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Campuswide News & Events
It’s Homecoming & Family Weekend! Oct. 4-5
It’s Homecoming Weekend at OWU! This tradition celebrates our connection, pride, and sense of community, welcoming alumni, families, friends, and YOU. This year, we’re showcasing campus and downtown Delaware with diverse Friday evening options. Saturday is full of Homecoming traditions,…
Today @ 5 p.m. – Homecoming Shirt Giveaway at Social Hub Groundbreaking!
Please join us today at 5 p.m. as we break ground on the new Social Hub at 4 Williams Dr. (behind Bradford Milligan Apartments on fraternity circle). We will have a brief program of speakers that will talk about the project and share…
Selby Parking Lot Closed Through Oct. 8
Please remember the Selby Stadium parking lot is now closed until Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, as part of our Homecoming & Family Weekend Celebration. Thank you for helping us to provide a great celebration and please join us for a…
DEI Grants Application – Now Open!
The Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI) invites you to consider applying for either a Student or Faculty/ Staff DEI Grant. There are two separate application processes for this university-funded grant program. One process for Faculty & Staff and…
Come See ‘Helen’- Adapted by Ellen McLaughlin This Thursday-Sunday!
“In this fresh take on Euripides’ tragicomedy, Helen never went to Troy but spent the war fought in her name in an Egyptian hotel room waiting for her husband, Menelaus, to come find her and take her home. “In her…
Tonight @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot
Democracy Matters | Oct. 2 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Benes Rooms Title: Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Description: This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 20 @ 11:30 a.m. – Study Abroad Campus Visit
On Sept. 20, Border Studies (Roger Adkins), Carleton College (Rob Quanbeck), and Japan Study (Natanya Cooper) will visit our campus to discuss study-abroad options. The Border Studies Program is a semester-long program based in Tucson, Arizona, that consists of homestays,…
Sept. 19 @ 11:30 a.m. – Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partners, Joe Connelly and Sean McCarthy, for study abroad opportunities with Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA. The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University prepares students for lives of meaningful contribution in an increasingly complex and interrelated global…
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham for an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
Sept. 28 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – SIT Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partner, Abby Fox, with The School for International Training Study Abroad programs! SIT programs are developed around a framework of the most critical global issues (CGIs) of the day. Our programs are interdisciplinary and appropriate for…
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Join Us Today for the Pitch OWU Workshop!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Are you interested in participating in Pitch OWU but don’t know where to start? Join us for our Pitch…
Student News & Events
Student Book Rental Returns
Students: All physical book rentals must be returned to the Library no later than Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Returns after this date will incur a late fee, so please return your book rentals on or before May 6, 2025. OWU…
Peer Tutors Needed For Fall 2025
The Sagan Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks energetic and enthusiastic students to join our team of peer tutors in the Fall 2025 semester. A full list of our current tutoring needs can be found here. Please complete the online application and list all…
April 24 @ 4:30 p.m. – Communication End-of-the-Year Celebration
Communication and Journalism Students: You’re invited to our End-of-the-Year Celebration on Thursday, April 24, 4:30-6 p.m. in Benes Room B. Come enjoy food and drinks, celebrate with your peers, cheer on award recipients, and connect with faculty and staff as…
5 Questions for Students about Advising – $25 Gift Card Drawing
Students: Your input matters! Take a mini-survey about advising and enter a drawing for 1 of 5 Amazon gift cards ($25 each). Your comments will help us hear your suggestions and do more of what works well. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Advising…
April 22 – Connection Grants Deadline
We are nearing the end of our fiscal year. If you intend to apply for a Connection Grant, please try to submit your request by day’s end on Tuesday, April 22. Additionally, if you have already been awarded a Connection Grant…
OWU Esports is Hiring Interns for the 2025-2026 Academic Year!
Are you passionate about gaming, social media, or event production? Ohio Wesleyan University’s Esports Program is offering three paid internship positions for the 2025–26 academic year! Available Positions: Team Operations Intern – Help manage teams, scrims, scheduling, and logistics. Broadcast Operations Intern – Support live…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
GLCA & OWU Tuition Remission Deadline Approaching
This is a reminder to all benefit-eligible employees: The deadline to submit applications for the 2024-2025 GLCA Tuition Remission or OWU Tuition Remission is Friday, May 3, 2024. The forms can be found at the bottom of the HR website…
Seeking May Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for May 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…
Due March 29 @ Noon – Submit to April News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the April edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, March 29. For the April edition, please consider submitting information about awards ceremonies, recognition programs, special…
University Classifieds
Seeking Nepali, Somali, and Spanish Interpreters
Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) is seeking candidates interested in full or part-time staff positions as interpreters of Nepali, Somali and Spanish. For details, please go to OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Community Service Learning Center. Contact: Sally Leber at ssleber@owu.edu.
Found Beats Earpiece and Case
The case and a single earpiece for a set of Beats earpieces have been found in the weight room. If you lost yours, please contact cdparker@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Colin Parker at cdparker@owu.edu
The OWU Creative Writing Club Needs You!
The NEW OWU Creative Writing Club (CWC) is seeking ambitious students interested in fostering a cultivating learning environment for fellow aspiring writers in the community! Potential positions in the club include Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please contact me at…
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