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Campuswide News & Events
Fall Semester Hours for Hobson Library
Fall semester hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at . Updates or changes to these hours will be posted to the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card…
Celebrate Convocation Today!
Please join us as we come together as Bishops today to celebrate the Class of 2030 at our opening first-year Convocation: Thursday, Aug. 20 4-5 p.m. Rock Quad (Rain location: Gray Chapel) Convocation marks the start of our students’ OWU…
Join Us for the First Lap @ 4:45 p.m. Today!
Calling all OWU Faculty, Staff, family, current students, and community members! The Class of 2030 is completing their First Lap on campus today, Aug. 20, and we need you to help give them the best Bishop welcome! You’re invited to…
First Lap: Aug. 20 @ 4:45 p.m.
Calling all OWU Faculty, Staff, family, current students, and community members! The Class of 2030 is completing their First Lap on campus on Thursday, Aug. 20, and we need you to help give them the best Bishop welcome! You’re invited…
Google Workspace Security Updates Completed
Information Services recently partnered with an external cybersecurity firm to review and strengthen the security of OWU’s Google Workspace environment. These behind-the-scenes updates enhance data protection across campus. While your day-to-day experience will remain the same, you may occasionally notice…
Aug. 14 – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Thursday – Spring Student Symposium in Merrick Hall
Join us for the annual Spring Student Symposium on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio Wesleyan students across the academic spectrum. The Symposium provides an opportunity for students…
April 27 – Join Us for the Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium
Ohio Wesleyan will host a free lunch symposium on Monday, April 27, to explore how recent federal policy changes and executive orders could impact the environment. Faculty member Will Georgic, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, will moderate the panel discussion.…
Register Now – Free Professional Development Series
Do you want to gain professional clarity and confidence? Join Evelyn Jones Walter ’91 (Executive Coach) and Lindsey Gale ’98 (Executive Search Recruiter) for an exclusive three-part series designed to turn career goals into reality. By combining the perspective of…
Connection Grants – Limited Funding for 2025-2026
While funding for study-away experiences remains available, general Connection Grant funds are extremely limited as we approach the end of the academic year. The funding portal will close on April 28. OWU Connection Grants Website Please reach out to Jill Hayes…
Blaine E. Grimes Grant Application CLOSES FRIDAY!
Have a summer internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN and CLOSE FRIDAY! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…
Tomorrow! Side Hustle Workshop, Lunch Provided
Tuesday, April 7 | 12-1 p.m., lunch provided | Corns 312 | How You Can Benefit From a Side Hustle | Explore the value of side hustles in today’s student experience. This session will highlight creative ways to build skills,…
Student News & Events
Aug. 26 – Opening Night for The 1842 (Games Only)
The 1842 will be open starting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, for games and activities, with late-night food to be available soon. Hours for The 1842 student hub are: Mondays, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.…
Aug. 28 from 10-1 – BCI/FBI Background Checks on Campus
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center? You will need to obtain a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks on Friday,…
Aug. 27 @ Noon – Theatre/Dance Info Meeting in Chappelear Studio Theatre
Interested in being part of this year’s theatre season? Come join us for an informational meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, from 12 to 12:45 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at Chappelear! We’ll spend roughly half an hour learning about the upcoming…
Aug. 24 @ 8 p.m. – CPB’s Ohana Means Movie Night
Join the Campus Programming Board (CPB) for a cozy outdoor movie night! Grab a pal and come watch this beloved classic, “Lilo & Stitch”! 8 p.m. today on the Stuyvesant Hall Lawn. Free! Snacks & drinks provided! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Today! Ross Museum Welcomes Students, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Welcome, Bishops! Stop by the Ross Art Museum to view its new slate of shows, grab a free snack, and say hi to museum staff! Open today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala…
Welcome Week Schedule
Welcome Week is Monday, Aug. 24 – Saturday, Aug. 29! This week features events and programs designed to get you connected to campus while you meet new people and have some fun! We know starting college can be a lot…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Shipping Reminder for Academic, Staff, and Department Packages
Welcome Back Reminder: Please use 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015 as the shipping address for all academic, staff, and department orders. For large/oversize items, please email Central Receiving to notify us and/or to have the vendor set up a delivery…
University Classifieds
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…
Need a Mother’s Day Gift? OWU Student Ceramics for Sale!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday … do you need a gift for your life-giver? The Fine Arts Department has a small selection of student-made ceramics for sale that would please any mom! Cash only, most are only $20. You can…
New Restaurant Offers OWU Discount
Delaware’s Hummus Republic restaurant, 1710 Columbus Pike, Suite 216, offers OWU students and employees a 10% discount with a valid OWU ID card. The restaurant also offers Bishops an additional 5% off on your first visit when you sign up…
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