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Campuswide News & Events
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 (It will not be published again till then.)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
Fire Alarm and Kitchen Hood Tests Begin Dec. 15
OWU Facilities will conduct state-required fire alarm testing between Dec. 15 and Dec.18 starting at 8 a.m. The testing will affect Bradford Milligan Hall, Smith Hall, Stuyvesant Hall, and The 1842 (4 Williams Drive). If your building is affected, you…
OWU Connection News & Events
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference takes place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students on…
All-Day Drop-Ins Feb. 25 and 26 – Prepare for the Career Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 27, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins in the Career Connection Office! If you have not registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake link. On…
Spend Fall Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore : East African…
Feb. 27 @ 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 visionary…
TODAY – CIEE Study Abroad Visit (HWCC & Slocum)
CIEE Study Abroad offers a variety of study abroad programs and internships abroad where students can learn and gain professional skills and experience in real-world work environments. CIEE also offers a flexible and dynamic study abroad program with their Open Campus model…
Feb. 27 @ Noon – Career and Summer Internship Fair @ OWU Connection Conference
Looking to start your career or secure a summer internship? Located in the Benes Rooms on Feb. 27 from noon – 2 p.m., The 2025 Career and Summer Internship Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with 65+ employers actively seeking…
Student News & Events
Seniors – Join us for the Commencement Speakers Announcement!
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Seniors are invited to join President Matt vandenBerg and University Advancement for the announcement of the 2026 Commencement speakers. Refreshments and light bites will be provided. At 5:30 p.m. at the Hickson Patio of the…
Campus Operations Notification: 15/19 Williams Drive Lot to Close Friday Afternoon
Please note: The 15/19 Williams Drive residential lot will close at 6 p.m. Friday, April 10, to accommodate food trucks and vendors participating in Poochella on Saturday, April 11. Benefitting Ohio Pet Charities, Poochella will be held from noon to…
TODAY 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, April 6, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., drop in and visit representatives of the Office of Holistic Advising and the Office of the Registrar to discuss all things scheduling! Hear about course offerings for next semester, learn how you can…
Bring Us Back to Counseling Services!
Thank you all for attending our DIY Plants and Ice Cream Bar event last week. We had such a great turnout! You may have noticed our emotional support friends in the Atrium to help us advertise the event. To wrap…
Sagan Writing Center Award – Submissions Due April 16
The annual spring Sagan Writing Center Award is open for submissions! Deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. (Examples of past winning essays…
Countdown to Commencement – Required for Graduating Seniors!
Countdown to Commencement will be held on Tuesday, April 14. This mandatory event for graduating seniors will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 301. Please feel free to stop by at your convenience to complete your…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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
Updated! Aug. 13 & 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members have two upcoming opportunities to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 12:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Both sessions will be on the 3rd floor…
University Classifieds
Sunglasses Found in Edwards Gym Parking Lot
I found sunglasses in the Edwards Gym Parking lot around 7 p.m. on March 5. If you believe they are yours, please come to University Hall Room 018 (Student Accounts) to claim them. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact:…
Looking for Models for Independent Study Project!
Hello, my name is Indigo, and I am a disabled, trans, and queer artist who is completing an Independent study with a focus on showcasing underrepresented bodies in media! I am looking for models who are trans, queer, people of…
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
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