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Campuswide News & Events
Take the Public Opinion Class’s 2025 State of OWU Survey
Students in Public Opinion (PG300.37) are interested in YOUR opinions on key political issues. We want to know your thoughts on pop culture, the economy, and more! EVERYONE in the OWU Community is welcome to take the survey! Responses will…
Campus Operations Notification: Intermittent Water Outages on Oct. 30 at Elliott, Oct. 31 at Meek
OWU Facilities will repair backflow systems in Elliott Hall from 6-9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, and the Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center from 6-9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31. The systems prevent water from flowing backward into clean water. There will…
Oct. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. – Take Back The Night
Join the OWU community in standing up to sexual and domestic violence through a march across campus, speak out, and event debrief. We will start the night off at 6 p.m. in the Smith lobby by making speak-out posters. Then…
Nov. 1 @ 7 p.m. – A Cappellooza!
Do re mi fa so la ti do! Join CPB in Gray Chapel on Nov. 1 for a night of magical melodies, heavenly harmonies and rockin’ rhythms! At this year’s A Cappellooza, vibrant performances, soulful serenades, and sweet treats await…
Education Department Accreditation Visit – Jan. 28-30, 2026
The Education Department at Ohio Wesleyan University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on Jan. 28-30, 2026. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note…
Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. – Bob Ross @ The Ross Art Museum
Come paint along with a Bob Ross video and dress up for a SLAM Halloween event with the Ross Art Museum! Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SLAM and Ross Art Museum Contact: Gracie Johnson at gbjohnson@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The 5-week program is hosted by the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. In this course, you will examine the history of the…
Study Abroad This SUMMER!
Are you considering studying abroad this summer? Wondering how you can afford it? The process is simple, but deadlines are approaching! Visit our Summer Study Abroad page for all the information you need and/or stop by the International and Off-Campus Programs…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Spring Round Deadline – March 1
The Theory-to-Practice Grant proposal form will go live Saturday, Feb. 1, for the second round. The deadline for this round of proposals is March 1, 2025. For more information and to find the link for the form, please visit www.owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Get Real Experience Survey! – Career Connection
Have you or will you complete an internship, research experience, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2024 to Summer 2025? If so, please share your success with Career Connection by completing the form in this LINK Students who complete this form will be…
Today @ Noon – Ciao from Catania, Sicily – TPG Presentation!
Join us as we bring the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Catania, Sicily, to Ohio Wesleyan! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars are about to embark on an unforgettable journey through OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant program, where we’ll dive deep into the…
Dec. 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight: Hospice Volunteer Opportunity
Join us on Dec. 3, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for an Employer Spotlight hosted by our Career Connection Office! We are excited to welcome a nationwide hospice organization, Gentiva Hospice, seeking compassionate volunteers…
Student News & Events
March 20 @ 6 p.m. – Art Exhibition: Black Star – Merrick
Black Star isn’t just an art exhibition; it’s an experience merging creativity, culture, and visual storytelling through art, photography, and film. The exhibition will take place in Merrick Hall from 6-9 p.m. A solo exhibition by Nana (Class of ’27),…
Last Day to Add or Drop Second Module: March 19
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget the last day to add or drop second-module courses is Thursday, March 19, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor. Then, if you…
March 18 @ 5 p.m. – First Aid Kit Making
Passionate about volunteering? Join Residential Life on March 18 at the Smith Hall Seminar Room 233 from 5-6 p.m. to help assemble first aid kits and write letters that help spread care to the unhoused. Location: Smith Hall West, Room…
March 22 – Horizons Eid Celebration in Benes
Join us for a special Eid celebration hosted by Horizons in collaboration with Tahueed and funded by WCSA. This student-focused event brings the campus community together to celebrate Eid in a welcoming and inclusive space. Enjoy an evening of cultural…
March 16-20 Mortar Board Clothing Drive
OWU’s chapter of Mortar Board is putting on a clothing drive! We’ll have boxes in 1842 all week in Hamilton Williams over the noon lunch hour! If you’re interested in joining us for the next school year, please reach out…
32 Units to Participate in Commencement
Note: This notification contains information for students who are planning to participate in the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony. To participate in Spring Commencement, seniors need to have at least 32 units in progress or completed as of the Spring semester. 34 units and all…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
May 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the May edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, May 2. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic-year…
April 23 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!
Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2025 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole and lapel…
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast
As the semester comes to a close, planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams. Staff…
University Classifieds
Help Needed: Left-Handed Knitter
I’m looking for someone to help teach my 12-year-old how to knit in the round. He is left-handed and already knows the basic knit and purl stitch. If you are a left-handed knitter, please email me! Thank you! Contact: Jill Hayes…
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.…
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