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Campuswide News & Events
Friday, Jan. 23 @ 12 p.m. – Wendi Celebration and Send-Off
Come and join the HHK Department and HHK Student Board in sending off and celebrating one of our beloved staff members, Wendi Kay. This event will be a special celebration honoring how important and special Wendi Kay has been to…
Today – Spring Semester Test of the OWU ALERT Emergency Messaging System
Ohio Wesleyan will conduct the spring semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system today, Jan. 20. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If you do…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
Here are some keep-warm tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate the body. Outer…
Jan. 25 – Community Mending Circle – Fix Your Clothes!
Whether you can’t sew on a button or are a knitting expert, join us on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1-4 p.m. for a community mending circle. Come learn some mending skills, share yours with others, or simply work on patching…
Congratulations, Macy Miller ’27 & OWU Women’s Basketball!
Congratulations to junior forward Macy Miller, now the 20th player in OWU women’s basketball history to surpass 1000 career points, currently standing at 1005. And with the win streak at an even dozen, the Battling Bishops sit 13-1 on the…
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…
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 25 – Campus-Wide Bucket Golf Sign-Ups
Reslife will be hosting a campus-wide golf outing using our fun set of bucket golf! Grab some friends and join us for a day on the (campus) course! Sign up here! Location: 15 Williams Dr. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Reslife Contact:…
📚 April 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Create a Finals Study Plan!
You’ve worked hard all semester; now it’s time to finish strong! Stop by the Sagan ARC (HWCC #324) on Monday, April 20, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to create a finals study plan. This open-house style event will allow…
Sagan Writing Center Award – Submission Deadline Today at 5 p.m.
Today is the deadline for submitting to the annual spring Sagan Writing Center Award—don’t miss out! Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. (Examples of past winning essays…
April 18 from 6-8 p.m. – Lavender Party Hosted by SAGE
SAGE is throwing a party at the Milligan Hub on April 18 from 6-8 p.m.! The Milligan hub will be decorated all over with lavender! Drink and snacks are provided, and if you are not a party person, crafts are…
Graduating Seniors: DON’T LOSE YOUR DATA!
Congratulations! When you graduate from OWU, you have the opportunity to convert your BishopApps (Google Workspace) account to Email-for-Life, which preserves all of your data. If you don’t do this, ALL of your data may be permanently DELETED. That includes all your BishopMail, Contacts, Calendar…
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.…
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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