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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 17 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Tessa Wilde
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr .Tessa Wilde ’13, Founder & Executive Director, For the Love of Primates: “Monkeys and Microbes: Examining the gut and oral microbiome in SIV-infected sooty mangabeys.” Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science Center,…
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its sixth annual We Are OWU giving day campaign. Join us in celebrating everything OWU ignites for our students – mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more! Watch this year’s video to hear the…
Feb. 13-14 – OWU Honor Band Festival
The 2026 OWU Honor Band Festival (Feb. 13-14) offers two amazing concerts featuring four exciting ensembles! All performances are free to the public in Gray Chapel. The OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble kicks off Friday at 7 p.m., led by conductors…
Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. – Sarah Welker, Free Vocalist Guest Recital!
Soprano Sarah Welker and pianist Philip Everington present a guest recital spanning three centuries of vocal music. The program opens with Alessandro Scarlatti, featuring trumpeter Ben Tyhurst, followed by songs by Cécile Chaminade, Richard Strauss, and Jake Heggie. The performance…
Sunday, Feb. 15 – Family Valentine’s Making 2-3 p.m.
Come Decorate a Valentine at the Ross Art Museum from 2-3 p.m. All family crafts are free of charge and open to all ages. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Award nominations are now open! Since 1987, this annual award ceremony has celebrated Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in leadership and service. The award categories include Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 26 – Woltemade Center Fellows & Scholars Spotlight
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 11-11:45 a.m. Explore how OWU’s Accounting & Finance Fellows, Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars, and Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows programs bring the OWU Connection to life. Through student stories…
NEW! Real Estate Fellows, Open to ALL Students
The Woltemade Center is excited to announce its newest program: Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows. Applications are now open and close on March 27, 2026. The program prepares students to be ethical, innovative leaders in real estate and…
Feb. 26 – Benefits of a Side Hustle, Student Panel
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 9-9:45 a.m. Join a student panel and moderator Professor Cliff Hurst for this How You Can Benefit from a Side Hustle info session. Learn how one can support your personal, academic, and professional…
Travel and Learn! Apply for Accounting & Finance Fellows
Interested in a career in accounting or finance? Applications for the Accounting and Finance Fellows are NOW OPEN and close March 27, 2026. The program empowers students to explore careers in said fields, develop a unique awareness of current issues…
🌟Working Career Lab Today: Athlete Resumes
🏅 Athletes: Turn Your Experience Into Resume Gold! Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Simpson-Querrey Fitness Center – Front Conference Room Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll show you how to translate your athletic experience into standout…
⭐️Save the Date for the Career & Summer Internship Fair!
Looking to start your career or secure a summer internship? Located in the Benes Rooms on Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Summer Internship Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with 65+ employers actively seeking…
Student News & Events
March 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. – Volunteer to Teach Kids your Sport!
Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:30-8 p.m.! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…
📢 2026 Student Employment Job Fair 📢
Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium Dates: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 Time: 11 a.m-1 p.m. *Please contact Kandace Gay with any questions: kggay@owu.edu or (740) 368-3370* OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Human Resources Contact: Kandace Gay at kggay@owu.edu
Feb. 26 @ 1 p.m. – Curious About Latin America?
Curious about Latin America? Join us from 1-1:45 p.m. in Merrick Hall 202 to learn about OWU’s newly redesigned Latin American & Latine Studies major and minor. We’ll walk through the program structure, course options, and the skills and perspectives…
Free Cookies From Cru
Do you want some free cookies? Make an order using the form below, and Cru will deliver them right to your door! Please be sure to order by 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26. Link to Google Form OWU Sponsoring…
Feb. 25 – WinS Guest Lecturer: Trushita Patil
Join us for our next meeting (2/25) to hear Trushita Patil, an Industrial Engineer and a senior manager at Nestle, talk about her STEM path and life. From studying in India to moving to the United States to earn her…
File Your FAFSA for Next Year!
FAFSA Deadline March 15! Remember to submit your 2026-2027 FAFSA by the March 15 deadline. The FAFSA must be submitted each year to qualify for need-based aid, including Federal Student Loans, the OWU Grant, and the Federal Parent PLUS Loan. …
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Feb. 3 – UGC Open Meeting: Discuss Survey & Recommendations
Dear Colleagues, UGC recently shared its completed report based on the UGC Supplemental Survey on Jan. 20. We invite you to continue discussion of our findings and preliminary recommendations at an open meeting: UGC Open Meeting Tues, Feb. 3 from…
AI and Hyper Personalized Learning Webinar Invitation
Dear Colleagues, AI is transforming the way campuses deliver personalized learning experiences. It enables the early identification of student needs, customizes educational outreach, and facilitates timely interventions. The upcoming webinars will showcase real campus examples of these AI-driven tools in action—and this is your final…
Seeking March Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
University Classifieds
OWL Camp 2026 Applications Open
Dec. 1-Jan. 31 – OWL Camp 2026 Applications Open The application period for Ohio Wesleyan Learning (OWL) Camp 2026 is now open. OWL Camp is a summer enrichment program for gifted and talented middle school students. Camp Dates • Overnight…
Found – AirPods in the Ham-Wil Upper Chapel
AirPods were found in the upper chapel on the 4th floor of Ham-Wil. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
ISO Mending Experts
The Ross Art Museum is in search of expert menders to help others at our Sunday mending circles in 2026. Mending can include sewing, crocheting, and knitting. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu if you are interested. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum…
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