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Campuswide News & Events
Schedule Update: No Film Screening Tonight; Join Us Nov. 12 & 18
The Hispanic Film Festival will not be showing a film today, as was originally scheduled. The next movie (La Suprema) will be screened on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The last film (Alice Junior) will be screened on Tuesday, Nov. 18. OWU…
Nov. 14/15 @ 6:30 p.m. – GRWM with a Drag Performer/Student Drag Night
Create, practice, and perform your own drag performances for the OWU community, while learning from a drag queen or two! No experience needed! 😊 This event will be in the Benes Rooms. It is a fundraiser for Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s…
Nov. 10 – Your Voice = Better Search! Give Your Input on OWUSearch
Stop By the Library Pop-Up Event in Ham-Wil! On Monday, Nov. 10, the OWU Library staff is teaming up with the Delaware Public Library staff for a special tabling event in Ham-Wil from 12-1 p.m. Stop by to: Pick up…
Today – Vote for the Winner in the 2025 Staff Halloween Costume Face-Off!
University Advancement held our annual Halloween costume contest on Friday, and our winner is going up against teams from Accounting, Library Services, and Student Engagement & Success! Today only – vote on which office brought the best costume! OWU Sponsoring…
Nov. 5 @ 4:15 p.m. – Visiting Writer Martha Park Reading
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall The English Department Visiting Writers Series welcomes Martha Park ’11 to give a reading from her new book, World Without End, an illustrated collection of essays exploring the…
Nov. 7 – Ross Art Museum Open Late for First Friday
The Ross Art Museum will have extended hours this Friday for Main Street Delaware’s First Friday festivities. The museum will be open until 8 p.m. Come warm up and see some art! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 27 @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium, which will feature a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental…
Feb. 27 @ 2 p.m. – Join us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge & Pitch OWU
February 27, 2025 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference to watch teams and individuals compete against peers and pitch their ideas for a chance to win $3,000. The…
100+ Time Slots Available for OWU Alumni Partner Career Conversations!
Have you ever wondered how OWU alumni got to where they are in their careers? Have you been wondering what next steps to take? Career Connection is hosting a day of Alumni Partners Career Conversations! These conversations will occur THIS…
Feb. 12 – CEA CAPA Study Abroad Visit
Thinking about studying or completing an internship abroad? CEA CAPA study/intern abroad expands the boundaries of your education and transforms the world into your classroom. With many destinations around the world, CEA CAPA offers a balance of academics, real-world experience,…
Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge Today – Applications Due Friday!
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged…
The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum on February 13, 14, or 18 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The…
Student News & Events
Feb. 6 @ Noon – PG Lunch & Learn Elliott 101
Come join the PG department for our first lunch & learn of 2026, in Elliott Hall 101, where we will have fun with a surprise politically fun game! Non-PG students are encouraged and welcome to come and learn about the…
Super Bowl Watch Party and More
Stop by The 1842 on Sunday, Feb. 8, for Super Bowl fun. There will be a football keychain/bracelet making station, a photo op wall, popcorn, trivia, and game predictions, where someone will be taking home an NFL JERSEY! Come watch…
🏈 The 1842 @ 6 p.m. – Super Bowl Watch Party
Get ready for the BIG GAME 🏆🏈! Join us on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. at The 1842 for a Super Bowl Watch Party you don’t want to miss. Catch all the action on the big screens 📺, hang out…
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.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Opening Convocation is THURSDAY! Don’t have FOMO!
The Fear Of Missing Out is REAL! All Faculty & Staff are invited to walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel to cheer loudly for our new students as…
Save the Date! Aug. 13 Welcome Back Faculty & Staff
Please join us for an All-Campus Welcome Back Gathering from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Benes Rooms. Swing by to catch up with colleagues, hear what’s new at OWU, and start the year on a high note.…
University Classifieds
Black Jacket Found in Chappelear Lobby
A black jacket was left over the weekend in the lobby of Chappelear Drama Center. Please contact our office with the description to claim. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Theatre Contact: Lisa Hill at lahill@owu.edu
OWU Sexual Misconduct Survey
Hi Bishops, During this 2024 spring semester, I have personally observed an increase in discussion about incidents of sexual misconduct on campus. I have taken it upon myself to collect data from OWU students to quantify the prevalence of such…
April 17 @ 3 p.m. – Paws for Good Donation List
My name is Emilee, and I am currently a veterinary assistant at the Humane Society of Delaware County! This internship and job opportunity has been such an amazing experience and it is my turn to give back! Wednesday, April 17,…
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