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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 14 – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu
Residential Parking Lot Closures for New Student Move-In: Campus Operations Notification
Please help the University create a great first day for our incoming students and their families. For new student move-in day, the parking lots at Smith and Welch Halls will be closed starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, and…
Aug. 13 – Ross Museum Opening Reception
Join the Ross Art Museum for an opening reception of Reflections on America at 250 and Nicholas Hill: Pandemic Portraits on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. OWU Sponsoring…
AEP Planned Power Outage Scheduled for Friday, July 31
Campus Operations Notification: AEP is scheduled to shut off electricity to central and academic campus between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, to complete necessary maintenance work. Power will be shut off between South Liberty and South Henry streets, including the SLUs, Selby…
Aug. 5 – Blackboard Downtime Maintenance
Our Blackboard application is scheduled for planned maintenance at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. The maintenance downtime is expected to last approximately two hours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services Contact: David Soliday at helpdesk@owu.edu
Solar Energy Initiative Update
Beginning July 20, crews will be working to install ground-mounted solar panels as part of OWU’s solar energy initiative. The work should continue for just over a month. Wildflower gardens will be planted under the ground arrays, and the areas…
OWU Connection News & Events
April 7 – Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Attention Sophomores and Juniors! Ready to stand out in the job market? The Bishop Launch Program (BLP) is back this Fall 2026 to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive candidate. Don’t Miss Out To participate, you must attend…
April 7 – Grad School 101: Strategies for Navigating Your Path
Thinking about grad school but not sure where to start? Join us for a VIRTUAL expert panel featuring admissions leaders from the University of Chicago, William & Mary Law, OSU Fisher College of Business, Case Western Reserve, and the University…
🌟Working Career Lab Today – Resume Power Hour
Resume Power Hour Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Whether you’re starting fresh or making final edits, swing by for a Resume Power Hour! Get guidance, tools, and real-time feedback to help your…
Stop by the Employer Spotlight Today!
Employer Spotlight (Drop-In!) Today — April 1, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. HWCC Atrium Meet visiting employers in a relaxed, mini tabling setting—no registration needed. Featured Employers Western Theological Seminary – Learn about graduate programs in theology, ministry, counseling, and community leadership. GVI…
Build Your Financial Confidence with Kindros Today!💰
Ohio Wesleyan is excited to offer Kindros, a financial wellness platform designed to help you build knowledge and confidence around your finances! Through short, self-paced modules and interactive tools, Kindros makes it easy to learn the basics of personal finance…
Interested in Psychology at OWU?!
Are you curious about what a degree in psychology can lead to? You’re not alone! Psychology is one of the most versatile majors, opening doors to careers that focus on understanding people, improving well-being, and making a meaningful impact. Here…
Student News & Events
Career Community Fair – THIS Thursday, Sept. 3!
Meet Your Career Catalysts & Grab a Free Crumbl Cookie! Ready to launch your future (and snag a free treat while you’re at it)? Join us at the Career Community Fair this Thursday, Sept. 3, in HWCC – Atrium from 10:45…
🎒 Academic Support for the Fall 2026 Semester 🎒
The Sagan Academic Resource Center is excited to share that tutoring is now available for the Fall 2026 semester! Tutoring sessions can be scheduled using the Penji website (web.penjiapp.com) or app. Support is available in the following content areas: Academic…
🎉Student Employment Job Fair 2026🎉
Calling all Battling Bishops—your next campus job is waiting! Looking for a job that fits your schedule AND builds your resume? We’ve got you covered! Join us at Ohio Wesleyan University for a fun and interactive job fair where you can: Meet campus employers Explore a variety of job opportunities Find a…
Apply Today: San Francisco Trip – OWU Entrepreneurship Club, Oct. 12-17
The OWU Entrepreneurship Club is sending a group of students to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, one of the world’s most prestigious startup and tech conferences. The Oct.12-17 trip includes conference attendance, company visits, and meetings with founders and investors…
Student Bio Board is Looking for New Members!
Calling Bio Majors and Minors!Looking to involve yourself on campus? Do you want to make a difference in the biology department? Whether you’re a biology major or minor, or just passionate about life sciences, consider joining the Biology Student Board!…
📖 Space Available in REL 111, Hebrew Bible 📖
Consider taking a course on one of the most read books in the world and one of the most important works of Western literature. Seats are still available in REL 111, Hebrew Bible, which gives students the opportunity to spend…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 18 – Fix Student Tardiness & Boost Engagement in 5 Minutes
Solve student lateness and build day-one accountability using three unique strategies. Register HERE for this virtual GLCA event, which will be held at noon Aug. 18, 2026. A link and calendar invite will be sent the day before the event. OWU Sponsoring…
Welcome Our New Bishops at Opening Convocation!
All Faculty & Staff are invited to help us kick off the new academic year by walking in the processional, sitting together, and forming the First Lap tunnel to welcome our incoming students! Use this form to let us know if…
Submit to News for OWU Families by Aug. 7 Deadline
Submissions are open for the August edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit your updates by noon on Friday, Aug. 7 (issue date Wednesday, Aug. 12). For this issue, please focus on information that supports a smooth transition to…
University Classifieds
One-Day Glass Fusing or Two-Day Batik Workshops!
Updated times! Come join the fun! The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University invites you to join two hands-on art workshops led by artist Pia Douglas. These sessions are open to the OWU community and the public — no experience…
Now Hiring! 2026-2027 Event Photographer/Photojournalist Student Intern
Apply before 11:59 p.m. Sunday (March 29) to be considered for this StAP-supported position in the OWU Marketing & Communications Office! MarComm’s Event Photographer/Photojournalist Student Intern will: Learn to capture high-quality candid photos from on-campus events and take posed profile…
Now Hiring! 2026-2027 Digital Content & User Experience (UX) Student Intern
Apply before 11:59 p.m. Sunday (March 29) to be considered for this StAP-supported position in the OWU Marketing & Communications Office! MarComm’s Digital Content & UX Student Intern will: Help shape how users experience the University’s website. This role is…
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