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Campuswide News & Events
Semester Break Hours for Hobson Library
Semester Break hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Dec. 14-15 – Planned Closure of U.S. 36/Ohio 37
The City of Delaware shares this planned road closure information to help everyone plan accordingly. An overnight closure of U.S. 36 and Ohio 37 to all through traffic between Lake Street and SR 521 is planned for the evening of…
Jan. 20 – Delaware’s 32nd annual MLK Celebration
Get your tickets now! Join us Jan. 20, 2025, for the 32nd annual MLK Celebration, in the Benes Rooms. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. for the event themed “Growing Towards Justice: From Root to Fruit.” The keynote speaker is…
Final Week for ‘Fossils and Halos’ and ‘Pictures with Stories!’
Take a break at the Ross Art Museum! It’s the final week for Fossils and Halos: Kristina Bogdanov, Frank Hobbs, and Jeff Nilan and for Tony Mendoza: Pictures with Stories. Come see this amazing work before it’s gone! The Ross Art…
OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule
Happy Holidays! The OWU Daily will be published daily through Monday, Dec. 16. It will publish again Jan. 6 and return to daily publication Jan. 13. Thank you and enjoy your winter break! –The OWU Daily editors
Jan. 14 @ Noon – Lunch and Learn: Part Two of Thriving Through Change and Conflict, Strategies for Success
Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success (Part 2) Noon – 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Hall, Room 301. RSVP by Jan. 7. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Human Resources Contact: Kari Lindecamp at kjlindecamp@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 2 @ Noon – Critical Success: A Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Interested in learning about your career skills in a Dungeons and Dragons-like format? Want a truly casual and nerdy approach to this search? What skills are you preparing for your career journey? Join a truly casual workshop showcasing a unique…
Oct. 1 – Chill Out and Make Friendship Bracelets in IOCP
Tuesday, Oct. 1, is OWU Community Care Day! Come chill in the IOCP office (Slocum 311) and make a global-themed Friendship Bracelet! We’ll have all the supplies along with tea, coffee, and international snacks! Yum! Drop by anytime between 9 a.m.…
Oct. 1 – Japan Study and Border Studies Visit
Our institutional representative from Earlham’s Japan Study & Border Studies programs, Roger Adkins, will be on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Established in 1963, Japan Study is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in higher education exchange between the United States and Japan. Based at…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Today @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Student News & Events
Feb. 24 @ Noon – Bake for Ukraine
Your help is a step toward making a great change. Join us on Feb. 24 from noon to 1 p.m. in Ham-Wil to try Ukrainian desserts while contributing to Ukraine’s victory through donations. All of the funds raised will go…
Participate in Neuroscience Research Study and Get a Chance to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. If interested, please…
Feb. 24 @ 7 p.m. – Sex Positive Bingo in the Benes Rooms!
Monday, Feb. 24 from 7-9 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. Grab your friends and stop by Ham-Wil on Monday evening for Bingo mixed with sexual wellness-related trivia games and demonstrations! Prizes will include sex toys and other sexual wellness products!…
Participate in Neuroscience Research Study and get a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. No prior gaming…
Last Day To Submit Travel Abroad Applications For Fall 2025!
If you are considering traveling abroad in fall semester, today is your last day to submit an application. Please reach out to the IOCP office if you have any questions or concerns! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Kelsey Eckhert at…
Feb. 23 @ 1 p.m. – DIY Trail Mix and Nature Hike
Join the ENVS Board at Delaware State Park this Sunday (Feb. 23). We’ll meet in the Smith parking lot loop at 1 p.m. – please bring your own container to make your own trail mix with provided fixins’. Please reach…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Keith Sulser Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Keith Sulser passed away Oct. 26 at his home. He was 61. Keith served as a maintenance and security supervisor for Ohio Wesleyan for many years, joining the University in…
Teach a TLC in 2025-26? Faculty Info Sessions.
Do you want to offer a Travel Learning Course in 2025/2026? Join us for lunch either on Wednesday, Nov. 6, or Thursday, Nov. 14 at noon. A presentation will be followed by an open discussion. RSVP is required, lunch will…
Oct. 31 @ Noon – Market Position Town Hall in the Benes Rooms
Faculty & Staff – please join us for a town hall about market position on Oct. 31 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. After conversing with hundreds of community members (faculty, staff, students), alumni, and Board of…
University Classifieds
Missing Car Key
I’m missing my black car key. Singular key, silver Hyundai insignia on the front. Contact: Tera Barko at taberko@owu.edu
March 4-18 – March Holiday Earring Sale
As we approach the month of March, we acknowledge the many women who have had and still continue to have an impact on our everyday lives. In order to celebrate, I will be selling earrings of 22 different colors to…
Found – Red Bishops Nalgene
A red Bishops Nalgene water bottle was found at the end of the Connection Conference in the Slocum Reading Room. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 210 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
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