Applications for Summer 2021 internships will open on April 1, 2021. Grants are available for up to $2,000 for summer internships. Interested students who have identified an appropriate internship or similar experience are encouraged to apply.
The Woltemade Center
Our Story
The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship, a pivotal center at Ohio Wesleyan since 1985, offers students a variety of unique opportunities to learn how business really works.
Our mission is to enhance academic programs and provide real world opportunities to create future generations of business and world leaders.
Philosophy of The Center: To provide access to resources, knowledge, and experiences that will enhance and improve upon a strong liberal arts education.
What makes us unique: The Center allows us to provide holistic programs delivered by a variety of experts including professors, business leaders, and alumni, in and outside of the classroom, to students and community members.
What you can expect from us: Co-curricular relevant, dynamic and current programming that meets the modern expectations and needs of the students with the purpose of serving as a recruiting tool for the department and university.
We value: Innovation, relevance, collaboration, ethical business practices, and study.
We make a difference: By providing resources and opportunities to put theory into practice, connecting students to the real world.
Pathways to a career: The Woltemade Center and The OWU Connection provides the ideal mix of broad knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and practical experience to prepare you for your first job and a successful career. Read about our graduating seniors and where they're heading next!
The Woltemade Center 35th Anniversary Video: Watch Now
The Woltemade Center Brochure: Learn More
Programs
Students will benefit from these program by participating in academic activities outside of the traditional classroom space, professional development activities, and both domestic and international travel-learning experiences funded by The Woltemade Center.
The Accounting Fellows Program offers several travel learning experiences - including a trip to Washington D.C. to meet with a variety of employers to explore the various avenues of accounting careers.
Research & Scholarships
Beyond Ohio Wesleyan’s already generous financial aid, The Woltemade Center and Economics Department are pleased to offer several outstanding scholarships and grants.
The Woltemade Center offers students a variety of unique scholarships and research opportunities.
Internships
Because internships have become a prerequisite for even entry-level jobs in business, The Woltemade Center actively encourages and assists students in the pursuit of internships locally, nationally, and internationally.
Internships also provide opportunities for networking, personal growth, career exploration, and resume building.
Heisler Business Ethics Lecture
Joe DeLoss, founder and owner of the Columbus-based Hot Chicken Takeover, discussed efforts to provide supportive jobs for people working to overcome past incarceration and homelessness. Learn More
Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Entrepreneur Daymond John of TV’s “Shark Tank” and founder and CEO of the FUBU brand, discusses “5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life. Learn More
Economic Outlook Conference
Mark Schweitzer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shares insights at a previous OWU Economic Outlook Conference. (Photo by Mark Schmitter ’12) Learn More
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The participation and support of Ohio Wesleyan alumni have played a substantive role in the Woltemade Center’s growth and success since its inception in 1985. We are gratified by their belief in our program as evidenced by their gifts of time, talent, and treasure.
Give to WC
Your support will connect current and future generations of Ohio Wesleyan students to opportunities that will create a better world. Join Us. Make your gift to the Woltemade Center today!
A LOOK AT THE WOLTEMADE CENTER
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Liberal Arts and Business
Ohio Wesleyan’s Sagan National Colloquium to Explore How Business Can Create Positive Social Change
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Building Opportunity
Destiny Coleman Named Administrative Director of Ohio Wesleyan’s Woltemade Center
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May 13
Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - Todd Thompson, Ph.D.
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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June 10
Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - Annika Peter, Ph.D.
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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July 15
Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - David Martin, Ph.D.
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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August 12
Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - Rick Pogge, Ph.D.
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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September 16
Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - Ji Wang, Ph.D.
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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October 14
Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - Paul Martini, Ph.D.
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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November 11
Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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December 9
Perkins Observatory: New Vistas Lecture Series - Don Terndrup, Ph.D.
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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Location
The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, & Entrepreneurship
R.W. Corns Building
78 S. Sandusky Street
Delaware, Ohio 43015
R.W. Corns Building
78 S. Sandusky Street
Delaware, Ohio 43015
P 740-368-3545
E wcenter@owu.edu
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