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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 12 – Bishop Backers Fall Community Day, Free Tailgate with Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Responders!
Everyone is invited to a free pre-game tailgate and Ohio Wesleyan football game on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Sept. 10 @ 6:30-8 p.m. – Artist Talk: Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits
From March 2020 through the following five years, Hill created over 5,000 drawings on pages from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. During his gallery walkthrough and talk, he’ll discuss his process and creative effort to cope…
Today @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department today, 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 “Colorization:…
Correction – The Piano and Violin Recital was Sept. 5; Please Join Us for These Upcoming Events!
Mariko Kaneda and Alexander Goldberg performed the opening concert of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts season on Sept. 5. The date was incorrect in Monday’s OWU Daily. Please check the Performing Arts calendar and plan to attend the many upcoming events…
Sept. 10 from 12 to 1 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Research Talk (SCSC 163)
Neurds and Circle K will be hosting two guest speakers on Thursday: Hannah Atibagos from the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association and Renee Kovesci, an APRN-CNP specializing in neurology and dementias from Ohio State. Hannah will give us some background on…
Sept. 25 – Paint, Sip & Connect at The 1842!
Looking for a fun way to unwind, get creative, and make a meaningful new connection? Join us for Paint & Sip at The 1842, a special collaboration between OWU Counseling Services and Connections Volunteer Center (Delaware Helpline)! Date: Friday, Sept.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Register Now – Free Professional Development Series
Do you want to gain professional clarity and confidence? Join Evelyn Jones Walter ’91 (Executive Coach) and Lindsey Gale ’98 (Executive Search Recruiter) for an exclusive three-part series designed to turn career goals into reality. By combining the perspective of…
Connection Grants – Limited Funding for 2025-2026
While funding for study-away experiences remains available, general Connection Grant funds are extremely limited as we approach the end of the academic year. The funding portal will close on April 28. OWU Connection Grants Website Please reach out to Jill Hayes…
Blaine E. Grimes Grant Application CLOSES FRIDAY!
Have a summer internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN and CLOSE FRIDAY! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…
Tomorrow! Side Hustle Workshop, Lunch Provided
Tuesday, April 7 | 12-1 p.m., lunch provided | Corns 312 | How You Can Benefit From a Side Hustle | Explore the value of side hustles in today’s student experience. This session will highlight creative ways to build skills,…
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…
Student News & Events
TODAY – Meet Latine/Hispanic Faculty and Staff w/ VIVA!
Pan y Cafecitos: Meet OWU’s Latine/Hispanic faculty and staff in the Crider Lounge today at 12 p.m. VIVA, the Latine club on campus, invites you to meet OWU employees who share your cultural backgrounds, language, and traditions. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee,…
Sept. 28 @ 6-7:30 p.m. – Autumn Mixer at BMH Patio
Want to meet new people on campus? Come out to the Autumn Mixer on Monday, Sept. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. on the Bradford Milligan Hall patio. Enjoy spin art, crafts, seasonal mocktails, and music while connecting with other students. Come…
Fall-ing Homesick? Pick Up A Plant! Sept 28: HWCC Atrium 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Stop by the Bishop Way table on Monday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Atrium to pick up a free homesickness succulent and key tips for dealing with homesickness. You are not alone <3 OWU Sponsor: The…
This Friday – Come Meet Latine/Hispanic Faculty and Staff w/ VIVA!
Pan y Cafecitos: Meet OWU’s Latine/Hispanic faculty and staff at the Crider Lounge this Friday at 12 p.m. VIVA, the Latine club on campus, invites you to meet OWU employees who share your cultural backgrounds, language, and traditions. Enjoy hot…
Join the Astronomy Club ⭐🪐🔭
The Astronomy Club is a very relaxed space for students to share their love of the universe. With meetings and occasional trips to Perkins Observatory, this club is low-key and enjoyable for everyone. No previous knowledge of space is required…
Sept. 26 @ 12 p.m. – Watch Party Ohio State vs Illinois
Come gather with fellow fans to watch Ohio State take on Illinois. Kickoff is at 12 p.m., right as The 1842 opens. Come have lunch and watch the game. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at appellegrin@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking August & September Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media 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 public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local…
Discuss Student Success Strategies in Fall Book Club
Enjoy faculty-staff conversations focused on student success in a fall book club using Regan Gurung’s new book Teach Like a Champ, which will be free for participants. This event is sponsored by the GLCA. Sign up HERE to participate. OWU Sponsoring Organization…
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…
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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