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Campuswide News & Events
Congratulations, OWU Women’s Basketball!
The 23rd/24th-ranked Ohio Wesleyan University women’s basketball team hit the road on Wednesday night to begin North Coast Athletic Conference play against 10th/7th-ranked John Carroll. At the end of the night, Ohio Wesleyan walked out of University Heights with a…
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 5-7 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s ninth annual “Home for the Holidays” will feature the First Friday lighting of the community Christmas tree, “glice” skating, carriage rides, “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, Christmas Parade, Great Gingerbread Build-Off, and, of course, Santa Claus! The…
Hours for Finals and Semester Break for the Hobson Library
Please visit the library’s website at for the complete schedule. Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University…
OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule
Happy Holidays! The OWU Daily will be published daily through Monday, Dec. 15 to help you share your news. It will publish again Jan. 5 and return to daily publication Jan. 12. How Do I Submit Information to the OWU…
Dec. 7 – Make Egg Carton Penguins at the Ross!
Family craft this weekend! Join the Ross Art Museum this Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3-5 p.m. before the Main Street Delaware Christmas parade to make your own family of egg carton penguins! This craft is open to children of all…
First Friday: Museum Open Late
The Ross Art Museum will be open late this Friday for Downtown Delaware’s First Friday. The museum will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Blaine E. Grimes Grant NOW OPEN!
Have a spring internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…
Today, Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Economic Outlook Conference
Join us today @ 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Rooms B & C, for the annual Economic Outlook Conference. Hear local, national, and international outlooks from panelists Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC, and Dr.…
🌟Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students
📣 Bishop ACCESS Students, get personalized career support! 💼Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students 📅Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 ⏰ 12-1. p.m.| 📍 Slocum 201 This session offers tailored support for Bishop ACCESS students to: Build strong resumes ✍️ Prepare applications 🗒️ Strengthen…
Spin it to win it Global Engagement Week
Stop by the IOCP Student Desk in Slocum 311, Monday-Friday, and take a spin to win. From Legos to llamas, we want to meet you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
Nov. 19 – Hearts of Glass Documentary, Panel Discussion
From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, join us for a free panel discussion at the Ross Art Museum for the documentary Hearts of Glass (premiering at the Strand Theatre on Nov. 11 @ 6:30 p.m., free). Panelists include the…
Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Economic Outlook Conference
Join us on Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B & C for the annual Economic Outlook Conference. Hear local, national, and international outlooks from Panelist Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC,…
Student News & Events
LAST CHANCE to Submit Your Course Evaluation(s)
Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard by taking a few minutes to complete your course evaluations. Your feedback means a great deal! Help your faculty to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs.…
Holiday Break: Your Winter Break Career Checklist!❄️
With classes wrapped and your schedule slowing down, winter break is the ideal moment to explore the Career Resource Hub with 24/7 access. Use this quiet time to Discover, Prepare, and Launch into a strong spring — your future self will…
Dec. 8 – HHK Department Social
On Monday, Dec. 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the atrium of Simpson Querrey Fitness Center, the Department of Health and Human Kinetics (HHK) will have free coffee and donuts available for students. Stop by for a quick break before…
Romeo and Juliet Light Crew
Hello all! We are looking for people who are interested in helping out with the light crew for Romeo and Juliet! We need people to help hang and focus lights for the show, ideally those with some experience doing these…
Spend Fall 2026 Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life!
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 20206 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African culture,…
📚✨Write together, thrive together. Dec. 8-11
Stop by the OWU Writing Center’s Co-Writing Space in HWCC Room 312 anytime from Dec. 8-11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring your projects and enjoy a supportive writing atmosphere – plus light refreshments to keep you going! **Please note that on…
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
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
ISO Mending Experts
The Ross Art Museum is in search of expert menders to help others at our Sunday mending circles in 2026. Mending can include sewing, crocheting, and knitting. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu if you are interested. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum…
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