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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 31 @ 5 p.m. – Trick or Treat at the Museum!
Come Trick or Treat at The Ross Museum, vote on our creepiest artwork, and get a full-size candy bar when you vote! From 5-9 p.m. on Halloween Night, Oct. 31. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
Nov. 3 @ 6 p.m. – Celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights!
Join us on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6-9 p.m. in Merrick Hall, Room 301, for a festive evening celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! This event is open to the OWU community and is a wonderful opportunity to experience the…
Oct. 30 @ 4 p.m. – Tony Mendoza Artist Talk
Everyone is invited to attend an artist talk featuring famed Cuban-American writer and photographer Tony Mendoza. Join us on Oct. 30 from 4-5 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum to hear Tony’s Story and participate in a Q&A with the…
Election Day is Coming. Do YOU Have a Voting Plan?
Just a quick reminder that Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5) is around the corner. If you haven’t already, make sure to finalize your voting plans. Voting Early? Early voting ends Nov. 3. Use this link to find your early voting location Voting…
Oct. 29 @ 6:30 p.m. – Museum Career Talk with Rod Bouc
Interested in a career in museums? Want to know what options you have when choosing a creative field? Listen as Rod Bouc, Ross Art Museum board member and retired Deputy Director of the Columbus Museum of Art, shares about his…
Oct. 29 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr Miranda Horn
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by our own Dr. Miranda Horn, assistant professor at OWU in Biology and Neuroscience: “Antiretrovirals and CRISPR-Cas9 therapy: Impacts on inflammation, aging, and neurodegeneration in SIV-infected rhesus macaques.” Free and open…
OWU Connection News & Events
Dec. 1 – Early Housing Application: Consider the Bigelow-Reed House for Next Year!
Consider living in the Bigelow-Reed House next year! With the motto “Where Passion Meets Opportunity,” this dedicated living space combines learning and living, and a sense of community for students interested in economics, business, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship. The house,…
Blaine Grimes Grant Applications DUE FRIDAY!
Do you have a spring internship lined up? Would you like up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine Grimes Grant are now OPEN! Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to…
Email a Career Connection Ambassador!
Have you ever wanted to share ideas or get insights about Career Connection from a student perspective? Now you can with the new Career Ambassador email! Career Connection Ambassadors are students who regularly share insights and suggestions with Career Connection…
Nov. 14 @ Noon – STEM Internship and Research Information Session
Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst to learn about internship searching, research opportunities, and how to land them! WHY: You need to learn more about internships in the STEM and Pre-Health fields and how to apply for them! WHEN:…
Today: Find YOUR ideal Gap Year Opportunity! 💡11 a.m.-1p.m. | Ham-Wil Atrium
The first-ever Gap Year Opportunity Spotlight is HERE! If you are still looking for opportunities after graduation, come learn about Gap Year Opportunities in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. TODAY, Nov. 8. Come visit with organizations on your way to…
Dec. 6 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Blair Kisker ’12, VP of Finance and Accounting for FC Cincinnati. Kisker’s remarkable journey from Ohio Wesleyan to the dynamic realm…
Student News & Events
Don’t Risk Your Financial Aid, Complete Your FAFSA Today!
Returning students: Help to secure your financial aid! With changes expected at the federal Department of Education, we strongly recommend that you complete your 2025-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) now. Completing the FAFSA as early as possible lets you…
Academic Advising Internship – Apply Today!
Looking for a paid on-campus internship during the 2025-26 school year? Do your career interests relate to advising or communications? Apply for the Academic Advising Internship! Learn more and apply by March 23 at 11:59 p.m. at OWU Sponsoring…
Apply for Chaplain’s Office StAP position!
The Chaplain’s Office is seeking applicants for a StAP position for the 2025-26 academic year. Primary responsibilities will be focused on creating programming for dialogue and cooperation between students of various faith backgrounds. Duties will include creating programs/events in collaboration…
March 23 @ 11:59 p.m. – Biology StAP Intern Application Deadline
The Department of Biological Sciences is offering five StAP internship positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. Interested? See the full position descriptions on the StAP website. Student applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 23. Positions encompass work with the Scanning…
Deadline March 23 – On-Campus Internships for 2025-26
The deadline to apply for a StAP, Legacy, or Bishop Elevate on-campus internship for 2025-2026 is Sunday, March 23 at 11:59 p.m. Additional information can be found on the StAP, Legacy, or Bishop Elevate websites. Internships are competitive and late submissions will not be accepted. OWU Sponsoring…
Today @ 4:30 – Honors Board Bingo with Faculty
Come out for a fun night of bingo, snacks, and many awesome prizes with the Honors Board! Join us in Merrick 301 today, March 20, at 4:30 p.m. Feel free to come and go as needed. All students are welcome!…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Highlight Your Department’s Student Employment Jobs
All departments that employ students (whether or not you have new openings) need to be represented at the Student Employment Job Fair. Arrive early on to claim the perfect space to showcase your open positions. Thursday, Aug. 22, & Monday,…
Noon Yoga
This is my 9th year teaching yoga at OWU, and I still haven’t met all of you. I know you have meetings at noon and you want to eat lunch. I’m here to tell you that for only two days…
Former Staff Member Kathleen Weibel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU Library Director Kathleen Weibel died July 29 in Champaign, Illinois. She was 79. Kathleen worked as a member of the Ohio Wesleyan staff from January 1984 to September 1990. Family and friends…
University Classifieds
Daisy Update!
Hello! Thank you to everyone who voted for Daisy! She won’t be moving onto the next round but placed 4th in the quarter-finals so that is pretty great! I appreciate everyone who voted for her and sent encouraging messages! OWU…
Airpods Case found outside SLUs Sept. 29
Airpods case gen 1 found on the street outside of the Small Living Units on Sept. 29. No AirPods were inside the case. The case appears to be slightly damaged; the top does not fully close. To claim, contact Kelly…
Vote for Daisy! Voting Ends Tonight at 10!
Hello! Thank you to everyone who has voted for Daisy so far! She is in 4th place now but needs to be in 1st place by Sept. 29 (tonight) at 10 p.m. to make it to the semi-finals. Daisy and…
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