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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Honor Choir Festival Finale Concert
The Performing Arts Department will be hosting an honor choir festival all day on Monday, Nov. 10! Over 200 talented middle schoolers and high schoolers will be performing in Gray Chapel at 6:30 p.m.! The students will be performing a…
Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. All are welcome, but please RSVP with this link.…
Nov. 12 @ 4:15 p.m. – Fold & Sip: Japanese Origami and Matcha Experience
Learn how to fold beautiful paper creations guided by Japanese students and enjoy a hands-on matcha tea ceremony that highlights mindfulness, balance, and hospitality. Join us in the IOCP, Slocum Hall 311; 4:15-6 p.m. Please sign up here. OWU Sponsoring…
Nov. 11 @ 7 p.m. – Dr. Rajika Bhandari: From Arriving to Thriving
The global events of recent years have called for a sea-change and reimagining of our sector’s mission and work with international students and the central role they play in building global bridges and fostering global engagement. During Global Engagement Week…
Nov. 12 from 5-8 p.m. – Tastes Around the World
Enjoy an evening of global flavors at Smith Dining Hall! Sample dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world and celebrate the diversity of our campus community as part of Global Engagement Week. Tastes Around the World Date: Nov. 12,…
Free Film Showing on Tuesday, Nov. 11 @ Strand Theatre
Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter Street. Come see a free showing of “Hearts of Glass” at Delaware’s historic Strand Theatre, courtesy of the Ross Museum and the Woltemade Center. This film is…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 27 – Career & Summer Internship Fair this Thursday!
This Thursday, during the Connection Conference on Feb. 27, check out the Career & Summer Internship Fair! Here is the link to the 2025 CAREER & SUMMER INTERNSHIP FAIR HANDOUT with a full list of employers, descriptions, and opportunities. Make a…
All Day Drop-Ins TODAY! Feb. 25-26
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Feb. 27 by attending All Day Drop-Ins TODAY in the Career Connection Office! If you have not already registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
Feb. 26 @ Noon – Words Open Worlds: Navigate the Career Fair with Confidence!
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming. In this 1-hour workshop, you will: Learn how to map out a plan and get ‘pro tips’ to help you successfully navigate the upcoming Career Fair. Craft your elevator pitch so you can…
It’s Connection Conference Week! View the Schedule & Plan Your Day!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference takes place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students on…
All-Day Drop-Ins Feb. 25 and 26 – Prepare for the Career Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 27, by attending All-Day Drop-Ins in the Career Connection Office! If you have not registered for the Career Fair, you can do so using this Handshake link. On…
Student News & Events
Feb. 6 @ Noon – Careers in Neuroscience with Neurds!
Join the Neurds Neuroscience Club on Friday, Feb. 6, from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 204 for their first meeting of the semester! We will be discussing different careers in neuroscience and hearing from OWU’s own neuroscience professors, Dr. Bailey, Dr.…
Feb. 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Super Bowl Smart Bets
Get ready for the Super Bowl with the Bishop Way! Join us in the HWCC Atrium to learn about smart gambling, bust common gambling myths, and get fun football-themed prizes. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Bishop Way at…
Romeo and Juliet Dancers Needed!
Hello everyone! My name is Beau, and I’m the stage manager for Romeo and Juliet, a senior capstone production. We’re looking for dancers to be a part of our show! It will only be for one scene, the party scene.…
2026 Spring Art Show – Entries Now Open!
Have you taken an art class here at OWU? Then YOU can enter the annual Spring Art Show! Drop off entries all this week, Monday through Friday, in the Werner Gallery in Edgar Hall. Any artwork created in an OWU…
Feb. 5 @ Noon – Pamplona Study Abroad Info Session
Thinking about studying abroad or majoring/minoring in Spanish? Come learn about OWU in Pamplona, our signature study abroad program at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain 🇪🇸. You’ll hear about Spanish immersion, classes, excursions, and how you can earn…
VIVA Presents Bad Bunny Watch Party 🎶🏈
VIVA invites you to a Bad Bunny Watch Party on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Smith Stairs 🎉 Come hang out with us for a fun night filled with food and drinks 🍕🥤, games 🎯, and prizes 🎁as we…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 18 – Join Us for a Retirement Celebration
Please join the Admission Office as we celebrate the retirement of Janice Lovat. We will gather on Monday, Aug. 18, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
Updated! Aug. 13 & 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members have two upcoming opportunities to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 12:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Both sessions will be on the 3rd floor…
Retired Staff Member Bernard Derr Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard Louis Derr, Ph.D., who worked for the OWU Library for more than 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2025. He was 83. Bernard joined Ohio Wesleyan as its chief of circulation…
University Classifieds
Staying on Campus? Volunteers Needed at Boardman Arts Park – May 25
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Boardman Arts Park “May Madness Event” on May 25. Available shifts run between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and the park is within walking distance from campus. Volunteers will receive a $5 food voucher…
LOST & FOUND: Glasses, Headphones, Mickey Drink Container in Elliott Hall
Over the last few days, many items have shown up in Elliott Hall’s lost and found. Throughout the building, glasses, a Mickey-themed drink container, winter hat, headphones (from the fall) have been placed in our lost and found. Please come…
Boardman Arts Park Seeks Volunteers for May 25 Event
Boardman Arts Park is hosting May Madness on May 25, featuring games, face painting, food trucks, artists selling their wares, T-Rex racing, music, and more. Organizers are seeking a total of 60 volunteers to support the event. The park is…
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