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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 16 @ 10 p.m. – Selby Stadium Parking Lot to Close Through Sept. 22
Help us to celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend! To accommodate special events, the Selby Stadium parking lot will be closed at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, and will remain closed until Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Please ensure that…
Sept. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Celeste Malvar-Stewart – Slow Fashion and Sustainability Talk
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environment & Sustainability Department for our Art and the Environment talk series Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ross. Celeste Malvar-Stewart is a Columbus-based fiber artist and fashion designer who has…
South Block Rock Concert – Register for a Table
The Student Involvement Office is teaming up with Main Street Delaware to host the South Block Rock concert on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 7-9 p.m. featuring RockHouse! It is a part of Main Street’s summer concert series and is open to both the Delaware and…
Sept. 14 – Kids Recycled Bird Feeder Craft
Join us at the Ross Art Museum from 2-4 p.m. this Sunday to make and decorate your own recycled bird feeder and learn why recycling is important through stories. This craft is open to all ages, and you can bring…
Sept. 9 @ noon – Alzheimer’s Association Talk
Neurds, Circle K, and SEAL are collaborating to bring two guest speakers to campus from the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association! Join us in the Benes Rooms from 12-1 p.m. Sept. 9 to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, the organization, and…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
All-Day Drop-Ins Feb. 25 and 26 – Prepare for the Career Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 27, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins in the Career Connection Office! If you have not registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake link. On…
Spend Fall Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore : East African…
Feb. 27 @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and visionary…
TODAY – CIEE Study Abroad Visit (HWCC & Slocum)
CIEE Study Abroad offers a variety of study abroad programs and internships abroad where students can learn and gain professional skills and experience in real-world work environments. CIEE also offers a flexible and dynamic study abroad program with their Open Campus model…
Student News & Events
TODAY @ Noon: Excellence in Medicine with Dr. Kofi Quaye
Bring your lunch and join us today from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 204 for a conversation with Vascular Surgeon, and OWU Alumnus, Dr. Kofi Quaye ’10. Come with questions for this Q&A session about the medical field. Don’t miss this…
Oct. 24 @ noon – Celebrate UN Day with Flower Bouquets!
October 24 marks the birthday of the United Nations. Celebrate the UN’s birthday with the Model UN club by learning about the Sustainable Development Goals and making your own bouquets! There will also be desserts, so make sure to stop…
Oct. 24 – Make Agar Art with Genetics Club!
Join the Genetics Club to make your own agar art on Friday, October. 24 from 2-4 p.m.! Learn about bioengineered bacteria and “paint” with colorful bacteria. Meet in SCSC 349 (Microbiology Lab). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Genetics Club Contact: Andrew Inamdar…
Oct. 31 – Spooky SINGO
Looking for something fun to do Halloween night? Join us in Smith Dining Hall on Oct. 31 from 8-10 p.m. for a chance to win some fun prizes. Be sure to come ready to show-off your creative Halloween costumes! OWU…
PG Lunch & Learn Oct. 24 at noon Elliott 101!
Come join PG faculty and students for our 2nd lunch & learn of the year where professors will discuss their upcoming Spring 2026 classes before registration starts the following week! Non-PG students are welcome, and lunch will be provided! OWU…
Oct. 29 – Honors Creepy Craft Night
Join the Honors Board on Oct. 29 from 7-8 p.m. in the Honors House for a creepy craft night. All are welcome to come and enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed crafts and free pizza. We look forward to seeing you…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 14 – Opening Convocation is around the corner!
We’re getting ready – are you? All Faculty & Staff are invited to walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the Aug. 14 Convocation ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel. Wear your regalia or OWU gear.…
Aug. 18 & 19 – Bishop Way Volunteer Request
Once again, we are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as Bishop Way small group facilitators for our incoming first-year students on Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Your role will be key in guiding small group discussions on important topics like…
Professor Emeritus Dick Smith Passes Away
We are sad to report that Richard “Dick” Williams Smith, Ph.D., a 36-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of history, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 101. Complete obituary information is available online, and in it, his family shares: Dr.…
University Classifieds
Employment Opportunity with the OWU Daily
The OWU Daily needs you! Seeking an OWU Daily editorial intern for 2024-2025 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. The successful applicant will work Monday through Thursday and Sunday, preferably late afternoon/early evening, to provide…
University Communications Hiring Intern to Help Share Students’ OWU Connection Experiences
Position Name: University Communications Reporting & Writing Intern Commitment: 6 hours per week Term: Full Year, Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Apply: Read more and apply online using this link; please email writing samples to cehatche@owu.edu Description of Internship: The intern will…
ENVS 111 Textbook for Sale
I have a 4th edition Physical Geography book I would like to sell to a student taking ENVS 111 for $5. It’s in good condition. I recognize the textbook for the class is listed as the 5th edition Physical Geography…
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