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Campuswide News & Events
Learn More about the 2025 Great Decisions Discussion Series
Delaware’s Great Decisions sessions on U.S. foreign policy and international relations will kick off Feb. 21, with eight sessions addressing critical issues impacting the nation and world. These discussions are free and open to the public, and will be held…
Feb. 19 @ Noon: YOU are the future of OWU!
The experiences of our alumni create a strong foundation for the future of our students, faculty, and staff. Starting tomorrow, Feb. 19 at noon, Ohio Wesleyan will host its fifth annual “We Are OWU” giving campaign to celebrate and support OWU’s incredible…
Feb. 20 @ Noon – Intersection of Environmental & Racial Justice, Merrick 301
On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at noon in Merrick Hall 301, the History, Politics & Government, and Sociology & Anthropology departments will host a panel discussion, “The Intersection of Environmental and Racial Justice” with Nadia Kim, Ph.D., joining local panelists,…
Feb. 19 – We Are OWU – Basketball Double Header
We Are OWU is partnering to bring some extra energy and excitement to Branch Rickey Arena on Feb. 19. Join us as we cheer on the women’s basketball game starting at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m.…
Feb. 19 @ 5 p.m. – Refusing Death, Merrick 301
This year, The B.A. Jones Lecture on Race & Society (SOAN), The R. Kragalott Lecture on Human Rights, Genocide & Mass Atrocity (HIST), and The B.F. Marsh Lecture on Public Affairs (PG) are collaborating to present a lecture and panel…
Feb. 23 – Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt @ The Ross
Sunday, Feb. 23 during open hours (1-5 p.m.) Bring your little ones to engage with art. Tour the museum at your own pace with a children’s scavenger hunt game and win an art-themed prize for a completed card! Recommended ages…
OWU Connection News & Events
Jan. 30 @ Noon – Woltemade Big Problem Challenge Workshop, $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Prepare for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge ($3,000 prize) with a workshop focused…
Feb. 13 @ 7:30 p.m. – The Economic Outlook Conference
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2024 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The Woltemade Center and…
Need Funding for Research, Travel, Service, and Internships? Write a TPG!
If you are participating in research or an internship or service that includes travel or expenses for which you need help — look into writing a Theory-t0-Practice Grant! The spring round deadline is March 1. Applications will go live on…
Jan. 18 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Featured Employer Visit! ✨
Welcome back to campus, Bishops! To start the year strong, the Career Connection team is hosting 3 Featured Employers in the Ham-Wil Atrium this Thursday, Jan. 18, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.! Featured at this spotlight will be: Camp Otyokwah City Year…
Attention SENIORS: The Real Life 101 Program is for YOU!🎓
Nervous about graduation and life after college? Not to worry! Career Connection is inviting you to attend an information session for the Real Life 101 program — a program for Senior students dedicated to easing the transition from Ohio Wesleyan…
Jan. 16 @ 5 p.m. – New York Arts Program Virtual Info Session
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 5 p.m. ET to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and creating in NYC with the New York Arts Program. Artists of all kinds can come to NYC for…
Student News & Events
Sept. 19 @ 5:30 p.m. – Souled Out Welcome Night
Looking for a place to connect, recharge, and have a good time? Join us for Souled Out Welcome Night hosted by the Souled Out Young Adult Group of Soul Restoration Ministry in collaboration with Rafiki! This special evening is open…
🎶🎧 Sept. 17 @ 9 p.m. – Silent Disco
🎧 Put on glowing headphones and dance the night away at the Silent Disco! Join us on the Stuy Patio on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9–11 p.m. for music, lights, and good vibes under the stars ✨ Brought to you…
Share Your Thoughts Via the WCSA Online Comment Card
Have something on your mind? Share your thoughts, questions, or concerns with WCSA through our Online Comment Card. There’s now a link to the feedback form in each day’s OWU Daily email (in the top navigation links). Your input helps…
Sept. 17 – Make Ice Cream with OWU WinS Club
Join OWU’s Women in STEM club for our second meeting of the semester, where we will be experimenting with ice cream making. (Don’t worry, you will still be able to eat the ice cream you make!) Whether you’re a recurring…
Mondays @ Noon – LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or anywhere on the Queer spectrum and would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion…
Sept. 16 from 12-1 p.m. – Sociology & Anthropology Social, Elliott Hall 4th floor
SOAN hacks. What professors wish SOAN students knew. How students can make the most of their SOAN classes or major. Come find out! Tuesday, Sept.16, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. in Elliott Hall, 4th Floor Lounge. Free lunch provided by the…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Kathleen Weibel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU Library Director Kathleen Weibel died July 29 in Champaign, Illinois. She was 79. Kathleen worked as a member of the Ohio Wesleyan staff from January 1984 to September 1990. Family and friends…
Aug. 14 @ 9 a.m. – Welcome Back Gathering
Faculty & Staff: Please plan to attend the Welcome Back Gathering from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the Benes Rooms, Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Come catch up with friends and learn what’s happening at OWU. Coffee and donuts will be…
Former Faculty Member Dr. Fay Carol Reed Passes Away
We are sad to report that Fay Carol Reed, BSN, Ph.D., founding dean of the former Riverside School of Nursing at Ohio Wesleyan University, passed away Aug. 8. Fay Carol served as the dean and a professor of nursing at…
University Classifieds
BMW 328i for Sale
I am selling my car on campus. It is a BMW 328i X Drive with 3.0 L 6 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated Engine. One of the most successful engines by BMW. The car holds a clean Ohio title and is at…
Advancement Operations Summer Student Assistant
Advancement Operations Summer Student Assistant: Duties include data entry, research assistance, filing, scanning documents, and other office duties as needed. Students should have good communication, organization, and computer skills (Will work in Excel, Word, and Raisers Edge). Students should have…
Male Summer Camp Counselors Needed – OWjL
We are looking for MALE counselors only for OWjL Camp 2022. OWjL Camp is a summer residential camp for gifted/talented students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and held on the OWU campus each June. Requirements to be a counselor:…
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