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Campuswide News & Events
April 25 – Reading Room Closed
The Reading Room will be closed from 8-10 a.m. on Friday, April 25, for an Admission Office event. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
April 25 @ 2:30 p.m. – Print Services Closed
Print Services will be closing early this Friday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Printing Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at mestephens@owu.edu
Be Bob the Bishop @ Commencement!
We’re looking for 2 to 4 volunteers to play the role of Bob the Bishop or assist as a handler during two special Commencement events: Final Lap following Commencement Rehearsal Thursday, May 8 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. Commencement Day Saturday, May 10 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.…
April 23 @ 6:30 p.m. – Interfaith Dialogue: A Student Panel
Come join the Interfaith House in a conversation about religious literacy and diversity! This student panel will represent students from a few different faith backgrounds who will talk about their experiences within their religious life and what makes religious literacy…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Senior Spotlight
We continue today with our last Senior Spotlight Series! I encourage you all to attend and learn about the exciting internships and professional experiences our seniors have pursued during their time at OWU. This week, we’ll hear from Dani Philip.…
AI Guidance at OWU
AI Guidance at OWU: We are pleased to share this AI Guidance document, created with broad input from OWU faculty and staff. This document provides guidance on the appropriate use of AI at OWU and raises awareness of potential risks. Please contact Barb…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 26 @ 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…
Sept. 26 @ 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. Thursday, Sept. 26,…
Tuesdays @ 3 p.m. – Career Readiness 0.25 Credit Course! Work with an Alumni Mentor!
FALL Semester 2024 UC 154: Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career REGISTER HERE (You may need your faculty advisor’s approval) 0.25 Credit Hours Tuesdays 3-3:50 p.m. Corns Room 209 Our “Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career“ course offers a well-paved roadmap…
Aug. 26 @ Noon – FINAL Bishop Launch Program Info Session – REGISTER!
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Register for the final Bishop Launch Program (BLP) information session to participate in the fall 2024 program. BLP is a semester-long intern development program designed to help you become a confident,…
Aug. 22 – Popcorn, Prizes & Possibilities – Career Connection Drop-In Welcome!
Welcome (or welcome back) to Ohio Wesleyan University! To kick off your semester, the OWU Career Connection team is hosting a Popcorn Welcome Event at the Career Connection Office, and we’d love for you to join us! Drop by for…
Today @ Noon – Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Check out the Bishop Launch Program (BLP) — a semester-long intern development program designed to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and successfully launch into your…
Student News & Events
Come Meet Latine/Hispanic Faculty and Staff with VIVA!
Meet OWU’s Latine/Hispanic faculty and staff in the Crider Lounge this Thursday at noon. VIVA, the Latine club on campus, invites you to meet OWU’s staff who share your cultural backgrounds, language, and traditions. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, and various…
Ski Stowe 2026 Trip Registration Open – Reserve by Nov. 4
The Executive Board is thrilled to announce that registration for our Winter Trip to Stowe, Vermont, is officially OPEN! Trip Details: Destination: Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont Dates: Monday, Jan. 5 -Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 Cost: $375 per person Deposit of $175…
Nov. 7 – Free Festival Concert: Phi Fest at Phi Delta Theta!
Phi Delta Theta is having a free concert with optional donations to raise money and awareness for ALS research in support of our philanthropy: Live Like Lou Foundation. Come see four bands perform on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Phi…
Survey on Chronic Illness and Elected Office
Student researchers with Dr. Nestor are interested in understanding how chronic illnesses impact public perceptions of candidates for elected office. If you would like to consider participating in the survey, please follow the link below. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Oct. 31 @ Noon – French Fall Fashion Event!
Come join Le Cercle Français and CPB to celebrate French and Francophone fall fashion on Oct. 31, 12-1 p.m. in Benes Rooms A and B! We will have a beret decoration workshop, a tote bag painting workshop, and a workshop…
Nov. 1 – Moonlit Masquerade Ball
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 7-9 p.m. in the Benes Rooms for a Halloween Masquerade Ball. Attire is formal, and masks and light refreshments will be provided. A $5 donation will be requested at the door (digital payment…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Spring DEI Book Club
The DEI Council has prepared the Spring 2025 DEI Book Club materials and wants to share details and the sign-up sheet for calendar invites. This semester we will be reading 3 fiction novels by a diverse selection of authors. We will be meeting every fourth week…
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To all Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24, from 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…
Seeking March Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for March events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
University Classifieds
Last Chance – Lost & Found in the Science Center
The “Lost & Found” in the Science Center is overflowing with an umbrella, a calculator, ear buds, jackets, miscellaneous jewelry, pottery tools, pencil bag, glasses and many water bottles. Please stop by the Science Office, SC 201 to claim. Any item…
Want to Join the Sagan ARC team as a Tutor in the Fall?
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 multiple disciplines/courses including but not limited to the following: General Needs: MATH (background in…
Futon Couch for Sale
Black futon couch/bed that’s awesome for a dorm room! Fits perfectly under my bed when I need floor space and easy to pull out and fold up when I need seating. Original price was $170. Nice quality soft cushions. Fold-up…
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