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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 3 @ Noon – Join OWU for Significant Campus News!
Please join President Matt vandenBerg and the OWU Board of Trustees for exciting Ohio Wesleyan news you won’t want to miss! John F. Milligan Library Announcements & Groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m. JAYwalk (in front of the library)…
Campus Operations Notification: Corns Parking Lot to Close Friday Night, Saturday
OWU Facilites is bringing a crane to campus Saturday, Sept. 27, for chiller work at the R.W. Corns Building. To support the project, the parking lot between Corns and the library will close at 10 p.m. Friday night and remain…
Sept. 26 – Purple Out and Ice Cream for Anti-Hazing
Wear your get purple for Hazing Awareness Week and receive free ice cream in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 12-1 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Involvement Office Contact: Paige Orlando at Joping@owu.edu
Sept. 28 @ 3 p.m. – Dr. Youmee Kim Music Performance in Jemison Auditorium
Experience a world of music — right here on campus! You are invited to an afternoon of rich and varied music, featuring classical and contemporary works from Germany, France, Italy, Argentina, and the United States performed by Dr. Youmee Kim. …
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Sept. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture in HWCC Benes Rooms
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Brooks Simpson, ASU Foundation Professor of History from Arizona State University, as the guest lecturer for the 2025 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Thunder in the Valley: Grant, Sheridan, and Hayes Triumph in the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Nov. 18 @ 1 p.m. – Biology Related Grad School Workshop
If you are interested in pursuing graduate school in biological science after OWU, join us for an afternoon workshop and AMA conversation with one of our fantastic alumni, Princeton Vaughn ’22. The workshop will take place on Nov. 18 in…
Gail Winans, Executive Search Partner, On Campus Nov. 13, Nov. 18, and Dec. 4
The Career Connection team is excited to announce that Gail Winans, Alumni in Residence and Executive Search Partner, will be in the Career Connection office, Slocum 207, again from noon – 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 18, as well…
Nov. 12 @ Noon – Latham Bishop Ventures Student Business and Entrepreneurship Panel
Come hear from current Economics & Business students as they share their conference and travel experiences. Gain insight into how these students have used OWU Connection funds and resources to attend and participate in national, regional, and local conferences that…
Nov. 18 @ 1 p.m. – Graduate School Workshop in Biological Sciences
If you are interested in pursuing graduate school in a biological science after OWU, join us for an afternoon workshop and AMA conversation with one of our fantastic alumni, Princeton Vaughn ’22. The workshop will take place on Nov. 18…
Nov. 7 @ 11 a.m. – Employer Spotlight: Discover Career Opportunities
Eager to figure out your next step? Career Connection will be having a graduate school and a summer job/internship opportunity tabling on Nov. 7, 2024! Stop by on your way from lunch and meet representatives from: YMCA of Central Ohio…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Program – Update for Those Who Have Submitted 24/FA Proposals
The 24/FA TPG evaluation process is underway. Because of the number of proposals and the amount of funding requested, this is the most competitive TPG round in the 15-year history of the program. In the past few years, award notifications…
Student News & Events
VIVA Presents Bad Bunny Watch Party 🎶🏈
VIVA invites you to a Bad Bunny Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Smith Stairs 🎉 Come hang out with us for a fun night filled with food and drinks 🍕🥤, games 🎯, and prizes 🎁as we…
APPLY NOW! Spots at SEAL are available for 2026-2027!
Interested in a community of like-minded people focused on service and community engagement? Join SEAL (Service Engagement and Leadership) house for the 2026-2027 school year! We have 5 spots open in the house, and we would love to have you!…
Join The Kitchen for SLUSH Week!
Do you have a passion for food? Welcome to the club! If you are interested in joining others with that same passion, whether it be cooking, eating, nutrition, or anything in between, we would love to have you join our…
Feb. 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Chill Night: Button Making
Use our button maker to make a new drip for your backpack! Visit the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5 to make your own buttons and share some snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala…
Feb. 3 from 7-9 a.m. – Hot Chocolate and Donuts with SEAL!
Interested in learning more about living in a SLU? Want to meet the current members of SEAL (Service Engagement and Leadership house)? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 3, for Hot Chocolate and Donuts! We will be stationed outside our house from…
Feb. 3 – Student Involvement Fair
The spring Student Involvement Fair is Tuesday, Feb.3, from 11-1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. It is a fantastic way to meet 50 student organizations/offices and to get connected to campus – you won’t want to miss this event! You can visit tables to learn…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Join us today for You Can Help a Student
Faculty and staff are invited to attend “You Can Help a Student” today at 4:10 p.m. in Merrick 202. The presentation will include helpful information about how to identify signs of mental health challenges, connect students with critical resources, and better…
April 4 @ Noon – Deadline for ordering Commencement Regalia
Commencement will be here soon, and the deadline to order your Regalia is fast approaching. Regalia can be rented through the bookstore, but the store must receive your order by noon on Friday, April 4. Stop in to the bookstore,…
Theatre Wants to Borrow Your Christmas Tree!
OWU’s production of The Spitfire Grill starts later this April and we’re working on creating some forest for the set. Given the location, the trees are pine trees. If anyone has a green Christmas tree the theatre department can borrow from roughly…
University Classifieds
Boardman Arts Park Seeks Submissions for ‘Diversity in Delaware’ Photo Exhibition
The OWU community is invited to submit photos for consideration for Boardman Arts Park’s juried “Diversity in Delaware” exhibition. For complete guidelines and submission deadlines, visit Please note: Attending OWU will meet the residency requirement for students who wish…
Dec. 2 – Seeking Volunteers for NNA’s Holiday Home Tour
The Northwest Neighborhood Association (NNA) is looking for volunteers to serve as docents during its Holiday Home Tour 2023. The event is Saturday, Dec. 2, from 2-6 p.m.(you don’t need to volunteer the whole time) with a pre-tour walk-through Friday, Dec.…
Lost Airpods Case
I lost my Airpods case. Was last seen along Park Avenue between residential and academic side. It is blank white, with some scratches. If you see it, please contact me at (614) 584-7906. Thank you. Contact: Ivan Vore at iavore@owu.edu
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