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Campuswide News & Events
Mortar Board Book Drive: Now thru Friday (Dec. 6)
Do you have books collecting dust in your dorm? Are you looking for a way to support public libraries and the community? Donate to the Mortar Board Book Drive! All donations will go to the Delaware County Friends of the…
Dec. 6 @ 9-11 p.m. – OWU-Only Skating on the JAYwalk!
Come enjoy a Bishops-only skate on Friday night! A skating rink will be set up on the JAYwalk as part of Main Street Delaware’s Home for the Holidays celebration, and it will be reserved for an OWU-only skate on Friday,…
Her – an ART492 Pop-Up show!
See Her an exhibit showcasing women and highlighting their roles in their communities. Featuring art from the Ross Art Museum and presented at SAGE, the show is one night only – Thursday, Dec. 5 starting at 6 p.m. Take part in…
Dec 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Sleigh on the JAY!
CPB presents Sleigh on the JAY! Join us on Dec. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a festive break before finals! We’ll have reindeer petting, hot chocolate, coffee, and delicious bundt cakes … plus giveaways…
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 6-8 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s eighth annual “Home for the Holidays” weekend Dec. 6-8 will feature the lighting of the community Christmas tree, ice skating (including an OWU-only skate from 9-11 p.m. Dec. 6), a “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, the annual…
Central Receiving Closed for Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan. 5
Central Receiving will be closed from Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, during the Winter Break. Please make note of this when placing orders and do NOT have deliveries scheduled during this time as no one will be available…
OWU Connection News & Events
Dec. 3 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight: Hospice Volunteer Opportunity
Join us on Dec. 3, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for an Employer Spotlight hosted by our Career Connection Office! We are excited to welcome a nationwide hospice organization, Gentiva Hospice, seeking compassionate volunteers…
Dec. 4 @ Noon – Ciao from Catania, Sicily – TPG Presentation!
Join us as we bring the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Catania, Sicily, to Ohio Wesleyan! The Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars are about to embark on an unforgettable journey through OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant program, where we’ll dive deep into the…
Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Paper Competition – for those interested in entrepreneurship or small business
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Interested in entrepreneurship or small business? Enjoy research? Interested in winning $1,000? The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition is open to all junior or senior students and is designed to encourage student research in…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – Q&A GenEd CX Requirement
Have questions about the OWU General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Come to an information/Q&A session today, Nov. 21! We’ll discuss how this requirement (for first and second-year students) integrates classroom learning with out-of-class experiences. Whether you’re interested in research and scholarship, creative projects,…
Nov. 19-22 – Celebrate International Education Week with IOCP!
Come celebrate International Education Week (IEW) with the International & Off-Campus Programs office! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Here’s a message from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken about the importance of International…
Nov. 21 – GenEd CX Requirement Q&A
Have questions about the OWU General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Come to an information/Q&A session on Thursday to hear how this requirement (for first- and second-year students) integrates classroom learning with out-of-class experiences. Whether you’re interested in research and scholarship, creative…
Student News & Events
Public Safety Advisory – Polar Vortex Forecast
Meteorologists are predicting Arctic air will drive temperatures into the low teens this week. OWU is no stranger to cold winters and we encourage you to return from break prepared by reviewing the information below. We also recommend monitoring weather…
RA/Mod Position Open
Apply now for the RA/Mod position for the 2025-2026 Academic year here: RA/Mod Position If you have any questions, please contact ResLife or RLC Jon Maldonado. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Jon Maldonado at Jmmaldonado@owu.edu
LAST CHANCE to submit your course evaluation(s)
Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard by taking a few minutes to complete your course evaluations. Your feedback means a great deal! Help your faculty to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs. The deadline…
RA/Mod Position Open
Apply now for the RA/Mod position for the 2025-2026 Academic year here: RA/Mod Position If you have any questions, please contact ResLife or RLC Jon Maldonado. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Jon Maldonado at Jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Opening Jan. 15 – Camp Leader Application
The application to be a Camp Leader for the 2025 Camp Oh-Wooo program will open on Jan. 15! The application will be open for a month. Check the OWU Daily at the start of the spring semester for the link to…
Dec. 5 @ 6 p.m. – Coffee, Pastries, and Philosophy Discussion!
Join the Philosophy and Religion Department on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Crider Lounge in HWCC for coffee, tea, pastries, and board games while we question some philosophy topics! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Philosophy and Religion Department Contact: Isabela…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Jean Borden Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Jean Borden passed away unexpectedly Dec. 17 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. She was 72. A Delaware resident, Jean worked as a secretary/administrative assistant in the Department of Public…
Seeking February Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for February events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
Want to ‘Do Good’? Get Connected with United Way!
We ask for your support for OWU’s 2024-2025 United Way workplace campaign! Your generosity gives all Delaware County families and children the ability to address unexpected crises and improve their circumstances. On Dec. 12, you received an email from e-pledge@liveuniteddelawarecounty.org titled “United…
University Classifieds
Items Found in Slocum Reading Room
Did you lose a large water bottle or laptop charger in the Slocum Reading Room? Please stop by the IOCP to describe the items and claim them. Thank you! Source: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Summer 2025 Camp Counselors Wanted for OWL Camp
OWL is a summer residential (3 weeks) and day (2 weeks) camp for gifted and talented students in grades 5 – 8 held on the OWU campus each June and July. Requirements to be a Residential or Day camp counselor:…
FOUND: Olive Green Jacket in Benes Rooms on Nov. 13
If you are missing an olive green fall/winter jacket, please come to Elliott 205 and claim it. It was found after the Eddy Lecture in Ham-Wil on Nov. 13, 2024. You can also call 3906 and talk to Deb in…
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