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Campuswide News & Events

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…

Oct. 26 @ 5-7 p.m. – DIWALI BASH

Join us for an evening of sparkle, culture, and celebration at OWU’s Festival of Lights! Enjoy music, dance, food, henna, rangoli, and sparklers as we come together to celebrate Diwali — a joyful night where everyone’s invited to share in…

Oct. 24 @ 11-1 p.m. – Wellness Week: Sip Smart

Come join The Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium for Sip Smart Tabling during Wellness Week featuring smart drinking tips and fun giveaways! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at bishopway@owu.edu

Oct. 23 @ 8 p.m. – OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert

he OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble offers a free public concert on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel (University Hall). Featuring classic and contemporary wind band works, including: Vesuvius, by Frank Ticheli Autumn Air, by Nicole Piunno Ross…

Double Your Online Protection with MFA

Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 3 – MFA Even the strongest password can be stolen—but multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds a powerful extra layer of protection for your accounts. MFA requires something you know (your password) plus something you have (like your…

 Oct. 21 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Cody Kent

Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Cody Kent ’15, Assistant Professor at Luther College: “The Complexities of Partitioning Niche Space.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the Biology Seminar…

OWU Connection News & Events

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,…

Feb. 4 – Pitch OWU and Big Program Challenge Workshop

Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and the Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are…

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 Mediterranean…

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…

Student News & Events

Feb. 3 – Student Involvement Fair

The spring Student Involvement Fair is Tuesday, Feb.3, from 11-1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. It is a fantastic way to meet 50 student organizations/offices and to get connected to campus – you won’t want to miss this event! You can visit tables to learn…

Feb. 5 @ 8 p.m. – Anime Tropes Bingo!

Join the OWU Anime Club for an Anime Tropes Bingo Night! 🎬✨ We’ll be watching one episode from two different anime and marking off classic tropes as we spot them. We’ll have snacks for anyone who attends, and prizes will…

Feb. 4 – First Line Dancing Club Meeting!

Join us for our first-ever line dancing club meeting on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.! Join our GroupMe for more information! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Line Dancing Club Contact: Lauren James at lkjames@owu.edu

Interested in a FREE Macrame Class on Feb. 7?

In The Loop, OWU’s Fiber Arts club, in collaboration with the Campus Programming Board, is attending a Macrame clinic at Sew To Speak on Feb. 7, from 11-1 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. We have space for up to 12 students…

Honors Board Applications Due Today @ 12:30 p.m.

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 Friday, Jan. 30, at 12:30…

Feb. 3 @ 8 p.m. – Emma Foster’s Senior Recital

Enjoy a night of beautiful cello music on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 8-9 p.m. at student Emma Foster’s senior recital in Jemison Auditorium, Sanborn Hall. Featuring alum Kevin Foster on piano and Emma’s sister, Eden, on violin, the program will…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Summer Hours Begin Today Through Aug. 1

Happy summer! Beginning today, OWU’s summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. OWU offices are closed Friday, unless they need to remain open for special events and activities. (Please work with your supervisor as needed.) If…

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

University Classifieds

Student Seeks Roommate

Is anyone looking for a roommate? Reach out! Contact: Sophie Bohrer at Sebohrer@owu.edu

Missing Car Key

I’m missing my black car key. Singular key, silver Hyundai insignia on the front. Contact: Tera Barko at taberko@owu.edu

March 4-18 – March Holiday Earring Sale

As we approach the month of March, we acknowledge the many women who have had and still continue to have an impact on our everyday lives. In order to celebrate, I will be selling earrings of 22 different colors to…


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