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Campuswide News & Events
Jan. 16 – Ross Art Museum Opening Reception: Caribbean Transformers!
Join us Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5-8 p.m. for Caribbean Transformers: Becoming and Being in the New World. Come out of the cold! We’ll have Caribbean-inspired food, music, and fun! Jamaican-born painter Alicia Brown examines the complex cultural forces faced…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
With single-digit low temperatures in the forecast, here are tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers…
Spring Semester Hours at Hobson Library
Spring semester hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Ham-Wil to be Without Water During Boiler Replacement
Building & Grounds will replace the domestic boiler system inside Hamilton-Williams Campus Center starting the morning of Monday, Dec. 16. Water will be shut off in the building for the majority of the week. Please plan accordingly. The project will…
Semester Break Hours for Hobson Library
Semester Break hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Dec. 14-15 – Planned Closure of U.S. 36/Ohio 37
The City of Delaware shares this planned road closure information to help everyone plan accordingly. An overnight closure of U.S. 36 and Ohio 37 to all through traffic between Lake Street and SR 521 is planned for the evening of…
OWU Connection News & Events
New York Arts Program on Campus This Week!
New York Arts Program (NYAP) faculty and staff will host an info session on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 12 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center on the 2nd floor. Join us to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Fall Deadline is Oct. 1!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Sunday, Oct. 1st at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Here is the direct link to the application form. Questions?…
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…
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham in 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…
OWU Connection Conference – Schedule is Live
Join us for a day of instruction at the OWU Connection Conference on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start mapping out your Conference Day plans now using the event schedule. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection…
Sept. 27 @ 12 p.m. – New York Arts Program Information Session
Are you interested in spending a semester in New York City? The New York Arts Program’s Executive Director (Emilie Clark, MFA) and Director of Student Life & Admissions Coordinator (Helena Enders) will be holding an on-campus information session on Sept.…
Student News & Events
Find the SLU That’s Right for You!
Still looking for your campus community? Hoping to get more involved or live with people who share your values and interests? These five Small Living Units (SLUs) are currently recruiting new members for the current semester, and they might just…
Sept. 1 – Circle K International’s First Meeting is tonight! 7:30 @ Smith
Did you miss the Circle K International (CKI) table at the Student Involvement Fair? That’s OK, come to our first meeting tonight to find out more! Our first meeting will be tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the 2nd-floor study room…
Sept. 4 – WCSA Interest Form
If you are interested in joining WCSA and making a difference on campus, fill out the interest form before the deadline of Sept. 4! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Wesleyan Council on Student Affairs Contact: Kevin Alvarenga at kaalvarenga@owu.edu
Sept. 2 – Young Democratic Socialists of America Meeting
OWU YDSA will be meeting in the Stuy Fishbowl on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. We will be making zines, hanging out, and getting to know each other! This meeting is open to any students who may want…
Sept. 1 – Classes in session on Labor Day
Please remember that classes are in session on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1), but nearly all campus offices, including the Health Center, are closed. For the full 2025-2026 academic calendar, bookmark this page. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Marketing and…
Sept. 10 @ 7 p.m. – What is Sisters United?
Join us for a fun and informative session about Sisters United! Discover how we aim to create a supportive community on campus, fostering sisterhood, empowerment, and collaboration among sisters. Come curious and leave inspired! We’ll meet at 7 p.m. Sept.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 14 @ 9 a.m. – Welcome Back Gathering
Faculty & Staff: Please plan to attend the Welcome Back Gathering from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the Benes Rooms, Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Come catch up with friends and learn what’s happening at OWU. Coffee and donuts will be…
Former Faculty Member Dr. Fay Carol Reed Passes Away
We are sad to report that Fay Carol Reed, BSN, Ph.D., founding dean of the former Riverside School of Nursing at Ohio Wesleyan University, passed away Aug. 8. Fay Carol served as the dean and a professor of nursing at…
Join the Opening Convocation Celebration – Welcome our Newest Bishops Aug. 15
Opening Convocation is almost here! All staff and faculty are invited to participate: walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel. Wear your regalia or OWU gear. Registering ahead to participate…
University Classifieds
Free 12-inch iPad Cases Available at Career Connections!
Career Connections has 2, 12-inch, black, flip iPad cases available to give to students. If you are interested, please stop by our office in HWCC #324, anytime between Monday -Thursday from 12 PM – 2 PM. It is first come…
Lost Glasses?
A pair of glasses was found outside of Bradford Milligan Hall & turned into Public Safety. If you believe these could be yours, please stop by our office located in Welch Hall, describe the glass frame color to us &…
Japanese Tutor Wanted – $35/hour
Japanese tutor wanted for a local high school student. Private, in-person lessons are preferred; willing to meet at or near OWU. $35/hour for regular lessons – schedule and pay rate are flexible! Contact C. Neeper at (614) 406-7472 or candy_n24@hotmail.com.…
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