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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 26 – Purple Out and Ice Cream for Anti-Hazing
Wear your get purple for Hazing Awareness Week and receive free ice cream in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 12-1 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Involvement Office Contact: Paige Orlando at Joping@owu.edu
Sept. 28 @ 3 p.m. – Dr. Youmee Kim Music Performance in Jemison Auditorium
Experience a world of music — right here on campus! You are invited to an afternoon of rich and varied music, featuring classical and contemporary works from Germany, France, Italy, Argentina, and the United States performed by Dr. Youmee Kim. …
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Sept. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture in HWCC Benes Rooms
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Brooks Simpson, ASU Foundation Professor of History from Arizona State University, as the guest lecturer for the 2025 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Thunder in the Valley: Grant, Sheridan, and Hayes Triumph in the…
Ham-Wil Lower Tier Parking Lot Closing at 11 p.m. Sept. 24
Campus Operations Notification: More than 90 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 25, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the Department of…
Sept. 22-26 – Hazing Awareness Week
Help recognize National Hazing Awareness Week with The Bishop Way! Stop by the HWCC Atrium for tabling with prevention information and resources on Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, make sure to keep an eye out on social media for…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Application Deadline
The Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) grant application link will go live on Feb. 1, 2025, and submissions are due March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and for the application form. Questions? Please drop by…
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…
Jan. 22 @ Noon – Summer Internship & Job Search Workshop
Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? This workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop is designed to help you…
Feb. 4 @ Noon – Gear Up for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge & Pitch OWU Workshop!
Feb. 4 | noon – 1 p.m. | R.W. Corns Building, Room 312 | Lunch Provided Ready to win big? With $3,000 prizes up for grabs, this workshop will equip you with the tools to brainstorm innovative ideas and build a basic…
Jan. 28 @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The Woltemade Center and…
Real Life 101 Info Sessions THIS Week – Senior Career Mentoring Program
Seniors: this program is for you! Are you ready to partner with a Professional Mentor & Career Coach and set yourself up for life post-graduation? Sign up for an Information Session to Learn More! Jan. 16 from noon – 12:30…
Student News & Events
BibliU Opt-Out Deadline for Digital Course Materials is Jan. 22
Please remember that if you choose to opt out of the BibliU Equitable Access (EA) program for the digital course materials, you must do so before 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, to be eligible for a program refund. Remember, too,…
Honor Dr. King’s Legacy – Volunteer with Us!
Honor Dr. King’s Legacy – Volunteer with Us! The MLK Committee invites you to be part of something meaningful this Jan. 19, 2026, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We need YOU! Whether…
Jan. 14 @ 6 p.m. – Screening of “Counted Out” @ Olentangy Liberty High School
Do you want a country where everyone can understand the math that undergirds our society – and help shape it? Attend a free special screening of “Counted Out,” a new hard-hitting documentary that shines a light on math as the…
Jan. 14 @ 6:30 p.m. – First OWU Philosophy Club Meeting
First club meeting for the new OWU Philosophy Club. 6:30-8 p.m. in Stuyvesant Hall, Room 120. Introductory discussion. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Philosophy Club Contact: John Dunlap at jldunlap@owu.edu
PAID – Student Aid Position – SPRING 2026 Semester
Please consider the excellent opportunity to support a fellow OWU classmate and gain experience in the following areas: time management, compassionate care, communication, and problem-solving. Hi! My name is Demi Eberhard, and I am a junior. I am looking for a…
Apply to be a Summer Bridge Mentor!
Mentors for the OMSA Bridge Program serve as important ambassadors and role models to incoming first-year participants. Mentors will help participants develop lasting relationships, learn how to navigate Ohio Wesleyan, and empower participants with important tools for their personal success.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Faculty Survey on the OWU Bookstore!
As we work to improve the OWU Bookstore, we ask faculty to please complete a brief survey. This survey asks about your experience with the OWU Bookstore, how you think it can be improved, and your course adoptions. All questions…
March 27 @ 9:30 a.m. – Blackboard Ultra Course Seminar
Blackboard makes it easy to design great courses and assessments. Transitioning to the Ultra Course View requires thoughtful preparation and the right strategies to maximize its benefits, and Anthology product experts are here to outline best practices. This 90-minute session…
Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email before the March 28 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the April edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, March 28. For the April edition, please consider submitting annual business items for attention:…
University Classifieds
Found – Red Bishops Nalgene
A red Bishops Nalgene water bottle was found at the end of the Connection Conference in the Slocum Reading Room. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 210 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Lost Keys Along Park Avenue
A keychain of 4-5 keys attached to a small blue lanyard was dropped along the route between the Science Center, Branch-Rickey Arena, and Park Avenue. I ride my bike to school every day, and they were lost this Wednesday at…
Found AirPods
If you’re missing AirPods in a flowery case, please visit the Residential Life Office (2nd floor of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, across from lounge) to pick them up! Contact: Elizabeth Sumoza at desumoza@owu.edu
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