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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 14 & 15 – OWU Honor Band Festival: 3 Great Concerts in Gray Chapel!
The OWU Honor Band Festival features 7 ensembles in 3 concerts across Friday and Saturday. Over 300 middle school and high school band students from 70 schools across Ohio will participate! HOST CONCERT: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.…
Deadline March 7 – Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 and recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership, service, and courage. The event includes awards from Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student…
Feb. 13 – Culture Push Film Series Begins
Join us at the historic Strand Theatre on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for the launch of the Culture Push Film Series! Free to All! Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. A middle-aged, overworked Chinese…
Feb. 12 – Strand Theatre Screening of Foster Child Adoption Film and Social Justice Panel Discussion
The Strand Theatre is partnering with the Unity Community Center to present a screening of “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” and a panel discussion on social justice/community involvement as part of the theatre’s Delaware Community Conversations: Meaningful…
Feb. 7 – Bookstore/Print Services/Faculty & Staff Mail Bins Closed
The OWU Bookstore will be closed for inventory on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8. This closure also affects Print Services and the Faculty/Staff mail bins. Print Services will be closed on Friday, Feb. 7, and there will be…
Feb. 8 – Slither Into Prosperity: Lunar New Year Celebration!
Horizons welcomes you to the Year of the Snake! On this Saturday, 5 – 7:30 p.m., celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with the OWU community! Join us for an evening filled with cultural traditions, delicious FREE food, and festive performances—including…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 8 – Corns Scholars Applications Due
Would you like to receive a $5,000 scholarship your junior AND senior years? Are you a sophomore interested in business and entrepreneurship? Apply to be a Corns Scholar. Applications are now open! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars program encourages…
TODAY @ Noon – Music and Entrepreneurship Lunch
Are you interested in the business of music? Are you a musician curious about the potential of a unique career path? As the music industry continues to evolve, so does the need for musicians to be able to expand their…
March 26 @ Noon – Power Skills Workshop: Google Professional Certificates
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value), and possibly connect it to academic credit…
March 6 @ Noon – Economics Is Everywhere!
Do you want to know what you can do with a degree in Economics, Quantitative Economics or Management Economics? Did you know the Economics major now only requires 10 courses? Then join us for a panel event highlighting students majoring…
March 5 @ Noon – Resume Versus CV: When To Make the Switch?
When reading a Job Description or Application Requirements do you see the ‘Resume/CV’ requirement and don’t know which to submit? Are you a student in STEM or Pre-Health that has a lot of experiences that don’t fit onto a traditional…
Become an Accounting & Finance Fellow!
Do you want a career in Finance or Accounting? Are you interested in learning from professionals and alumni in the field? The Accounting & Finance Fellows Program is a selective program that empowers students to explore the wide range of careers…
Student News & Events
TODAY @ Noon – Performative Male Contest on the JAYwalk
Come and be as performative as possible; we’re talking matcha, vinyl, totes, baggy clothes. Top three performative males win vinyl, including Lana Del Rey and others! Performative women and NBs also welcome! No need to RSVP, just show up and…
Today, Sept. 9 – Honors Ice Cream Social
Join the Honors Board for an ice cream social TODAY, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow honors program members! Please RSVP using the form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKtTeDPH0J6YoUqRfMN8nHOQ7VXm4qxgenHUKHUphe-YDpZw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113339496703696101481 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Sept. 11 @ 6 p.m. – Sticker Making Chill Night
Make your own stickers at the Ross Art Museum using our sticker-making machine. Join us from 6-8 p.m. with snacks! Sticker Making Chill Night Date: 2025-09-11 Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art…
Sept. 10 – Grow with OWU: Plant Sale to Support the OWL Program
Brighten your dorm, office, or home with a new leafy friend—and support the OWL Program at the same time! We’ll have a variety of small plants for sale, including succulents, jade, cactus, and philodendron. Perfect for desks, windowsills, or gifting!…
Join Us for World Suicide Prevention Day 💛
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, The Bishop Way, Counseling Services, and HelpLine are coming together to raise awareness, foster connection, and support mental wellness in our community. Stop by the Welch Hall patio on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from…
Sept. 5 – Poster Sale in Ham-Wil!
You won’t want to miss the annual College Poster Sale on Friday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Benes A. Come check out the wide variety of posters to decorate your room! It’s the perfect opportunity to personalize your…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Faculty/Staff First-Gen OWU Info Needed!
Dear Faculty and Staff: Are you a first-generation college graduate or a big supporter of first-generation students? Please take a few moments to complete the (very brief!) First-Gen OWU Faculty and Staff Information Form. You can access the form at…
Sept. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Blackboard Ultra Gradebook Training
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Monday, Sept. 30, 1 -2 p.m. – Ultra Gradebook and Grading Get familiar with setting up the Gradebook. Learn how to grade assignments, tests,…
Oct. 4 – Pints with Profs: Faculty, Staff & Alumni Celebration
Join us for Pints with Profs (and Staff, too) during OWU’s Homecoming & Family Weekend! This lively event is the perfect opportunity for Ohio Wesleyan faculty and staff to connect with alumni and each other in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.…
University Classifieds
Lost Emerald Ring
Emerald ring with silver band lost in Merrick Hall girl’s bathroom about two weeks ago. $ reward if the item is turned in as it is very important to me. Reach me at klfarran@owu.edu. Contact: Kelly Farran at klfarran@owu.edu
Mistletoe and Mutts Silent Auction, Must Be 21+
Mistletoe and Mutts Silent Auction is being held at “The Junction” on Dec. 2 from 6-9 pm, hosted by Ohio Pet Charities, Inc. and ONEHOPE Winery! Opportunities to bid on various baskets of donated items from Water Shed Distillery to Lowry Brothers,…
Found Earphones at Elliott Hall
If you have taken a class in Elliott Hall in the last couple of days and lost some earphones, please come to Room #205 to identify them! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Sociology/Anthropology Department Contact: Aline Aguilar at dmwright@owu.edu
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