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Campuswide News & Events
CKI Smiles – Dental Supply Drive
OWU Circle K invites you to join CKI Smiles, an initiative to support good dental hygiene across central Ohio! We are collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash (travel-sized items are welcome) during the lunch hour at Ham-Wil. All donations must…
Sept. 16 @ 4 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Jennifer Bennett
Please join the Biology Seminar Series on Sept. 16 from 4-5 p.m. for a talk by Dr. Jennifer Bennett, Associate Professor at Otterbein University: “Mutant Messages: Characterizing New Genes in Streptomyces Bacteria.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks!…
Today Only – Help Public Opinion Students with Pilot Survey
Students enrolled in PG300.39 (Public Opinion) are interested in your political attitudes on key issues. They want to test some potential questions before they release the 2025 State of OWU Survey after Fall Break. The survey takes 5 minutes to…
Sept. 20-21 – Field Hockey Program Dedicates Weekend to ‘Morgan’s Message,’ Student-Athlete Mental Health
The Ohio Wesleyan Field Hockey program is proud to announce that we will be dedicating the weekend of Sept. 20-21 to honor Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health in the student-athlete community. Morgan’s…
Sept. 12 @ 3 p.m. – Artist Talk & Reception in Edgar 121
Painter David Groff will give a talk before his opening reception on Friday, Sept. 12, in Edgar 121 at 3-5:30 p.m. His exhibit “Divine Specimens” features 16 paintings of horses, some up and intimate portraits, others accompanied by their riders.…
Sept. 16 @ 10 p.m. – Selby Stadium Parking Lot to Close Through Sept. 22
Help us to celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend! To accommodate special events, the Selby Stadium parking lot will be closed at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, and will remain closed until Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Please ensure that…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 – Chill Out and Make Friendship Bracelets in IOCP
Tuesday, Oct. 1, is OWU Community Care Day! Come chill in the IOCP office (Slocum 311) and make a global-themed Friendship Bracelet! We’ll have all the supplies along with tea, coffee, and international snacks! Yum! Drop by anytime between 9 a.m.…
Oct. 1 – Japan Study and Border Studies Visit
Our institutional representative from Earlham’s Japan Study & Border Studies programs, Roger Adkins, will be on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Established in 1963, Japan Study is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in higher education exchange between the United States and Japan. Based at…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Today @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Oct. 15 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Michael Tiedemann ’93, CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global. Mike was a Founding Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Internal Investment Committee…
Student News & Events
PSYCH Documentary Night this Thursday!
Join the OWU Psychology Student Board for a documentary night this Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in Corns 312. We will be watching the 2015 documentary Reject, which examines the significance of social belonging. This is a great opportunity…
Jan 28-29 @ 12 p.m. @ Ham-Wil In The Loop Crochet Fundraiser!
In The Loop, OWU’s Fine Arts Club, will be tabling in Ham-Wil selling a collection of crocheted items, Jan. 28 and 29 from 12-1 p.m.! Stop by to browse a collection of ChapStick holders, coasters, stuffed animals, and more! All…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Feb. 27 @ 5 p.m. – Taste Around The World Chili Cook-Off @ Smith Dining Hall
Attention, faculty and staff! We invite you to participate in our Chili Cookout as part of our “Taste Around the World” series, which focuses on the USA. This is a great opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and share your…
March 7 – March Blackboard Updates Coming
Lots of little enhancements are coming to our learning management system. Here are some items to watch out for: AI Design Assistant will only generate one image at a time, and you can easily refresh a generated image in a learning…
OWL Camp at OWU: Applications Now Open for Students in Grades 5-8!
OWL Camp at OWU is a fun and engaging summer program designed for gifted students in grades 5-8! Campers will explore hands-on learning, exciting activities, and outdoor adventures while building leadership skills and making new friends. Day Camps for students…
University Classifieds
For Rent – 4-Bedroom Westerville House
Hello, OWU Community! A friend from Kenyon College is renting their 4-bedroom Westerville house while on sabbatical this upcoming academic year. The house has mature trees and is a quick walk from the Inniswood Gardens Metropark. If you’re looking for…
Seeking ‘Photojournalist’ for University Communications!
The Office of University Communications is seeking to hire a student for 2023-2024 with experience in photography (shooting and editing) to cover assignments and provide campus candids to help ensure fresh photography for social media, the OWU website, etc. Guidance…
Want to be a Tutor for the Sagan ARC?
The Sagan Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks energetic and enthusiastic students interested in making a positive impact on your fellow Bishops! Tutoring support is needed for Fall 2023 for multiple disciplines/courses including but not limited to the following: General Needs:…
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