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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 16 @ 4 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Jennifer Bennett
Please join the Biology Seminar Series on Sept. 16 from 4-5 p.m. for a talk by Dr. Jennifer Bennett, Associate Professor at Otterbein University: “Mutant Messages: Characterizing New Genes in Streptomyces Bacteria.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks!…
Today Only – Help Public Opinion Students with Pilot Survey
Students enrolled in PG300.39 (Public Opinion) are interested in your political attitudes on key issues. They want to test some potential questions before they release the 2025 State of OWU Survey after Fall Break. The survey takes 5 minutes to…
Sept. 20-21 – Field Hockey Program Dedicates Weekend to ‘Morgan’s Message,’ Student-Athlete Mental Health
The Ohio Wesleyan Field Hockey program is proud to announce that we will be dedicating the weekend of Sept. 20-21 to honor Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health in the student-athlete community. Morgan’s…
Sept. 12 @ 3 p.m. – Artist Talk & Reception in Edgar 121
Painter David Groff will give a talk before his opening reception on Friday, Sept. 12, in Edgar 121 at 3-5:30 p.m. His exhibit “Divine Specimens” features 16 paintings of horses, some up and intimate portraits, others accompanied by their riders.…
Sept. 16 @ 10 p.m. – Selby Stadium Parking Lot to Close Through Sept. 22
Help us to celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend! To accommodate special events, the Selby Stadium parking lot will be closed at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, and will remain closed until Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Please ensure that…
Sept. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Celeste Malvar-Stewart – Slow Fashion and Sustainability Talk
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environment & Sustainability Department for our Art and the Environment talk series Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ross. Celeste Malvar-Stewart is a Columbus-based fiber artist and fashion designer who has…
OWU Connection News & Events
Get Ready to Connect, Explore, and Inspire
Come one, come all Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Fall Connection Conference will showcase students’ involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
This Week – Prep for the Career and Grad School Fair! All-Day Drop-Ins
Get ready for the Career & Graduate School Fair this Thursday, Sept. 19, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 17-18, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. waiting for…
Sept. 18 @ 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…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Application Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and for the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a mentor…
Today @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to today’s Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by Professor Barbara Macleod…
Tomorrow @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat on Sept. 12 and learn about majoring in Finance! Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion by…
Student News & Events
Thursday, Feb. 26 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Night!
Stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday to enjoy snacks and play games. We have games like: Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme?, Psychological Warfare, Uno, Werewolf, Happy Little Dinosaurs, Unstable Unicorns, and…
Feb. 27 – Equestrian Team Meeting @ HWCC Atrium
Equestrian Team meeting on Feb. 27, from 8-9 p.m., located in the HWCC Atrium. Bring your insurance cards and be ready to fill out the required forms. Free food from Raising Cane’s provided! Please let us know here if you’ll…
March 6 @ 5 p.m.: Build/Join a Start-up in 54 hours!
Techstars Startup Weekend Women is part of a global movement, uniting 60+ cities and tens of thousands of innovators for International Women’s Day. Over three days, women founders, builders, designers, engineers, and innovators come together to pitch ideas, form teams,…
Feb. 23 @ 4 p.m. – MAPS Presents: Health Equity in Medicine
Join MAPS Club for an important discussion on The Urgency of Health Equity with our guest speaker, Dr. Deena Chisolm. Health equity remains one of the most pressing challenges in medicine today. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Chisolm will explore…
Scholarships Available to United Methodist Students
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 26-27 academic year. You can apply online at UMHEF.ORG. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…
Executive Functioning Clinical Group
New clinical group just dropped! Have you ever thought you may be neurodivergent? Do you struggle to stay on task or stay organized? Do you procrastinate A LOT? Maybe you hyperfocus on one thing for too long, or experience “time-blindness”?…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Early Childhood Center now registering children for the 2025/2026 school year
ECC registration for the 2025/2026 school year is now open to faculty, staff, and to the general public. The center offers part-time preschool/pre-k to children who are three to five years old. Faculty and staff have priority status as long…
Feb. 6 – For OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Thursday, Feb. 6 (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 four-step…
Faculty Advisor Needed for Mortar Board
The OWU Chapter of Mortar Board needs a new faculty advisor. Could it be you? Mortar Board is a national honor society for juniors and seniors recognizing exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership. OWU’s Chapter was established in 1929 and has…
University Classifieds
Lost Bag With Keys Inside
I lost my orange peace sign bag with my keys in them outside Thomson. If found, please text me or email me at 614-313-0413 or hrlimes@owu.edu Contact: Hallee Limes at hrlimes@owu.edu
Lost Apple USB C
My name is Jemimah Chukwuemeka. I’m looking for my Apple USB C to Magsafe 3 charger for my laptop. I last used it in Merrick Hall Room, Room 201, last Monday. Please, if anyone has seen it, kindly let me…
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…
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