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Campuswide News & Events
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
Retirement Reception for Will Kopp – May 5, 4-5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301
Join us for a retirement reception celebrating Will Kopp! For nearly 12 years, Will has shaped and shared OWU’s story with creativity, passion, and vision. Stop by Merrick 301 on Monday, May 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. to thank him and…
OWU Connection News & Events
Jan. 16 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight
Join us on Jan. 16, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for an Employer Spotlight hosted by our Career Connection Office! During this event, we will be welcoming Crumbl Cookies – Delaware, who is looking to hire part-time employees for the following positions:…
Begins Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU! A 5-Week Career Exploration Program
Harness the Power of YOU! A 5-Week Career Exploration Program Meets Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 29 – Feb. 26, in Slocum 201. Catered Lunch Provided. Facilitated by Mindy Agin, Career Connection. Week 1 – Wandering Maps and Interest…
Programming at the Spring Connection Conference
On Feb. 27, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Spring Connection Conference. The Spring Conference features hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want the…
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 5-week program is hosted by the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. In this course, you will examine the history of the…
Study Abroad This SUMMER!
Are you considering studying abroad this summer? Wondering how you can afford it? The process is simple, but deadlines are approaching! Visit our Summer Study Abroad page for all the information you need and/or stop by the International and Off-Campus Programs…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Spring Round Deadline – March 1
The Theory-to-Practice Grant proposal form will go live Saturday, Feb. 1, for the second round. The deadline for this round of proposals is March 1, 2025. For more information and to find the link for the form, please visit www.owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Student News & Events
Nov. 18 @ 4:30 p.m. – Into the Woods Auditions!
The Performing Arts Department announces auditions for the spring musical INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim. We’d love to hear from any interested students OR faculty! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium,…
Spin into Global Engagement Week with Legos to Llamas
Stop by the IOCP Student Desk in Slocum 311, Monday-Friday, and take a spin to win. We want to meet you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
Nov. 13 @ 6-8 p.m. – Student Chill Night Adult Coloring
Come to the Ross Art Museum to unwind with some adult coloring and snacks from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Student Mailroom Hours for Thanksgiving Break
The student mailroom will be open Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 1:30-3 p.m. And be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Friday, Nov. 28. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
Nov. 15 – Intramural 2v2 Pickleball Tournament
The Intramural Sports Program will be hosting a 2v2 pickleball tournament on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Edwards basketball courts. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Intramural Sports Contact: Marcus Valcourt at intramurals@owu.edu
Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Paper Competition – Due Dec. 5, 2025
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Interested in entrepreneurship or small business? Interested in winning $1,000? The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition is open to junior or senior students and is designed to encourage student research in entrepreneurship and small…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Print Services Closed March 13, 14, and 17
Print Services will be closed on March 13, 14, and 17. If you require print work for March 17 or 18, please submit the requests by the 11. Mail services will continue as normal. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Contact: Marilyn…
Seeking April & May Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for April & May events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. (April & May will be combined.) Monthly calendars typically…
Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email before the Feb. 28 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the March 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, Feb. 28. The digest will be sent on Wednesday, March 5. Consider submitting information…
University Classifieds
Direct Care Opportunity in Delaware for Pre-Med/Pre-Nursing Students
Are you a pre-med or pre-nursing student looking for an opportunity to get direct healthcare experience while helping a local family in need? I am looking for a responsible student willing to assist a local man with his in-home dialysis…
Jan. 15 deadline! 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. The deadline to submit is 8 p.m. Jan. 15. For complete guidelines and submission deadlines, visit Please note: Attending OWU…
Free Toyota C-HR OEM Winter Mats and Truck Shade
I have a complete set of OEM Winter Floor Mats and a truck privacy shade that I would like to give away for free to someone who has a Toyota C-HR (any year, all models). Please let me know if…
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