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Campuswide News & Events
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…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 14 – Baumholder Photo Exhibit – Slocum Hall Reading Room
Enjoy our temporary exhibition of photographs donated to OWU by Delaware’s Sister City, Baumholder, Germany! The photographs are on display in the Slocum Hall Reading Room through Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Scan the QR codes on each photo to learn more about the artist…
Feb. 27 @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium, which will feature a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental…
Feb. 27 @ 2 p.m. – Join us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge & Pitch OWU
February 27, 2025 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference to watch teams and individuals compete against peers and pitch their ideas for a chance to win $3,000. The…
100+ Time Slots Available for OWU Alumni Partner Career Conversations!
Have you ever wondered how OWU alumni got to where they are in their careers? Have you been wondering what next steps to take? Career Connection is hosting a day of Alumni Partners Career Conversations! These conversations will occur THIS…
Feb. 12 – CEA CAPA Study Abroad Visit
Thinking about studying or completing an internship abroad? CEA CAPA study/intern abroad expands the boundaries of your education and transforms the world into your classroom. With many destinations around the world, CEA CAPA offers a balance of academics, real-world experience,…
Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge Today – Applications Due Friday!
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged…
Student News & Events
April 27 from 5-6 p.m. – Mini-Cake Painting
Join The Kitchen for a house project on April 27 from 5-6 p.m. and decorate desserts with icing and toppings. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Kitchen Contact: Mannat Sikand at msikand@owu.edu
Writing Center Pop-Up Tutoring and Prize Wheel!
📚✨✏️ Stop by our tables for writing help and to spin the prize wheel! We will be set up in the HWCC main lobby from Wednesday, April 22, through Tuesday, April 28, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hours may vary based…
Seniors: Survey on Post-Grad Housing
A sophomore at OWU is researching a new housing model designed to help recent graduates transition into homeownership sooner. The idea, GradHaus™, would offer small, independent homes near campus where alumni can live after graduation while setting aside part of…
April 23 @ noon – Soak a Scrummy Rugby Fundraiser
Want to throw water at people? Want to support the rugby club? On Thursday, April 23, from 12-1 p.m. on the JAYwalk, come support OWU Women’s Rugby by throwing water at us! Only $1 per cup OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU…
Campus-Wide Bucket Golf Sign-Ups, Saturday, April 25
ResLife invites you to spend the day on the (campus) course participating in our bucket golf tournament! No golf experience? No worries! Bucket Golf is a fun and exciting game that anyone can play. From 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: 15…
Admission Office Hiring for 2026-2027 School Year
Do you love OWU and want to tell prospective students and their families about it? Apply to work in the Admission Office next school year! Applications are due April 29. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey McMaster at agmcmaster@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Opening Convocation is THURSDAY! Don’t have FOMO!
The Fear Of Missing Out is REAL! All Faculty & Staff are invited to walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel to cheer loudly for our new students as…
Save the Date! Aug. 13 Welcome Back Faculty & Staff
Please join us for an All-Campus Welcome Back Gathering from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Benes Rooms. Swing by to catch up with colleagues, hear what’s new at OWU, and start the year on a high note.…
Register Before Aug. 6 for Aug. 12 CliftonStrengths Workshop
High-performing teams don’t just happen; they are built intentionally when individuals know how to bring their best to the table. OWU Human Resources and Career Connection would like to invite you to the Team Impact Through Talent: Leading from Within…
University Classifieds
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
Feb. 26 @ 11 a.m. – Griffey’s Book Emporium Returns!
Griffey’s Book Emporium is returning to Ham-Wil on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.! Griffey’s Book Emporium is a charming and unique bookstore that prides itself on offering a diverse selection of used, rare, local, and indie books.…
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