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Campuswide News & Events
Sunday, Feb. 15 – Family Valentine’s Making 2-3 p.m.
Come Decorate a Valentine at the Ross Art Museum from 2-3 p.m. All family crafts are free of charge and open to all ages. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Award nominations are now open! Since 1987, this annual award ceremony has celebrated Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in leadership and service. The award categories include Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity…
Feb. 10-13 – 🪴 FREE Succulent Planting 🪴
🪴Stop by our table in the Ham-Wil Atrium starting on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and same times for the rest of the week until all the plants find a home! During this time of winter cold, join us…
Feb. 12 – Evolution of Love: Darwin and Valentine’s Party
The Biology Board is hosting a party for Darwin’s birthday and Valentine’s Day! Join us for sweet treats, coloring, trivia, and more! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎂🧬💕 Time & Location: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12 in the…
Feb. 11 @ 4:15 p.m. – Jeffery Ford Reading
Join OWU’s very own Professor Jeffery Ford for a reading on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4:15 p.m., in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Jeffrey Ford is the author of eight short-story collections and nearly a dozen novels, including The…
Feb. 14 – See You at the 2026 Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo!
Come root for the Bishops and get to know Delaware even better! The Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo will be help Feb. 14, 2026, when the Battling Bishops men’s and women’s basketball teams play a senior day…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! The OWU Connection Conference
Today’s the day! Join us for a variety of sessions, advising, learning, and exploration at the biannual Connection Conference! The conference runs from 9 am to 4 pm. The schedule can be found HERE and a print-friendly version can be found HERE.…
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…
Student News & Events
Service Desk Assistant Position in Hobson Library
Please visit the OWU Jobs page to apply. Scroll down to the Student Employment section. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Library Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
HIRING: Tutors for Elementary Youth (Bishop Scholars Program)
Become a Tutor. Make a Difference! Looking for a meaningful experience? Look no further than the Bishop Scholars Program. We are currently hiring students to serve as tutors for the fall semester; hired tutors will be placed within our partner…
Parking Permit Sales and Parking Enforcement
If you haven’t applied for your 2026-2027 student parking permit, please submit your application again using this link: If you have problems submitting information, please contact the Public Safety Office at psafety@owu.edu so that we can work with our vendor…
Last Day to Withdraw from Full Session Courses (Friday, June 26, 2026)
Friday, June 26, is the last day to Withdraw from full-session / 10-week summer 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:…
🎉Student Employment Job Fair 2026🎉
Calling all Battling Bishops—your next campus job is waiting! Looking for a job that fits your schedule AND builds your resume? We’ve got you covered! Join us at Ohio Wesleyan University for a fun and interactive job fair where you can: Meet campus employers Explore a variety of job opportunities Find a…
Seniors and Families Invited to Baccalaureate Friday, May 8. at 7 p.m.
All graduating seniors and their families are invited to this year’s Baccalaureate Service on May 8 at 7 p.m. in Gray Chapel. Baccalaureate is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the varied experiences that have shaped the spiritual and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking October Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule fall events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local…
Faculty & Staff – First-Gen OWU Info Needed!
Dear Faculty & Staff: Are you a first-gen college graduate or just a big supporter of first-gen students? Please take a few moments to complete the (very brief!) First-Gen OWU Faculty and Staff Information Form. You can access the form…
Submit by Aug. 29 – News for OWU Families September Issue
We are accepting submissions for the September edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, Aug. 29. For the September digest, please consider submitting information to help students and…
University Classifieds
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
Glasses Found in Science Center 2nd Floor Chemistry lounge
A pair of brown glasses were found near one of the lounge areas near the Chemistry side of the Science Center on the 2nd floor. They were brought to the Academic Assistants Office in room 201. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self…
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