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Campuswide News & Events
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
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…
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
Spend Fall 2026 Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life!
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 20206 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African culture,…
📚✨Write together, thrive together. Dec. 8-11
Stop by the OWU Writing Center’s Co-Writing Space in HWCC Room 312 anytime from Dec. 8-11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring your projects and enjoy a supportive writing atmosphere – plus light refreshments to keep you going! **Please note that on…
The 1842 Coming Soon and Looking for Talent
The 1842 is looking for individuals and groups who have experience in entertainment for the Spring Semester. Examples of the types of entertainment are DJS, Karaoke, Trivia, Singo, local Bands, Groups, or Clubs who would like to perform at The…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Welcome Back! from Information Services
The OWU Help Desk is happy to be your #1 resource for all tech needs. We’ve got you covered. There are many ways to get help: Web: helpdesk.owu.edu – where you can chat with us! Phone: 740-368-3120 or just campus extension 3120…
Want to ‘Do Good’? Get Connected with United Way!
We ask for your support for OWU’s 2024-2025 United Way workplace campaign! Your generosity gives all Delaware County families and children the ability to address unexpected crises and improve their circumstances. To take part, please open one of the emails you…
Former Staff Member Jean Borden Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Jean Borden passed away unexpectedly Dec. 17 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. She was 72. A Delaware resident, Jean worked as a secretary/administrative assistant in the Department of Public…
University Classifieds
Missing Camera
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I recently lost the Olympus digital camera given to me by Jeff Nilan for photo one. It’s in a black shoulder bag with a charger in it. Please contact me at 614-316-6041 if…
Large Aquarium – Free To A Good Home
The Biological Sciences department would like to re-home a large aquarium (~100 gallon) and cabinet Free, but you must be willing to haul it away. It needs cleaned, but is watertight for aquarium or terrarium use. Contact Dr. Hankison for details…
Missing Necklace
I am looking for my necklace, which I lost the week before Spring Break leaving Welch Hall. It has a gold chain and a green stone (aventurine) on it that’s shaped similarly to a pendulum…it’s sharpened to a point at…
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