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Campuswide News & Events

Nov. 13 @ 4:15 p.m. – Bollywood Beats & Beyond

Experience the vibrant spirit of India through dance! Join us for an energetic hour of movement, music, and cultural expression as students teach traditional and Bollywood-inspired dance steps. No experience needed — just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Location and…

Nov. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Honor Choir Festival Finale Concert

The Performing Arts Department will be hosting an honor choir festival all day on Monday, Nov. 10! Over 200 talented middle schoolers and high schoolers will be performing in Gray Chapel at 6:30 p.m.! The students will be performing a…

Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner

Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. All are welcome, but please RSVP with this link.…

Nov. 11 @ 7 p.m. – Dr. Rajika Bhandari: From Arriving to Thriving

The global events of recent years have called for a sea-change and reimagining of our sector’s mission and work with international students and the central role they play in building global bridges and fostering global engagement. During Global Engagement Week…

OWU Connection News & Events

Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship

Did you know that if you receive a Pell Grant, you may be eligible for the Gilman International Scholarship? The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for students receiving Pell Grants to study or intern abroad in…

Feb. 12 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU in Tanzania Info Session

Join us for an information session on OWU in Tanzania, Wednesday, Feb. 12 @ 12:10 p.m. in Slocum 312. OWU’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors.…

Feb. 11 – Pamplona Spain Study Abroad Info Session

Have you been thinking about a study abroad experience in Spain during Fall 25 or Spring 26? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. in University Hall Room 213 to learn about OWU’s signature program in Pamplona,…

View the Connection Conference Schedule

The Spring OWU Connection Conference will be held on the OWU campus Thursday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. This draft schedule will help you with preliminary planning around the Conference. All sessions are 45 minutes unless…

Feb. 6 @ Noon – Medical Shadowing Outreach How To

Are you interested in gaining a shadowing experience but have no idea how to ‘cold call’ a physician or other medical professional? Do you want more hands-on experience with professional communication? Join us for a how-to guide on how to…

Student News & Events

Enter to Win $25 – Help Me with My Capstone!

My name is Kelsea Cooper, and I am working on completing my honors capstone. I am conducting an epidemiological study. My project includes consenting to the study to be randomized into a group that will receive a new intervention to…

March 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. – Volunteer to Teach Kids your Sport!

Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:30-8 p.m.!  In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…

Feb. 26 @ 1 p.m. – Curious About Latin America?

Curious about Latin America? Join us from 1-1:45 p.m. in Merrick Hall 202 to learn about OWU’s newly redesigned Latin American & Latine Studies major and minor. We’ll walk through the program structure, course options, and the skills and perspectives…

Free Cookies From Cru

Do you want some free cookies? Make an order using the form below, and Cru will deliver them right to your door! Please be sure to order by 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26. Link to Google Form OWU Sponsoring…

Feb. 25 – WinS Guest Lecturer: Trushita Patil

Join us for our next meeting (2/25) to hear Trushita Patil, an Industrial Engineer and a senior manager at Nestle, talk about her STEM path and life. From studying in India to moving to the United States to earn her…

File Your FAFSA for Next Year!

FAFSA Deadline March 15! Remember to submit your 2026-2027 FAFSA by the March 15 deadline.  The FAFSA must be submitted each year to qualify for need-based aid, including Federal Student Loans, the OWU Grant, and the Federal Parent PLUS Loan. …

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Professor Emeritus Dick Smith Passes Away

We are sad to report that Richard “Dick” Williams Smith, Ph.D., a 36-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of history, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 101. Complete obituary information is available online, and in it, his family shares: Dr.…

Print Services Closed June 30-July 11

Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu

Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away

We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…

University Classifieds

Rings Found

Rings were found in the women’s restroom at the Science Center Hobson Library. Please stop by the library desk and describe them to reclaim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu

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

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