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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Feb. 8 @ 7 p.m. – Violin and Piano Recital in Jemison Auditorium
Please join Mariko Kaneda (Music Faculty 2004-2018), who has been collaborating with the Performing Arts Department, and Alexander Goldberg (violin), a Yale graduate pursuing a Doctorate in Violin Performance at the CUNY Graduate Center, for a violin and piano recital.…
Sign Up to Give Blood on March 2
Ohio Wesleyan University Circle K, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is hosting a campus blood drive this March, and we need your help. Service is at the heart of Circle K, and one of the most powerful ways…
OWU opens at noon; morning classes may be held remotely
Public Safety Advisory: Ohio Wesleyan will open at noon Tuesday, but faculty may hold morning classes remotely. Students should watch for communication from their faculty about class meetings, assignments, deadlines, and other issues. The National Weather Service extreme cold warning also lifts…
Artist’s Reception Canceled Tuesday 4-6 p.m.
Due to weather and travel issues, the Ross Art Museum has canceled our artist’s reception for Suda House’s “The Water Holds Me” scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 4-6 p.m. Be safe and stay warm! -Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring…
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
March 5 @ 12 p.m. – It’s Different for Girls
The Biology Board is collaborating with MCI (Male Contraceptive Initiative) and hosting a screening of the short film It’s Different for Girls by Billie JD Porter. This 40-minute film explores gender bias and systemic issues surrounding reproductive health. Billie emphasizes…
March 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Craft Night at the Ross
Bring a craft you are working on, or come use our craft supplies to hang out with other crafters with snacks! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Interested in a Free Knitting Workshop? Fill Out This Form!
If you are an avid knitter or interested in learning how to start, internationally recognized knitter Shirley Paden-Berstein will be giving a free cast-on class! The class will be held on Wednesday, March 18, and it will be a long…
March 8 – Columbus Day Trip 🚌
Join us for a fun day trip to Columbus, Ohio, for shopping, great food, and international groceries! 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⏰ Departure Time: 9:45 a.m. 📍 Meeting Location: Smith Hall Parking Lot (38 S Liberty Street) 🚌Trip Details: 9:45 a.m.: Meet…
Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Winter Wind-Down
Today! Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with yoga, cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided…
March 2 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cru Social
Join Cru in the Benes Rooms on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring a night with Whit’s frozen custard, 9-square, and board games. We are excited to see you and your friends there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Brooke…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWU Employee Access to the Health Center
The on-campus Health Center, located in Stuyvesant Hall and managed by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is now available to OWU employees and their dependents for care and treatment for illness, injuries, preventive care, and wellness support. To…
Nov. 17 from 12-1 p.m. – Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? All current healthcare benefit plans will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1 p.m.…
Office Printer Upgrades Underway
Update: The OWU Facilities staff is now installing the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work should be completed over the next two weeks, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active on…
University Classifieds
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…
Seeking Piano Accompanist for Saturday, Jan. 25!
Do you play piano and want to make some extra cash? I have a high school trumpet player seeking a piano accompanist for a solo and ensemble competition on Saturday, Jan. 25. The piece is Badinage. Music will be provided.…
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