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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 11 – 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Event
Join the OWU community to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, and learn about the Ohio Wesleyan alumni, families, and friends personally impacted by the attacks. We invite you to join us next Friday, Sept. 11, in the…
Tonight – First Friday Street Party; Saturday – Outdoor Farmers’ Market
Join Main Street Delaware from 6-9 p.m. tonight for a Back-to-School Bash in downtown Delaware. The free First Friday event will include a rock-climbing wall, over 10 giant inflatables, live music from a local band, yard games, free popcorn &…
Did You Get the Sept. 3 OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!
On Sept. 3, Ohio Wesleyan tested its OWU ALERT emergency notification system. All students and employees should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account and a text message sent to your cell phone of record with the…
Sept. 3 – Fall Semester Test of the OWU ALERT System
On Sept. 3 (new date!), Ohio Wesleyan will conduct its fall semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If…
Sept. 8 @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4:15 p.m. in the Benes Rooms in Ham-Wil Campus Center for this year’s Carpenter Lecture. This year our visiting lecturer is Wil Haygood, and he will be reading from his book…
Sept. 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. – Film Partnership: Contagion @ the Strand
On Thursday night, bring your OWU ID to The Strand, 28 E. Winter St., for free entry to see the 2011 film Contagion. Predating the COVID-19 pandemic (2019–2023), Contagion is a medical thriller about an airborne virus, MEV-1, that triggers…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 10 @ 12 p.m. – TLC: COMM 314 & WGS 310 Informational
Interested in taking a Travel-Learning Course to Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa? Come to Crider Lounge at noon Sept. 10 to learn about COMM 314: Health Communication & The Black Body, taught by Dr. Phokeng Dailey, and WGS 310: Black…
✈️ TLC: What Is a Travel-Learning Course?
Take a course, learn on campus, and travel with the class to explore the subject beyond the classroom. Visit the TLC website to explore courses and learn about the application process. Applications are open now! Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop…
Summer Research Away from OWU? Present at the SSRP Symposium!
Did you spend your summer doing research somewhere other than Delaware, Ohio? Here is your opportunity to present! The Summer Scholarship and Research Program (SSRP) Symposium will be held during the Fall Connection Conference on Thursday, September 24, and it’s…
TODAY! Final Fall 2026 BLP Info Session!
The Bishop Launch Program is a fall semester professional development program designed to help students become more confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seekers. BLP is open to 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year students. To participate, attendance at one of…
Sept. 10 – Student Made: Starting a Side Hustle
Sept. 10 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 PM | FREE Lunch! | Join us for Student Made: Start Something! Learn how Student Made can help turn your idea, talent, or passion into a real business. This introductory workshop will…
Juniors & Seniors – Seats Available! UC 154: Navigating College to Career
Are you a junior or senior thinking ahead to your life post-OWU? Looking for an extra .25 credit that’s not a “heavy lift”? Want to get credit for moving forward toward your career goals? Check out UC 154: Navigating College to…
Student News & Events
Sept. 11 – Corn Hole Tournament
Join Hall Council this Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Corn Hole Tournament at the Bradford Milligan Hall/Thomson Hall Lawn. Come and enjoy some friendly competition while spending time with friends. OWU Sponsor: Hall Council Contact:…
Apply for Fall Break Wilderness Trek!
Are you ready for cool weather and fall colors? The Fall Break Wilderness Trek will be Oct. 7-10 in the Dolly Sods Wilderness of West Virginia. We’ll go backpacking, learn outdoor living skills, and spend time with readings and discussions…
Life Quest Retreat: Register by Tues, Sept. 8
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver We’ll be exploring this question and more at the upcoming Life Quest Retreat (Sept. 25-26 at Deer Creek State Park Lodge), a chance…
Library Labor Day Reminder
While Hobson Library may be closed for the Labor Day holiday, you don’t have to pause your study or research. Campus has plenty of physical spaces and digital tools available. Alt Study & Work Spaces Privacy Pods in Ham-Wil’s Lower…
Sept. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Rafiki Mini Olympics
Come join us for Rafiki’s Mini Olympics on Frat Hill! Meet other Rafiki members, make new friends, compete in fun games, and enjoy a night of friendly competition and good vibes. Event Name/Title: Rafiki Mini Olympics Time: 6:30 p.m. –…
Sept. 9 @ 7 p.m. – Join Pet Pals Club!
Join Pet Pals from 7-7:45 p.m. Sept. 9 on the Smith Stairs and learn more about our club! Do you love animals? Do you enjoy giving back to the community in meaningful ways? Come see all that Pet Pals has…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking October Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule fall 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…
Call for Programming: OWU Connection Conference
Faculty and staff are invited to shape the upcoming Connection Conference, our biannual campus-wide event celebrating student research, service-learning, internships, and study away / travel experiences. We will hear from student panelists celebrating their high-impact experiences, and we will inspire…
Noon Yoga Starts Aug. 27!
Here we are again, the start of a new academic year! Why not do something different with your week and add in time for you? There is a group of individuals who gather in Edwards Gym from 12-1 p.m. Tuesdays…
University Classifieds
Mini iPad Found
A mini iPad was found at the front desk of the Economics and Business Department. It was dropped off at the helpdesk in Information Services in the bottom level of R.W. Corns. OWU Sponsoring Office: Department of Economics and Business…
Free Plants!
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flower beds on the southeast corner of the building. We have yellow daylilies, Asian sedge, Stonecrop, and ornamental grasses available for FREE to anyone willing to dig themselves. Please contact rmszukala@owu.edu for details!…
Car Keys Found in Slocum Restroom
A Volkswagen flip key and three other keys on a key ring were found in Slocum Hall’s first-floor bathroom. We have them in the Admission Office at our front table in the lobby. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey…
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