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Campuswide News & Events
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its fifth annual We Are OWU Giving Day campaign. Join us in celebrating all the connections — mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more — within the Bishop community! Watch this year’s video to…
Feb. 14 & 15 – OWU Honor Band Festival: 3 Great Concerts in Gray Chapel!
The OWU Honor Band Festival features 7 ensembles in 3 concerts across Friday and Saturday. Over 300 middle school and high school band students from 70 schools across Ohio will participate! HOST CONCERT: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.…
Deadline March 7 – Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 and recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership, service, and courage. The event includes awards from Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student…
Feb. 13 – Culture Push Film Series Begins
Join us at the historic Strand Theatre on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for the launch of the Culture Push Film Series! Free to All! Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. A middle-aged, overworked Chinese…
Feb. 12 – Strand Theatre Screening of Foster Child Adoption Film and Social Justice Panel Discussion
The Strand Theatre is partnering with the Unity Community Center to present a screening of “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” and a panel discussion on social justice/community involvement as part of the theatre’s Delaware Community Conversations: Meaningful…
Feb. 7 – Bookstore/Print Services/Faculty & Staff Mail Bins Closed
The OWU Bookstore will be closed for inventory on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8. This closure also affects Print Services and the Faculty/Staff mail bins. Print Services will be closed on Friday, Feb. 7, and there will be…
OWU Connection News & Events
April 12 @ Noon – Undergraduate Research: Share, Learn and Plan
Undergraduate research isn’t just for those who want to make it their career! With the wide variety of opportunities, it’s sometimes hard to figure out what is the best choice for you and your career goals. Want to know about…
April 12 @ Noon – Undergraduate Research: Learn and Plan
Undergraduate research isn’t just for those who want to make it their career! With the wide variety of opportunities, it’s sometimes hard to figure out what is the best choice for you and your career goals. Want to know about…
TODAY @ Noon – BLP Info Session 1
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Then check out the Bishop Launch Program (BLP) – a semester-long intern development program designed to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and successfully launch into your…
Mon.-Thurs. 12-2 p.m. – Career Connection Drop-In Hours!
If you are looking to get started on your resume or perfect your resume, stop by Slocum 207 – just outside the Reading Room for help! Drop-in hours are Monday – Thursday, 12-2 p.m. Students can also schedule an appointment outside…
Seniors! Register TODAY – Munch & Mingle Celebratory Event!
Senior Munch and Mingle: April 4, 6:30-7 p.m. in Smith Hall 2nd Floor & Hallway Register TODAY (so we can get enough food and beverages for you!) PLEASE REGISTER AND GET READY TO: Learn WHO Your Commencement Speaker Is! CELEBRATE Your…
April 5 Deadline: Spring Student Symposium
If you would like to present at the Spring Student Symposium, you must apply by Friday, April 5, at 11:59 pm. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of OWU students across the academic spectrum. This year’s Symposium will…
Student News & Events
April 17 @ Noon – Student Involvement Office Focus Group – We Want Your Feedback
The Student Involvement Office is hosting an in-person focus group to learn more about your involvement experience on campus! We are interested in understanding how we can better craft our programs, events, and services to support students during their time…
April 17 @ 7 p.m. – Worship Night
On Thursday, April 17, from 7-8 p.m., Cru is hosting a time of worship in the Welch basement. All are welcome and encouraged to come, regardless of practice, sect, or denomination. Come and praise — or if singing isn’t your…
April 21 @ 1 p.m. – History Paper Awards Submission Deadline
Are you eligible to win a History Paper Award? These awards are based upon a paper you have already written (or are writing) for an OWU History Class. Please keep in mind, this is NOT something you create now. (Eligible…
April 24 @ 5:15 p.m. – Spanish Soirée!
Join the students of Spanish 499 for an evening of storytelling, music, and live performance inspired by the timeless tales of 17th-century Spanish writer María de Zayas. Experience the voices of the past brought to life on stage. Thursday, April…
LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space
Counseling Services, in partnership with the Chaplain’s Office, will be offering a Community Gathering & Support Space for LGBTQIA2S+ Students and Allies. This is a space created for students who may be feeling more stressed due to recent events and…
April 18 @ 2 p.m. – “Paws” and De-Stress, Pet a Therapy Dog!
Come pet a therapy dog, stop in for coloring pages or to practice regulation skills, and grab some great de-stress giveaways with Accessibility Services and Counseling Services this Friday, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., in the HWCC Zook Nook! Swing…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Pam Besel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Pam Besel passed away Oct. 20 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Her family shares that Pam lived a full and giving life while dealing with Type 1 diabetes before she “joined…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Nov. 1 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the November edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Nov. 1. We are also accepting posts for the December News for OWU Families. That…
November Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases enhancements to their learning management system. Here’s a summary of what’s coming on Thursday, Nov. 7. For Instructors: Role play option for AI Conversations – (AI what?) Improvement to resizing blocks in Documents, with a modified resize…
University Classifieds
Incoming Student Seeking Personal Care Assistants, Pay Up to $18/Hour
Hi! My name is Gabriel Eberhard, and I am an entering freshman at Ohio Wesleyan this fall. I am looking for a few students to share the job of helping me with daily living activities, as I am in a…
Students – Join Annual Giving This Fall Through Two Internship Opportunities
The Office of Annual Giving has two internships available this fall for students interested in engaging with a variety of populations including students, alumni, and donors. Our Student Philanthropy Intern works with the full Annual Giving team to raise student awareness…
OWU Discount Available for Columbus Performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo
Use this link for a 20% OWU discount for tickets to the June 22-25 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo at the Schottenstein Center. “Come upon a place where a nostalgic clown somewhere dreams about his funeral, and looks back…
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