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Campuswide News & Events
Sign Up to Give Blood on Oct. 28
Ohio Wesleyan University and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Drive Details: Location: Benes Rooms, HWCC Date: Wed Oct. 28, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Click…
Sept. 15 @ 4:10 p.m. – SCSC 163: Biology Seminar
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Michael Zimmermann, University of Mount Union: “Drive-by insemination, parasites, and the maintenance of alternative reproductive strategies in bluegill sunfish”. Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Event…
Sept. 16 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Unplug and Unwind
Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium to learn about social media and mental health with The Bishop Way and Counseling Services. There’s a chance to get free prizes while learning how to unplug from the media and relax. See…
Sept. 13 @ 3 p.m. – All Horse Parade
The All Horse Parade is one of Delaware’s most charming traditions, and it’s the perfect off‑campus outing for OWU students looking to connect with the local community. On Sunday, Sept 13, at 3 p.m., the streets of downtown Delaware come…
Sept. 12 – Bishop Backers Fall Community Day, Free Tailgate with Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Responders!
Everyone is invited to a free pre-game tailgate and Ohio Wesleyan football game on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Sept. 10 @ 6:30-8 p.m. – Artist Talk: Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits
From March 2020 through the following five years, Hill created over 5,000 drawings on pages from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. During his gallery walkthrough and talk, he’ll discuss his process and creative effort to cope…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 16 – Leveraging Your Clifton Strengths in Interviews
The Strengths Advantage: Use Your Clifton Strengths to Stand Out in Interviews Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304 Bonus: Lunch Provided Find out how to LEVERAGE your Clifton Strengths for maximum impact! In…
TODAY! – Student Made: Starting a Side Hustle
Today, Sept. 10 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 p.m. | FREE Lunch! | Join us for Student Made: Start Something! Learn how Student Made can help turn your idea, talent, or passion into a real business. This introductory workshop…
Sept. 17 @ 4 p.m. – Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School
Planning your next move after OWU? After you finish networking at the Career Fair, join us for a punchy, 30-minute session that cuts through the stress of applying to graduate school. An Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School Date:…
TODAY! – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections. This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and learn…
Seniors: Complete Your GenEd CX Graduation Requirement!
Attention Seniors! Please remember that completing the GenEd CX is a mandatory requirement for graduation, and all four steps must be fully approved in the system for you to graduate. If you haven’t finished your steps yet, make this a…
Seeking 5 Student-Athletes Who Need to Satisfy Step 4
Your leadership on the field doesn’t stay in the locker room—it drives your career. We are looking for 5 student-athletes who have completed a Connection Experience and can speak to the transferable skills that turned their athletic background into professional…
Student News & Events
Looking Forward to Graduation? Submit Your Graduation Application Now!
Planning to graduate within the next year? Don’t forget to submit your Graduation Application! Why It Matters Submitting this form tells us: Which Commencement Ceremony you plan to attend (FYI: sometimes folks refer to Commencement as Graduation). When you will…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Corn Hole Tournament
Join Hall Council today, Sept. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Corn Hole Tournament at the Bradford Milligan Hall/Thomson Hall Lawn. Come and enjoy some friendly competition while spending time with friends. OWU Sponsor: Hall Council Contact: Brooke…
Videographer Wanted! 🎥
Ohio Wesleyan’s Marketing & Communications Office is looking for a creative videographer to help tell Bishop stories through short- and long-form video. Responsibilities will include quick social content and larger storytelling projects. If you’re interested, please reach out to Kiona…
Sept. 15 – Make DNA Bracelets & Jump into Genetics Club!🧬
The OWU Genetics & Molecular Biology Club is hosting its first event on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. in Science Center Room 164 (the small room on the right of the new Fueling Station in the…
Sept. 15 & 17 @ 5 p.m. – Get 2 Steppin’ Tryouts
Interested in step? Join the team by coming to tryouts (at The Cave in Stuyvesant Hall), learning, and performing step choreography. No experience required. Open to everyone. Not Greek affiliated. See you there 😉 OWU Sponsor: Get 2 Steppin’ Contact:…
Volunteer at the Delaware County Fair and Get Free Admission!
Do you want free admission to the Delaware County Fair? Volunteer to help Delaware Kiwanis sell race programs at the fair! There are currently two shifts available: Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Upcoming Cybersecurity Training
Help keep Ohio Wesleyan’s digital community secure by participating in our latest cybersecurity training module, 2026 Social Engineering Red Flags. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, keep an eye on your inbox for a welcome email containing your personalized link to access…
OWU Print Services Protocols for Best Service
As we begin a new academic year, OWU Print Services would like to share a few friendly reminders to help projects move smoothly, avoid unnecessary delays, and meet deadlines: Department Printers For problems with a department printer, please contact the 1-800…
Submit News for OWU Families by the Sept. 4 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the September edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using the News for OWU Families form by noon Friday, Sept. 4. What should families have on their radar this month? Send us your…
University Classifieds
Yard Sale This Weekend!
Yard Sale This Weekend! 📍 730 River Oaks Drive, Delaware, OH 🗓️ Friday, Sept. 11 & Saturday, Sept. 12 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. We’re clearing out lots of great items — come find your next treasure! TV Grill…
Found – Trekking Poles in Ham-Wil
A pair of trekking poles were found in Ham-Wil. Email William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsor: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Say ‘Congratulations’ to Bob Beneke!
Congratulations to Bob Beneke, boiler operator/controls technician for OWU Facilities, for winning the Hartford Fair Figure 8 Demo Derby this week. After winning his first heat, Bob advanced to the feature race and was first to cross the finish line…
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