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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture in HWCC Benes Rooms
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Brooks Simpson, ASU Foundation Professor of History from Arizona State University, as the guest lecturer for the 2025 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Thunder in the Valley: Grant, Sheridan, and Hayes Triumph in the…
Ham-Wil Lower Tier Parking Lot Closing at 11 p.m. Sept. 24
Campus Operations Notification: More than 90 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 25, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the Department of…
It’s Homecoming Week! Join Us!
Homecoming & Family Weekend brings our entire OWU community together for a celebration of connection, pride, and that unbeatable Battling Bishop spirit. Don’t miss out! Join us at these events… Friday, Sept. 19 FREE! Limited Edition Battling Bishop giveaway, 11:30…
Sept. 22-26 – Hazing Awareness Week
Help recognize National Hazing Awareness Week with The Bishop Way! Stop by the HWCC Atrium for tabling with prevention information and resources on Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Also, make sure to keep an eye out on social media for…
TODAY! – Black Wall Street in HWCC Atrium
From 12-2 p.m., learn, network, and shop from local BIPOC-owned businesses and OWU BIPOC student-entrepreneurs! Black Wall Street is inspired by the legacy of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street. FREE FOOD will be provided by Donna’s…
Sept. 23 @ 6:30pm – Brian Harnetty: Sound, Listening, and Our Environment
Free and open to the Public! The Ross Art Museum and Department of Environment and Sustainability invite you to the Art and the Environment talk series! This event is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist, composer,…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY @ 10 a.m. – Secure Internship & Research Roles!
Hoping to Land an Internship/ Research Experience? Find Out How! Are you wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here…
Sept. 18 @ 10 a.m. – Secure Internship & Research Roles!
Hoping to Land an Internship/ Research Experience? Find Out How!Are you wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here to…
Connection Conference – Session Added & Room Changes!
We are so excited for the Connection Conference on Thursday! We’ve added a new session at 9 a.m. called: Beyond the Classroom: English, Education, and the Herbst Prize. A few sessions have had room changes, so if you haven’t checked…
Spend Fall ’26 Semester in Tanzania – Change your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African Culture,…
Tomorrow! FAIR GAME: Winning Strategies for Career Fairs
Uncertain about navigating next week’s Career & Grad School Fair? Never attended a fair? Not sure what to say to employers or grad school reps? We’ve got you covered! Register on Handshake to attend our Career Fair Prep Workshop. You…
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…
Student News & Events
TODAY! – FALL PARTY! Department of Economics and Business
: Join us TODAY, Sept. 30, from 12-1:30 p.m. at HWCC, Benes A, for the Fall Party hosted by the Department of Economics and Business Student Board and The Woltemade Center! Enjoy games, food, dessert, and refreshments. All are welcome!…
🏅Oct. 2 from 7-9 p.m. – Smith Olympics 🎉
Bring your friends and your competitive spirit to the Smith Olympics! 🏆🎽 Happening Thursday, Oct. 2, from 7-9 p.m. in the Smith Dining Hall, this ResLife Midterm Event is packed with fun challenges, laughter, and exciting prizes. Take a break…
Oct. 3 @ 12 p.m. – Cold and Flu Prevention
Join the Bishop Way and the Student Health Center in the HWCC Atrium at noon on Friday, Oct. 3, from 12-1 p.m. for Cold and Flu Prevention! Stop by for tips on how to stay healthy this flu season, as…
RESCHEDULED: YDSA Introduction to Democratic Socialism Oct. 2
Join OWU’s longest-running progressive political organization in a casual chat about socialist thought. Learn from peers and find out how to get involved in socialism in central Ohio! We will be meeting at 6-7 p.m. this Thursday in the Stuyvesant…
Oct. 2 from 7-9 p.m. – Sturges-After-Dark Student Game Showcase, “TWINE12”
Join the English Department for an open house to celebrate our own TS 12: twelve semesters of interactive fiction games created by our students on the Twine platform. TS12 Fun and games! Door Prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: English Department Contact:…
Oct. 3 @ 12:30 p.m. – Rhythms and Roots
Experience the vibrant sounds, movements, and flavors of Africa at Rhythms and Roots, organized by Rafiki! This cultural celebration highlights the richness of African traditions through music, dance, and food. Groove to the beats of Afrobeats music, enjoy dynamic performances…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 19 @ Noon – Building AI-Resistant Classrooms
The Writing Center and First-Year Writing Program invite faculty to come together for a conversation about Building AI-Resistant Classrooms. We’ll discuss and share resources about how to speak to students about when and if to use AI for their classes,…
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Resume beginning Sept. 11
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments for Sept. 11! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for…
Professor Emeritus David Hull Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus David Hull, Ph.D., died Aug. 20, 2025, in Columbus. He was 86. David joined Ohio Wesleyan in 1970 and retired in 2000 as the Henry E. Parrott Professor of Mathematics and Statistics.…
University Classifieds
Volunteers Needed for Boardman Arts Park ‘Create! 2025’
Boardman Arts Park is looking for a few helpers for CREATE! 2025. The event is Sept. 14 from noon-4 p.m. at the park, 154 W. William St. (across from Smith Hall). This event is FREE, and we expect 500-1,000 attendees…
Lost AirPods
AirPods were lost somewhere on the academic side of campus on Friday, Aug. 29. More than likely in the the science building. If f,ound, please contact Emma Hall @ eshall@owu.edu Contact: Emma Hall at eshall@owu.edu
Join Main Street Delaware for a Back-to-School Bash, Free South Block Rock Concert, Farmers’ Markets
You’re invited to join Main Street Delaware for September events including a First Friday “Back-to-School Bash,” featuring a rock-climbing wall, inflatables, local musicians, yard games, and more! Several school clubs and groups will be present from 6 p.m. to 9…
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