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Campuswide News & Events
April 2 @ Noon – The Love Bus Comes to the Tree House
The ENVS Department, Fine Arts, DEI Council, and The Upcycling Center at OWU all present: The Love Bus: Beauty and Waste in the Face of Climate Crisis Wednesday, April 2, from noon to 2 p.m. in front of the Tree…
March 27 & 28 – Free Movie Screening, Arts Performance for Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Didn’t buy a ticket for the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium? You’re still invited to attend these events as we remember OWU alum Van Peebles ’53 and celebrate Black arts and culture: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday – Fork in Nigeria food truck.…
April 10 @ 5:30 p.m. – Passover Sedar
What is Passover? Passover (also called Pesach) is a Jewish holiday celebrating the Exodus (liberation) of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Passover is often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, especially on the first night, when a special meal…
March 26 @ 4 p.m. – Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance by Artist Xiouping
Wednesday, March 26, at 4 p.m. in Corns 312: In this lecture (talk), “Seeing and Being Scene: Modalities in Performance,” xiouping will investigate the reciprocal dynamics of performance, documentation, and spectatorship—how performance is not only something that is seen but…
Campus Operations Notification: Upcoming HWCC Parking Lot Closures
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
March 26 @ Noon – Hear from Bryant Terry – James Beard Award-Winning Chef!
In this thought-provoking performative lecture titled Feeding the Future: Food, Justice, and Art as Tools for Liberation, James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, publisher, and multidisciplinary artist Bryant Terry will discuss the arc of his multifaceted career and his efforts to…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 26 @ Noon – Join us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 26 @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Thursday, Sept. 26…
Connection Conference – View the Schedule
The Connection Conference schedule is live! Check it out and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend! There is also a pdf print version as well. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions or see something in the schedule…
The Connection Conference is This Week!
Think Big. Do Good. Go Global. Get Real. Taking place on Thursday, Sept. 26, the conference will offer dozens of different sessions for students interested in any pathway. All participants will see and hear how students have researched big questions,…
Sept. 25 @ 6 p.m. – R&D Isn’t for Me
Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst for a discussion and activities exploring career paths that don’t include research and development! This event is attendance-based so please Register Today! What: R&D Isn’t for Me When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 Time: 6…
Join the Peer-to-Peer Conversations at the Connection Conference
Excited to practice your skills in constructive dialogue? These sessions are only open to students who have completed the Beginner Level of the Perspectives online course, but don’t worry! There’s no test! The Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday,…
Student News & Events
Spring 2026 Pre-Registration
Registration for the Spring 2026 semester is fast approaching. The most important step you can take is to meet with your faculty advisor to get guidance on your course selections and to be authorized to register. You can already see…
Student Health and Wellness Survey
Students, please take a few minutes to give us feedback on the health and wellness resources provided by the University. The attached survey should take fewer than 10 minutes to complete and will help us better understand the ways in which…
Nov. 9 – Off-Campus Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Trip
Looking for a break and an opportunity to explore off campus? Join the Student Involvement Office for a trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! The best part: your ticket and all…
Oct. 15 @ 7-8 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Social
Experienced fiber arts artists are welcome to join In The Loop for a fun social to chat while working on current projects! There will be more events geared toward teaching beginners, and attendees are recommended to bring their own supplies.…
Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone.…
Oct. 16 – Hall Council’s Camp Stuy
Join Hall Council on Oct. 16 for a cozy campfire, s’mores, and games in the grassy area between Hayes and Stuyvesant Halls from 7:30-9 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Hall Council Contact: Brooke English at jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Lunch & Learn: How the Library Makes Your Job Easier
Please join us for the launch of OWU’s NEW Lunch & Learn series, “How the Library Makes Your Job Easier” on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 301. Wondering how to access library resources as a staff member?…
Early Check Run Dec. 18 Before Winter Break
Due to the winter break beginning on Dec. 19, Accounting will be completing that week’s check run early on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18. Concur expense reports and cash advances will be processed on Monday, Dec. 16. The check run will be…
Dec. 5 @ 10 a.m. – Medicare 101: Understanding Medicare – Virtual Session with RetireMed
Join us to discover who RetireMed is and who they can help. Medicare is complicated, RetireMed can simplify it. RetireMed has prepared the following agenda: Introducing RetireMed Medicare Basics Working Past Age 65 OWU Coverage vs. Medicare Retiring Before Age…
University Classifieds
Incoming Student Seeking Personal Care Assistants, Pay Up to $18/Hour
Hi! My name is Gabriel Eberhard, and I am an entering freshman at Ohio Wesleyan this fall. I am looking for a few students to share the job of helping me with daily living activities, as I am in a…
Students – Join Annual Giving This Fall Through Two Internship Opportunities
The Office of Annual Giving has two internships available this fall for students interested in engaging with a variety of populations including students, alumni, and donors. Our Student Philanthropy Intern works with the full Annual Giving team to raise student awareness…
OWU Discount Available for Columbus Performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo
Use this link for a 20% OWU discount for tickets to the June 22-25 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo at the Schottenstein Center. “Come upon a place where a nostalgic clown somewhere dreams about his funeral, and looks back…
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