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Campuswide News & Events
Steps for Service: 9/11 Remembrance Fundraiser for First Responders
Phi Delta Theta is hosting a community 9/11 remembrance with the support of the Delaware Fire Department. Join us at Selby Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m. to climb 2,200 steps (or 110 stories) in honor of first…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
⭐️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…
⭐Travel-Learning Courses: Applications are OPEN!
Learn about it in the classroom. Experience it in the real world. Visit the TLC website to check-out the travel-learning courses, destinations, and application information. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP Office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan…
📝TPG Applications OPEN – DUE Oct. 1
Turn Your Ideas Into Reality: Theory-to-Practice Grants Are Open! Have a big idea, research project, or creative venture you’ve been waiting to bring to life? Applications for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPG) are officially LIVE. Whether you’re planning…
Sept. 10 @ 7 p.m. – 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…
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…
Student News & Events
Sign Up for Fall Intramural Sports!
Looking for some friendly competition this fall? Join us for intramural sports! 6v6 Sand Volleyball – Mondays starting at 7:30 p.m. at The 1842. 2v2 Basketball – Wednesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. at The 1842 court. 2v2 Cornhole & Spikeball –…
First-Year Scenes!
Theta Alpha Phi would like to bring back First-Year Scenes this year if possible. First-Year Scenes is an easy, low-stakes way to get introduced to our theatre department! Actors can be first-years or new people who want to get involved.…
Faith & the Outdoors, Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Interested in connecting the Christian faith with outdoor learning? Come check out the Outdoor Ministry Team (OMT). We focus on faith exploration, outdoors skills, and fun with a purpose! Our first meeting is tonight, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in…
Sept. 10 from 6-7 p.m. – College Dems Meeting!
Join us for an OWU College Democrats club meeting and turn your interest in politics into action through service, learning, and organizing. Meet the club president and vice president, connect with students who share your passion for politics, and learn…
Today from Noon-1 p.m. – New Student Drop-in Group
Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering a New Student Drop-in Group for a casual, supportive space to talk, listen, and connect with other students facing similar experiences—whether it’s stress, homesickness, academics, or adjusting…
GAME Lab Research Participants Needed
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s Game Lab is looking for participants between Sept. 18-24 for their tDCS study where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Exploring Learning Science + AI: Join Our Faculty Community
This fall, we are launching our first Faculty Learning Community (FLC) and seeking 8 curious instructors to explore how generative AI can enhance student learning. Setting aside meta-debates on AI ethics, this group will focus on applying learning science with…
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…
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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