The OWU Daily is shared by email with the Ohio Wesleyan campus community each day classes are in session. Students, faculty, staff, and emeriti with working owu.edu email addresses are able to submit information for possible publication.
Campuswide News & Events
Campus Operations Notification: HWCC Parking Restricted Overnight Jan. 19 Till 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20
On Jan. 20, Ohio Wesleyan will be hosting the 32nd annual MLK Breakfast Celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The well-attended community event draws in a large crowd of visitors and to accommodate those with mobility issues, the Hamilton-Williams…
Jan 17. @ 11 a.m. – Alicia Brown Artist Talk!
Come hear Alicia Brown discuss her work on Friday at 11 a.m. in Edgar Hall, Room 121! Jamaican-born painter Alicia Brown examines the complex cultural forces faced by Caribbean natives living away from their homelands. With a nod to iconic…
Jan. 21 @ 11 a.m. – Goals in Focus: Make a Vision Board!
Do you have big plans for 2025? A list of goals to achieve? Places you want to travel? Join OMSA and the CDO office to create a vision board and get on track for the new year. Drop by the…
Verify Your Data for OWU ALERT Emergency Notices
Welcome to spring semester, Bishops! Ohio Wesleyan uses the OWU ALERT system to inform you of urgent situations requiring an immediate response using email and text/voice messages sent to your cellular telephones. To update your cell phone of record with…
Jan. 16 – Ross Art Museum Opening Reception: Caribbean Transformers!
Join us Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5-8 p.m. for Caribbean Transformers: Becoming and Being in the New World. Come out of the cold! We’ll have Caribbean-inspired food, music, and fun! Jamaican-born painter Alicia Brown examines the complex cultural forces faced…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
With single-digit low temperatures in the forecast, here are tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 11 – School for Field Studies Abroad Visit (HWCC at Noon)
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Sept. 11 from Noon-1 p.m. – Informational Interviews: Great Conversations to Help You Network and Move Forward
Want to talk with someone in a field of interest but are not quite sure what to ask? Good informational interviews (aka career conversations) can help you gain insights, make decisions, grow your network, and move forward! Consultant, Executive Coach,…
Oct. 1 Deadline for Theory-to-Practice Grant Applications!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
Take the OWU Strengths Assessment – Gain pivotal information to set yourself up for success!
As you prepare for your OWU journey, a pivotal step to success is knowing your strengths! Please take just 20 minutes to complete the OWU Strengths Assessment. *Note that this will be required as part of your OWU experience, and so…
Sept. 16 @ Noon – Career Fairs: How to Navigate, Approach Employers, and Maximize Your Experience – Co-sponsored with Bishop Elevate!
Nervous about attending the upcoming Career and Grad School Fair? Not quite sure how to navigate it or what to say when you approach employers or grad school reps? New to the whole career fair experience? If you’ve answered YES…
Sept. 4 @ Noon – Demystifying the Path to Grad School
Are you considering pursuing a Graduate Degree in STEM? What’s the difference between a Master’s and a Ph.D.? How do you apply? Where do you pick? Come and learn more about this process with the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst!…
Student News & Events
Feb. 27 @ 6 p.m. – Sassy Coloring – Museum Chill Night
Come check out our new sassy coloring pages! We will also have tea and snacks from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evening, Feb. 27. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Help the Marching Bishops Reach 80 Members on the Field This Fall!
The Marching Bishops are looking to make history next season, and I need your help to get there! I’m setting a goal to get at least 80 members on the field next year, which would, as best I can tell…
Feb. 26 @ Noon – Black Excellence
Bring your lunch and join us from noon to 1 p.m. in Merrick Classroom 202 for an inspiring conversation with Kiona Dyches, Assistant Director of Social Media and Digital Communications for the Communications department. Dyches will discuss “Owning Your Excellence”…
Learn Authentic Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawa Karate & Kobudo, TKD, Self-Defense
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301: From Okinawa, Japan, home to the oldest and healthiest people on earth, Karate has a deep cultural history developed over centuries; it is one of the oldest and most effective self-defense systems ever created. You do…
Feb. 26 @ 4 p.m. – Donuts and Drop-In with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board in the Slocum Honors lounge on Feb. 26 from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy mochi donuts, study time, and the chance to ask questions about classes, research, and graduating with honors. All are welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors…
Feb. 27 @ 6:30 p.m. – Free Movie: Smoke Signals with the Strand
Come by the Strand Theatre to see Smoke Signals this Thursday, Feb. 27. This is another movie in our “Culture Push” series, co-hosted by The Ross Museum and the historic Strand Theatre, funded through a grant by Art Bridges. Doors open…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Employee Frank Hinchey Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU employee Francis “Frank” Hinchey II of Delaware passed away on Oct. 30. He was 82. Frank served the University as a part-time adjunct instructor in the Journalism Department from 2000 to 2008.…
Preservation Parks Invites Delaware County Residents to Complete Community Survey
Preservation Parks is conducting a community survey as part of its strategic planning efforts and invites all Delaware County residents to participate. This survey is a unique opportunity to share your perspectives on the park district’s natural spaces, facilities, amenities,…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Wednesday, Nov. 27 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. 27. Please note the change in our regular schedule: Due to the holidays, the…
University Classifieds
Jan. 15 deadline! Boardman Arts Park Seeks Submissions for ‘Diversity in Delaware’ Photo Exhibition
The OWU community is invited to submit photos for consideration for Boardman Arts Park’s juried “Diversity in Delaware” exhibition. The deadline to submit is 8 p.m. Jan. 15. For complete guidelines and submission deadlines, visit Please note: Attending OWU…
Free Toyota C-HR OEM Winter Mats and Truck Shade
I have a complete set of OEM Winter Floor Mats and a truck privacy shade that I would like to give away for free to someone who has a Toyota C-HR (any year, all models). Please let me know if…
Trying To Find A Gift For The Holiday And A Holiday Deal? Look No Further!
Hi all! In addition to the custom-made rings I make, I am currently in the process of creating Christmas and Winter-themed rings! 🙂 These are a perfect gift for family and friends interested in jewelry and the winter holidays! These…
Questions? Contact us at daily@owu.edu.