Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

Sign up for Bishops of Color and/or Mosaic!

If you are interested in attending events with either Bishops of Color (our affinity group for faculty and staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color) and/or Mosaic (our affinity group for faculty and staff who identify…

DEI Grants Open for Faculty and Staff Proposals

Reminder: The deadline for grant proposals that center diversity, equity, and inclusion is Feb. 1. Details for grant proposals are located here: Please reach out with any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. Contact: Dawn Chisebe…

DEI Book Club In-Person Option

We are now offering an in-person option for the DEI Book Club this semester to complement the virtual option. If you would like to be added to the calendar invite, please sign up here: As a reminder, we are…

Seeking March Information for OWU Events Calendars

As you finalize plans for March events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…

Former Staff Member Edgar Reichert Passes Away

We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Edgar Reichert passed away Jan. 18 at Grady Memorial Hospital here in Delaware. He was 89. Edgar worked in the OWU Building and Grounds Department for many years, serving as…

TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Spring 2022 – Financial Wellness

Now Scheduling Virtual Appointments for January 27, February 9, and March 15! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling via virtual appointments with the University’s TIAA representative, Kristy Breidenbach. No matter where you are in life – just getting started…

Jan. 19 @ Noon – Faculty and Staff DEI Spring Book Club

DEI Spring Book Club begins Wednesday, Jan. 19 @ noon. We are reading ‘The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together’ by Heather McGhee. We will be meeting via zoom for the first meeting…

Youth Volleyball Clinic – Jan. 23, Feb. 13, March 20

OWU Volleyball will be hosting a youth winter clinic for beginners to learn the support of volleyball. Open to grades K-8 beginners. Dates are Sunday, Jan. 23, Feb. 13 and March 20 from 1-3 pm in Branch Rickey Arena. Registration…

Former Faculty Member LaVern John Rippley Passes Away

We are sad to share that former OWU instructor and assistant professor LaVern John Rippley died Jan. 6 in Rochester, Minnesota. He was 86. During his long career, he studied with the support of a Fulbright Fellowship 1963-1964 at the…

Noon Yoga Starts Jan. 18

Take an hour for yourself to get rooted back into your physical body! Classes are open to all levels and based in the style of Hatha yoga plus meant to be a pick-me-up for the remainder of your day. Classes…