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Campuswide News & Events

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…

Nov. 12 @ 12 p.m. – Black Women in Politics Panel

Want to stay informed about elections, SNAP benefits, women in politics, and other current events? Come to HWCC 312 during lunch hour on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to learn more about the issues, how you can help, and available resources. Hosted…

Nov. 16 – Horizons Presents Shaadi: A Mock Wedding

A desi wedding is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of joy, color, and togetherness!🌸💃 Join Horizons for Shaadi: A Mock Wedding, a vibrant cultural event that brings the excitement and energy of a South Asian wedding to OWU. Experience the…

Nov. 12 – STEM & Spirituality Panel/Q&A ft. OWU Professors

Join the Interfaith SLU in a panel discussing the intersection between STEM & Spirituality. The panel features professors Dr. Andrea Suria of OWU Biological Sciences, Ms. Michelle Storms of OWU Physics, and OWU Chaplain Dr. Chad Johns! Submit Questions for…

Nov. 13 @ 8 p.m. – Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble!

Come to the Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. to hear Latin, Funk, Blues, and all kinds of Jazz genres live under the direction of Kevin Turner! The concert is in Gray Chapel and admission is…

Today, Nov. 11 – Hearts of Glass Documentary Screening, Free Admission

Strand Theater — today, 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…

OWU Connection News & Events

View the Connection Conference Schedule

The Spring OWU Connection Conference will be held on the OWU campus Thursday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. This draft schedule will help you with preliminary planning around the Conference. All sessions are 45 minutes unless otherwise noted.…

Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship

Did you know that if you receive a Pell Grant, you may be eligible for the Gilman International Scholarship? The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for students receiving Pell Grants to study or intern abroad in…

Feb. 12 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU in Tanzania Info Session

Join us for an information session on OWU in Tanzania, Wednesday, Feb. 12 @ 12:10 p.m. in Slocum 312. OWU’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors.…

Feb. 11 – Pamplona Spain Study Abroad Info Session

Have you been thinking about a study abroad experience in Spain during Fall 25 or Spring 26? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. in University Hall Room 213 to learn about OWU’s signature program in Pamplona,…

Student News & Events

March 20 @ Noon – PG Lunch & Learn in Elliott 101

Come learn about upcoming classes in the PG department. Food will be provided! Join us March 20 from noon to 1 p.m. in Elliott 101. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Politics & Government Department Contact: Vincent Sack at pg@owu.edu

Karaoke Tuesdays @ The 1842

Come to The 1842 from 9-11 p.m. every Tuesday for Karaoke night. All are welcome to sing or to cheer on your fellow students. We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu

Literary Awards Submissions Open!

The English Department’s annual Literary Awards are open for submission! Enter an original piece of writing for a chance to win $$ and an award! To apply, please ensure you read and follow the guidelines below: Each submission form below…

March 20 @ 6 p.m. – Art Exhibition: Black Star – Merrick

Black Star isn’t just an art exhibition; it’s an experience merging creativity, culture, and visual storytelling through art, photography, and film. The exhibition will take place in Merrick Hall from 6-9 p.m. A solo exhibition by Nana (Class of ’27),…

Last Day to Add or Drop Second Module: March 19

Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget the last day to add or drop second-module courses is Thursday, March 19, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor. Then, if you…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Professor Emeritus Dick Smith Passes Away

We are sad to report that Richard “Dick” Williams Smith, Ph.D., a 36-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of history, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 101. Complete obituary information is available online, and in it, his family shares: Dr.…

Print Services Closed June 30-July 11

Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu

Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away

We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…

University Classifieds

Found – Red Bishops Nalgene

A red Bishops Nalgene water bottle was found at the end of the Connection Conference in the Slocum Reading Room.  Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 210 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu

Lost Keys Along Park Avenue

A keychain of 4-5 keys attached to a small blue lanyard was dropped along the route between the Science Center, Branch-Rickey Arena, and Park Avenue. I ride my bike to school every day, and they were lost this Wednesday at…

Found AirPods

If you’re missing AirPods in a flowery case, please visit the Residential Life Office (2nd floor of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, across from lounge) to pick them up! Contact: Elizabeth Sumoza at desumoza@owu.edu

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