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Campuswide News & Events
Public Safety Advisory – Campus Closed Today; Classes May be Held Remotely
The OWU campus is closed today, but classes may be in session. Students should watch for communication from their faculty. Essential personnel should report if possible. Here are some keep-warm tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety,…
Update! Suda House Art & Environment Talk now on ZOOM!
Due to weather and travel issues, Suda House’s Art & Environment Talk scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 6:30-8 p.m. is now being offered as a ZOOM presentation! Open to the public and campus community, our talk series explores intersections…
A Note from Your OWU Daily Editors
Good morning! We’ve removed all Jan. 26 events from today’s email, but left those for Tuesday, Jan. 27, in place for now. If you are hosting one of the listed events and wish to cancel/reschedule it, please let us know…
Jan. 23 – Submissions to The OWL Now Open!
The OWL, OWU’s own literary and arts journal, is now accepting submissions! Email your submissions to owlmag@owu.edu by Friday, March 6. Submission Guidelines: Fiction: up to 2,000 words Nonfiction: up to 2,000 words Poetry: up to 5 pages Screenwriting: up…
Feb. 14 – Join Us for the Bishop Backers Winter Community Day & Delaware Expo!
If your OWU organization is interested in a free table at the expo, register here before Jan. 31! The Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo will return on Feb. 14, 2026, when the Battling Bishops men’s and women’s basketball…
OWU Eating Disorder Support and Awareness
Eating Disorder Support and Awareness will hold its first meeting on Jan. 23, from 12:15-1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge! Join us to spread support, awareness, and education about eating disorders and mental health across campus! All are welcome! Bring…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 16 – Mastering Your Pitch, Free Lunch and Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn—and practice—fundamental concepts that will greatly help you to pitch your idea for your next business endeavor. We are deliberately holding this event shortly before the U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition and Kickstart Ohio Conference, which is…
Spend a Semester Abroad in Pamplona, Spain
Are you majoring or minoring in Spanish? Join us to learn more about our outstanding study abroad program at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain! Earn up to 3 credits toward your major or minor—and up to 5 credits…
TODAY! Unscripted: Ease Into Networking Using Improv
🎭Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv – Happening TODAY! Think improv is just for theater majors or comics? Think again! Improv is all about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment—which is exactly what happens when you’re…
TPG Applications Live – DUE Oct. 15
Applications are now LIVE for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Projects proposed in this round should not start before Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to the…
TODAY @ 5 p.m. – TLC Deadline
The application deadline for Spring 2026 TLC courses is TODAY at 5 p.m. To apply and for more information, visit OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Lisa Ho at iocp@owu.edu
☘️Today @ Noon – Irish American Scholars Presentation in Slocum 312
Have you ever thought about studying abroad in Ireland? Come learn about the Irish American Scholars program from our very own Irish Scholar, Alyssa Grainger. Alyssa is here on exchange from Ulster University for the full academic year and will…
Student News & Events
Run for Student Government Office (Next Academic Year 26/27)
As you head into midterms and spring break, we would like you to consider running for an office/position on your student government, the Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)! Information about WCSA and the election process, as well as the…
March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spring Break Smart (HWCC Atrium)
Join us on March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for Spring Break Smart. Learn about safe spring break tips and a chance to win free prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: thebishopway@owu.edu Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
Need Last-Minute Writing Help? March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The OWU Writing Center is hosting Pop-Up Tutoring March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams lobby. Stop by our table for some quick guidance, feedback, or answers to your writing questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Writing Center Contact:…
LAST CALL! Volunteer @ Kid’s Sports Clinic!
Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:45-8:15 p.m.! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…
March 6 @ Noon – Cookies and Coloring with NAfME
Join NAfME members in the Atrium of HWCC for an afternoon wind-down with coloring and cookie decorating to kick off Music in Our Schools Month! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing Arts/Music Contact: Ryleigh Jones at rmjones@owu.edu
March 5 – StatQuest YouTuber Dr. Joshua Starmer Live
The OWU Data Circle welcomes Dr. Joshua Starmer, creator of the massively popular YouTube channel StatQuest, for a live seminar on AI, neural networks, and quantifying model confidence. See the educator who has helped over 1.5 million learners understand statistics…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
First Module Final Grades Due Oct. 13, 2025
Final grades for first module courses are due by 4:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Timely submission of final grades is critical for student success, retention, and academic planning. Prompt reporting allows the Office of the Registrar to accurately…
Oct. 11 – Memorial Gathering for Bernard Derr
The family of former OWU librarian Bernard Derr welcomes you to say goodbye, see a few memories of Bernard’s life and interests, and have some refreshments between 3 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Andrews House, 39 W.…
Ship Your Academic, Staff, and Department Packages to 28 Hayes St.
All Academic, Staff, and Departments use the shipping address of 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015 for all orders. Student deliveries are to use the Ham-Wil Mailroom address of 40 Rowland Ave. For large/oversize items, please email Central Receiving to…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Headphones and AirPods case (blue)
FOUND: In Elliott Hall, a set of headphones was found on Jan. 28, 2025. Also, a blue AirPods case was found last week. If these belong to you, please come to Elliott Hall 110 or 205 and see Deb. OWU…
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…
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