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Campuswide News & Events
Fall Semester Hours for Hobson Library
Fall semester hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
CPB Welcome Week Schedule
Hello, new and returning Bishops! To kick off this school year, the Campus Programming Board (CPB) has put together an exciting week of fun, culminating in our Day on the JAY celebration and Final Jam Concert. The full schedule with…
Celebrate Convocation Today!
Please join us as we come together as Bishops today to celebrate the Class of 2029 at our opening first-year Convocation: Thursday, August 14 4-5pm Rock Quad (Rain location: Gray Chapel) Convocation marks the start of our students’ OWU journey—a…
Ross Art Museum Reopens Tuesday, Aug. 19!
The Ross Art Museum reopens for the semester on Tuesday, Aug. 19, with three new shows: Emilie Clark: “Costumes for Survival,” Skip Brea: “Threads,” and “New York State of Mind.” The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. 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
Aug. 28 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet over 80 student organizations and get connected to campus — you…
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
Feb. 4 – First Line Dancing Club Meeting!
Join us for our first-ever line dancing club meeting on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.! Join our GroupMe for more information! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Line Dancing Club Contact: Lauren James at lkjames@owu.edu
Interested in a FREE Macrame Class on Feb. 7?
In The Loop, OWU’s Fiber Arts club, in collaboration with the Campus Programming Board, is attending a Macrame clinic at Sew To Speak on Feb. 7, from 11-1 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. We have space for up to 12 students…
Honors Board Applications Due Today @ 12:30 p.m.
The Honors Board is seeking two new board members from the Class of 2029. This is a great way to get involved on campus! The link for the application is below. All applications are due by Friday, Jan. 30, at 12:30…
Feb. 3 @ 8 p.m. – Emma Foster’s Senior Recital
Enjoy a night of beautiful cello music on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 8-9 p.m. at student Emma Foster’s senior recital in Jemison Auditorium, Sanborn Hall. Featuring alum Kevin Foster on piano and Emma’s sister, Eden, on violin, the program will…
Executive Functioning Clinical Group
A 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…
Interested in the Creative Arts? SLUSH CAH!
The Creative Arts House (CAH) is accepting applications for 2026-2027. Join us Feb. 2-6 to see if SLU life is right for you! The application can be found on the ResLife housing portal. Monday, Feb. 2: Tabling in Hamilton Williams…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking March Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for March events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
Call for Faculty Research/Scholarship Proposals for SSRP, Summer 2025
Interested in mentoring OWU students on research/scholarship for 10 weeks during the summer of 2025? Then submit a proposal for the 2025 SSRP! In addition to science-related proposals, we are piloting an expansion of the program to include projects in…
Faculty/Staff Bible Study
The Chaplain’s Office is offering a once-a-month Bible study for any interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on Jan. 27, Feb. 17, March 17, and April 21. This semester, we’ll be doing “A…
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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