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Campuswide News & Events
April 4 @ 2 p.m. – Japanese Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival)
The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Haru Matsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this festival, we will be celebrating the coming of spring with traditional Japanese onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and…
Spotlight Seniors: Internship Experiences in Film
Join us for a special three-part series featuring senior film majors who will share the unique and diverse internship experiences they’ve had during their time at OWU. Each session will spotlight a different student, offering insight into their creative journeys,…
Campus Operations Notification: Dead Tree Removal
Facilities will be removing a dead cottonwood tree in front of Merrick Hall beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The work will be completed the same day. Removal of the tree, which was declared dead by an arborist, will…
March 30 @ 7 p.m. – OWU Percussion Ensemble
The OWU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Chris Lizak will present a concert with special guest artists Ben and Kelsey Shaheen on Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium (Sanborn Hall). Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Tomorrow! OWU Connection Conference
The bi-annual Connection Conference is tomorrow, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Join us on Leap Day and LEAP into your future at the OWU Connection Conference! We’ve got a full lineup of excellent sessions. We hope to…
March 4 @ Noon – Music and Entrepreneurship Lunch with line upon line percussion
Are you interested in the business of music? Are you a musician curious about the potential of a unique career path? As the music industry continues to evolve, so does the need for musicians to be able to expand their…
Connection Conference This Thursday!
The 2024 Spring OWU Connection Conference is just a couple of days away! Check the schedule posted here for more information on sessions and times! Used as a day of instruction, we look forward to seeing you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU…
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…
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…
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,…
Student News & Events
Oct. 31 @ 7 p.m. – CAH Halloween Social
Come to the Creative Arts House between 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, for our Halloween Social! We will have mocktails, hot apple cider, a Halloween-themed movie, and a craft. Costumes are not required, but strongly encouraged! The Creative Arts…
Nov. 12 & 13 – Make Holiday Cards for Seniors!
Time to get crafty! On Nov. 12 & 13 from 12-1 p.m., join The Woltemade Center Student Board in the Corns Lobby to make holiday cards for local senior citizens. We’ll provide all the crafting materials along with LUNCH! Enjoy…
Nov. 1 @ 2 p.m. – Intramural Mario Kart Tournament!
Come be crowned the best Mario Kart player on campus! This will be at the Esports Arena in Welch Hall at 2 p.m.! Sign up or just show up, the top 3 will receive a free T-shirt! RSVP Information:…
👻 Halloween Party With the OWU Bio Department 🎃
Join the OWU Biology Department at noon on Halloween (Oct. 31) in the Science Center atrium for a frighteningly good time! There will be free pizza, desserts, and spooky mocktails for you to feast on. It’s also a great chance…
Interested in Culture, Community, and Change? Join CoW!
The Citizens of the World (CoW) House is currently accepting new members, and we’re looking for students genuinely interested in contributing to the house’s mission as it enters an exciting rebuilding phase. Founded in 2009, CoW creates an inclusive community…
Trick or Treat on the JAY – Reserve your table!
Student organizations are invited to host a table and hand out candy to local kids and families during our annual community Trick or Treat event! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk to show off…
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
Keep Voting for Daisy! (Plus an Update)
Hello! Thank you to everyone who has voted for Daisy so far! She has advanced to the next round (in 4th place now) but needs to be in 1st place by Sept. 29 at 10 p.m. to make it to…
iPhone 13 Found
iPhone 13 found in the restroom on the classroom side of Edwards If you’re looking for your lost phone, come to the Athletics suite, office 101E of Tracey Little. There’s a specific wallpaper that I’ll require you to know before…
Vote for Daisy! (The Best Cat Ever)
Hello! My name is Claire Holsted. I recently entered my cat, Daisy, into a competition to become America’s Favorite Pet. She has made it through three rounds already but needs your help now! She is currently in 9th place and…
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