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Campuswide News & Events
Campus Operations Notification: Upcoming HWCC Parking Lot Closures
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
March 27 @ 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…
March 26 @ Noon – Hear from Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-Winning Chef!
In this thought-provoking performative lecture titled Feeding the Future: Food, Justice, and Art as Tools for Liberation, James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, publisher, and multidisciplinary artist Bryant Terry will discuss the arc of his multifaceted career and his efforts to…
March 29 @ 3 p.m. – Senior Flute and Double Bass Recital
Seniors Haleigh Stover, flute, and Semira Hill, double bass, present their joint senior recital this Saturday, March 29, at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium (Sanborn Hall), featuring works by Vivaldi, Fauré, Reger, Édouard Nanny, and others. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Performing…
Reading by Environmental Poet Todd Davis, Wednesday, April 2 @ 4:15 p.m.
Join poet Todd Davis for a reading on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. in the MILLIGAN ROOM OF SLOCUM HALL. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. This event is free and open to the…
TODAY @ 5 p.m. – Experimental Film Showcase + Q&A with Josh Vieth
The Department of English and Film Studies Program at Ohio Wesleyan University Present: Experimental Film Showcase + Q&A with Josh Vieth TODAY, Tuesday, March 25 5 p.m. in Corns 312 ~ A collection of short films and Q&A on independent filmmaking and graduate studies…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 25 @ 6 p.m. – R&D Isn’t for Me
Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst for a discussion and activities exploring career paths that don’t include research and development! This event is attendance-based so please Register Today! What: R&D Isn’t for Me When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 Time: 6…
Join the Peer-to-Peer Conversations at the Connection Conference
Excited to practice your skills in constructive dialogue? These sessions are only open to students who have completed the Beginner Level of the Perspectives online course, but don’t worry! There’s no test! The Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday,…
The Countdown to Connection is On!
One week out from the annual OWU Connection Conference! You heard that right, the Fall Conference will take place in just one week on Thursday, Sept. 26! We hope you will join us for a day of instruction, focusing on…
Sept. 20 – School for International Training (SIT) Visit
Do you want to tackle the most critical issues of the world today in a global context? When you think about studying abroad is it more than just sightseeing? Then check out the School for International Training (SIT). SIT Study…
Sept. 26 – Discover Spring Travel Learning Courses
Interested in Travel Learning Courses? Learn everything you need to know about our TLC program, including the nuts and bolts of the application process, at the annual OWU Connection Conference. Taking place on Thursday, September 26, hear directly from the…
Apply for a Spring Travel-Learning Course Now!
Spend a semester in the classroom learning about a topic of interest and then hit the road for a related travel experience. Led by your professors, Travel-Learning Courses connect academic theory with real-world experience to bring learning to life in…
Student News & Events
Aug. 28 – Last Day to Add or Drop a Class
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget that the last day to add or drop full-semester or first-module courses is Thursday, Aug. 28, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor…
Starting Today at Noon! – New Student Drop-in Group
Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering a New Student Drop-in Group to offer a casual, supportive space to talk, listen, and connect with other students facing similar experiences—whether it’s stress, homesickness, academics, or…
Aug. 28 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6- 7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet 70 student organizations and get connected to campus — you won’t want to…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Poppin’ with Theta
Join Kappa Alpha Theta at their first COB event of the semester! Members will meet in the Smith Lobby at 5:45 to walk anyone interested to the Theta house (179 W. Winter St.), where the event will be hosted. Sophomores,…
Calling all Film Majors, Minors, and Faculty!
The OWU Film Studies Program is currently developing its inaugural Film Studies Newsletter, and we want the feedback of our film majors, minors, and faculty! We hope to feature some fun sections, including students’/faculty’s four favorite movies and voting on…
Admission Office Hiring
Interested in being a tour guide? Apply to be a Bishop Ambassador in the Admission Office! Reach out to Abbey McMaster, agmcmaster@owu.edu, with any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey McMaster at agmcmaster@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Jan. 31 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the February edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 31. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Feb. 5. February/March is…
Jan. 23 @ Noon – Faculty & Staff Town Hall
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the market position conversations since last April. We’re excited to take the next steps as market positioning transitions into the strategic planning stage. Please join us for a town hall about strategic planning…
Spring DEI Book Club
The DEI Council has prepared the Spring 2025 DEI Book Club materials and wants to share details and the sign-up sheet for calendar invites. This semester we will be reading 3 fiction novels by a diverse selection of authors. We will be meeting every fourth week…
University Classifieds
Help Needed: Left-Handed Knitter
I’m looking for someone to help teach my 12-year-old how to knit in the round. He is left-handed and already knows the basic knit and purl stitch. If you are a left-handed knitter, please email me! Thank you! Contact: Jill Hayes…
Boardman Arts Park Seeks Submissions for ‘Diversity in Delaware’ Photo Exhibition
The OWU community is invited to submit photos for consideration for Boardman Arts Park’s juried “Diversity in Delaware” exhibition. For complete guidelines and submission deadlines, visit Please note: Attending OWU will meet the residency requirement for students who wish…
Dec. 2 – Seeking Volunteers for NNA’s Holiday Home Tour
The Northwest Neighborhood Association (NNA) is looking for volunteers to serve as docents during its Holiday Home Tour 2023. The event is Saturday, Dec. 2, from 2-6 p.m.(you don’t need to volunteer the whole time) with a pre-tour walk-through Friday, Dec.…
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