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Campuswide News & Events
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
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 Continues This Wednesday!
The Hispanic Film Festival continues this Wednesday, Oct. 29, with the Spanish film La llegada (Upon Entry), directed by Alejandro Rojas and Juan Sebastián Vásquez. The film follows a Venezuelan couple who arrive in the United States with dreams of…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Dec. 4 @ 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…
Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Paper Competition – for those interested in entrepreneurship or small business
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Interested in entrepreneurship or small business? Enjoy research? Interested in winning $1,000? The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition is open to all junior or senior students and is designed to encourage student research in…
Student News & Events
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…
March Madness @ The 1842
Come watch your favorite men’s and women’s teams compete. The 1842 will have the NCAA games on each night with the most popular over the sound systems. March Madness games start on March 17 and go through April 6. The…
Apply By March 27 @ 5 p.m. – Graduating Class Director
Class of 2026: When you graduate from Ohio Wesleyan, you become part of a worldwide network of Bishops and an instant member of the Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Association. If you are passionate about increasing awareness, pride, participation, volunteer involvement, and…
March 16 – Bluegrass in Columbus Presentation with Rich Baker
Join Rich Baker, Instructor with the Economics & Business department at Ohio Wesleyan University and longtime host of The Bluegrass Ramble, along with Brent Davis, former content director at WOSU Public Media, as they explore how Appalachian migration, the Folk…
Education Information Session this Wednesday!
Are you interested in Education majors or minors at OWU? Come find out more and get all your questions answered this Wednesday, March 18, from 12-1 p.m. in Edgar 128! We’ll have snacks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Education Department Contact: Sarah…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Celebrate Commencement with Your Graduate on Stage!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony. If you would like to participate, please email your request to registrar@owu.edu no later than Friday, April 25. Commencement will…
Needed for OWL Camp
OWL Camp needs 2-pocket folders. Do you have any (new) errant folders lying about? If so, please donate to OWL Camp to help the environment and keep costs down. Please email the OWL office, and we will pick them up,…
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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