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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 14 & 15 – OWU Honor Band Festival: 3 Great Concerts in Gray Chapel!
The OWU Honor Band Festival features 7 ensembles in 3 concerts across Friday and Saturday. Over 300 middle school and high school band students from 70 schools across Ohio will participate! HOST CONCERT: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.…
Deadline March 7 – Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Awards have been held since 1987 and recognize Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for outstanding achievements in leadership, service, and courage. The event includes awards from Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student…
Feb. 13 – Culture Push Film Series Begins
Join us at the historic Strand Theatre on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for the launch of the Culture Push Film Series! Free to All! Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. A middle-aged, overworked Chinese…
Feb. 12 – Strand Theatre Screening of Foster Child Adoption Film and Social Justice Panel Discussion
The Strand Theatre is partnering with the Unity Community Center to present a screening of “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” and a panel discussion on social justice/community involvement as part of the theatre’s Delaware Community Conversations: Meaningful…
Feb. 7 – Bookstore/Print Services/Faculty & Staff Mail Bins Closed
The OWU Bookstore will be closed for inventory on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8. This closure also affects Print Services and the Faculty/Staff mail bins. Print Services will be closed on Friday, Feb. 7, and there will be…
Feb. 8 – Slither Into Prosperity: Lunar New Year Celebration!
Horizons welcomes you to the Year of the Snake! On this Saturday, 5 – 7:30 p.m., celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with the OWU community! Join us for an evening filled with cultural traditions, delicious FREE food, and festive performances—including…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon! – Join Us for Black Wall Street
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 @ 9 a.m. – Woltemade Center Fellows and Scholars Info Session
Discover a realm of possibilities at The Woltemade Center! Come be a part of an exciting journey through our Scholarship and Fellowship programs designed exclusively for you. Explore the diverse roles of Accounting and Finance Fellows, immerse yourself in research…
Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Connect the Dots to Career Success!
Connecting the Dots to Career Success! @ the OWU Connection Conference WHY: WIN prizes and giveaways!! FREE STUFF! Enjoy yummy muffins & food! Come away with a wealth of valuable career resources to help with your Career Exploration, Resume/Cover Letter, Networking/Interviewing & Job/Internship…
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline is Sept. 29!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! Compete against peers in…
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?…
Student News & Events
RESCHEDULED: YDSA Introduction to Democratic Socialism Oct. 2
Join OWU’s longest-running progressive political organization in a casual chat about socialist thought. Learn from peers and find out how to get involved in socialism in central Ohio! We will be meeting at 6-7 p.m. this Thursday in the Stuyvesant…
Oct. 2 from 7-9 p.m. – Sturges-After-Dark Student Game Showcase, “TWINE12”
Join the English Department for an open house to celebrate our own TS 12: twelve semesters of interactive fiction games created by our students on the Twine platform. TS12 Fun and games! Door Prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: English Department Contact:…
Oct. 3 @ 12:30 p.m. – Rhythms and Roots
Experience the vibrant sounds, movements, and flavors of Africa at Rhythms and Roots, organized by Rafiki! This cultural celebration highlights the richness of African traditions through music, dance, and food. Groove to the beats of Afrobeats music, enjoy dynamic performances…
Oct. 4 @ 10:30 a.m. – Free Fresh Start and Farmers’ Market Bingo
This Saturday, join The Kitchen for a SLU house project at the Main Street Delaware Farmers’ Market. Support local farmers as you cross off items from your bingo board like “a vegetable you haven’t heard of,” “Sourdough bread,” and “apple…
Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s Tabling
Circle K and Neurds will be tabling during the lunch hour (12-1 p.m.) in the Ham-Wil atrium to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and to register people for the walk on Saturday, Oct. 4. Stop by to learn more…
Order a WinS Sweatshirt Today!
The OWU Women in STEM (WinS) club is proud to announce that we will be selling one-of-a-kind Women in STEM sweatshirts, made by WinS’ own executive board!! These sweatshirts serve as a reminder that STEM is a place for all…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Volunteer for New Student Move-In – Aug. 15
Volunteer to help with new student move-in day! Greet parents and students as they arrive on campus, help them get checked in, and be part of what becomes one of their very first memories of their time at Ohio Wesleyan…
Library Liaison Update
This June, Ashley Tschakert Foertmeyer joined the library staff and teaching librarian team. As a result, we have slightly modified our liaison assignments. You can see the full list of department/program liaison assignments on the library website: We are looking…
Aug. 19 @ 11 a.m. – Faculty/Staff Information Session with Counseling Services
We hope you enjoyed your summer, faculty and staff! Counseling Services is excited to invite you to an informative session on Monday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in SCSC 163, designed to enhance the understanding and utilization of our…
University Classifieds
Chromebook Found In Sturges
A Chromebook was found in one of the classrooms of Sturges Hall. Please contact Beth Fedoush at bmfedoush@owu.edu to make arrangements to get it back. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: English Department. Contact: Beth Fedoush at bmfedoush@owu.edu.
Looking for a Cheap Futon
I am looking to buy a cheap futon for my room. If you have a futon that you are looking to sell for cheap, please contact me either through my email or my phone number below. Contact: Malhar Chakrabarti at ddchakrabarti@owu.edu,…
Lost Black Hydroflask in Simpson Querrey
I left a black hydroflask at Simpson Querrey on Monday, January 24. It has an international diving stick, the OWU logo, a rabbit, and yall sticker. Please email ccdusek@owu.edu if you have any idea of its location. Thank you! Contact: Chase…
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