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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 5:30 p.m. – Grand Opening of The 1842
The 1842 is opening its doors on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The opening ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies to follow. The 1842 will be open for late-night food and games following the ceremony. The 1842 hours…
Spring Semester Hours for Hobson Library
Spring semester hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Protect Yourself and Others During Cold and Flu Season
If you’re sneezing, coughing, aching, and tired, you’re not alone. Reports of Cold and Flu cases have increased in recent weeks. Having a cold or the flu is miserable! But you can treat the symptoms. Cold symptoms tend to get…
New Administrative Assistant to the Provost
Academic Affairs is delighted to announce that Viridiana Leonard has joined Ohio Wesleyan as our new Executive Administrative Assistant to the Provost. Viridiana comes to us with over 14 years of experience in administrative and legal settings. She most recently…
OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule
Happy New Year! The OWU Daily will return to daily publication Jan. 12. (It will not be published again till then.) How Do I Submit Information to the OWU Daily? To submit information, please use the “Submit a Post” link…
Winter Break Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities
Please use this link to view Winter Break hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great break! Office: Department of Athletics. Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Today! – Join Us for Pitch OWU and Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us in Merrick Hall, Room 301 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for an afternoon of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. These two events showcase the talent, dedication, and entrepreneurial mindset of OWU students. Whether you are interested in business, social impact,…
TODAY @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room “From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey.” Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and…
March 1 – TPG Deadline
The deadline for the spring round of Theory-to-Practice Grant applications is Saturday, March, 1 at 11:59 p.m. You can find a link to the application and guidelines for submission on the TPG website – www.owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP –…
TODAY @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium featuring a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental Impact.” Elizabeth…
Funding Your Connection? Learn How at the Connection Conference
Wanting to know how to fund your amazing ideas? Join us at the OWU Connection Conference on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to attend sessions on available grants, fellowships, and affordability abroad. The full schedule can be…
Tomorrow @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room “From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey” Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and…
Student News & Events
Last Day to Withdraw from Full-Semester Courses (Tuesday, March 31)
Tuesday, March 31, is the last day to withdraw from full-semester courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your professor…
Summer Positions in the Admission Office
Summer positions in the Admission Office have been posted! We have two different positions this year. Summer Bishop Ambassador – This is a full-time position. Summer Event Ambassador – This is to proactively hire students to help with our events…
Wellness Week Marah 28 Paint & Sip @ The 1842
Join us at The 1842 for paint and sip from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The sip part will be lemonade. The painting will be of a mountain sunset, which is on display in the 1842 lobby. Painting will take…
OWU Mortar Board’s Looking for New Members!
Please click this link to apply! Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college juniors and seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. Message President Vincent Sack if you have any questions! (vjsackii@owu.edu) OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU…
Trustee Info Session Tonight – Join Us, Seniors!
Seniors – join us today at 5 p.m. on Zoom for an informational session about the open Graduating Senior Trustee role. Learn about the Board of Trustees, campaign process, and get your need-to-know questions answered. Register for the informational session…
Reminder: Baran Fellowship Spring 2026 Deadline April 1
The Baran Fellowship is for students planning to go into grad school and willing to apply for nationally competitive fellowships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, and Fulbright. It can help fund independent research, study abroad, travel learning, internships, and more.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Cliff Cook Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Clifford “Cliff” Cook passed away Aug. 6 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was 79. Cliff taught accounting and finance at Ohio Wesleyan between 1984 and 2015, officially retiring in 2006. His family…
Aug. 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members are invited to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., 3rd floor of Slocum Hall. No RSVP needed — this is 1st-come, 1st-served. Can’t make it? No…
Aug. 18 – Join Us for a Retirement Celebration
Please join the Admission Office as we celebrate the retirement of Janice Lovat. We will gather on Monday, Aug. 18, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
University Classifieds
Found: March 29 @ CNX event in Benes Room
A red spiral notebook was found at the CNX Event in the Benes Room on 3 It will be in the PG office, 205 Elliott Hall, for pick-up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Lost and Found Item Contact: Deb Lovell at pg@owu.edu
Slocum Lost and Found
If you’ve recently lost electronics in Slocum, stop by the IOCP office in 311 to check our lost and found bin. The front desk is staffed between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day and a mentor will help you look through…
Lost Android Phone
I have lost an Android phone in a purple and black case, probably somewhere in Merrick. If found, please contact me at jfnahhas@owu.edu or take it to the Student Involvement Office desk in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Contact: Jenna Nahhas at jfnahhas@owu.edu
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