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Campuswide News & Events
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…
🎓❤️ Make a Senior Smile – Sign the ’25 Kudoboard
As graduation approaches, join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s seniors. Share a personal message of congratulations, encouragement, or a favorite memory on the official OWU Class of 2025 Kudoboard. You can even add photos or videos! Click…
Education Honorary Kappa Delta Pi Congratulates Seniors
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary congratulates senior members: Jennifer Allen, Brynn Blackstone, Emily Dunn, Caroline Fleming, Lauren Gerber, Sydney Good, Erika Harris, Jacob Hinger, Hannah Huffman, Gen Maddox, Grace Martin, Allie Maziarz, Sarah Mazzei,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Thursday, Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion…
Sept. 11 – School for Field Studies Abroad Visit (HWCC at Noon)
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Sept. 11 from Noon-1 p.m. – 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,…
Oct. 1 Deadline for Theory-to-Practice Grant Applications!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
Take the OWU Strengths Assessment – Gain pivotal information to set yourself up for success!
As you prepare for your OWU journey, a pivotal step to success is knowing your strengths! Please take just 20 minutes to complete the OWU Strengths Assessment. *Note that this will be required as part of your OWU experience, and so…
Sept. 16 @ Noon – Career Fairs: How to Navigate, Approach Employers, and Maximize Your Experience – Co-sponsored with Bishop Elevate!
Nervous about attending the upcoming Career and Grad School Fair? Not quite sure how to navigate it or what to say when you approach employers or grad school reps? New to the whole career fair experience? If you’ve answered YES…
Student News & Events
Work at OWL Camp 2026: Lead, Mentor, Inspire
Ready to make a lasting impact on over 600 gifted campers? Join OWL Camp as a Family Group Leader (formerly counselor) and help shape unforgettable summer experiences for students in grades 5-8. Many leaders are former OWL campers—now it’s your…
32 Units Required to Participate in Commencement
Note: This notification contains information for students planning to participate in the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Dear OWU Seniors: To participate in the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony, students must have at least 32 units in progress or completed as of the Spring 2026…
Dec. 3 – Holiday Light Walk on Fraternity Hill
Ohio Wesleyan’s Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council are hosting a Holiday Light Walk on Fraternity Hill on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6-8 p.m. Students are invited to stop by, enjoy the decorations, and take in some seasonal spirit. The walk…
BE HEARD! Submit Your Course Evaluation(s)
Be sure your faculty hear your voice by taking a few minutes to complete their course evaluations. Faculty need your feedback to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs. Your feedback means a great deal to…
Finals Week Relaxation Stations
Start finals week off on the right foot! Come hang out in the Counseling Services office for some fun and relaxing activities, open-house style. All students are welcome! We will have different stations set up to help you center yourself…
Dec. 4 – Therapy Dog Thursday!
Students, stop by the Ross Art Museum on Thursday (Dec. 4) this Reading Week from 6-7 p.m. to meet therapy dogs Sophie, Tesla, Murphy, Daisy, Enzo, and Bailey. Check out their headshots in advance on our Instagram! Special thanks to…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Jan. 23 @ Noon – Faculty & Staff Town Hall
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the market position conversations since last April. We’re excited to take the next steps as market positioning transitions into the strategic planning stage. Please join us for a town hall about strategic planning…
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…
University Classifieds
Watch Logan’s Mystery Surprise Event Stream!
OWU alum and Twitch streamer Logan Kovach is hosting a Surprise Mystery Stream Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.! You won’t wanna miss this incredible online event! Who even knows what mysteries he will unveil! Join us at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at…
Seeking House- & Dog-Sitter for Summer!
Ohio Wesleyan professor seeks house- and dog-sitter for various travel throughout the summer. Home is located one mile from campus in historic, quiet Delaware neighborhood and comes with private backyard (with fully stocked garden to pick produce from!), sunporch, writing…
Summer Research Tech Positions
The Wolverton lab at OWU is hiring students to work on a research project this summer. Students will gain experience with molecular biology skills including CRISPR gene editing and quantitative real-time PCR, and will be responsible for growing plants and…
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