Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

Early Childhood Center Enrolling Now for the 2022-2023 School Year

The Early Childhood Center is a part-time preschool/pre-K program for children ages 3-5, located here on campus. Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Children of faculty-staff receive priority for enrollment as long as the registration form is…

Meek Leadership Awards – Nominate Today

The Meek Leadership Awards were established in 1997 with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 OWU graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service during their years at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise…

A Big Thank You

I would like to thank everyone who called, stopped by, and sent/dropped off cards with regards to my retirement. It was very much appreciated to know that I was able to be a part of providing you with the service…

Feb. 10 @ 1 PM – What’s New in WordPress

So much is new in WordPress, since we upgraded last fall! Release 5.0 “Bebo” introduced the new block editor, known as Gutenberg until then. 5.1 “Betty” introduced Site Health. 5.8 “Tatum” let you manage widgets with blocks. And 5.9 “Josephine”…

Feb. 3 – Updates to Blackboard Learn

Each month, Blackboard releases feature updates and bug fixes for its flagship service, Learn. Here are highlights of what’s coming February 3rd. * Prohibit late submissions and new attempts after due date (Ultra courses only) “Prohibit late submissions” – Select…

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 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…

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…

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…