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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Jan. 20 – Delaware’s 32nd annual MLK Celebration
Get your tickets now! Join us Jan. 20, 2025, for the 32nd annual MLK Celebration, in the Benes Rooms. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. for the event themed “Growing Towards Justice: From Root to Fruit.” The keynote speaker is…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 22 @ 12:10 p.m. – Interested in Travel-Learning? Consider Turkey!
Are you interested in medieval history? The Middle East? How people navigate religion in day-to-day life? Then consider taking REL 300.6, Medieval Islamic Societies, the travel-learning course that travels to Turkey next semester. Come to an informal meeting to learn…
Sept. 20 – Spring Study Away Round 1 Deadline
The deadline to complete your Spring 2024 study away leave application (Round 1) is Wednesday, Sept. 20. If you are interested in participating in an off-campus program next semester, please stop by the IOCP office on the 3rd floor of…
Travel Learning Courses – Information for Students
Want to know more details about the Travel Learning Course Program? The Student Information Page has application, billing, and other information. Details about course offerings can be found on the 23/24 TLC Course Page. General program information can be found on…
Sept. 18 – AIFS Study Abroad Campus Visit TODAY
Come chat with Damien Marshall, our university representative from AIFS Abroad, in the HWCC atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. AIFS offers programs during the Spring, Summer, Fall, and January/ Winter Break in over 20 countries! These programs are…
Sept. 20 @ Noon – Border Studies Program Information Session, University Hall 213
Would you like to study off-campus but maybe not abroad? Are you interested in issues related to migration, globalization, environmental justice, community-building, and activism? If so, you’re invited to attend an information session about the Border Studies Program, a semester-long…
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,…
Student News & Events
Thank a Tutor for National Tutor Appreciation Week!
Have you worked with a peer or professional tutor, writing consultant, or skills coach who has made a profound impact on you? Oct. 6-10, 2025, is National Tutor Appreciation Week. To recognize the work of our incredible peer and professional…
Sept. 25 – Student Chill Night: Rainbow Scratch Art
Bishops, visit the Ross Art Museum this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. to make some scratch art, also called sgraffito, to decorate your dorm walls! We promise, no artistic experience is required. Also, there will be snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross…
Looking Forward to Graduation? Submit Your Application Now!
If you’re planning to graduate within the next year, you must submit your Graduation Application. This application lets us know: How to pronounce your name at Commencement. When you plan to complete your degree requirements. Which Commencement Ceremony you plan…
Sept. 25 from 12-1 p.m. – Creative Writing MFA Info Session
Considering an MFA in Creative Writing? Wondering what the application process entails, which factors matter most, and what the experience is really like? Join Director of Creative Writing and Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Aza Pace for an information session on…
Oct. 5 from 5-8:30 p.m.- CULTURE FEST: Performance Sign Up Sheet!
SAVE THE DATE, Culture Fest is right around the corner! It will be on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. If you are interested in performing at Culture Fest, please fill out the form below. The…
Sept. 25 @ 6-8 p.m. – Hall Council Fall Festival
Join Hall Council for a Fall Festival on Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m. on the Stuyvesant Hall sidewalk! In the event of inclement weather, we will be relocated to Milligan Hub. There will be cozy fall food, games, and crafts.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking September Information for OWU Events Calendar, News Release
As you schedule fall events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools on…
Aug. 8 Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases feature enhancements and bug fixes for their Blackboard LMS. Here’s what’s coming on Thursday, Aug. 8. Follow a link to learn more. The August 2024 release is robust with features in these areas and more: Instructional…
Aug. 5 @ noon – Blackboard Training on the AI Design Assistant
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: AI Design Assistant Monday, Aug. 5, at noon Learn how the AI Design Assistant can help you build your course and save you time.…
University Classifieds
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…
Vehicle Keys Found
If you lost your vehicle keys, please contact Public Safety at 740-368-2222. A set of keys were found by AVI staff in Smith Dining Hall and turned in to Public Safety. Thanks! Source: Public Safety. Contact: Misty Teter at psafety@owu.edu
Marion City Schools Seeks Substitute Teachers
Ever thought about being a teacher or need a part-time job for a day when you don’t have any classes? Marion City Schools is in need of substitute teachers. Due to teacher shortages, Ohio has made accommodations to the requirements…
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