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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 13-14 – OWU Honor Band Festival
The 2026 OWU Honor Band Festival (Feb. 13-14) offers two amazing concerts featuring four exciting ensembles! All performances are free to the public in Gray Chapel. The OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble kicks off Friday at 7 p.m., led by conductors…
Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. – Sarah Welker, Free Vocalist Guest Recital!
Soprano Sarah Welker and pianist Philip Everington present a guest recital spanning three centuries of vocal music. The program opens with Alessandro Scarlatti, featuring trumpeter Ben Tyhurst, followed by songs by Cécile Chaminade, Richard Strauss, and Jake Heggie. The performance…
Sunday, Feb. 15 – Family Valentine’s Making 2-3 p.m.
Come Decorate a Valentine at the Ross Art Museum from 2-3 p.m. All family crafts are free of charge and open to all ages. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Award nominations are now open! Since 1987, this annual award ceremony has celebrated Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in leadership and service. The award categories include Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity…
Feb. 10-13 – 🪴 FREE Succulent Planting 🪴
🪴Stop by our table in the Ham-Wil Atrium starting on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and same times for the rest of the week until all the plants find a home! During this time of winter cold, join us…
Feb. 12 – Evolution of Love: Darwin and Valentine’s Party
The Biology Board is hosting a party for Darwin’s birthday and Valentine’s Day! Join us for sweet treats, coloring, trivia, and more! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎂🧬💕 Time & Location: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12 in the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Explore the Career Connection Virtual Career Center!
The Career Connection Virtual Career Center is your go-to resource for all things career-related at Ohio Wesleyan University. Accessible at , this website provides you with 24/7 self-guided career support by giving you a wide range of tools and resources…
April 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – “Donut” Miss This Employer Spotlight! Career Connection
We are excited to invite you to the Employer Spotlight event on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with top employers and graduate schools from a variety of industries. You can learn…
Spring Student Symposium – Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum…
Drop-In Hours for Resumes and Cover Letters!- Career Connection
Do you have questions about building your resume, writing a cover letter, or formatting one? Are you seeking guidance on networking, job searching, or other career-related issues? If so, a Career Connection Drop-In appointment could be just what you need! The…
Spring Student Symposium – Apply Now!
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases Connection Experiences from across the academic spectrum…
Now Accepting Self-Nominations: Accounting & Finance Fellows! Deadline March 28
Now Accepting Self-Nominations: Accounting & Finance Fellows The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University invites students to apply for the Accounting & Finance Fellows Program, a selective opportunity designed for those pursuing careers in accounting and…
Student News & Events
April 25 @ 11 a.m. – Spring Fling Rugby Home Tournament
Come join the OWU women’s rugby team at the intramural practice field by Haycock Hall (28 Hayes St.) for our Spring Fling home tournament at 11 a.m. We will be hosting teams from The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Denison,…
BE HEARD! Submit Your Course Evaluation(s)
Be sure your faculty hears your voice by taking a few minutes to complete their course evaluations. Faculty need your feedback to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs. Your feedback means a great deal to…
April 27 from 5-6 p.m. – Mini-Cake Painting
Join The Kitchen for a house project on April 27 from 5-6 p.m. and decorate desserts with icing and toppings. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Kitchen Contact: Mannat Sikand at msikand@owu.edu
Writing Center Pop-Up Tutoring and Prize Wheel!
📚✨✏️ Stop by our tables for writing help and to spin the prize wheel! We will be set up in the HWCC main lobby from Wednesday, April 22, through Tuesday, April 28, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hours may vary based…
Seniors: Survey on Post-Grad Housing
A sophomore at OWU is researching a new housing model designed to help recent graduates transition into homeownership sooner. The idea, GradHaus™, would offer small, independent homes near campus where alumni can live after graduation while setting aside part of…
April 23 @ noon – Soak a Scrummy Rugby Fundraiser
Want to throw water at people? Want to support the rugby club? On Thursday, April 23, from 12-1 p.m. on the JAYwalk, come support OWU Women’s Rugby by throwing water at us! Only $1 per cup OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 19 @ Noon – Building AI-Resistant Classrooms
The Writing Center and First-Year Writing Program invite faculty to come together for a conversation about Building AI-Resistant Classrooms. We’ll discuss and share resources about how to speak to students about when and if to use AI for their classes,…
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Resume beginning Sept. 11
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments for Sept. 11! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for…
Professor Emeritus David Hull Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus David Hull, Ph.D., died Aug. 20, 2025, in Columbus. He was 86. David joined Ohio Wesleyan in 1970 and retired in 2000 as the Henry E. Parrott Professor of Mathematics and Statistics.…
University Classifieds
April 17 @ 3 p.m. – Paws for Good Donation List
My name is Emilee, and I am currently a veterinary assistant at the Humane Society of Delaware County! This internship and job opportunity has been such an amazing experience and it is my turn to give back! Wednesday, April 17,…
Business Opportunity for Suitable Local Student
Several local elderly people would like assistance with technology and are willing to pay for it. If you’re good with gadgets and you’re patient with older folks, and you’ll be staying local through the summer, there are opportunities here for…
Central Ohio Symphony Seeking New Executive Director
Warren Hyer is retiring July 31 after 33 years with the Central Ohio Symphony. Congratulations and thank you, Warren! The Executive Director position and more about Hyer’s legacy are posted at www.centralohiosymphony.org. Source: Central Ohio Symphony/University Communications
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