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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 11 – 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Event
Join the OWU community to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, and learn about the Ohio Wesleyan alumni, families, and friends personally impacted by the attacks. We invite you to join us next Friday, Sept. 11, in the…
Tonight – First Friday Street Party; Saturday – Outdoor Farmers’ Market
Join Main Street Delaware from 6-9 p.m. tonight for a Back-to-School Bash in downtown Delaware. The free First Friday event will include a rock-climbing wall, over 10 giant inflatables, live music from a local band, yard games, free popcorn &…
Did You Get the Sept. 3 OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!
On Sept. 3, Ohio Wesleyan tested its OWU ALERT emergency notification system. All students and employees should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account and a text message sent to your cell phone of record with the…
Sept. 3 – Fall Semester Test of the OWU ALERT System
On Sept. 3 (new date!), Ohio Wesleyan will conduct its fall semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If…
Sept. 8 @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department on Tuesday, 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…
Sept. 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. – Film Partnership: Contagion @ the Strand
On Thursday night, bring your OWU ID to The Strand, 28 E. Winter St., for free entry to see the 2011 film Contagion. Predating the COVID-19 pandemic (2019–2023), Contagion is a medical thriller about an airborne virus, MEV-1, that triggers…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today! Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series, Profession Knitter
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for tomorrow, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B. Join us as our honorary speaker, Shirley B. Paden-Bernstein ‘73, discusses her experience as a custom knitter fashion designer,…
Tomorrow! Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for tomorrow, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B. Join us as our honorary speaker, Shirley B. Paden-Bernstein ‘73, discusses her experience as a custom knitter, fashion designer,…
March 19: Practical Budgeting: A Guide for the Overwhelmed
If the words “manage your money” make you anxious, this practical budgeting workshop is for you! Date: Thursday, March 19 Time: 12-1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304 RSVP on Handshake Budgeting is more than just math; it’s about peace of mind.…
Spring Student Symposium – Student Application Now Open!
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…
Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain, in Fall 2026
If you are seeking to improve your Spanish proficiency through a fully immersive experience, this program is for you. This is the only program that offers 3 credits toward your Spanish major or minor, as well as up to 5…
March 18 – Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series, Professional Knitter
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B. Join us as our honorary speaker, Shirley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73, discusses her experience as a custom knitter fashion designer, author,…
Student News & Events
TODAY – Career Exploration Group Week 3: Fear of Failure
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 3 Topic: Fear of Failure. Fear of failure can hold us back from taking risks and pursuing opportunities. Let’s explore where those fears come from and how to move forward with confidence. This week…
Volunteer to Make Kids Happy at Trick or Treat Trail!
This Sunday, Oct. 18, Preservation Parks of Delaware County will hold its annual Trick or Treat Trail event at Gallant Woods Park north of town. They need volunteers to hand out candy to cute little kiddos along a trail in…
Oct. 12-16 @ 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Chi Phi RAINN Fundraising
To spread awareness and Support for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the Chi Phi Fraternity will be tabling in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center from Oct. 12-16. We will be offering baked goods and accepting donations for this…
S’mores @ Stuy – THIS WEEK!
Join Hall Council this week for S’mores at Stuy Hall! We’ll have a fire pit for making your own cozy s’mores, yard games, and plenty of new friends. Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 7:30-9 p.m. in front of Stuy. We hope…
Investment Club – Halloween Investing Contest
Choose either Hershey (HSY) or Mondelez (MDLZ), and see whose stock performs better based on the market close on Oct. 31. If you pick the winning stock, you’ll be rewarded with a piece of candy from the winning company at…
The 1842 Hours of Operation for Fall Break
The last day to order food at The 1842 before fall break is today, Oct. 6, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Food service will return on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. The 1842 will not be open during…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Fire Safety with Power Strips and Campus Storage
In response to inspection feedback from the Delaware Fire Department, we are providing Ohio Fire Code information regarding the use of power strips and storage spaces on campus. Please follow these requirements to help keep Ohio Wesleyan compliant and safe.…
New, Free Training for Faculty: Blackboard First Term Success
Teaching in Blackboard Ultra for the first time—or looking to streamline your workflow? The Blackboard First Term Success course helps you build and manage your course, engage students, track progress, and complete grading with confidence. This free, self-paced course provides practical,…
July 9 – CDI Webinar on Their Integration of AI in Perspectives
CDI description: On July 9 (12-1), CDI Research Scientist Ryan Carlson will present findings from CDI’s new white paper, Can AI Teach Dialogue Skills to College Students? He’ll walk through three distinct roles AI can play in constructive dialogue education. More information and…
University Classifieds
Dec. 6 10-5 p.m. Open Studio/Gift Sale
Plant/animal/nature themed functional and affordable small gifts hand-made by one of your Biology lab coordinators by day, printmaker and textile artist by night. 66 Mason Ave. in Delaware (near Smith School playground). Please use the side door (no doorbell). Fern…
OWL Camp 2026 Applications Open
Dec. 1-Jan. 31 – OWL Camp 2026 Applications Open The application period for Ohio Wesleyan Learning (OWL) Camp 2026 is now open. OWL Camp is a summer enrichment program for gifted and talented middle school students. Camp Dates • Overnight…
Found – AirPods in the Ham-Wil Upper Chapel
AirPods were found in the upper chapel on the 4th floor of Ham-Wil. 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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