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Campuswide News & Events
Today – Anchor Splash!
Come support Service for Sight at Delta Gamma’s annual Anchor Splash today, April 17, in Meek Aquatic Center at 8 p.m. Watch Greek organizations compete in relay races and a synchronized swimming finale while learning about vision preservation and advocacy.…
April 21 – Final Art and the Environment Talk: Carolina Barbosa
Join us for the final installment of the Art and the Environment Talk Series this Tuesday (April 21) at 6:30 p.m. to hear from OWU’s own, Dr. Carolina C. Barbosa. She is a faculty member in OWU’s Department of Environment…
April 17 & 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Spring Musical ‘Into the Woods’
Ohio Wesleyan’s spring musical production “Into the Woods,” directed by Jennifer Whitehead, has its final two shows this Friday and Saturday on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by…
April 16 @ 8 p.m. – Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Join us at 8 p.m. Gray Chapel is located in University Hall. Featuring works by Norman Dello Joio, John Mackey, Eric Whitacre, and Leonard Bernstein, with our conductor Richard Edwards and guest conductor Ryleigh Jones ’27. Admission is free and…
April 17 @ 1 p.m. – Honors Thesis Defense: Claire Hammond
Come watch Claire Hammond ’26 defend her Honors Thesis, “Determining the Effects of Early Adolescent Stress on Anxiety-Like Behavior and GABA A Receptor Subunit Expression in C57BL/6J Adult Mice,” this Friday at 1 p.m. in SCSC 163! Learn about the…
April 19 @ 3 p.m. – Composition Studio Recital
Join us at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium, located in Sanborn Hall, for an afternoon of original works by students studying composition under Dr. Park. Admission is free and open to the public! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing…
OWU Connection News & Events
🌟Working Career Lab Today: Resume Power Hour
💼 Resume Power Hour Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Whether you’re building your resume from scratch or polishing up your final draft, drop in for a Resume Power Hour! Get tips, tools,…
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…
Student News & Events
📚 April 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Create a Finals Study Plan!
You’ve worked hard all semester; now it’s time to finish strong! Stop by the Sagan ARC (HWCC #324) on Monday, April 20, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to create a finals study plan. This open-house style event will allow…
Sagan Writing Center Award – Submission Deadline Today at 5 p.m.
Today is the deadline for submitting to the annual spring Sagan Writing Center Award—don’t miss out! Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. (Examples of past winning essays…
April 18 from 6-8 p.m. – Lavender Party Hosted by SAGE
SAGE is throwing a party at the Milligan Hub on April 18 from 6-8 p.m.! The Milligan hub will be decorated all over with lavender! Drink and snacks are provided, and if you are not a party person, crafts are…
Graduating Seniors: DON’T LOSE YOUR DATA!
Congratulations! When you graduate from OWU, you have the opportunity to convert your BishopApps (Google Workspace) account to Email-for-Life, which preserves all of your data. If you don’t do this, ALL of your data may be permanently DELETED. That includes all your BishopMail, Contacts, Calendar…
April 22 – STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by WinS!
Join us on April 22 in the SCSC Atrium at noon for STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by the Women in STEM club at OWU! Come get food, drinks, and watch as the STEM department faculty and students battle it out in classic Jeopardy fashion for a legendary trophy.…
April 22 @ 5:30 p.m. – Honors End-of-Year Reception
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, April 22, in Merrick 301 from 5:30-7 p.m. for a celebration dedicated to our graduating Honors seniors. The reception will include food, drinks, a photobooth, and an opportunity to hear highlights of student Honors…
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
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on Feb. 26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
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
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