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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 3 @ Noon – Join OWU for Significant Campus News!
Please join President Matt vandenBerg and the OWU Board of Trustees for exciting Ohio Wesleyan news you won’t want to miss! John F. Milligan Library Announcements & Groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m. JAYwalk (in front of the library)…
Campus Operations Notification: Corns Parking Lot to Close Friday Night, Saturday
OWU Facilites is bringing a crane to campus Saturday, Sept. 27, for chiller work at the R.W. Corns Building. To support the project, the parking lot between Corns and the library will close at 10 p.m. Friday night and remain…
Sept. 26 – Purple Out and Ice Cream for Anti-Hazing
Wear your get purple for Hazing Awareness Week and receive free ice cream in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 12-1 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Involvement Office Contact: Paige Orlando at Joping@owu.edu
Sept. 28 @ 3 p.m. – Dr. Youmee Kim Music Performance in Jemison Auditorium
Experience a world of music — right here on campus! You are invited to an afternoon of rich and varied music, featuring classical and contemporary works from Germany, France, Italy, Argentina, and the United States performed by Dr. Youmee Kim. …
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Sept. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture in HWCC Benes Rooms
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Brooks Simpson, ASU Foundation Professor of History from Arizona State University, as the guest lecturer for the 2025 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Thunder in the Valley: Grant, Sheridan, and Hayes Triumph in the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today! – Spring Student Symposium
Tonight, the Spring Student Symposium will take over Merrick Hall as students across disciplines present their research and creative work either through poster or oral presentations. A detailed schedule can be found HERE, but the event includes: 4:10 p.m. in Merrick…
TODAY @ 11 a.m. – Bishop Brag Day!
Want a FREE T-SHIRT? Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2024 – Summer 2025? Then be sure to stop by HWCC – Atrium TODAY, APRIL 16, from 11 a.m. – 1:30…
Tomorrow – You’re Invited! Spring Student Symposium
Please join us tomorrow in Merrick Hall for the Spring Student Symposium. Students from a diverse range of academic disciplines will present their research and creative work either through poster or oral presentations. A detailed schedule can be found HERE, but…
Employer Collections on Handshake – Connect with Top Employers
The OWU Career Connection Office has created and customized Employer Collections specifically for OWU students and their Career Communities. These collections are available under the “Career Center” section on Handshake. These curated collections feature employers actively seeking students from your major and career…
April 16 @ 11 a.m. – Are You Ready for Bishop Brag Day?
ARE YOU READY FOR BISHOP BRAG DAY? Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2024 – Summer 2025? Then be sure to stop by HWCC – Atrium on APRIL…
Forage – Boost Your Resume with Virtual Externship Experiences
The OWU Career Connection Office wants you to know about an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience with Forage’s Virtual Externship Programs. Available at , these free, online externships allow you to explore various industries and develop valuable skills, all while…
Student News & Events
Oct. 24 – Rooted in the West Bank
Join YDSA this Friday in the Stuy Fishbowl at 7 p.m. for a viewing of the short documentary titled Rooted in the West Bank. Learn about the illegal occupation of the West Bank through the lens of a farmer’s struggle…
Join Us Today 11-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services today (Oct. 21) from 11-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone. Enjoy relaxing…
Oct. 22 – The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session + Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
Oct. 25 – Incredible Film Club Halloween Party
The OWU Incredible Film Club proudly presents our Halloween Party. We will be showing Midsommar, directed by Ari Aster. There will also be a costume contest with a prize for the winner. 📅 Oct. 25, 2025. ⏰ 7-9 p.m. 📍Chappelear…
Día de los Muertos Exhibit & Crafts
Visit the Día de los Muertos Altar and Mini Altars Exhibit in the Ham-Wil Atrium, Oct. 27-31. The exhibit honors female Latin American and Hispanic artists who left a lasting legacy in our cultures, including Ana Caro, María de Zayas,…
Oct. 23 – Thursday Student Chill Night: Bracelet Making
Come chill at the museum with snacks and bracelet making this Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Ship Your Academic, Staff, and Department Packages to 28 Hayes St.
For all Academic, Staff, and Department packages, please use the ship-to address of 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015. Student deliveries should use the Ham-Wil Mailroom address. For large/oversize items, please email Central Receiving to notify and/or to have the…
Professor Emeritus Cliff Cook Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Clifford “Cliff” Cook passed away Aug. 6 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was 79. Cliff taught accounting and finance at Ohio Wesleyan between 1984 and 2015, officially retiring in 2006. His family…
Aug. 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members are invited to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., 3rd floor of Slocum Hall. No RSVP needed — this is 1st-come, 1st-served. Can’t make it? No…
University Classifieds
Rings Found in Slocum Restroom
Did you leave rings in a Slocum Hall restroom? Please stop by the IOCP to describe the items and claim them. Thank you! Source: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Free Books in SCSC, Room 225!
The Department of Environment & Sustainability is cleaning out its book collection. The books span a variety of environmental topics, publication years, and disciplines. Books are free to a good home and can be found in SCSC, Room 225. OWU…
LOST: Knit Pumpkin Hat
I lost a handmade pumpkin hat somewhere in Ham-Wil or the Science Center. It is rusty orange with a brown bobble and green leaf on top. There is a tag on the inside with teal embroidery on it. Please email…
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