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Campuswide News & Events

Don’t miss TODAY’s Campus Celebration at Noon in Merrick 301!

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, A quick reminder to join President Matt vandenBerg today as we celebrate an exciting milestone and share important news about OWU’s future. Date: Today – Dec. 1, 2025 Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Merrick Hall, Room…

Tonight! @ 6 p.m. – Hudler Tree Lighting

Today is the day! Join the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon and the University Advancement team for hot chocolate and the annual Hudler Tree Lighting today, Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m.! The event will take place in the grassy…

Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Thanksgiving Break Building Hours

Monday 11/24 – Wednesday 11/26: 8:00am – 5:00pm Thursday 11/27; Closed Friday 11/28: 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 11/29: 10:30am – 1:30pm Sunday 11/30: Resume normal operating hours OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SES Contact: Brad Pulcini at deansoffice@owu.edu

Dec. 1-5 – Children’s Book Drive

Do you have books that aren’t being read? Consider donating them to the Children’s Book Drive! The drive will accept books that are in good condition and suitable for elementary and middle school-aged readers. Donation bins can be found in…

OWU Daily Thanksgiving Break Publication Schedule

Have a wonderful break! The OWU Daily will publish Monday, Nov. 24, and then be on break until Monday, Dec. 1. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish, we’ll try to reassign the date for…

OWU Connection News & Events

Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge Today!

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…

TODAY: My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title

Have you ever been asked, “What will you do with THAT major?” When a job or internship says “open to students in all majors,” do you stress about how to demonstrate relevant and transferrable skillsets? On Wednesday, Feb. 5, noon…

TODAY @ Noon – Pitch OWU and Big Program Challenge Workshop

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…

TODAY! Summer on the Cuyahoga Internship Info Session

SOTC is an intensive PAID summer internship experience in Cleveland. Typically 5-8 OWU students participate each summer. Why is SOTC great: Over 40 employers (business and non-profit) offer opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors. HOUSING IS FREE…

Student News & Events

Watch THE DRAMA at the Strand this weekend!

Join the Incredible Film Club to watch THE DRAMA this Saturday, 7:15 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. If you are interested, please fill out this form: OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Incredible Film Club Contact: Pedro Figueiredo at ifc_film@owu.edu

Bishops for Better ICE Protocols and Increased Communication

Join your fellow students in a collective effort to improve OWU’s ICE guidelines and increase communication between the OWU administration and everyday students! As future alumni and donors to Ohio Wesleyan University, it is our prerogative to want to initiate…

Passover Seder @ OWU

Join Ohio Wesleyan Hillel for our Annual Passover Seder on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This seder tradition has continued for many years at Ohio Wesleyan. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a traditional catered…

Apply for OFIC-Administered Scholarships

Here are several 2026-2027 scholarship opportunities overseen by the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges: Ohio Scholars Program Deadline May 1.  Award amounts vary. Be an Ohio resident. US Citizen. Be a full-time undergraduate student during the full 2026-2027 academic year.…

OWU’s Mortar Board is Looking for New Members!

Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college juniors and seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. Please utilize the link below to apply and message President Vincent Sack if you have any questions! (vjsackii@owu.edu). OWU Sponsoring…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

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…

Seeking January 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

Lost Vehicle Key?

Please contact us if you have recently lost a vehicle key; it may be at our office located in Welch Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu

In Search of Study Chair

I am currently in search of a study chair with wheels that is suitable for extended periods of studying. If anyone within the OWU community has a chair meeting these criteria and is willing to provide it for free, it…

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