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Campuswide News & Events
Jan. 20 @ 6:30 p.m. – Michelle Stitzlein, Art and the Environment Talk
Join us for the first Art and the Environment talk of the spring semester at the Ross Art Museum, Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. to hear from artist Michelle Stitzlein. Stitzlein is an Ohio-based artist who uses her work…
Sign Up to Give Blood in March
Ohio Wesleyan University Circle K, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is hosting a campus blood drive this March, and we need your help. Service is at the heart of Circle K, and one of the most powerful ways…
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Explore What’s New @ the Libraries
Better Searching: We’ve updated OWUSearch based on campus feedback. Library on the Go: Access our collections anywhere with the New Mobile App. New Resources: Explore our latest additions for Spring 2026. As always, library staff are happy to help you…
Ross Art Museum Open for Spring Semester
The Ross Art Museum is open for spring semester. If you’ve never stopped by the museum before, we would love to welcome you! The museum offers a wide range of programs and events to the campus and the community. New…
Jan. 18 – Children’s MLK Story and Craft @ the Ross
Join us at the Ross Art Museum this Sunday at 2 p.m. for a Children’s MLK Day story about diversity and make a peace sign craft. All children’s events are free and open to all. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 27 @ 11 a.m. – I³ Lectures at the Connection Conference in Chappelear
Ohio Wesleyan’s popular i³ (i-Qubed) event will return for its 8th year on Feb. 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. on the Chappelear Main Stage as part of the Spring OWU Connection Conference. Nine OWU faculty members, chosen by students, will…
Feb. 27 – Career & Summer Internship Fair this Thursday!
This Thursday, during the Connection Conference on Feb. 27, check out the Career & Summer Internship Fair! Here is the link to the 2025 CAREER & SUMMER INTERNSHIP FAIR HANDOUT with a full list of employers, descriptions, and opportunities. Make a…
All Day Drop-Ins TODAY! Feb. 25-26
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Feb. 27 by attending All Day Drop-Ins TODAY in the Career Connection Office! If you have not already registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking 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…
Feb. 26 @ Noon – Words Open Worlds: Navigate the Career Fair with Confidence!
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming. In this 1-hour workshop, you will: Learn how to map out a plan and get ‘pro tips’ to help you successfully navigate the upcoming Career Fair. Craft your elevator pitch so you can…
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…
Student News & Events
April 22 – STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by WinS!
Join us on April 22 in the SCSC Atrium at noon for STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by the Women in STEM club at OWU! Come get food, drinks, and watch as the STEM department faculty and students battle it out in classic Jeopardy fashion for a legendary trophy.…
April 22 @ 5:30 p.m. – Honors End-of-Year Reception
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, April 22, in Merrick 301 from 5:30-7 p.m. for a celebration dedicated to our graduating Honors seniors. The reception will include food, drinks, a photobooth, and an opportunity to hear highlights of student Honors…
April 19 @ 2:30 p.m. – An Afternoon of Arepas
Join the Spanish Language and Cultures Club on Sunday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the Stuy Milligan Hub for a fun cooking experience! We will learn how to make arepas, explore the Venezuelan culture, and enjoy eating together. RSVP…
Join Us for Trivia Night Tonight!
Join the Investment Club for a night of trivia tonight, April 15! Food will be provided, and all topics will be covered. When: April 15 @ 6:30 p.m. Where: Benes Rooms Questions? Email aahernandez@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Investment Club Contact:…
Movie Night at The Strand!
The Incredible Film Club will be having a movie night at the Strand this Saturday at 1:15 p.m. to see The Mummy! If you are interested in coming with us, please fill out the linked Google form below, as we…
😍 Today from 12-1 p.m. – Plan for Finals and Win a Prize!
Over the lunch hour from Wednesday, April 15, through Friday, April 17, stop by the Academic Skills Center’s table in the HWCC Atrium to: Grab finals planning supplies Receive individualized planning advice Spin our prize wheel to win a prize!…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Cliff Cook Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Clifford “Cliff” Cook passed away Aug. 6 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was 79. Cliff taught accounting and finance at Ohio Wesleyan between 1984 and 2015, officially retiring in 2006. His family…
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
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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