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Campuswide News & Events
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
Retirement Reception for Will Kopp – May 5, 4-5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301
Join us for a retirement reception celebrating Will Kopp! For nearly 12 years, Will has shaped and shared OWU’s story with creativity, passion, and vision. Stop by Merrick 301 on Monday, May 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. to thank him and…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to today’s Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by Professor Barbara Macleod…
Tomorrow @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat on Sept. 12 and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by…
Today @ Noon – Informational Interviews: Great Conversations to Help You Network and Move Forward
Want to talk with someone in a field of interest but are not quite sure what to ask? Good informational interviews (aka career conversations) can help you gain insights, make decisions, grow your network, and move forward! Consultant, Executive Coach,…
Today @ Noon – Life as a STEM Major
Ready to launch your STEM journey at Ohio Wesleyan University? Don’t miss this exclusive event hosted by Career Connection, designed specifically for first and second-year STEM students! Whether you’re just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, this event is…
Sept. 13 @ 12:10 p.m. – Info Session for Spring ‘Britainistan’ Travel-Learning Course
Interested in learning more about Travel-Learning Courses for Spring 2025? Come join an information session for ENG/REL 300 15. Drs. Comorau and Gunasti will host an information session for their interdisciplinary course “Britainistan: Literary and Religious Narratives of British Muslims.”…
Spring 2025 Travel-Learning Course Applications LIVE
Spend a semester in the classroom learning about a topic of interest and then hit the road for a related travel experience. Led by your professors, Travel-Learning Courses connect academic theory with real-world experience to bring learning to life in invaluable…
Student News & Events
Nov. 13 @ 6:30 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Social!
Join In The Loop for a beginner-friendly crochet and knitting social! Bring your own project or learn how to start with our supplies. In the HWCC Peale Chapel from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: In The Loop…
DANC 150 (Studio Topics) in Spring 2026
DANC 150 has some changes going into the spring semester, including a new meeting time of MWF 3:10-5 p.m. If you’re looking to have structured time for dancing next semester and are interested in registering, please see this document for…
Nov. 12 – STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by WinS!
Join us on Nov. 12 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 will battle it…
Intramural 2v2 Pickleball Tournament
The Intramural Sports Program will be hosting a 2v2 pickleball tournament on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Edwards basketball courts. SIGN UP HERE Winner gets a FREE tournament T-shirt! 👕🔥 • Open to all OWU students • No…
Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. – A SEAL House Project
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. for a SEAL House Project, Crafting for a Cause: Bringing Hope to Childhood Cancer Patients. We will be creating penguin-themed cards and assembling LEGO kits that will then be delivered to…
Nov. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Make A Difference Volunteering
Kindness in action! Make a difference by joining Residential Life on Nov. 17, 2025, from 7-8 p.m. to assemble hygiene kits and write letters that spread hope at the Welch Hall ground floor recreation room. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TODAY! For OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom today, Feb. 6 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step approval…
Apply Now! StAP, Legacy, and Bishop Elevate Proposals for 2025-2026
On-Campus Internship Proposals are now open for faculty and staff. All 3 Internship programs provide hands-on experiences in a professional setting for Ohio Wesleyan students who desire to complement their liberal arts education with practical experiences. These programs enable students…
Early Childhood Center now registering children for the 2025/2026 school year
ECC registration for the 2025/2026 school year is now open to faculty, staff, and to the general public. The center offers part-time preschool/pre-k to children who are three to five years old. Faculty and staff have priority status as long…
University Classifieds
Incoming Student Seeking Personal Care Assistants, Pay Up to $18/Hour
Hi! My name is Gabriel Eberhard, and I am an entering freshman at Ohio Wesleyan this fall. I am looking for a few students to share the job of helping me with daily living activities, as I am in a…
Students – Join Annual Giving This Fall Through Two Internship Opportunities
The Office of Annual Giving has two internships available this fall for students interested in engaging with a variety of populations including students, alumni, and donors. Our Student Philanthropy Intern works with the full Annual Giving team to raise student awareness…
OWU Discount Available for Columbus Performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo
Use this link for a 20% OWU discount for tickets to the June 22-25 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo at the Schottenstein Center. “Come upon a place where a nostalgic clown somewhere dreams about his funeral, and looks back…
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