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Campuswide News & Events
Greeks That Give: Children’s Book Giveaway @ Nov. 3 First Friday!
At November’s First Friday in Downtown Delaware, the Brothers of Delta Tau Delta will be working with Kappa Alpha Theta to donate a surplus of books to local children. Each child who comes to the table from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3…
Nov. 6 from 4-6 p.m. – Native Tree Planting In Delaware, Sign Up!
Join the City of Delaware for a native tree-planting event! We will be planting a variety of native oaks including pine oaks, swamp white oaks, Chestnut oaks, and Shumart oaks. Equipment will be provided but be sure to wear sturdy…
Oct. 30 @ 11 a.m. – Blood Drive
Give blood and receive a FREE new, exclusive donor shirt while supplies last! The American Red Cross and Circle K are hosting a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 30, in the OWU Benes Rooms from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted, but scheduling an…
TODAY @ 11 a.m. – Beads for Breast Cancer
Purchase a bracelet or pick up a free ribbon in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today to show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We will be tabling Oct. 26 – Nov. 1. Bracelets are…
Please Welcome Kiona Dyches to Ohio Wesleyan!
Kiona Dyches joins the University Communications team as our new assistant director of social media and digital communications. She comes to Ohio Wesleyan with six years of experience in broadcast and digital journalism. Most recently, Kiona worked as a multimedia…
Oct. 27 – Halloween in Japan 🎃🗾
ハッピーハロウィン! Join us this Friday, Oct. 27, from 12-2 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Atrium for a celebration of Halloween in Japan. Learn about classic Yokai and Oni, about the Japanese tradition of Setsubun, and some words in Japanese that relate…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Oct. 22 @ 7 p.m. – Philosophy and Religion Department Social Night
The Philosophy and Religion Department invites you to The Matrix Movie Night with pizza, popcorn, and some fall coloring fun! Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Where: Crider Lounge, HWCC Time: 7-10 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Philosophy and Religion…
Oct. 25 – Venom: The Last Dance @ the Strand
Reserve your tickets to see “Venom: The Last Dance” with the Honors Board and Rafiki on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Strand Theatre. The movie will start around 5 – 5:30 p.m. and last 2 hours. Tickets are free and…
Nov. 9 @ 9 a.m. – Make A Difference Day: Volunteer Spots Available!
Join Delaware’s Annual Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. Register to volunteer at ConnectionsVolunteerCenter.org (click the GetConnected button) or contact Connections Volunteer Center at (740) 363-5000. This is a great opportunity for individuals, clubs,…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Ensuring Election Integrity
As concerns about election security rise, this panel will highlight the dedicated citizens who work to ensure the integrity of elections. You may have heard about security threats in American Elections in 2016. Or heard allegations of the “Big Steal”…
This Sunday: New York Arts Program Application Deadline!
It’s not too late to apply for the New York Arts Program‘s Spring 2025 semester! Get your application in by the deadline this Sunday, Oct. 20. Questions? Email Helena Enders at helena@nyartsprogram.org OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: New York Arts Program Contact: Helena…
Oct. 18 @ Noon – Lunch & Learn: Bishops in the Birthplace of Reggio Emilia
Did you hear Grace Tippens and Jennifer Allen’s Connection Conference presentation and now want to hear more? Then bring your lunch and join the Education Department from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Oct. 18 in Corns 302 to learn more about Grace…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
FREE Career Books & Resources for Faculty and Staff
OWU Career Connection is giving away FREE career books & resources to interested faculty & staff before we move to Slocum. Please stop by and look through the materials before Aug. 1. Anything that is left over will be donated.…
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Summer Sessions 2022 – Financial Wellness!
Now Scheduling Appointments for Summer! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling via virtual appointments with the University’s TIAA representative, Kristy Breidenbach. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session…
Take Delaware’s ‘Quality of Life’ Survey Before July 29
The Delaware Public Health District is asking Delaware County residents to complete its quality of life survey. The results will be used for its Community Health Improvement Plan. To take the quick 14-question survey, visit The survey ends July 29.…
University Classifieds
Become a Bishop Ambassador Today!
What is a Bishop Ambassador? Bishop Ambassadors are students who are paid to give tours of campus, write postcards to prospective students, generate ideas for social media content on the OWU Admission Instagram, greet families when they arrive to campus,…
Become a Bishop Ambassador Today!
What is a Bishop Ambassador? Bishop Ambassadors are students who are paid to give tours of campus, write postcards to prospective students, generate ideas for social media content on the OWU Admission Instagram, greet families when they arrive to campus,…
Bracelet Sale for the Borgen Project!
I am hosting a bracelet sale where all the proceeds will be donated to the Borgen Project, which is a nonprofit dedicated to implementing global poverty reduction in US Foreign Policy. I have a google form (below) and I am…
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