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Campuswide News & Events
April 1 @ 12:10 & 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for two talks by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani, University of California, Davis: 12:10-1:00 p.m., Science Center 161 “Mass Extinctions Past and Future – Are we in a mass extinction?” *Includes…
Campus Operations Notification: Remove Cars from HWCC Upper & Lower Tier Parking Lot by 10 p.m.
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black art and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the upper and lower tiers lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot…
Tonight @ 8 p.m. – Choir Concert in Gray Chapel
The Choral Art Society presents its spring concert on Thursday, March 27, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. The ensemble will be led by guest conductor Rachel Parfenchuk (OWU Class of 2013) in a varied program of works centered on…
Campus Operations Notification: By 10 p.m. Today, Remove Cars from HWCC Lower Tier Parking Lot
From March 27-29, Ohio Wesleyan will host the second Melvin Van Peebles Symposium to celebrate Black arts and culture. To accommodate our guests, we will close the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center parking lot on Thursday and both…
April 2 @ Noon – The Love Bus Comes to the Tree House
The ENVS Department, Fine Arts, DEI Council, and The Upcycling Center at OWU all present: The Love Bus: Beauty and Waste in the Face of Climate Crisis Wednesday, April 2, from noon to 2 p.m. in front of the Tree…
March 27 & 28 – Free Movie Screening, Arts Performance for Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Didn’t buy a ticket for the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium? You’re still invited to attend these events as we remember OWU alum Van Peebles ’53 and celebrate Black arts and culture: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday – Fork in Nigeria food truck.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 29 @ Noon – 74 Employers Looking to Hire YOU!
The OWU 2024 Career & Summer Internship Fair will include 74 employers looking to provide opportunities for students of all majors and all years! The fair will be this Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference. It will be located…
Feb. 29 @ 2 p.m. – Law Student Panel Discussion
What is Law School like? Come hear a panel of former OWU students who are currently in law school discuss the law school experience. Tips on how to get admitted to law school, how to succeed when you get there,…
Leap Into Your Future at the Connection Conference!
Come one, come all, Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, from 9-4. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase students’ involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students on navigating…
ALL-DAY Drop-Ins: Tuesday & Wednesday | Prepare for the Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair next Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference by attending ALL-DAY Drop-Ins. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 27-28, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9…
Feb. 29 @ 1 p.m. – COMM Learn About Internships
As part of the Connection Conference, the Communication Student Board will host a panel on Communication Internships. The panel will consist of Michaela Alfano, Halima Elmajdoubi, Maya Koob, and Sisi Fish. The panelists will discuss their journey of finding and…
Feb. 29 @ 10 a.m. – Join Us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us at the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge! Watch as teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges with the chance to win the $3,000 grand prize! About the Woltemade Big…
Student News & Events
Join Us Today 11-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services today (Oct. 21) from 11-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone. Enjoy relaxing…
Oct. 22 – The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session + Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
Oct. 25 – Incredible Film Club Halloween Party
The OWU Incredible Film Club proudly presents our Halloween Party. We will be showing Midsommar, directed by Ari Aster. There will also be a costume contest with a prize for the winner. 📅 Oct. 25, 2025. ⏰ 7-9 p.m. 📍Chappelear…
Día de los Muertos Exhibit & Crafts
Visit the Día de los Muertos Altar and Mini Altars Exhibit in the Ham-Wil Atrium, Oct. 27-31. The exhibit honors female Latin American and Hispanic artists who left a lasting legacy in our cultures, including Ana Caro, María de Zayas,…
Oct. 23 – Thursday Student Chill Night: Bracelet Making
Come chill at the museum with snacks and bracelet making this Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Last Day to Withdraw from Full-Semester Courses (Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025)
Tuesday, Oct. 28, is the Withdrawal deadline for full-semester courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your professor and advisor about…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Donna Tucker Savely Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Donna Tucker Savely, 86, passed away earlier this month. She had recently moved to Sebring, Florida, from Delaware, Ohio, where she resided for over 60 years. Donna worked at Ohio…
Former Staff Member Pam Besel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Pam Besel passed away Oct. 20 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Her family shares that Pam lived a full and giving life while dealing with Type 1 diabetes before she “joined…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Nov. 1 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the November edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Nov. 1. We are also accepting posts for the December News for OWU Families. That…
University Classifieds
Lost Orange Water Bottle in SCSC/Library
I lost my water bottle either in SCSC (Math/CS side) or in the library 24/7 section. It’s orange with a “YugabyteDB” text. If you saw it, please let me know (htphan@owu.edu). Thanks a lot! Contact: Hanh Phan at htphan@owu.edu
Airpods Pro Found Oct. 3
Apple Airpods Pro has been found near Bradford Milligan Hall. Please claim in the Public Safety office, Welch Hall, 133. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Department Of Public Safety Contact: Misty Teter at psafety@owu.edu
Daisy Update!
Hello! Thank you to everyone who voted for Daisy! She won’t be moving onto the next round but placed 4th in the quarter-finals so that is pretty great! I appreciate everyone who voted for her and sent encouraging messages! OWU…
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