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Campuswide News & Events
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Oct. 19 @ 2 p.m. – Steiner & Hochwartner Recital (Updated Time!)
Join us for the opening night of Peter Steiner and Constanze Hochwartner’s 2025/2026 tour! Pianist/organist Constanze Hochwartner and trombonist Peter Steiner have been performing together as a duo since 2017. Together, they have toured Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and…
Oct. 17 & 18 @ 8 p.m. – Musical Theatre Scenes
IT’S A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING! The Performing Arts Department will present a cabaret of solo and group selections from the musical theatre repertoire in Jemison Auditorium, Sanborn Hall, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. …
TODAY! @ 4:15 p.m. – Bestselling Author Clint Smith Reading
The English Department’s Carpenter Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Clint Smith: Stories, Histories, Culture. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4:15 p.m. in Benes Rooms, HWCC. Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well…
Oct. 20 – Domestic Violence Awarness Speaker from Turning Point
Join Circle K International on Oct. 20 to learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness, Turning Point, and resources available in Merrick Hall, 3rd floor, from 12:30-1 p.m. Emma Loechler from Turning Point will be providing information about Turning Point, Domestic…
Oct. 16 @ 5-7 p.m. – Art Exhibitions Opening Reception
Join the Ross Museum in celebrating our three new shows: “Demarcations and Delineations: Works by Michelle Stitzlein,” “Our Changing Landscape: Life in the Anthropocene,” and “Sprawl: Faculty Show.” Opening receptions are a time for the OWU community to come together…
OWU Connection News & Events
Jan. 30 @ 6:30 p.m. – 100 Day Countdown to Graduation + Real Life 101 Kickoff
Seniors – you have 100 days until graduation! This is Career Connection’s featured event to get you ready for life after graduation. It is geared toward graduating seniors and is open to any student graduating in 2025. This event will…
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
Semester Exchange at Claflin University!
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to spend a semester at an HBCU (Historically Black College/University)? Now you can! One of the many amazing benefits of our new sister school agreement with Claflin University is the opportunity for…
Jan. 22 – TODAY! Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop
Time: 12-1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304. Lunch provided. Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? Today’s workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and…
Jan. 23 @ 11:30 a.m. – School for Field Studies Representative Visit
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Spend Fall Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African Culture,…
Student News & Events
YDSA Game Night this Friday, Jan. 23
This Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in Stuyvesant Hall’s Fishbowl Lounge is YDSA’s first meeting of the semester. Bring any board games or video games, and get a chance to meet the members and discuss our plans for the…
Scholarships Available To United Methodist Students
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 26-27 academic year. You can apply online at UMHEF.ORG. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…
Honors Board Applications – Due Jan. 29
The Honors Board is seeking two new board members from the Class of 2029. This is a great way to get involved on campus! The link for the application is below. All applications are due by Jan. 29. Application Link…
32 Units to Participate in Commencement
Note: This notification contains information for students who are planning to participate in the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony. To participate in Spring Commencement, seniors need to have at least 32 units in progress or completed as of the Spring semester. 34 units and…
Last Day to Add or Drop Courses: Jan 22
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget that the last day to add or drop full-semester or first-module courses is Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor and…
Jan. 22 – Student Chill Night with Rainbow Scratch Art at the Ross!
Students, come hang out at the Ross Art Museum and make a rainbow masterpiece to spruce up your dorm for the new year and enjoy some snacks! Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact:…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families by May 30 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the June edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, May 30. New for Families will be on hiatus during July. Submissions for the August…
Print Services Closed May 15
Please note: OWU Print Services, located inside the Campus Store, will be closed all day on Thursday, May 15. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Can You Feel the Excitement? Commencement is THIS Saturday!
We want YOU there to help celebrate this incredible milestone with your students and their families! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time — just complete this form by noon on Friday, May 9. Better yet, invite a colleague to join…
University Classifieds
Found – Wooden Bead Bracelet
Found in the Smith parking lot — a wooden bead bracelet with a silver cross with a heart around the cross. Contact William Hayes to claim: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
March 20-27 – March Earring Sale Part 2
Hey everyone! In honor of both Women’s History Month I will be selling custom made earrings and rings for anyone interested in receiving earrings to acknowledge the women we celebrate and all the women that deserve to be celebrated in…
Sunglasses Found in Edwards Gym Parking Lot
I found sunglasses in the Edwards Gym Parking lot around 7 p.m. on March 5. If you believe they are yours, please come to University Hall Room 018 (Student Accounts) to claim them. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact:…
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