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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 11 @ 4:15 p.m. – Jeffery Ford Reading
Join OWU’s very own Professor Jeffery Ford for a reading on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4:15 p.m., in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Jeffrey Ford is the author of eight short-story collections and nearly a dozen novels, including The…
Feb. 14 – See You at the 2026 Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo!
Come root for the Bishops and get to know Delaware even better! The Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo will be help Feb. 14, 2026, when the Battling Bishops men’s and women’s basketball teams play a senior day…
Oboe OH-WOOO! Feb. 12 @ 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Join guest artist Dwight Parry, Oboe, on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. for an oboe masterclass and guest recital in Jemison Auditorium! The masterclass runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and will feature works by Arnold, Cimarosa, Rossini, Mozart,…
Feb. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Art & Environment Talk: John Sabraw
Join us at the Ross Art Museum for another Art & Environment Talk featuring John Sabraw. Sabraw is an artist, activist, and professor at Ohio University. His work marries environmental cleanups, chemistry, and art into a cohesive whole. He uses…
Feb. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Free Documentary Film on D.C. Statehood
“The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C.” – Free film and panel discussion, Ohio Wesleyan University Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Benes Rooms, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17 The 700,000+ citizens of Washington, D.C. do not have a voting…
Downtown First Friday – Ross Art Museum Open Late
Come visit the museum this Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, during Downtown Delaware’s First Friday Craft Crawl. We will have free button-making! From 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
TPG Application Live!
The Theory-to-Practice Grant application is now open on the website for accepting submissions. Check the TPG website for information! Apply Here: OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at international@owu.edu
🎓TODAY’S THE DAY!🎉 100 Days to Graduation…Let’s Celebrate, Seniors!
Seniors… this is it. Only 100 days until graduation! 🎉Join us to kick off the countdown with ice cream sundaes, cookies, alumni stories, and good vibes as we celebrate how far you’ve come – and take a moment to enjoy…
🌟Working Career Lab Today: Resume Power Hour
💼Resume Power Hour Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Need help getting your resume off the ground — or perfecting a final draft? Drop in for a Resume Power Hour and get ready…
Feb. 3 – BPC Workshop, Network with Professionals!
Tuesday, Feb. 3 | 12-1 PM | Corns, 312 | Network and collaborate with real-life professionals during this free workshop. Learn how to tackle “wicked problems,” complex, real-world challenges that lack straightforward solutions; great preparation for students interested in applying to the Big…
Mark Your Calendar: Alumni Partners Career Conversation Day!
Curious about life after OWU? Want insider tips straight from alumni who’ve been there? Alumni Partners Career Conversation Day is happening on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11-2 p.m. – and it’s your chance to get information on careers, internships, and what…
Tomorrow! Harness the Power of YOU: Career Exploration
If the question “So, what are you doing with your life?” makes you want to fake a phone call and run away, we see you. Most successful people didn’t have it all figured out on Day 1 – and you…
Student News & Events
Summer / Fall 2026 Pre-Registration Open!
Summer / Fall 2026 Pre-Registration is now open! This means you can now add courses to your cart to begin developing your schedule. When can I register? Check your Self-Service Profile to review your Class Level. Note: figures below are based on cumulative…
OWU Karate/TKD and Jiujitsu Classes
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301 – From Okinawa, Japan, home to the oldest and healthiest people on earth, Karate has a deep cultural history developed over centuries. It is one of the oldest and most effective self-defense systems ever created. You…
March 16-20 – Mortar Board Clothing Drive
Do you have clothes you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Bring them to Ham-Wil during lunch hours the week after spring break, or to The 1842, and Mortar Board will donate them to the Delaware Free Store for people…
Spring Break Hours for the OWU Library
Spring break hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes will also be posted to the hours page. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card access.…
Friday is the Last Day of Food Service @ The 1842 Before Break
March 6 is the last night of food service at The 1842, from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Food service will return after break on Sunday, March 15, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. The 1842 will be open for…
🍩 March 4 from 6-8 p.m.: Donuts, Doodles & Design 🎨
Midterm week can be stressful, so take a break and treat yourself! Join Residential Life for an evening of donuts, creativity, and relaxation. Grab a donut, doodle a little, and recharge with friends. 📅 March 4 ⏰ 6-8 p.m. 📍…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Fall 2025 Final Grades Due by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2025
Final grades for the Fall 2025 semester are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 16. How do I submit final grades? Log in to OWU Self-Service. Hover over Classes > select Course Management. Select your course section. Click Overall Grades. Enter a…
Have Children in Grades 5-8? Apply Now for OWL Camp 2026!
OWL Camp welcomes applications from gifted and talented middle school students for a summer of challenge, creativity, and connection. Dates & Grades: • Overnight Camp (Grades 6-8): o Week 1: June 7-11 (Grades 6-7) o Week 2: June 14-18 (Grades…
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast – Dec. 8
We’ve been busy planning our biannual tradition of hosting a late-night breakfast during the upcoming finals week! This event is very busy and fun as students take a break from preparing for final exams. We’re looking for volunteers to serve…
University Classifieds
🎉Fun, Flexible, and Meaningful: Nanny Position Open ⏰
Part-Time Nanny – Powell, OH Looking for a fun, flexible job where you can gain valuable experience while making a difference? Our family is hiring a caring, reliable part-time nanny to support our 13-year-old son who has cerebral palsy. He…
Looking to Borrow Clocks by Thursday for Photography Project
Hello! I am a photography student working on a project. If you have any physical clocks you are willing to lend me, please reach out – will pick up or accept a drop off. Clocks are needed by the end…
Pink and Green Eye Glass Case with Flamingos Found
A pink flamingo eye glass case was found on campus on Friday, Sept. 12, between University Hall and the labyrinth. If this is yours, please stop by University Hall, room 024 (Office of Marketing and Communications). Contact: Sara Stuntz at…
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