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Campuswide News & Events
OWU ALERT System Update: Add This Number to Your Cell Phone Contacts
The OWU ALERT system has been updated to use 740-737-8880 for all emergency voice calls made to your cell phone of record with the University. Please add this number to your phone contacts as OWU ALERT EMERGENCY. For our newest…
OWU Daily Returns to M-F Publication on Aug. 5
The OWU Daily will return to Monday-Friday publication beginning Monday, Aug. 5, to help you share important information with the campus community. Please note, however, incoming first-year and transfer students won’t begin receiving the Daily until their first day of…
Campus Operations Notification: Fire Alarm Testing July 15-18
Buildings and Grounds will be conducting state-required fire alarm inspections and tests from July 15-18 in several campus buildings. If your building is affected, you do not need to evacuate during testing, but please note alarms may sound and strobe…
Main Entrances Closed at Hobson Library and Science Center Until Further Notice
Exterior work continues outside Schimmel/Conrades Science Center to support new donor-funded landscaping and signage. The work zone is fenced off, and the main entrances into both sections of the science center building (including the entrance to Hobson Library) will be…
Free Summer on Winter Music Concerts Continues July 17
Main Street Delaware’s 2024 Summer on Winter Concert Series will feature four free monthly concerts running from June to September. All concerts will take place outdoors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on West Winter Street between North Sandusky and…
July 4 – Parade, Concert & Fireworks; July 5 – First Friday!
Mark your calendars and plan to join your family and friends at Ohio Wesleyan and in downtown for a fun-filled July. July 4 – The City of Delaware reports: All Independence Day celebration events are on Thursday, July 4. Fireworks…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
April 2 @ Noon – BLP Fall 2025 Info Session 1
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program (BLP) is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session on April 2 from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Slocum 201 and find out…
Participate in Neuroscience Research Study and Get a Chance to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. If interested, please…
March 23-25 – Clothing Drive
Join the Battling Elite Stars Clothing Drive! Donate gently used washed clothing and accessories on Sunday, March 23, at Smith Hall from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Then, stop by thrift and shop sustainably at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center on March…
March 31 @ 6 p.m. – Guided Meditation During Wellness Week
The Chaplain’s Office and Residential Life invite you to join us for a guided meditation session that will leave you feeling refreshed! Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this session is designed to help you find inner…
LAST WEEK for Submissions – Literary Awards
ATTN: ALL students! Submission time is open for the 2025 Literary Awards! Your chance to WIN BIG has begun! Not an English major or minor? No problem; the competition is open to ALL students! Please see the English Department’s Student…
March 25 @ 6:30 p.m. – Spring Has Sprung – Crochet and Knit Social
Interested in knitting and/or crocheting? Come join In The Loop’s spring event! All experience levels are welcome, including newbies. Come learn new skills, chat, or bring your own project to work on. We will provide spring-themed patterns for all levels…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Faculty Member Jann Ichida Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU faculty member Jann Machotka Ichida passed away Nov. 8. She was 82. Jann worked at Ohio Wesleyan for nearly 50 years, serving as an Environmental Health and Safety expert and an adjunct…
STAR and Spark Awards: Nominations Open – Due Nov. 17
Do you have a staff colleague who beams with Bishop Pride, is hard-working, supportive, positive, and always on their A-Game?! We encourage you to nominate them for the prestigious OWU STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) Award. To learn more about…
Join Faculty/Staff Pickleball League
OWU faculty and staff, are you looking for something fun and active to do this spring semester? Join the OWU Pickleball League! We are coordinating an indoor pickleball league at the Pickle Shack this spring. Ideally, it would kick off…
University Classifieds
Airpods Found Oct. 10
Two AirPods were found at the intersection between Spring St. and Sandusky St. on Oct. 10. No case, just the AirPods. Were given to the front desk at the Hamilton- Williams Campus Center. Contact: Kelly Farran at klfarran@owu.edu
Lost Bluetooth Earphones in Edwards Gymnasium
I lost my Bluetooth earphones in Edwards gym on Thursday, 14 They are the “Soundpeats Sonic wireless earphones.” It is a silver charging dock case with an “S” logo on it. Please contact me if found. Hassan Mushtaq at hhmushtaq@owu.edu
Reward for finder of lost iPhone in brown case
Reward for the finder of lost iPhone in a dark brown case. Lost Tuesday in/around Corns or behind Beeghly Library. If you were in the area Tuesday afternoon/evening or find it today, please email. Contact: Patricia DeMarco at pademarc@owu.edu
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