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Campuswide News & Events
Fire Alarm and Kitchen Hood Tests Begin Dec. 15
OWU Facilities will conduct state-required fire alarm testing between Dec. 15 and Dec.18 starting at 8 a.m. The testing will affect Bradford Milligan Hall, Smith Hall, Stuyvesant Hall, and The 1842 (4 Williams Drive). If your building is affected, you…
Ross Art Museum Closes For Break
The Ross Art Museum’s last open day for the year is Wednesday, Dec. 17. The museum will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 13 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Today from 2-4 p.m. – Make Agar Art with Genetics Club!
Drop in and join the Genetics Club to make your own agar art TODAY between 2-4 p.m.! Learn about bioengineered bacteria and “paint” with colorful bacteria. Meet in SCSC 349 (Microbiology Lab). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Genetics Club Contact: Andrew Inamdar…
Dec. 11 @ 8:30 a.m.- CNX 100 Class Book Conference
Come explore classic books as they’ve been reimagined by CNX 100 students for the 21st century. Walk through the Atrium, stop at each table, and explore the creativity and ideas behind every project. Join Dr. Kennard and Dr. Mack’s classes…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
Here are some keep-warm tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate the body. Outer…
Congratulations, OWU Women’s Basketball!
The 23rd/24th-ranked Ohio Wesleyan University women’s basketball team hit the road on Wednesday night to begin North Coast Athletic Conference play against 10th/7th-ranked John Carroll. At the end of the night, Ohio Wesleyan walked out of University Heights with a…
OWU Connection News & Events
Blaine E. Grimes Grant NOW OPEN!
Have a spring internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…
Today, Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Economic Outlook Conference
Join us today @ 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Rooms B & C, for the annual Economic Outlook Conference. Hear local, national, and international outlooks from panelists Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC, and Dr.…
🌟Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students
📣 Bishop ACCESS Students, get personalized career support! 💼Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students 📅Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 ⏰ 12-1. p.m.| 📍 Slocum 201 This session offers tailored support for Bishop ACCESS students to: Build strong resumes ✍️ Prepare applications 🗒️ Strengthen…
Spin it to win it Global Engagement Week
Stop by the IOCP Student Desk in Slocum 311, Monday-Friday, and take a spin to win. From Legos to llamas, we want to meet you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
Nov. 19 – Hearts of Glass Documentary, Panel Discussion
From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, join us for a free panel discussion at the Ross Art Museum for the documentary Hearts of Glass (premiering at the Strand Theatre on Nov. 11 @ 6:30 p.m., free). Panelists include the…
Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Economic Outlook Conference
Join us on Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B & C for the annual Economic Outlook Conference. Hear local, national, and international outlooks from Panelist Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC,…
Student News & Events
Noon @ Ham-Wil – Rafiki Crochet Flowers Sale
Rafiki will be tabling at Ham-Wil on Jan. 29-30, Feb. 5-6, and Feb. 9-13! Stop by to buy crocheted flowers for Valentine’s Day 🌸 Pass by the table and grab something special for your loved ones during the month of…
CANCELED – Student Chill Night Adult Coloring Jan. 29
Please note: Due to the cold weather, this event is canceled. Students join us at the Ross Art Museum on Thursday night for adult coloring and snacks from 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at…
Jan. 28 @ 12 p.m. – First WinS Meeting of the Semester!
Join the Women in STEM club for our first meeting of the semester in SCSC 163! We will be having an I^3-style lecture (similar to the one we hosted in the fall) to help students get to know their women…
Jan. 28 @ 11:30-1 p.m. – Mindful Midwinter in HWCC Atrium
Join the Bishop Way and the Creative Arts House to learn about beating the winter blues! Make a winter wellness bucket list, try a new craft with CAH, and get a winter wellness goodie bag! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop…
Library Service Desk Assistant Position in Hobson Library
We need 1 person to cover 2 hours, Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. Both hours need to be covered. Please visit the Student Employment job website to apply (search for OWU job openings). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Help Me with My Honors Capstone!
My name is Kelsea Cooper, and I am working on completing my honors capstone. I am conducting an epidemiological study. My project includes consenting to the study to be randomized into a group that will receive a new intervention to…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Fall 2025 Final Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2025
Final grades for the Fall 2025 semester are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 16. How do I submit final grades? Log in to OWU Self-Service. Hover over Classes > select Course Management. Select your course section. Click Overall Grades. Enter a…
Have Children in Grades 5-8? Apply Now for OWL Camp 2026!
OWL Camp welcomes applications from gifted and talented middle school students for a summer of challenge, creativity, and connection. Dates & Grades: • Overnight Camp (Grades 6-8): o Week 1: June 7-11 (Grades 6-7) o Week 2: June 14-18 (Grades…
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast – Dec. 8
We’ve been busy planning our biannual tradition of hosting a late-night breakfast during the upcoming finals week! This event is very busy and fun as students take a break from preparing for final exams. We’re looking for volunteers to serve…
University Classifieds
Join the Strand Theatre for October’s Films!
On Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., as part of the “Screamin’ with Stephen” (King) Series. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Tuesday, Oct. 14: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Before the film, see a scene from the upcoming Arena Fair Theatre’s production…
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Found Necklace – Hayes Hall
A lovely gold-colored necklace was found in Hayes Hall and is safe in my office. If you think it belongs to you, kindly share the details of your lost necklace so we can reunite you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWL Program…
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