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Campuswide News & Events
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
Retirement Reception for Will Kopp – May 5, 4-5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301
Join us for a retirement reception celebrating Will Kopp! For nearly 12 years, Will has shaped and shared OWU’s story with creativity, passion, and vision. Stop by Merrick 301 on Monday, May 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. to thank him and…
🎓❤️ Make a Senior Smile – Sign the ’25 Kudoboard
As graduation approaches, join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s seniors. Share a personal message of congratulations, encouragement, or a favorite memory on the official OWU Class of 2025 Kudoboard. You can even add photos or videos! Click…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 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. Today, Sept. 26,…
Today @ 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…
Oct. 15 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Michael Tiedemann ’93, CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global. Mike was a Founding Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Internal Investment Committee…
Vote Now for i-Qubed Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s annual i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote today by paper ballot, QR code, or online during the OWU Connection Conference. Winners will present Feb. 27, 2025, at the spring…
Today – Connection Conference! Explore the Schedule
Today’s the day! Click here for the Connection Conference schedule to plan your day, and we will see you soon! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu
Student News & Events
Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Advising & Registration Help Desk
Have questions about advising? Looking to plan ahead? Last-minute changes? Academic Advising and Registrar staff are here to help! Stop by our help desk from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, in the Ham-Wil Atrium with any questions or…
Nov. 10 from 12-2 p.m. – Give Thanks with Cru!
Join us from 12-2 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a fun afternoon of gratitude and community! Enjoy fun lawn games, a thank-you card making station to spread some kindness, and free hot drinks and donuts to keep you warm. Come…
🎶 Live@OWU 2026 – Student Feedback Wanted!
We’re planning the Spring 2026 Live@OWU concert, and YOU get to help pick the artists! Check out the playlist and vote for your favorites! Please submit your top artist choices by Friday, Nov. 14. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of Student…
Nov. 12 @11:30 a.m. – Women in Politics
Join us for Women in Politics in Ham-Wil, Room 312, at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 12. We’ll be discussing the power, leadership, and impact of women in politics — sharing stories, exchanging ideas, and inspiring one another to make a difference.…
Call for Magazine Donations – Vision Board Night with Rafiki!
Rafiki will be hosting a Vision Board Night on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and we’d love your help! If you have old magazines that you no longer use, please consider donating them to be used for the event. If you’re interested…
🦃 TIME TO GET THANKFUL! 🍁 (Nov. 6 & 7)
Stop by our Gratitude Table hosted by Residential Life in your res hall lobby or at HWCC during the noon hour (Nov. 5–7) to write a Gratitude Card! Share what you’re thankful for – your friends, your bed, caffeine, or…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Call for Faculty Research/Scholarship Proposals for SSRP, Summer 2025
Interested in mentoring OWU students on research/scholarship for 10 weeks during the summer of 2025? Then submit a proposal for the 2025 SSRP! In addition to science-related proposals, we are piloting an expansion of the program to include projects in…
Faculty/Staff Bible Study
The Chaplain’s Office is offering a once-a-month Bible study for any interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on Jan. 27, Feb. 17, March 17, and April 21. This semester, we’ll be doing “A…
Jan. 16 – Yoga Starts THIS Thursday!
Come join our dedicated group of on-campus yogis in Edwards Gym every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. These committed people have found it invaluable to tear themselves away from their desks 2 times each week to move and breathe…
University Classifieds
iPod Left in Hobson Library – Please Stop By and Describe the Case to Claim
You can pick it up at the main desk. Thanks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Lost a Pair of Keys? – University Hall
A pair of pink keys were found in the bathroom of the first floor of University Hall. Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs (Univ 107) to claim them. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kate Cole (kkcole@owu.edu).…
FOUND: Bracelet Near Hobson Library
Please come to the Hobson Library’s main desk and describe the bracelet to pick it up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
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