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i³ Video of the Week: The Evolution of Dogs, Accidental Best Friends

Meet Shala Hankison, Ohio Wesleyan’s Professor of Biological Sciences (& OWU grad!). Watch Dr. Hankison’s mini-lecture, “The Evolution of Dogs, Accidental Best Friends.” Dr. Hankison’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. OWU held the seventh…

Discover Delaware: Boardman Arts Park

“I really enjoy the Arts Park. It’s right across the street from the residential side, so it’s super accessible, and it’s a nice place to hang out after class!” – Clara Wood ’25 Boardman Arts Park, 154 W. William Street…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: CPB

CPB  noun, organization  /see-pea-bee/ “CPB” is an acronym for Campus Programming Board. CPB plans, coordinates, and executes entertaining and engaging campus events to enrich the social life at Ohio Wesleyan University! Students run CPB (yes, you can join!) to plan visiting…

i³ Video of the Week: Straddling Working Class and Middle-Class Cultures

Meet Paul Dean, Ohio Wesleyan’s Professor of Sociology and anthropology. Watch Dr. Dean’s mini-lecture, “Straddling Working Class and Middle-Class Cultures.” Dr. Dean’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. OWU held the seventh season of i³ (i-cubed)…

Save the Date: Camp Oh-Wooo (Fall New Student Orientation)

Mark your calendars for August 16-20! Camp Oh-Wooo is the mandatory fall orientation experience for all new students. During the camp, you will build friendships with other new students, connect with great student leaders, and get to know supportive faculty and staff.…

New Student Housing Application Open

The 2024-2025 housing application is open and accepting applications from new students.  The priority deadline for the housing application is June 12, 2024. Learn more about new student housing at OWU on our website.  The housing application is available online…

Attend Admitted Student Day on April 20!

Join us for Admitted Student Day THIS SATURDAY, April 20!  Take a campus tour, attend sessions on topics of your choice, interact with OWU faculty and current students and get your questions answered about next steps!  Parents and family are…

Chat Live With Current OWU Students!

Now that you are a Bishop, it’s time to hear from current Bishops about what it takes to succeed – and how to decorate a dorm room, of course! We’ll have OWU students live on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00pm…

Apply for the Summer Bridge Program!

The Summer Bridge Program at Ohio Wesleyan University is a free, three-week residential experience program with academic credit to provide first-year students with the skills needed to thrive at OWU. Students will take part in a learning experience intended to…