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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 20-21 – Field Hockey Program Dedicates Weekend to ‘Morgan’s Message,’ Student-Athlete Mental Health
The Ohio Wesleyan Field Hockey program is proud to announce that we will be dedicating the weekend of Sept. 20-21 to honor Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health in the student-athlete community. Morgan’s…
Sept. 12 @ 3 p.m. – Artist Talk & Reception in Edgar 121
Painter David Groff will give a talk before his opening reception on Friday, Sept. 12, in Edgar 121 at 3-5:30 p.m. His exhibit “Divine Specimens” features 16 paintings of horses, some up and intimate portraits, others accompanied by their riders.…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 18 – Connection Conference
Bishops! It’s almost time for the bi-annual OWU Connection Conference! On Thursday, September 18, regular classes will not be in session, however, the Connection Conference is a day of instruction. Whether you are looking to Think Big, Do Good, Go…
Today – Entrepreneurship Beyond the College Walls
Interested in starting your own business? Not sure where to start? We can help! Join us for a FREE LUNCH today, Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 12-1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns Building, Room 312, for the FREE Entrepreneurship Beyond the…
🍁 Back-on-Campus Checklist: Get Career Fair Ready!
Hi, Bishops! ☀️📚 A new semester is here, and it’s the perfect time to get settled in and set yourself up for success! With the Career Fair coming up on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m., see employers here. Now’s…
Sept. 10 @ 4 p.m. – NYAP Virtual Info Session
Join us this Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 4-5 p.m. ET for a New York Arts Program Virtual Info Session! NYAP is an OWU off-campus study program for artists, run by artists. Whether you are interested in film, music, writing, visual,…
Sept. 11 – FREE LinkedIn Headshots!
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum. Depending on the line, getting your photo should take no…
Travel-Learning Applications LIVE – Due Oct. 1
Your gateway to Go Global is now OPEN! Travel-Learning Courses connect classroom theory with real-world experience as you journey across the globe and immerse yourself in another culture. Spring 2026 TLC applications are open now and will close on Oct.…
Student News & Events
Sept. 17 – Make Ice Cream with OWU WinS Club
Join OWU’s Women in STEM club for our second meeting of the semester, where we will be experimenting with ice cream making. (Don’t worry, you will still be able to eat the ice cream you make!) Whether you’re a recurring…
Mondays @ Noon – LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or anywhere on the Queer spectrum and would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion…
Sept. 16 from 12-1 p.m. – Sociology & Anthropology Social, Elliott Hall 4th floor
SOAN hacks. What professors wish SOAN students knew. How students can make the most of their SOAN classes or major. Come find out! Tuesday, Sept.16, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. in Elliott Hall, 4th Floor Lounge. Free lunch provided by the…
Sept. 11 from 12-1 p.m. – First HR Club Meeting
During today’s meeting, you will meet all of the executive members and get a brief overview of what the club is and what the semester is going to look like. We will be serving Domino’s Pizza since the meeting will…
Sept. 12 @ 6 p.m. – Line Dancing with Terps
Join Terps on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6-7 p.m. in the Jannuzi Dance Studio for a line dancing master class. We will be learning Church Clap, Footloose, and the Cotton Eye Joe, among others, that people want to do and…
Sept. 11 @ 7 p.m. – Knit & Crochet Social!
Join In The Loop for an evening of knitting, crocheting, crafting, and just chatting! Bring your own project and supplies, or start something with us using our supplies. No experience is needed! In Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Peale Chapel from 7-8…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 3 @ 3:30 p.m. – Testing Center Open House
Faculty and Academic Staff are warmly invited to join us for the OWU Testing Center Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30-5 p.m. in University Hall 114. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Say a fond farewell to Anne Noonan, who recently stepped down after…
Professor Emeritus Lew Fikes Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Lewis “Lew” Edgar Fikes died Aug. 29 at Willow Brook Run. Lew taught chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan between 1985 and 2004. In a Transcript student newspaper article honoring his 19 years of…
Faculty and Staff: Lead a Class with the OWL Program!
The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University is excited to invite faculty and staff to submit class proposals for Fall 2025! This is a wonderful chance to share your passion and creativity with our community of lifelong learners. Class Options: Weekday…
University Classifieds
Lost AirPods
AirPods were lost somewhere on the academic side of campus on Friday, Aug. 29. More than likely in the the science building. If f,ound, please contact Emma Hall @ eshall@owu.edu Contact: Emma Hall at eshall@owu.edu
Join Main Street Delaware for a Back-to-School Bash, Free South Block Rock Concert, Farmers’ Markets
You’re invited to join Main Street Delaware for September events including a First Friday “Back-to-School Bash,” featuring a rock-climbing wall, inflatables, local musicians, yard games, and more! Several school clubs and groups will be present from 6 p.m. to 9…
Found: Silver Bracelet in University Hall
A silver bracelet with a glass heart was found in a University Hall bathroom on Tuesday, Aug. 26. To claim, please see Sarah Brook in University Hall Room 107. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
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