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Campuswide News & Events
Friday – Ross Museum Open Late for First Friday!
The Ross Art Museum will be open this Friday, Sept. 5, until 8 p.m. for the Main Street Delaware First Friday celebration in downtown Delaware. First Friday is a free street party open to the entire community! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
POSTPONED Art and The Environment Talk
The Art and the Environment talk with Brian Harnetty, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, has been postponed. A new date will be published shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Sept. 2 @ 4:10 p.m – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Molly Womack
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Molly Womack, Assistant Professor at Cornell University: “The Skin and Bones of Frog Evolution.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the Biology Seminar Series…
Sept. 1 @ 7:30 p.m. – FREE Movie & Snacks, 50A Ross St.
Come see a FREE movie screening of “Summer of Soul“ co-sponsored by Unity Community Center & Ohio Wesleyan University. On Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day!), anyone is welcome to join us starting at 7:30 p.m. for food and community, and the film will be…
Sept. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Brian Harnetty: ‘Sound, Listening, and Our Environment’
Join us for the first in our series of talks about Art and the Environment at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Ross Art Museum. Brian Harnetty-Sound, Listening, and Our Environment: Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist,…
Aug. 29 – Le Cercle Français’s Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event
Le Cercle Francais is having its first event, Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event, this Friday, Aug. 29, on the JAY from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will be playing the traditional French game of Pétanque and have pastries for those…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 27 @ Noon – Career and Summer Internship Fair @ OWU Connection Conference
Looking to start your career or secure a summer internship? Located in the Benes Rooms on Feb. 27 from noon – 2 p.m., The 2025 Career and Summer Internship Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with 65+ employers actively seeking…
Feb. 20 @ Noon – Resume vs CV
If you are curious about the differences between a Resume and a CV, when and why to submit which, this event is for you! Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst to learn more about the differences, when to submit…
Feb. 18 – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum this Tuesday, Feb. 18 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The four steps…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum today, Feb. 14 (12:10-1 p.m.)! Munch on free pizza while we explain everything you need to know about: The four steps of…
Feb. 27 – Join Us for Pitch OWU and Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us in Merrick Hall, Room 301 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, for an afternoon of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. These two events showcase the talent, dedication, and entrepreneurial mindset of OWU students. Whether you are interested in business, social impact,…
Feb. 14 – Baumholder Photo Exhibit – Slocum Hall Reading Room
Enjoy our temporary exhibition of photographs donated to OWU by Delaware’s Sister City, Baumholder, Germany! The photographs are on display in the Slocum Hall Reading Room through Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Scan the QR codes on each photo to learn more about the artist…
Student News & Events
Oct. 24 – Rooted in the West Bank
Join YDSA this Friday in the Stuy Fishbowl at 7 p.m. for a viewing of the short documentary titled Rooted in the West Bank. Learn about the illegal occupation of the West Bank through the lens of a farmer’s struggle…
Join Us Today 11-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services today (Oct. 21) from 11-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone. Enjoy relaxing…
Oct. 22 – The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session + Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
Oct. 25 – Incredible Film Club Halloween Party
The OWU Incredible Film Club proudly presents our Halloween Party. We will be showing Midsommar, directed by Ari Aster. There will also be a costume contest with a prize for the winner. 📅 Oct. 25, 2025. ⏰ 7-9 p.m. 📍Chappelear…
Día de los Muertos Exhibit & Crafts
Visit the Día de los Muertos Altar and Mini Altars Exhibit in the Ham-Wil Atrium, Oct. 27-31. The exhibit honors female Latin American and Hispanic artists who left a lasting legacy in our cultures, including Ana Caro, María de Zayas,…
Oct. 23 – Thursday Student Chill Night: Bracelet Making
Come chill at the museum with snacks and bracelet making this Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Print Services Closed June 30-July 11
Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…
Seeking January Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule 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 schools…
University Classifieds
Free Upright Piano, Must be Moved Before Aug. 1
Free upright piano in the lobby of Mowry Alumni Center. We are doing a lobby refresh and need the piano moved by Aug. 1. If interested, please contact Dawn at dmpercer@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Dawn Percer at dmpercer@owu.edu
Cat Needs New Home
Jeri, a 2-year-old large, shorthair, neutered male cat, needs to find a new home ASAP. His owner is deceased. Jeri is all black with yellow eyes, is vaccinated and chipped, and is sweet and affectionate. Contact: Carol Neuman de Vegvar…
Win Prizes by Participating in Research
Participate in our research and get the chance to win exciting prizes, including stuffed toys, Rubik’s cubes, stickers, fidget spinners, self-care items, and more! Join us in a captivating exploration of the neural connection between cognitive control and video games…
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