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Campuswide News & Events
Gordon Field House Closed for Renovations
Gordon Field House will be closed until further notice for donor-funded renovations, including a new floor surface, garage doors with windows, lighting, and paint. The Field House is expected to reopen near the start of fall semester. Thank you. Source:…
Library’s New Services Platform is Now Live
OWU’s new library services platform, OWUSearch, is now live. You can access the new search from the library home page or the direct link provided. Library staff still have some major work in the weeks ahead to get it ready for fall semester,…
New Library System Goes Live on Wednesday, June 25
It’s finally time. Go-Live for the new library services platform will take place on Wednesday, June 25. While more intuitive than our previous system, we still want to make sure everyone is supported in exploring and adjusting to all the…
Main Street Delaware’s Free Summer Concerts Begin June 25
Main Street Delaware’s 2025 Summer on Winter Concert Series kicks off June 25 with three free outdoor concerts in downtown Delaware. Attendees are invited to dance in the streets during the June, July, and August performances, which will be held…
June 18 – Cold Cuts & Warm Welcomes
Warm welcomes and delicious cold cuts await! Join IOCP on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from noon – 2 p.m. in the Slocum Honors Lounge for a casual lunch of sandwiches and drinks. It’s the perfect chance to meet the new Assistant Director…
June 10 – CONSORT Service Interruptions
As part of our continued library systems transition work, the following CONSORT services will be unavailable starting end of day on June 10. Requesting physical items from other CONSORT libraries Renewing loans Accessing your library account online E-resources, local OWU…
OWU Connection News & Events
GenEd CX: Navigating Status, Forms, and Drafts
Are you looking to check the status of your GenEd CX or Connection Grant? Are you not sure how to retrieve the forms you already started? Keep reading to learn more! Log in to Etrieve at owucentral.etrieve.cloud (This link is…
Today! – Spring Student Symposium
Tonight, the Spring Student Symposium will take over Merrick Hall as students across disciplines present their research and creative work either through poster or oral presentations. A detailed schedule can be found HERE, but the event includes: 4:10 p.m. in Merrick…
TODAY @ 11 a.m. – Bishop Brag Day!
Want a FREE T-SHIRT? Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2024 – Summer 2025? Then be sure to stop by HWCC – Atrium TODAY, APRIL 16, from 11 a.m. – 1:30…
Tomorrow – You’re Invited! Spring Student Symposium
Please join us tomorrow in Merrick Hall for the Spring Student Symposium. Students from a diverse range of academic disciplines will present their research and creative work either through poster or oral presentations. A detailed schedule can be found HERE, but…
Employer Collections on Handshake – Connect with Top Employers
The OWU Career Connection Office has created and customized Employer Collections specifically for OWU students and their Career Communities. These collections are available under the “Career Center” section on Handshake. These curated collections feature employers actively seeking students from your major and career…
April 16 @ 11 a.m. – Are You Ready for Bishop Brag Day?
ARE YOU READY FOR BISHOP BRAG DAY? Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2024 – Summer 2025? Then be sure to stop by HWCC – Atrium on APRIL…
Student News & Events
Interested in Culture, Community, and Change? CoW Wants You!
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…
Student Mailroom Hours for July
The student mailroom will be closed on these dates: July 4, 7-10, 24 & 28, and on each Friday. The hours are 1:30-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Please plan accordingly. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
🔥🍔Grill and Chill: IOCP BBQ on Friday July 4 @ 5 p.m.!🎉
Ohio Wesleyan University’s International and Off-Campus Programs Office invites all students to a fun-filled Grill and Chill BBQ on Friday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Interfaith House and the green space between La Casa and the Interfaith House. Come…
Student Accounts Deadlines and Updates
Please read this for important information that will affect students who plan to use payment plan options this fall or who have outstanding balances of $100 or more and are not enrolled in a payment plan before August 1, 2025.…
Student Mailroom hours for June
During June, the Student Mailroom will be open Monday-Thursday from 1:30-3 p.m., closed on Friday. The Student Mailroom will also be closed June 11-19. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
Academic Skills Support for Summer Classes
Do you need help managing your time in your online summer class? Do you have difficulty staying accountable when there’s no face-to-face class time? Do you just want to work on improving your academic skills over the summer? Look no…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Print Services Closed June 30-July 11
Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…
Seeking January Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
University Classifieds
Fans for Friends Donation Program Seeks New Box Fans
The Delaware County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in collaboration with People in Need (PIN) of Delaware County, is seeking donations of new box fans this summer to keep those without air-conditioning from living in dangerous temperatures. Donations may be dropped…
Looking for a Roommate for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
I am looking for a roommate to rent an off-campus house in Delaware. Preferably near campus. I am a senior and will live here for a year. Contact: Aarav Singh at aaravps@owu.edu
Wanted: Kombucha SCOBY
I want to start brewing my own kombucha. If you make kombucha at home and have a SCOBY, please let me know. Thanks! Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
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