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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – International Overdose Awareness Day
Join The Bishop Way in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day with the Counseling Center, Safe Harbor, Delaware Public Health District, and other partners outside on the JAYwalk from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Aug. 31! Break the stigma and build…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Build Your Financial Confidence with Kindros Today!💰
Ohio Wesleyan is excited to offer Kindros, a financial wellness platform designed to help you build knowledge and confidence around your finances! Through short, self-paced modules and interactive tools, Kindros makes it easy to learn the basics of personal finance…
Interested in Psychology at OWU?!
Are you curious about what a degree in psychology can lead to? You’re not alone! Psychology is one of the most versatile majors, opening doors to careers that focus on understanding people, improving well-being, and making a meaningful impact. Here…
April 7 – Spring Student Symposium Application
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…
Student News & Events
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Come Make Shrinky Dinks with MicrOWU
Are you interested in microbiology or biology? Come join MicrOWU! Make connections in STEM and meet your classmates. At this meeting, we will be making Shrinky Dink keychains. Join us in SCSC 163 from 12-12:30 p.m. Next meeting is Oct.…
Sept. 27 – Open Magic The Gathering Commander Night
If you are interested in playing or participating in Magic: The Gathering Commander games, drop by the Ham-Wil Conference Center at 3 p.m. this upcoming Sunday, Sept. 27. This event will last until 5 p.m. Feel free to bring your…
Nov. 18-22 – Claflin University Homecoming Trip
Applications are open for the 2026 Claflin University Homecoming Trip! For the third year, OWU students will travel to our sister school, Claflin University in South Carolina, to participate in Homecoming activities, build relationships, and strengthen our sister-school partnership. Tentative…
OWU Club Soccer Practice Tonight @ 6 p.m.
OWU Club Soccer is officially underway. We practice twice a week: Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. We practice on the rugby field just past the aquatic center and tennis courts. This is a low-commitment club, so don’t feel sorry…
Mondays (Starting Sept. 28) @ 4-5 p.m. – Career Exploration Group
Looking for support as you navigate your career journey? OWU Counseling Services and Career Connections are partnering to offer an 8-week group focused on exploring common challenges and questions related to career development. 📅 Mondays, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 🕓 4-5…
Mid Autumn Fest! 🌝🌌 Friday, Sept. 25 @ 8:30 p.m.
Come enjoy the first full moon of autumn with Horizons and the Astronomy Club on Frat Hill! There will be telescopes set up to look at planets and the moon, and traditional Chinese mooncakes will be served. Bring a blanket,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Welcome Our New Bishops at Opening Convocation!
All Faculty & Staff are invited to help us kick off the new academic year by walking in the processional, sitting together, and forming the First Lap tunnel to welcome our incoming students! Use this form to let us know if…
Submit to News for OWU Families by Aug. 7 Deadline
Submissions are open for the August edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit your updates by noon on Friday, Aug. 7 (issue date Wednesday, Aug. 12). For this issue, please focus on information that supports a smooth transition to…
University Classifieds
Who Loves Oui French‑Style Yogurt?
OWL Camp is looking for empty Oui French‑Style Yogurt jars to use in one of our summer classes, and our goal is to collect around 20 by June 1. If you or someone you know enjoys these yogurt cups and…
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on 2-26-26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Ring Found in SCSC 163
Ring found in Room 163 of the Science Center on Thursday, Feb 26. Contact William Hayes to claim it: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
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