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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 14 – See You at the 2026 Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo!
Come root for the Bishops and get to know Delaware even better! The Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo will be help Feb. 14, 2026, when the Battling Bishops men’s and women’s basketball teams play a senior day…
Oboe OH-WOOO! Feb. 12 @ 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Join guest artist Dwight Parry, Oboe, on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. for an oboe masterclass and guest recital in Jemison Auditorium! The masterclass runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and will feature works by Arnold, Cimarosa, Rossini, Mozart,…
Feb. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Art & Environment Talk: John Sabraw
Join us at the Ross Art Museum for another Art & Environment Talk featuring John Sabraw. Sabraw is an artist, activist, and professor at Ohio University. His work marries environmental cleanups, chemistry, and art into a cohesive whole. He uses…
Feb. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Free Documentary Film on D.C. Statehood
“The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C.” – Free film and panel discussion, Ohio Wesleyan University Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Benes Rooms, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17 The 700,000+ citizens of Washington, D.C. do not have a voting…
Downtown First Friday – Ross Art Museum Open Late
Come visit the museum this Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, during Downtown Delaware’s First Friday Craft Crawl. We will have free button-making! From 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Feb. 3-6 – What is We Are OWU?
You have probably heard about We Are OWU, but how much do you really know about our annual day of giving? Drop by our table in Ham-Wil this Tuesday through Friday over the noon hour for a chance to test…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept 18. – Connection Conference
The Connection Conference is this week on Thursday, Sept. 18! View the schedule and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend. There is also a PDF print-friendly version. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions! OWU Sponsoring…
Sept. 19 – School for International Training (SIT) Visit
Do you want to tackle the most critical issues of the world today in a global context? When you think about studying abroad, is it more than just sightseeing? Then check out the School for International Training (SIT). SIT Study…
Sept. 17 – Arcadia Abroad Campus Visit
Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? Would you like to learn how to go away/abroad affordably? Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia University, Wendy Lombardo, on Sept. 17, at the…
Sept. 25 – Where Do Startup Ideas Come From?
Not sure where to get ideas for a startup? Join us for this FREE workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. We will show you how you can find your next breakthrough idea…
TODAY! Free Professional 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…
Sept. 25 @ 11-2 p.m. – Career & Grad School Fair!
SAVE THE DATE!! The annual Career and Grad School Fair is on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ Employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
Student News & Events
Thursday Evening Live Music @ The 1842
Thursday, March 5, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Stop by The 1842 Lounge to experience one of our own, Norah Hyman, performing her own songs and alternative indie and classic rock covers. Norah was a finalist in the 2024…
Run for Student Government Office (Next Academic Year 26/27)
As you head into midterms and spring break, we would like you to consider running for an office/position on your student government, the Wesleyan Council for Student Affairs (WCSA)! Information about WCSA and the election process, as well as the…
March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spring Break Smart (HWCC Atrium)
Join us on March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for Spring Break Smart. Learn about safe spring break tips and a chance to win free prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: thebishopway@owu.edu Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
Need Last-Minute Writing Help? March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The OWU Writing Center is hosting Pop-Up Tutoring March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams lobby. Stop by our table for some quick guidance, feedback, or answers to your writing questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Writing Center Contact:…
LAST CALL! Volunteer @ Kid’s Sports Clinic!
Calling all Student-Athletes or people passionate about sport! Join us for a SEAL House Project on March 4 from 6:45-8:15 p.m.! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer to teach a short demo of your sport to children ages…
March 6 @ Noon – Cookies and Coloring with NAfME
Join NAfME members in the Atrium of HWCC for an afternoon wind-down with coloring and cookie decorating to kick off Music in Our Schools Month! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing Arts/Music Contact: Ryleigh Jones at rmjones@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nominate a S.T.A.R. Staff Colleague
It’s that time of the year to nominate your candidate(s) for the S.T.A.R. and Spark Awards. These awards are a meaningful way to acknowledge colleagues who beam with Bishop Pride, work hard, support others, exude a positive attitude, and make…
Submit News for OWU Families – WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, Deadline!
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the December edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Please note the change in our regular schedule due to the holidays. The issue will…
United Way Workplace Campaign Runs Through Dec. 5
It takes Help. Hope. Humanity. ❤️ And it takes all of us coming together to make our community stronger, safer, and healthier for everyone. Ohio Wesleyan’s 2025 United Way of Delaware County workplace campaign begins today, Nov. 6, and runs through…
University Classifieds
Rings Found in Slocum Restroom
Did you leave rings in a Slocum Hall restroom? Please stop by the IOCP to describe the items and claim them. Thank you! Source: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Free Books in SCSC, Room 225!
The Department of Environment & Sustainability is cleaning out its book collection. The books span a variety of environmental topics, publication years, and disciplines. Books are free to a good home and can be found in SCSC, Room 225. OWU…
LOST: Knit Pumpkin Hat
I lost a handmade pumpkin hat somewhere in Ham-Wil or the Science Center. It is rusty orange with a brown bobble and green leaf on top. There is a tag on the inside with teal embroidery on it. Please email…
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