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Campuswide News & Events
Tonight – First Friday Street Party; Saturday – Outdoor Farmers’ Market
Join Main Street Delaware from 6-9 p.m. tonight for a Back-to-School Bash in downtown Delaware. The free First Friday event will include a rock-climbing wall, over 10 giant inflatables, live music from a local band, yard games, free popcorn &…
Did You Get the Sept. 3 OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!
On Sept. 3, Ohio Wesleyan tested its OWU ALERT emergency notification system. All students and employees should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account and a text message sent to your cell phone of record with the…
Sept. 3 – Fall Semester Test of the OWU ALERT System
On Sept. 3 (new date!), Ohio Wesleyan will conduct its fall semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If…
Sept. 8 @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4:15 p.m. in the Benes Rooms in Ham-Wil Campus Center for this year’s Carpenter Lecture. This year our visiting lecturer is Wil Haygood, and he will be reading from his book…
Sept. 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. – Film Partnership: Contagion @ the Strand
On Thursday night, bring your OWU ID to The Strand, 28 E. Winter St., for free entry to see the 2011 film Contagion. Predating the COVID-19 pandemic (2019–2023), Contagion is a medical thriller about an airborne virus, MEV-1, that triggers…
Parking Restrictions on Sept. 1 – Campus Operations Notification
The Office of Admission is pleased to welcome more than 100 representatives from high schools and colleges to campus Tuesday, Sept. 1, for the Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling’s (OACAC) Connections event. To accommodate our guests, we are asking…
OWU Connection News & Events
Wondering What to do with Your Major?
Ever find yourself wondering, “What can I actually do with my major?” You’re not alone, and that’s exactly where our Match Major Sheets come in. These resources are designed to help you explore the wide range of career paths connected…
April 7 – Application Deadline; Spring Student Symposium
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio Wesleyan students across the academic spectrum. The Symposium provides…
April 7 – Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Attention Sophomores and Juniors! Ready to stand out in the job market? The Bishop Launch Program (BLP) is back this Fall 2026 to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive candidate. Don’t Miss Out To participate, you must attend…
April 7 – Grad School 101: Strategies for Navigating Your Path
Thinking about grad school but not sure where to start? Join us for a VIRTUAL expert panel featuring admissions leaders from the University of Chicago, William & Mary Law, OSU Fisher College of Business, Case Western Reserve, and the University…
🌟Working Career Lab Today – Resume Power Hour
Resume Power Hour Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Whether you’re starting fresh or making final edits, swing by for a Resume Power Hour! Get guidance, tools, and real-time feedback to help your…
Stop by the Employer Spotlight Today!
Employer Spotlight (Drop-In!) Today — April 1, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. HWCC Atrium Meet visiting employers in a relaxed, mini tabling setting—no registration needed. Featured Employers Western Theological Seminary – Learn about graduate programs in theology, ministry, counseling, and community leadership. GVI…
Student News & Events
Sept. 23 – DIY Fall Globes
Join Hall Council on Sept. 23 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Smith Hall Connector Lounge on the 2nd floor to create your own Fall Globe. Come and enjoy time with friends while tapping into your creative…
LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group – Tuesdays at Noon
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or anywhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion…
Entrepreneurship Club First Event – Free Dinner, Sept. 22 @ 7 p.m.
Not a business major? Perfect. The OWU Entrepreneurship Club’s first event of the semester is open to everyone: any major, any year, zero experience needed. Come for the free dinner, stay for the conversation. We’ll look at OWU’s up-and-coming entrepreneurship…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Kahoot w/ Pre-Health Club – Free Food!
Interested in going into healthcare? Want to work as a doctor, nurse, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, vet, etc? Want to meet and associate with peers on a similar track? Join OWU Pre-Health Club! Our first meeting this semester…
Faith & Justice Club Interest Meeting – Sept. 22 @ 5 p.m.
Faith & Justice Club is a discussion-based space to explore faith, justice issues, and everyday life. Bring your questions, share your perspective, and join us for meaningful conversations and more! GroupMe: Excited to see y’all there! Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus…
VIVA Community Meeting🎉
VIVA is the Latin culture club, and we are hosting our first member meeting in the Crider Lounge on the second floor of Ham-Wil this coming Monday, Sept. 21, from 5-6 p.m. During this meeting, you will get to know…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 20 – Volunteer for New Student Move-In
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…
Aug. 19 – Exciting Workshops & Academic Integrity Discussion
Faculty Development Day will begin with two inspiring and interactive workshops with Todd Zakrajsek. ADDED: A discussion of the new Academic Integrity Policy and a self-discovery advising session have been added to the agenda. Sign up here if you have not…
Aug. 18 – Fix Student Tardiness & Boost Engagement in 5 Minutes
Solve student lateness and build day-one accountability using three unique strategies. Register HERE for this virtual GLCA event, which will be held at noon Aug. 18, 2026. A link and calendar invite will be sent the day before the event. OWU Sponsoring…
University Classifieds
Now Hiring! Reporting & Writing Student Intern
Apply before 11:59 p.m. Sunday (March 29) to be considered for this StAP-supported position in the OWU Marketing & Communications Office! Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Are you a stickler for AP Style? Do you like interviewing people?…
Roommate(s) Needed for the Senior Apartments
My roommates and I are looking for another person to fill a four-person quad for the senior apartments next year. While specifically looking for one other person, we are also open to groups of three that are looking to fill…
Found – Headphones on the 2nd floor of Ham-Wil
Headphones were found on the second floor of Ham-Will on March 4. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
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