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Campuswide News & Events
Thanksgiving Break Hours for Hobson Library
Thanksgiving break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library website at Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. Slocum Reading Room (equipped with printer) is available 24/7 via card access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio…
Dec. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Save the Date! Hudler Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting
Save the Date! You’re invited to the lighting of the Hudler Memorial Christmas Tree, an OWU tradition since 2008. The lighting will take place at the tree on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m., located on the front lawn near the…
The Election Results Are In … for i³!
On Feb. 27, 10 OWU professors will deliver 3-minute lectures with ideas, insight, and imagination. Check out the all-star lineup on the i³ website. Source: University Communications Contact: Will Kopp @ wekopp@owu.edu
Mortar Board Book Drive📚 – Nov. 20-Dec. 6
Mortar Board is collecting gently used and new books to donate to Deleware County Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization that supports our local community and public libraries. Do you have books collecting…
A Celebration of Romani Heritage – an ART 492 Pop-Up Show
Stop by Slocum Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 5-8 p.m. to learn about Romani heritage through art! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Christopher Yates at cayates@owu.edu
Nov. 22 @ 7 p.m. – ‘Songs at the Center’
“Songs at the Center” and its award-winning host, songwriter, and OWU alumnus Eric Gnezda ’79 will make their OWU debut at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 in Jemison Auditorium! The show, in its 11th season, airs weekly on over 400 PBS…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Spring 2024 Travel Learning Applications – LIVE
Can you imagine studying Astronomy in Japan, Island Biology in the Galapagos, or Shakespeare in London? Here are the Spring 2024 Travel Learning Courses! ASTR 110 – Space Exploration: Past, Present, and Future; Dr. Robert Harmon: Japan (Tokyo and Kagoshima);…
Q&A Session: Exploring Medical, Dental, and Health Care Careers
Are you a first- or second-year student curious about a future in the healthcare field? Whether you are contemplating medical school, dental school, or any other health-related profession, we’ve got answers to your burning questions! Come and join us for…
Sept. 11 & 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – All Day Career Coach Drop-Ins
Build and perfect your resume at All Day Drop-Ins happening Sept. 11 & 12. These drop-ins are a great way to prepare for the upcoming Career & Grad School Fair. Career Coaches will be in Slocum 207 from 9 a.m.-5…
Student News & Events
Aug. 21 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Mixer!
Bishops, stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays for games, snacks, and to make some new friends! On Thursday evenings during the academic year, the museum hosts Student Chill Nights with fun, creative, and relaxing events for…
Spend Fall 2026 Semester in Tanzania – Change your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African culture,…
Aug 25 @ 6 p.m. – Orchesis Dance Auditions
Are you interested in dance and looking to perform in the fall performance? Then join Orchesis Dance Company! Auditions are Monday, Aug. 25, @ 6 p.m. Make sure to wear comfortable dance clothing and bring tap shoes if you’re interested…
Aug. 20 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Welcome Back with Wellness Kits!
We’re excited to have you back on campus for fall semester! To help you start the academic year strong, we’re giving away free Wellness Kits to support your mental health and well-being. Goodies include items to help you stay focused,…
BCI/FBI Background Checks On Campus This Week
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You need to secure a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks…
Mailbox Keys
For students who did not have a key available on Aug. 14, the mailroom will pull mail from your box until your key is available. Just bring your ID to the student mailroom, and we will get the items from…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families August Monthly Email!
We are accepting submissions for the August 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, Aug. 2. Please recall that the digest is on hiatus for July. For the…
Delaware Lions Club Seeks Members Dedicated to Community Service
For 78 years, the Delaware Lions Club has been serving the local community. The club is seeking new members to ensure its local legacy continues and thrives. In addition to being part of an international system, Ohio’s Lions Clubs also…
July Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases feature enhancements and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn, our online learning management system. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, July 4. Follow a link to learn more. The July 2024 release is robust with features in…
University Classifieds
Senior Apartment Roommate!
Hello! We are a group of 5 looking for a 6th Roommate to complete our senior apartment. Below is a google form that you can fill out if interested! Contact: Katie Lester at kllester@owu.edu
Missing Wallet
The wallet is black and coffin-shaped with a print of Vampira on the front. It was likely dropped Saturday night along S. Liberty St. near Bradford-Milligan Hall. If found, please contact Oliver Losey (smlosey@owu.edu) or deliver to Public Safety in…
Looking for a 6th Roommate
We’re a group of five looking for a sixth person to live in the senior apartments with us next year! If you need a group to live with or are interested, fill out the survey below and we’ll be in…
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