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Campuswide News & Events
April 18 @ 2 p.m. – Rafiki Olympic Cookout
Join us for the Rafiki Olympic Cookout, a high-energy, end-of-year celebration bringing together the OWU campus and the Delaware community for an afternoon of food, fun, and good vibes. Enjoy free food trucks, ice cream, cotton candy, and a variety…
April 16 from 4:30-6 p.m. – Opening Reception: New Artwork in Edgar Hall
Stop by the Werner Gallery in Edgar Hall for the Opening Reception of Midwest Potluck: Cotton and Copper, featuring artwork by Tammy Perakis Wallace ’02. Tammy currently serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Fine Arts Department, after spending 20…
Celebrate OWU’s Golden Bishops Today!
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 and exist to recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership and community service. The full list of awards can be found here. The 2026 ceremony will take…
Milligan Library Construction Update
Crews will begin interior demolition work on April 13, creating a clean canvas for the new John F. Milligan Library. Please respect the boundaries of the construction fencing as work progresses. The interior demolition work should last for about eight…
Come ‘Into the Woods’ Starting Tonight!
Ohio Wesleyan’s spring musical production “Into the Woods,” directed by Jennifer Whitehead, debuts tonight @ 7:30 p.m. on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine, “Into the…
April 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. – Librarianship Career Panel
Ever wondered where a passion for information and libraries can take you? Join us for an evening with OWU alumni as they discuss the diverse world of librarianship. Whether you’re interested in public, academic, school (K-12), specialized libraries, private sector/vendor…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 18 – Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series, Professional Knitter
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B. Join us as our honorary speaker, Shirley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73, discusses her experience as a custom knitter fashion designer, author,…
Free Dinner! Network and Mingle Before Heisler Lecture
Wednesday, March 18 | Before the Heisler Business Ethics Lecture at 7:30 p.m., join us for a free reception and dinner! Speaker Shiley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73 will be present, along with faculty, staff, and community leaders. The reception starts at…
TODAY! Economic and Business Panel & Mingle
March 5 | 12-1 p.m. | HWCC, Benes A | Network and hear from a panel of alumni in the fields of economics and business during this lunch event. All are welcome, no RSVP required. Below is a list of…
🌟Working Career Lab Today: Resume Power Hour
💼 Resume Power Hour Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Whether you’re building your resume from scratch or polishing up your final draft, drop in for a Resume Power Hour! Get tips, tools,…
Apply Now! Spring Student Symposium
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio…
NOON TODAY: My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Your Major ≠ Your Career Path 🚀 Tired of the question “What are you going to do with THAT major?” Think your major limits your job titles? Think again. Join Career Connection and Bishop Elevate for an interactive lunch panel…
Student News & Events
Academic Skills Center Accountability & Study Hour Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed by class work? Can’t find a space to focus? Come join us in the Sagan ARC (HWCC Room #324) every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for our walk-in Accountability and Study Hour! We will have one of our Academic…
🎓 Help With Commencement (and Stay on Campus for Free!)
Are you looking for a way to celebrate our graduating class and score some extra time on campus? We are looking for enthusiastic student volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement ceremonies a success! When: There are volunteer opportunities available…
Friday, April 17 – VIVA Sip ‘n’ Paint 🍹🎨
Enjoy the warm, sunny weather this Friday with VIVA as we create some refreshing mocktails and paint your pick of canvases, tote bags, or hats! We will be outside, so feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. From…
Pairs Pool Tournament @ The 1842
The pool tournament will be single-elimination, following ball-in-hand rules. The tournament will start at 9:45 p.m. after the Live @ OWU concert ends on Tuesday, April 28. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must have…
TODAY from 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, April 13, 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…
VOTE FOR WCSA (Student Government) REPRESENTATIVES TODAY
You will need to vote through the online election ballot. You can get to the election ballot to vote online as follows: 1. Log in to 2. Type “vote.” 3. Click the “Online Voting” link Or use this direct link:…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
First Module Final Grades Due March 9, 2026
Final grades for first module courses are due by 4:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 9, 2026. Q. How do I submit final grades for my first module courses? 1. Log into OWU Self-Service. 2. Hover over the Classes tab at the top and select Course Management from the dropdown menu. 3. Select…
Spring Yoga!
Feel like you need a planned reason to pause throughout the week? Join us in Edwards Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. (we actually don’t start until 12:10). Stop saying this time you’ll commit, just move your TR 12…
Save the Date to Volunteer at Commencement
It’s time to start thinking about OWU’s 2026 Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 9! The support of faculty and staff is crucial to the success of this event. We want faculty to march in the procession and…
University Classifieds
Ring Found in SCSC 163
Ring found in Room 163 of the Science Center on Thursday, Feb 26. Contact William Hayes to claim it: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on Feb. 26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
International Adoption Stories Wanted for Class Documentary
We are currently seeking students and staff who were internationally adopted to participate in a short documentary being created as a midterm class project. This project focuses on internationally adopted individuals in U.S. families. Participants will be asked to answer…
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