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Campuswide News & Events
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…
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…
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
Intern with University Advancement Over the Summer!
University Advancement is currently looking for two summer interns! We have two positions open for students interested in data analytics, research, marketing, and stewarding our alumni: University Summer Intern and Advancement Operations Summer Assistant. To learn more about both job…
April 27 @ 4:30 p.m. – One Last Hoorah! Zine Launch
Hoorah! The semester is almost over! Come celebrate the end of the spring semester and the beginning of summer at the Amphitheatre across from Chappelear Drama Center, Monday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m. The zine features poetry and creative nonfiction…
April 29 – Attend Late Night Breakfast!
Late Night Breakfast is an OWU tradition! Come eat your favorite breakfast foods, spend time with friends, and have a little fun while taking a break from studying for finals! All you need to do is show up at Smith…
April 23 @ 4:30 p.m. – Healing From Self-Harm Crafting Event
Join Creative Arts House and Bishop Way to eat snacks, do paper weaving, and learn about the effects of self-harm on mental health! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Creative Arts House Contact: Ella Holtsberry at ehholtsberry@owu.edu
April 25 @ 11 a.m. – Spring Fling Rugby Home Tournament
Come join the OWU women’s rugby team at the intramural practice field by Haycock Hall (28 Hayes St.) for our Spring Fling home tournament at 11 a.m. We will be hosting teams from The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Denison,…
BE HEARD! Submit Your Course Evaluation(s)
Be sure your faculty hears your voice by taking a few minutes to complete their course evaluations. Faculty need your feedback to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs. Your feedback means a great deal to…
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
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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