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Campuswide News & Events
April 14 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Bake for Ukraine💛💙
Your support can make a real difference! Join us on April 14 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Ham-Wil to enjoy delicious homemade Ukrainian desserts and help raise funds for medical care and emergency needs for Ukrainians affected by…
Compassion as a Virtue: The Bodhisattva Ideal in Buddhist Ethics
Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, April 15, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Come listen and learn about the Buddhist ethics from John Hacker-Wright, a professor of philosophy at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on virtue ethics, moral…
All Week: Anchor Splash Penny Wars – Support or Sabotage!
Anchor Splash is here, and it’s time for Penny Wars! Support your favorite team with pennies or sabotage another with silver coins and bills! 1 Penny = 1 point, 1 Nickel = -5 points, 1 dollar = -100 points, etc.…
April 18 @ 2 p.m. – Rafiki Olympic Cookout
Join us for the Rafiki Olympic Cookout, a high-energy, end-of-year celebration bringing together the OWU campus and the Delaware community for an afternoon of food, fun, and good vibes. Enjoy free food trucks, ice cream, cotton candy, and a variety…
April 16 from 4:30-6 p.m. – Opening Reception: New Artwork in Edgar Hall
Stop by the Werner Gallery in Edgar Hall for the Opening Reception of Midwest Potluck: Cotton and Copper, featuring artwork by Tammy Perakis Wallace ’02. Tammy currently serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Fine Arts Department, after spending 20…
Celebrate OWU’s Golden Bishops Today!
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 and exist to recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership and community service. The full list of awards can be found here. The 2026 ceremony will take…
OWU Connection News & Events
Apply Now! Spring Student Symposium
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio…
NOON TODAY: My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Your Major ≠ Your Career Path 🚀 Tired of the question “What are you going to do with THAT major?” Think your major limits your job titles? Think again. Join Career Connection and Bishop Elevate for an interactive lunch panel…
Friday, March 27 – Charles River Laboratories Career Trek
Are you interested in research? The Career Connection Office will be taking a group of 24 students on-site to Charles River Laboratories to learn more about their internships and careers for students interested in research. You will have the opportunity…
Tonight! SOTC Virtual Info Session
Register on Handshake and join SOTC Executive Director Eric McGarvey and past OWU SOTC Alums virtually TONIGHT, March 4, from 7-7:45 p.m. to learn more about this amazing summer opportunity. SOTC is an intensive PAID summer internship experience in Cleveland. Last summer,…
Thursday, March 5 at 12 p.m. – New York Arts Program Info Session
This Thursday, March 5, at 12 p.m., is your last chance to attend a Virtual Info Session with NYAP’s Director of Student Life & Admissions before the application deadlines for the Fall 2026 semester. Join us on Zoom to learn…
Stop by the Employer Spotlight Today!
🎯Employer Spotlight (Drop-In!) March 3, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. HWCC Atrium Meet one-on-one with a visiting employer – no registration required. Featured Employer • Bally Sports Group LLC Explore opportunities in sports media, broadcasting, content creation, and production. Stop…
Student News & Events
April 20 @ 7:30 p.m. – Prayer and Worship Night With Cru
Join Cru for a Prayer and Worship Night on Monday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Crider Lounge! Whether you are strong in faith, exploring faith, or just want to come check it out, all are welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Join the Marching Bishops for Fall 2026!
With registration fully open for fall semester, we’d like to invite everyone with an interest to join us on the field with the Marching Bishops this fall! We welcome everyone–while past marching/instrument/color guard experience is a plus, we’ve had members…
Baccalaureate Participation Application Due Monday, April 20
The Chaplain’s Office invites graduating seniors to participate in the annual Baccalaureate Service on Friday, May 8. The Baccalaureate Service is an interfaith spiritual capstone event for graduating seniors that celebrates the spiritual journeys (broadly conceived) of the class during…
Academic Skills Center Accountability & Study Hour Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed by class work? Can’t find a space to focus? Come join us in the Sagan ARC (HWCC Room #324) every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for our walk-in Accountability and Study Hour! We will have one of our Academic…
🎓 Help With Commencement (and Stay on Campus for Free!)
Are you looking for a way to celebrate our graduating class and score some extra time on campus? We are looking for enthusiastic student volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement ceremonies a success! When: There are volunteer opportunities available…
Friday, April 17 – VIVA Sip ‘n’ Paint 🍹🎨
Enjoy the warm, sunny weather this Friday with VIVA as we create some refreshing mocktails and paint your pick of canvases, tote bags, or hats! We will be outside, so feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. From…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Save the Date to Volunteer at Commencement
It’s time to start thinking about OWU’s 2026 Commencement, which will be held on Saturday, May 9! The support of faculty and staff is crucial to the success of this event. We want faculty to march in the procession and…
Meek Leadership Awards – Nominate A Student Today
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise…
AI Ready Webinars: Student Affairs, Mental Health, & Career Services
From AI-enabled support pathways to personalized wellness resources and tailored career-readiness tools, artificial intelligence is reshaping how students navigate their journey campuswide. As we adopt emerging technologies and new expectations, it’s essential to align innovation with our institutional values –…
University Classifieds
International Adoption Stories Wanted for Class Documentary
We are currently seeking students and staff who were internationally adopted to participate in a short documentary being created as a midterm class project. This project focuses on internationally adopted individuals in U.S. families. Participants will be asked to answer…
50% Off! Clearance Sale on Selected Items
Come grab your OWU merch while you can! Select items are 50% off while supplies last. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Campus Bookstore Contact: Debbie Forest at djforest@owu.edu
Bradford Milligan Apartment Roommate Needed
Hello! Are there any girls interested in joining a group of 3 for the senior apartments? We want a quad. We are clean and quiet people. Feel free to email hmyoung@owu.edu! 🙂 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Haley…
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