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Campuswide News & Events
March 7 @ Noon – Prof. Laurie Anderson Presents at Great Decisions Series
The Great Decisions global topics speaker series and discussion group continues its 2025 season today, March 7, from noon to 1 p.m. at the William Street United Methodist Church in downtown Delaware with a presentation on “International Climate Cooperation in…
March 18 @ Noon – EmpowHer Series
Bring your lunch and join us from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick Hall, Room 201, to hear from Dr. Ashley Kennard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism & Communication. Dr. Kennard will share her experiences as a woman in her field, offering…
OWU Daily Spring Break Publication Schedule
Have a great spring break, Bishops! The OWU Daily will be published on Monday, March 10, for any last-minute communication needs and then take its own break. The OWU Daily will return to daily weekday publication on Monday, March 17.…
March 18 @ 6:30 p.m. – Screening of the documentary If I Could Stay / Si pudiera quedarme, followed by Q&A with Director
The Latin American Studies Program is hosting a screening of the 2024 documentary If I Could Stay / Si pudiera quedarme, followed by a virtual Q&A with Theo Rigby, one of the directors. Tuesday, March 18 @ 6:30 p.m. in Benes…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarms Testing Set for March 10-14
OWU Facilities will conduct state-required fire alarm inspections and tests during spring break, March 10-14, in several campus buildings. If your building is affected, you do not need to evacuate during testing, but note that alarms may sound and strobe lights flash multiple times.…
March 7 & 8 – NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Branch Rickey Arena
OWU is hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament this Friday and Saturday in Branch Rickey Arena. Our nationally ranked Women’s Basketball Team will be playing Friday night, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. vs Immaculata University.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Register on Handshake – Your Job/Career Platform!
Have you created an account on Handshake? Please complete your entire profile to receive relevant jobs/opportunities in your feed! This is Career Connection’s signature platform and will allow you to: Find off-campus internships and jobs Register for career campus events…
NEW Resume Approval Process – Junior Graduation Applications
Calling Junior Students – did you know that you need to submit your graduation application by Oct. 1 of your Junior Year? Please meet with your Academic Advisor to complete this process. NEW this year, you will receive a message…
Today @ Noon! Final Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Today is the final information session for the Bishop Launch Program (BLP) — a semester-long fall intern development program designed to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and…
Aug. 28 @11 a.m. – Kickstart Your Career at the Career Community Fair! HWCC Atrium
HWCC Atrium, Aug. 28, Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Let’s Get You Started on Your Career Path at the Career Community Fair! Meet your Career Catalyst from OWU’s 8 Career Communities: STEM CAREERS WITH SOCIAL IMPACT ECONOMICS & BUSINESS EDUCATION &…
Sept. 26 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 26 @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Thursday, Sept. 26,…
Student News & Events
DANC 150 (Both Sections) Still Open!
You might be a beginner just getting started, or maybe you’re a seasoned dancer. You might be heavily invested in dance. Or maybe you feel like you don’t have a lot of time but just want to stay active. Whatever…
Aug. 20 @ 6 p.m. – Senior Class Toast 🥂
The Class of 2026 is invited to join us for your Senior Welcome Reception featuring your Senior Toast on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. on the Hickson Patio, outside of Bradford Milligan Hall. Enjoy appetizers, a brief speech from…
Learn Authentic Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawa Karate, & Kobudo, Self-Defense
Check out these courses! Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301 – From Okinawa, Japan, home to the oldest and healthiest people on earth, cultural history developed over centuries, it is one of the oldest and most effective self-defense systems ever created. You do…
Additional Section of COMM 101: Communication Theory (TR 2:40-4) Added!
The Department of Journalism and Communication has added a second section of COMM 101: Communication Theory to the Fall 2025 catalog. Anyone can sign up, and there are no prerequisites. The course satisfies the Listen, Imagine, Understand Gen Ed Competency.…
Student Parking Permits Available for Purchase Starting Aug. 1
Student parking permits are now available for purchase. The purchase website is not operated by Ohio Wesleyan, so please follow the parking purchase instructions closely. This includes selecting “your respective permit in regards to your housing assignment.” [For example, if you…
Interested in Culture, Community, and Change? CoW Wants You!
The Citizens of the World House (CoW) is currently accepting new members, and we’re looking for students genuinely interested in contributing to the House’s mission as it enters an exciting rebuilding phase. Founded in 2009, CoW creates an inclusive community…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Early Check Run Dec. 18 Before Winter Break
Due to the winter break beginning on Dec. 19, Accounting will be completing that week’s check run early on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18. Concur expense reports and cash advances will be processed on Monday, Dec. 16. The check run will be…
Dec. 5 @ 10 a.m. – Medicare 101: Understanding Medicare – Virtual Session with RetireMed
Join us to discover who RetireMed is and who they can help. Medicare is complicated, RetireMed can simplify it. RetireMed has prepared the following agenda: Introducing RetireMed Medicare Basics Working Past Age 65 OWU Coverage vs. Medicare Retiring Before Age…
Dec. 4 @ Noon – Final Market Position Town Hall TODAY
We hope you’ll join us today for the final town hall about market position from noon – 1 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms. Feel free to bring your lunch. We will provide snacks, fruit, beverages, and some sweet treats. OWU…
University Classifieds
Missing a Key Fob?
A black Key Fob was found in University Hall. Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs (Univ 107) to claim it. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kate Cole (kkcole@owu.edu). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Kate Cole…
iPod Left in Hobson Library – Please Stop By and Describe the Case to Claim
You can pick it up at the main desk. Thanks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Lost a Pair of Keys? – University Hall
A pair of pink keys were found in the bathroom of the first floor of University Hall. Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs (Univ 107) to claim them. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kate Cole (kkcole@owu.edu).…
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