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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 10 – Free ‘South Block Rock’ Concert!
Get ready to rock! Ohio Wesleyan University and Main Street Delaware are excited to announce South Block Rock, a free concert event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This brand-new event will feature live music from the…
Friday – Ross Museum Open Late for First Friday!
The Ross Art Museum will be open this Friday, Sept. 5, until 8 p.m. for the Main Street Delaware First Friday celebration in downtown Delaware. First Friday is a free street party open to the entire community! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
POSTPONED Art and The Environment Talk
The Art and the Environment talk with Brian Harnetty, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, has been postponed. A new date will be published shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Sept. 2 @ 4:10 p.m – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Molly Womack
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Molly Womack, Assistant Professor at Cornell University: “The Skin and Bones of Frog Evolution.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the Biology Seminar Series…
Sept. 1 @ 7:30 p.m. – FREE Movie & Snacks, 50A Ross St.
Come see a FREE movie screening of “Summer of Soul“ co-sponsored by Unity Community Center & Ohio Wesleyan University. On Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day!), anyone is welcome to join us starting at 7:30 p.m. for food and community, and the film will be…
Sept. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Brian Harnetty: ‘Sound, Listening, and Our Environment’
Join us for the first in our series of talks about Art and the Environment at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Ross Art Museum. Brian Harnetty-Sound, Listening, and Our Environment: Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 27 @ 11 a.m. – I³ Lectures at the Connection Conference in Chappelear
Ohio Wesleyan’s popular i³ (i-Qubed) event will return for its 8th year on Feb. 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. on the Chappelear Main Stage as part of the Spring OWU Connection Conference. Nine OWU faculty members, chosen by students, will…
Feb. 27 – Career & Summer Internship Fair this Thursday!
This Thursday, during the Connection Conference on Feb. 27, check out the Career & Summer Internship Fair! Here is the link to the 2025 CAREER & SUMMER INTERNSHIP FAIR HANDOUT with a full list of employers, descriptions, and opportunities. Make a…
All Day Drop-Ins TODAY! Feb. 25-26
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Feb. 27 by attending All Day Drop-Ins TODAY in the Career Connection Office! If you have not already registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
Feb. 26 @ Noon – Words Open Worlds: Navigate the Career Fair with Confidence!
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming. In this 1-hour workshop, you will: Learn how to map out a plan and get ‘pro tips’ to help you successfully navigate the upcoming Career Fair. Craft your elevator pitch so you can…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference takes place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students on…
Student News & Events
Oct. 18 from 7-9 p.m. – Neon DZ Dodgeball in Edwards Gym
Join DZ members in Edwards Gym as they host a Dodgeball tournament to raise funds for one of the following: Starkey Hearing Foundation, Seriousfun Network, and American Society for Deaf Children! Cost is $20 to participate for non-Greek organizations and…
NAFME’s (Almost) Famous Quesadilla Fundraiser – Oct. 25, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
NAfME’s (Almost) Famous Quesadilla Night and Fundraiser is back and better than ever before. We are bringing back the cheese, chicken, and gluten-free quesadillas, as well as now offering a vegan cheese option! They will come with sides of sour…
Order a WinS Sweatshirt Today! (Sales End Wednesday)
The OWU Women in STEM (WinS) club is proud to announce that we are selling one-of-a-kind Women in STEM sweatshirts, made by WinS’ own executive board! These sweatshirts serve as a reminder that STEM is a place for all to…
Oct. 21 @ 4:30 p.m. – Samhain Festival
With the support of the ENVS department, Philosophy/Religion department and History department, Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm and Hoover Instrument Service… The Kitchen, Creative Arts and Interfaith Houses are coming together to host a Samhain Festival – a Celtic tradition that celebrates…
Spooky SINGO
Looking for something fun to do Halloween night? Join us in Smith Dining Hall on Oct. 31 for a chance to win fun prizes. Be sure to come ready to show-off your creative Halloween costumes! The time is TBD! OWU…
Student Job Opportunities at The 1842
Be the first students to work for The 1842. The 1842 is looking for student workers this spring semester for several different positions; including hosts, floor associates, and host/floor leads. The 1842 is the central student hub on the residential…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Print Services Closed June 30-July 11
Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…
Seeking January Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
University Classifieds
Found: Heart Necklace
I found a heart-shaped necklace on the JAYwalk. Email me at Jgryan@owu.edu if you believe it might be yours! Contact: Julia Ryan at jgryan@owu.edu
Admission Hiring Event Ambassadors
Ohio Wesleyan’s Admission Office is hiring Event Ambassadors! This is a great opportunity to show off your love for OWU and help pass that on to future students. For more information and to apply, visit OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission…
Found: Coral-Colored Water Bottle
A coral-colored water bottle with star stickers was left in the IOCP lobby, Slocum 311. It’s currently at the front mentor desk! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at iocp@owu.edu
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