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Campuswide News & Events
Schedule Update: No Film Screening Tonight; Join Us Nov. 12 & 18
The Hispanic Film Festival will not be showing a film today, as was originally scheduled. The next movie (La Suprema) will be screened on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The last film (Alice Junior) will be screened on Tuesday, Nov. 18. OWU…
Nov. 14/15 @ 6:30 p.m. – GRWM with a Drag Performer/Student Drag Night
Create, practice, and perform your own drag performances for the OWU community, while learning from a drag queen or two! No experience needed! 😊 This event will be in the Benes Rooms. It is a fundraiser for Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s…
Nov. 10 – Your Voice = Better Search! Give Your Input on OWUSearch
Stop By the Library Pop-Up Event in Ham-Wil! On Monday, Nov. 10, the OWU Library staff is teaming up with the Delaware Public Library staff for a special tabling event in Ham-Wil from 12-1 p.m. Stop by to: Pick up…
Today – Vote for the Winner in the 2025 Staff Halloween Costume Face-Off!
University Advancement held our annual Halloween costume contest on Friday, and our winner is going up against teams from Accounting, Library Services, and Student Engagement & Success! Today only – vote on which office brought the best costume! OWU Sponsoring…
Nov. 5 @ 4:15 p.m. – Visiting Writer Martha Park Reading
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall The English Department Visiting Writers Series welcomes Martha Park ’11 to give a reading from her new book, World Without End, an illustrated collection of essays exploring the…
Nov. 7 – Ross Art Museum Open Late for First Friday
The Ross Art Museum will have extended hours this Friday for Main Street Delaware’s First Friday festivities. The museum will be open until 8 p.m. Come warm up and see some art! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! Conversations Without Drama: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? Of course you do. But what happens when yours clash with someone else’s? In this interactive workshop, facilitated by Chaplain Chad Johns, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Keep calm under pressure. ✨ Communicate with clarity (even when it’s…
This Wednesday – Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv
🎭Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv Think improv is just for theater majors or comics? Think again! Improv is all about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment—which is exactly what happens when you’re networking (even if…
🎓Sept. 25 – 93+ Employers to Attend the Career Fair! See Who’s Coming!
The wait is almost over! The annual Career & Graduate School Fair is happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
TPG Applications Live – DUE Oct. 15
Applications are now LIVE for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Projects proposed in this round should not start prior to Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to…
⏰ 2 Days – Career & Grad School Fair Prep!
The OWU Career & Graduate School Fair is almost here — happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in the Benes Rooms & Atrium! 🎉 ✨Get prepared to shine: Drop-In Prep Hours (Slocum 207, 9-5 p.m.) – Stop by for…
Thursday, Sept. 25 – New York Arts Program Info Session
Join us on Zoom this Thursday, Sept. 25, from 4-5 p.m. ET for a Virtual Info Session about OWU’s New York Arts Program. NYAP is an amazing opportunity to spend a semester in NYC, getting your feet wet in the…
Student News & Events
Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. – A SEAL House Project
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. for a SEAL House Project, Crafting for a Cause: Bringing Hope to Childhood Cancer Patients. We will be creating penguin-themed cards and assembling LEGO kits that will then be delivered to…
Nov. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Make A Difference Volunteering
Kindness in action! Make a difference by joining Residential Life on Nov. 17, 2025, from 7-8 p.m. to assemble hygiene kits and write letters that spread hope at the Welch Hall ground floor recreation room. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life…
Nov. 13 – Thankfulness Jars at Thompson
Join Hall Council at Thompson Hall on Nov. 13 from 7-9 p.m. to make thankfulness jars and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. Enter Thompson through the main door by the large staircase. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Hall Council Contact: Brooke English…
Nov. 12 @ noon – Dollars & Sense
Join The Bishop Way in the Ham-Wil Atrium for some fun financial vision board making! Ft. information on financial wellness and where to shop in Delaware. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Bishop Way at thebishopway@owu.edu
Nov. 11 – Cookies and Coloring with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board on Nov. 11, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, located in Slocum on the third floor, for Crumbl cookies and coloring. Take some time to relax, enjoy a sweet treat, and socialize with friends. OWU…
Nov. 18 @ 4:30 p.m. – Into the Woods Auditions!
The Performing Arts Department announces auditions for the spring musical INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim. We’d love to hear from any interested students OR faculty! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Office Printer Upgrades Scheduled for Today
Please remember that Perry ProTECH, Ohio Wesleyan’s vendor for printing devices and OWU Print Services, is scheduled to install PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus today, Oct. 30. This upgrade will activate the printing features to…
Ombuds Support for Staff and Faculty
Have you encountered a situation at work that has you stressed? Do you need to process a conflict with someone who can provide an impartial perspective and concrete suggestions for how to move forward? Do you need to share information…
Nov. 13 – Join Us for the OWU Employee Wellness Fair!
The OWU Employee Wellness Fair is on Nov. 13 in Merrick Hall, 301, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The OWU Employee Wellness Fair is designed to provide you with valuable resources, information, and opportunities to enhance your physical and mental well-being.…
University Classifieds
Join Main Street Delaware for a Back-to-School Bash, Free South Block Rock Concert, Farmers’ Markets
You’re invited to join Main Street Delaware for September events including a First Friday “Back-to-School Bash,” featuring a rock-climbing wall, inflatables, local musicians, yard games, and more! Several school clubs and groups will be present from 6 p.m. to 9…
Found: Silver Bracelet in University Hall
A silver bracelet with a glass heart was found in a University Hall bathroom on Tuesday, Aug. 26. To claim, please see Sarah Brook in University Hall Room 107. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
Lost Driver’s License
I lost my Florida driver’s license; it has a Florida REAL ID star in the top right corner, and it is vertically oriented. Please email me at klfloyd@owu.edu or text me at 407-301-0375 if you find it. Thank you. Contact: Keegan Floyd…
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