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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 16 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Unplug and Unwind
Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium to learn about social media and mental health with The Bishop Way and Counseling Services. There’s a chance to get free prizes while learning how to unplug from the media and relax. See…
Sept. 13 @ 3 p.m. – All Horse Parade
The All Horse Parade is one of Delaware’s most charming traditions, and it’s the perfect off‑campus outing for OWU students looking to connect with the local community. On Sunday, Sept 13, at 3 p.m., the streets of downtown Delaware come…
Sept. 12 – Bishop Backers Fall Community Day, Free Tailgate with Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Responders!
Everyone is invited to a free pre-game tailgate and Ohio Wesleyan football game on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Sept. 10 @ 6:30-8 p.m. – Artist Talk: Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits
From March 2020 through the following five years, Hill created over 5,000 drawings on pages from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. During his gallery walkthrough and talk, he’ll discuss his process and creative effort to cope…
Today @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department today, 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 “Colorization:…
Correction – The Piano and Violin Recital was Sept. 5; Please Join Us for These Upcoming Events!
Mariko Kaneda and Alexander Goldberg performed the opening concert of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts season on Sept. 5. The date was incorrect in Monday’s OWU Daily. Please check the Performing Arts calendar and plan to attend the many upcoming events…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections. This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and learn…
Seniors: Complete Your GenEd CX Graduation Requirement!
Attention Seniors! Please remember that completing the GenEd CX is a mandatory requirement for graduation, and all four steps must be fully approved in the system for you to graduate. If you haven’t finished your steps yet, make this a…
Seeking 5 Student-Athletes Who Need to Satisfy Step 4
Your leadership on the field doesn’t stay in the locker room—it drives your career. We are looking for 5 student-athletes who have completed a Connection Experience and can speak to the transferable skills that turned their athletic background into professional…
Get a First Look: Connection Conference Preliminary Schedule
The preliminary schedule for the upcoming Connection Conference is now live! As a reminder, the conference serves as a day of alternative instruction, meaning regular classes will not meet, so all students can participate. Please note this is an initial…
🌍 TPG Grants: Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Accepting applications through Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU…
⭐️Sept. 17 – Career & Grad School Fair!
Looking to explore opportunities, start your career or discover exciting graduate/professional programs? Located in the Benes Rooms on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Grad School Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with…
Student News & Events
Sept. 17 – Pre-Med Trivia Night & Ice Cream w/ MAPS!
Come play a bar-trivia-style game with medical, science, and basic general trivia questions while enjoying free ice cream! All are welcome (whether you’re pre-med or not!) Come meet other pre-med students and hear about their journeys to help figure out…
Sept. 26 @ 6-8 p.m. – Make Friends at Whimsy Night
We could all use a little more whimsy! Join Residential Life & The 1842 for Whimsy Night on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The 1842. Make cute, weird, or cool trinkets, bag charms, and zipper pouches.…
Culture Fest Performance Opportunity! Sign up by Oct. 1
Interested in sharing your culture with OWU? Horizon’s annual Culture Fest, set for 5-8 p.m. October 18, is a great opportunity to show off what makes your heritage special through performance! Sign up for the opportunity to perform at Culture Fest…
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Kahoot with Pre-Health Club
Interested in going into healthcare? Want to work as a doctor, nurse, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, vet, etc.? Want to meet and associate with peers on a similar track? Join OWU Pre-Health Club! Our first meeting this semester…
Wednesday Sept. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Souled Out Welcome Bible Study
Students are invited to Bible study on Wednesday Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Milligan Hub hosted by Souled Out (Soul Restoration Ministry’s Young Adult Ministry) in partnership with the Chaplain’s Office and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Meetings…
Participate in Research & Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between 18-24 for their tDCS study where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while getting…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit News for OWU Families by the Sept. 4 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the September edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using the News for OWU Families form by noon Friday, Sept. 4. What should families have on their radar this month? Send us your…
Zoom Meeting Licenses and Phone Rollout
Zoom Phone Transition We recently upgraded our Zoom contract to include Zoom Phone. Over the next few months, this new service will roll out to select employees, allowing us to retire one of our aging, unsupported phone systems. While many employees…
Are You a First-Gen Faculty or Staff Member?
Welcome back! I’m working to better understand and connect with the first-generation community at OWU — including the faculty and staff who bring their own first-gen experiences to our campus. If you identify as a first-generation college graduate, I invite…
University Classifieds
Camera Film Lost and Found @ Ross Museum
Did you accidentally leave a Tupperware container of camera film rolls at the Ross Art Museum during the April 11 Student Show/Rod Bouc Reception? We have it! Please email ramuseum@owu.edu to arrange its return. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
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!…
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