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Campuswide News & Events
March 27 & 28 – Free Movie Screening, Arts Performance for Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Didn’t buy a ticket for the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium? You’re still invited to attend these events as we remember OWU alum Van Peebles ’53 and celebrate Black arts and culture: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday – Fork in Nigeria food truck.…
April 10 @ 5:30 p.m. – Passover Sedar
What is Passover? Passover (also called Pesach) is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Exodus (liberation) of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Passover is often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, especially on the first night, when a special meal…
March 26 @ 4 p.m. – Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance by Artist Xiouping
Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in Corns 312: In this lecture (talk), “Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance,” xiouping will investigate the reciprocal dynamics of performance, documentation, and spectatorship—how performance is not only something that is seen but…
Campus Operations Notification: Upcoming HWCC Parking Lot Closures
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
March 27 @ 8 p.m. – Choir concert in Gray Chapel
The Choral Art Society presents its spring concert on Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. The ensemble will be led by guest conductor Rachel Parfenchuk (OWU Class of 2013) in a varied program of works centered on…
March 26 @ Noon – Hear from Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-Winning Chef!
In this thought-provoking performative lecture titled Feeding the Future: Food, Justice, and Art as Tools for Liberation, James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, publisher, and multidisciplinary artist Bryant Terry will discuss the arc of his multifaceted career and his efforts to…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 – Japan Study and Border Studies Visit
Our institutional representative from Earlham’s Japan Study & Border Studies programs, Roger Adkins, will be on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Established in 1963, Japan Study is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in higher education exchange between the United States and Japan. Based at…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 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. Today, Sept. 26,…
Oct. 15 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Michael Tiedemann ’93, CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global. Mike was a Founding Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Internal Investment Committee…
Today @ 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…
Vote Now for i-Qubed Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s annual i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote today by paper ballot, QR code, or online during the OWU Connection Conference. Winners will present Feb. 27, 2025, at the spring…
Student News & Events
Your Privacy, Your Rights: Understanding FERPA at OWU
Did you know that as an OWU student, you have control over your own academic records? It’s thanks to a federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of your student information. This…
Join Us Today – Student Support Group
Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering a Student Support Group to offer a casual, supportive space to talk, listen, and connect with other students facing similar experiences—whether it’s stress, homesickness, academics, or adjusting…
June 2026 – Join Potential Nepal Theory-to-Practice Grant Team
Interested in conservation, economics, or rewilding? Join a potential student-led Theory-to-Practice Grant to the Himalayas to study rewilding and wildlife conservation with local partners. Open to all science and business majors. (potential trip would involve strenuous hiking) Contact Cal Klinzing…
Sept. 25 & 26 – Around the Globe Film Festival!
Want to watch more movies from around the world? Join us for OWU’s first-ever Around the Globe Film Fest, showcasing international cinema with two acclaimed films: The Way He Looks (Brazil) – Sept. 25. at 7 p.m. Summer of 85 (France) –…
Nov. 11 – Hearts of Glass Documentary Screening, Free Admission
Strand Theater – Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. – Free Admission | Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH), a multi-story, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that grows crops while providing meaningful, competitively-paid…
Sept. 24 @ 12 p.m. – Biology Board Ice Cream Social!
Come hang out with the biology student board with some ice cream and popsicles! The event will be held in the Science Center Atrium from 12-1 p.m., so stop by in between classes and say hello! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Biology…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To all Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24, from 12:10-1 p.m. to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and…
Seeking March Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for March events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
Call for Faculty Research/Scholarship Proposals for SSRP, Summer 2025
Interested in mentoring OWU students on research/scholarship for 10 weeks during the summer of 2025? Then submit a proposal for the 2025 SSRP! In addition to science-related proposals, we are piloting an expansion of the program to include projects in…
University Classifieds
Adopt a Goldfish🐟
Are you looking to add an aquatic friend to your life? Well, you’re in luck! We have some adorable goldfish in need of a new home, and we believe it could be the perfect addition to your space. Before welcoming…
Oct. 8 @ 11 a.m. – Volunteers Needed For Apple Butter Festival at HopeWood Pines
Do you need volunteer hours? HopeWood Pines (Lutheran memorial camp) needs assistance with food preparation and cleanup, car parking, hospitality/welcoming, and possibly some activity hosts. The location is 20 miles from OWU and the address is 2790 State Rte 61,…
Sept. 26-29 @12:15 p.m. – Free Caricature Portraits with Musing with Muses in Ham-Wil
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I’m conducting practice trials for my new web series/caricature business, Musing with Muses. I will ask you a personal question and draw out your response. Questions can be along the lines of what’s…
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