in the BibliU Equitable Access (EA) program each semester. If you want to stay enrolled, no action is needed. If your professors have chosen e-books or other electronic materials for fall, you will have a…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Faculty Advisor Needed for Mortar Board
The OWU Chapter of Mortar Board needs a new faculty advisor. Could it be you? Mortar Board is a national honor society for juniors and seniors recognizing exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership. OWU’s Chapter was established in 1929 and has…
Faculty Member Interested in Service? Circle K is Looking for an Advisor
Are you a faculty member interested in community service and volunteering? If so, OWU Circle K is looking for a faculty advisor. If you are unfamiliar, Circle K is the collegiate branch of the Kiwanis community organization. This commitment would…
GenEd CX Q & A Session Recording: Advising Support
Are you advising students as they begin the GenEd CX proposal process? The recording from Friday’s Question & Answer session on the GenEd CX Process is available. Students must complete this process to have their Connection experience count toward OWU…
University Classifieds
Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Artist Open Studio/Holiday Gift Sale
Looking for handmade, one-of-a-kind nature/science-themed gifts for upcoming holidays, birthdays, or as a reward to yourself for making it through this semester? Please visit my Open Studio on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 66 Mason Ave. (near…
Homemade Wire-Wrapped Rings Made Just for You!
I’m selling homemade wire-wrapped rings that are perfect for blending with your outfits and giving your hand a little bling:) You can have your ring designed with a beaded flower or a stone. Additionally, if you express interest in a…
🐶 Winter Break House and Pet Sitting Services Available! 🐱
I’m thrilled to offer my house and pet-sitting services for the upcoming winter break. With experience as a pet sitter and a genuine love for animals, I’m here to ensure your home and furry friends are well taken care of…
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