Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

FITOWU Starts Sept. 15!

WHAT IS IT? FitOWU is a movement-based wellness program available to current/retired OWU faculty, staff, significant others, and accompanying family and friends within the Delaware community. FitOWU’s promotion of physical activity has helped improve the health and well-being of participants…

Sept. 16 @ Noon – Faculty/Staff Bible Study

The Chaplain’s Office is offering a once-a-month Bible study for any interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. This semester, we’ll be exploring what the Bible has…

Sept. 19 @ Noon – Building AI-Resistant Classrooms

The Writing Center and First-Year Writing Program invite faculty to come together for a conversation about Building AI-Resistant Classrooms. We’ll discuss and share resources about how to speak to students about when and if to use AI for their classes,…

TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Resume beginning Sept. 11

Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments for Sept. 11! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for…

Professor Emeritus David Hull Passes Away

We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus David Hull, Ph.D., died Aug. 20, 2025, in Columbus. He was 86. David joined Ohio Wesleyan in 1970 and retired in 2000 as the Henry E. Parrott Professor of Mathematics and Statistics.…

Reminder – Executive Functioning Training with Ana Homayoun

You are invited to a series of professional development workshops focused on executive functioning (EF) from leading national expert, Ana Homayoun! Staff Training: Building a Common EF Language When: Thursday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Where: Merrick 301 What: This session…

Sept. 3 @ 3:30 p.m. – Testing Center Open House

Faculty and Academic Staff are warmly invited to join us for the OWU Testing Center Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30-5 p.m. in University Hall 114. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Say a fond farewell to Anne Noonan, who recently stepped down after…

Professor Emeritus Lew Fikes Passes Away

We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Lewis “Lew” Edgar Fikes died Aug. 29 at Willow Brook Run. Lew taught chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan between 1985 and 2004. In a Transcript student newspaper article honoring his 19 years of…

Faculty and Staff: Lead a Class with the OWL Program!

The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University is excited to invite faculty and staff to submit class proposals for Fall 2025! This is a wonderful chance to share your passion and creativity with our community of lifelong learners. Class Options: Weekday…

Connection Conference – Call for Programming

On Sept. 18, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference features poster presentations, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want…