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Campuswide News & Events
Hours for Finals and Semester Break for the Hobson Library
Please visit the library’s website at for the complete schedule. Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University…
OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule
Happy Holidays! The OWU Daily will be published daily through Monday, Dec. 15 to help you share your news. It will publish again Jan. 5 and return to daily publication Jan. 12. How Do I Submit Information to the OWU…
First Friday: Museum Open Late
The Ross Art Museum will be open late this Friday for Downtown Delaware’s First Friday. The museum will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Dec. 7 – Make Egg Carton Penguins at the Ross!
Family craft this weekend! Join the Ross Art Museum this Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3-5 p.m. before the Main Street Delaware Christmas parade to make your own family of egg carton penguins! This craft is open to children of all…
Elliott Hall Winter Open House – Dec. 3 & Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
All are welcome to join the Departments of Elliott Hall for our annual Winter Open House on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Stop by and grab a hot drink and a snack in the main level…
Don’t miss TODAY’s Campus Celebration at Noon in Merrick 301!
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, A quick reminder to join President Matt vandenBerg today as we celebrate an exciting milestone and share important news about OWU’s future. Date: Today – Dec. 1, 2025 Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Merrick Hall, Room…
OWU Connection News & Events
Juniors & Seniors: UC 154 is Calling You – Get Career Ready
Juniors & Seniors: There is still time to get registered! UC 154: Career Readiness 0.25 Credit Hours | Tuesdays 3-3:50 p.m. | Corns 203 The “Career Readiness: Navigating College to Career“ course offers a well-paved roadmap to success where you’ll be strategically connected with an Alumni Mentor who will…
Save the Date! OWU Connection Conference – Sept. 18
On Sept. 18, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference features poster presentations, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want the…
TODAY at Noon: BLP Info Session – HWCC
Attention, 2nd, 3rd years, and seniors: Today’s Bishop Launch Program Info Session is from 12-12:30 in HWCC 304. BLP is a Fall semester professional development program designed to help you become a more confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and successfully launch…
Take Note: Final 2 Bishop Launch Program Info Sessions
Attention, 2nd years, 3rd years, and seniors: Interested in participating in the Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program? Only 2 BLP Info Sessions remain: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 12-12:30, HWCC 304, or Monday, Aug. 25, 12-12:30, Milligan Room (Slocum Hall). Attendance at ONE info session is mandatory…
Today – Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program Virtual Info Session
Calling all 2nd- and 3rd-year students and seniors! Consider participating in the Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program (BLP). Attend today’s 30-minute virtual info session to learn more about BLP and how you can earn a $200 Professional Dress Award. Career…
Aug. 13 – Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program Virtual Info Session
Calling all 2nd- and 3rd-year students and seniors! Consider participating in the Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program (BLP). Attend the upcoming 30-minute virtual info session to learn more about BLP and how you can earn a $200 Professional Dress Award.…
Student News & Events
Feb. 21 – Speed Friending Event
Join Friends of MSF for Speed Friending! Meet new people, play games, and learn how to be a “friend” of Doctors Without Borders HWCC Benes Rooms Feb. 21 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Friends of MSF at OWU Contact: Claire…
March 28 @ 1 p.m. – Yoga and Meditation!
The Bishop Way and GoYoga Delaware are hosting a yoga and meditation event on Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. The class will be 30 minutes of gentle yoga followed by 30 minutes of meditation. The event is free for…
Feb. 22 @ 4:30 p.m. – Black Excellence is Served
The CDO, OMSA, OWU Alumni Relations and Engagement, and Black Student organizations like Rafiki, NSBE, Sisters United, and BSU are hosting the Black Excellence: Sunday Dinner Series starting this Sunday, Feb. 22, featuring OWU alum Faith Deschamps, a Ph.D. Fellow…
Join Us Today – Growing Through Grief Support Group
Grief can feel isolating – especially in college, where life keeps moving even when you’re hurting. Counseling Services would like to invite you to attend our Grief & Loss Support Group being held on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. starting Feb.…
Enter to Win $25 – Help Me with My Capstone!
My name is Kelsea Cooper, and I am working on completing my honors capstone. I am conducting an epidemiological study. My project includes consenting to the study to be randomized into a group that will receive a new intervention to…
Feb. 27 from 7-9 p.m. – CPB’s Winter Wind-Down in the Benes Rooms!
Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided by OWU…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 3 @ 3:30 p.m. – Testing Center Open House
Faculty and Academic Staff are warmly invited to join us for the OWU Testing Center Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30-5 p.m. in University Hall 114. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Say a fond farewell to Anne Noonan, who recently stepped down after…
Professor Emeritus Lew Fikes Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Lewis “Lew” Edgar Fikes died Aug. 29 at Willow Brook Run. Lew taught chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan between 1985 and 2004. In a Transcript student newspaper article honoring his 19 years of…
Faculty and Staff: Lead a Class with the OWL Program!
The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University is excited to invite faculty and staff to submit class proposals for Fall 2025! This is a wonderful chance to share your passion and creativity with our community of lifelong learners. Class Options: Weekday…
University Classifieds
Yard Work & Computer Help Needed – Friend of OWU
Margaret Kitterington, a friend of OWU, is in search of an OWU student to help her rake leaves and provide some computer help. You must have a car to drive to her home. She lives about 15 minutes away on…
Found: Ring in Edgar Restroom
Did you lose a ring in an Edgar restroom? It’s in the office, Room 108. Stop by Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., or call 3601 and describe it! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Fine Arts Contact: Tammy…
Found: Small Black Box
I found a small, black, hinged box near the parking lot loop at Hayes Hall last week. It contains something valuable. If you believe this item is yours, please contact me to discuss its return at eehelenb@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWL Program Contact: Eve Helenberger at eehelenb@owu.edu
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