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Campuswide News & Events
Tagline: It’s Wellness Week! Oct. 20-24
It’s here…Get ready for Wellness Week Bishops! Click the link to see what events are happening around campus, like Take a Note, Leave a Note, Costumes & Consent, Sip Smart, and more! Wellness Week Schedule! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way…
Oct. 28 – Meet OWU Alum and Renowned Director Fritz Kiersch!
You’re invited to a special opportunity to meet and talk with OWU alum and acclaimed director Fritz Kiersch! He will be visiting campus on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 12-1 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum to share insights about his…
Oct. 21 – Dig Pink Volleyball Game – Pie a Player or Coach!
Wear pink on Tuesday night! OWU Volleyball is hosting a conference game vs. Wooster on Dig Pink night! Dig Pink is a national event that helps raise money for breast cancer research and patients through the Sideout Foundation. The team…
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off Today!
The Hispanic Film Festival 2025 kicks off today with the Spanish film Chinas, directed by award-winning filmmaker Arantxa Echevarría. Chinas is a poignant drama that explores the lives of three generations of Chinese women living in Spain, delving into themes…
Oct. 23 @ 8 p.m. – Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Join the Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Gray Chapel at 8 p.m. for a night of music! Conducted by Richard Edwards, the wind ensemble will perform the following selections: Cathedral Mountain by Rossano Galante Ross Roy by Jacob De Haan Autumn Air by…
Oct. 28 @ 7 p.m. – “What to Do About Immigration?”, Dana Bucin ’02
Dana Bucin, an award-winning immigration/international attorney, presents “What to do about immigration? An Immigration Attorney’s Take on Navigating a Flawed System,” on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Benes Rooms inside Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. On Oct. 29 at noon…
OWU Connection News & Events
Jan. 31 – FREE Professional LinkedIn Headshots, 3rd Floor Slocum
Register on Handshake to get your professional LinkedIn Headshot taken for FREE from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Slocum Hall. This come-and-go event takes no longer than 15 minutes, depending on the line. Dress: Business Casual. Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and…
Today @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us today, Jan. 28, for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The…
Jan. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Stratford Ecological Center Info Session
Are you looking for a summer job that includes outdoor work and nature education? Come learn about the summer opportunities with Stratford Ecological Center! Joining us will be Laura Underwood, Environmental Educator, for an information session. Register on Handshake for updates and…
Beginning Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU!
Harness the Power of YOU is a 5-week career exploration program — 5 Wednesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26, noon-1 p.m. in Slocum 201, lunch included. Looking to reduce your stress in deciding what major to choose or change to? Interested in…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU Professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy hosts the 5-week program. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean Diet, how…
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…
Student News & Events
Feb. 8 @ 4:30 p.m. – Black Excellence is Served
As part of our Black History Month Programming at Ohio Wesleyan University, the CDO, OMSA, OWU Alumni Relations and Engagement, and Black Student organizations like Rafiki, NSBE, Sisters’ United, and BSU will host the Black Excellence: Sunday Dinner Series starting…
Join Data Circle – AI, Analytics & Tech Events
Data Circle is a student organization focused on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and technology through talks, workshops, and professional events. This spring, Data Circle is hosting a panel on careers in data & tech, a guest talk by Joshua Starmer…
Feb. 6 @ Noon – PG Lunch & Learn Elliott 101
Come join the PG department for our first lunch & learn of 2026, in Elliott Hall 101, where we will have fun with a surprise politically fun game! Non-PG students are encouraged and welcome to come and learn about the…
Super Bowl Watch Party and More
Stop by The 1842 on Sunday, Feb. 8, for Super Bowl fun. There will be a football keychain/bracelet making station, a photo op wall, popcorn, trivia, and game predictions, where someone will be taking home an NFL JERSEY! Come watch…
🏈 The 1842 @ 6 p.m. – Super Bowl Watch Party
Get ready for the BIG GAME 🏆🏈! Join us on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. at The 1842 for a Super Bowl Watch Party you don’t want to miss. Catch all the action on the big screens 📺, hang out…
Feb. 6 @ Noon – Careers in Neuroscience with Neurds!
Join the Neurds Neuroscience Club on Friday, Feb. 6, from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 204 for their first meeting of the semester! We will be discussing different careers in neuroscience and hearing from OWU’s own neuroscience professors, Dr. Bailey, Dr.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
No Accounts Payable Check Run Next Week
Due to the Juneteenth holiday, there will be no Accounts Payable check run the week of June 16. We will do check runs on June 12 and June 26. If you have any questions, please contact us at accountspayable@owu.edu or x3360.…
Former Staff Member Kathy Earls Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Kathryn “Kathy” Earls passed away May 22 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. She was 59. A Columbus resident, Kathy worked as the administrative assistant for University Advancement and…
Open Enrollment Runs Through May 31
OWU Benefit Eligible Employees – The Open Enrollment Portal is OPEN! Reminder that our next benefit plan year is effective for the benefit plan year from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. There are no changes to benefit providers or plan…
University Classifieds
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:…
Looking for Models for Independent Study Project!
Hello, my name is Indigo, and I am a disabled, trans, and queer artist who is completing an Independent study with a focus on showcasing underrepresented bodies in media! I am looking for models who are trans, queer, people of…
Rings Found
Rings were found in the women’s restroom at the Science Center Hobson Library. Please stop by the library desk and describe them to reclaim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
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