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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 12 – Bishop Backers Fall Community Day, Free Tailgate with Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Responders!
Everyone is invited to a free pre-game tailgate and Ohio Wesleyan football game on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Sept. 10 @ 6:30-8 p.m. – Artist Talk: Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits
From March 2020 through the following five years, Hill created over 5,000 drawings on pages from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. During his gallery walkthrough and talk, he’ll discuss his process and creative effort to cope…
Today @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department today, Sept. 8, at 4:15 p.m. in the Benes Rooms in Ham-Wil Campus Center for this year’s Carpenter Lecture. This year our visiting lecturer is Wil Haygood, and he will be reading from his book “Colorization:…
Correction – The Piano and Violin Recital was Sept. 5; Please Join Us for These Upcoming Events!
Mariko Kaneda and Alexander Goldberg performed the opening concert of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts season on Sept. 5. The date was incorrect in Monday’s OWU Daily. Please check the Performing Arts calendar and plan to attend the many upcoming events…
Sept. 10 from 12 to 1 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Research Talk (SCSC 163)
Neurds and Circle K will be hosting two guest speakers on Thursday: Hannah Atibagos from the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association and Renee Kovesci, an APRN-CNP specializing in neurology and dementias from Ohio State. Hannah will give us some background on…
Sept. 25 – Paint, Sip & Connect at The 1842!
Looking for a fun way to unwind, get creative, and make a meaningful new connection? Join us for Paint & Sip at The 1842, a special collaboration between OWU Counseling Services and Connections Volunteer Center (Delaware Helpline)! Date: Friday, Sept.…
OWU Connection News & Events
🌍 TPG Grants: Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Accepting applications through Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU…
⭐️Sept. 17 – Career & Grad School Fair!
Looking to explore opportunities, start your career or discover exciting graduate/professional programs? Located in the Benes Rooms on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Grad School Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with…
⭐Travel-Learning Courses: Applications are OPEN!
Learn about it in the classroom. Experience it in the real world. Visit the TLC website to check-out the travel-learning courses, destinations, and application information. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP Office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan…
📝TPG Applications OPEN – DUE Oct. 1
Turn Your Ideas Into Reality: Theory-to-Practice Grants Are Open! Have a big idea, research project, or creative venture you’ve been waiting to bring to life? Applications for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPG) are officially LIVE. Whether you’re planning…
Sept. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections. This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and learn…
Sept. 10 @ 12 p.m. – TLC: COMM 314 & WGS 310 Informational
Interested in taking a Travel-Learning Course to Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa? Come to Crider Lounge at noon Sept. 10 to learn about COMM 314: Health Communication & The Black Body, taught by Dr. Phokeng Dailey, and WGS 310: Black…
Student News & Events
Nov. 18-22 – Claflin University Homecoming Trip
Applications are open for the 2026 Claflin University Homecoming Trip! For the third year, OWU students will travel to our sister school, Claflin University in South Carolina, to participate in Homecoming activities, build relationships, and strengthen our sister-school partnership. Tentative…
OWU Club Soccer Practice Tonight @ 6 p.m.
OWU Club Soccer is officially underway. We practice twice a week: Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. We practice on the rugby field just past the aquatic center and tennis courts. This is a low-commitment club, so don’t feel sorry…
Mondays (Starting Sept. 28) @ 4-5 p.m. – Career Exploration Group
Looking for support as you navigate your career journey? OWU Counseling Services and Career Connections are partnering to offer an 8-week group focused on exploring common challenges and questions related to career development. 📅 Mondays, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 🕓 4-5…
Mid Autumn Fest! 🌝🌌 Friday, Sept. 25 @ 8:30 p.m.
Come enjoy the first full moon of autumn with Horizons and the Astronomy Club on Frat Hill! There will be telescopes set up to look at planets and the moon, and traditional Chinese mooncakes will be served. Bring a blanket,…
Oct. 1 @ 7 p.m. – Sigma Gamma Rho X Sisters United
Join us for a judgment-free girls’ night where we talk about the things women are sometimes too embarrassed, scared, or uncomfortable to ask about. We will be discussing the question “What is something about being a girl that you’ve always…
Sept. 23 – DIY Fall Globes
Join Hall Council on Sept. 23 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Smith Hall Connector Lounge on the 2nd floor to create your own Fall Globe. Come and enjoy time with friends while tapping into your creative…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Zoom Meeting Licenses and Phone Rollout
Zoom Phone Transition We recently upgraded our Zoom contract to include Zoom Phone. Over the next few months, this new service will roll out to select employees, allowing us to retire one of our aging, unsupported phone systems. While many employees…
Are You a First-Gen Faculty or Staff Member?
Welcome back! I’m working to better understand and connect with the first-generation community at OWU — including the faculty and staff who bring their own first-gen experiences to our campus. If you identify as a first-generation college graduate, I invite…
Exploring Learning Science + AI: Join Our Faculty Community
This fall, we are launching our first Faculty Learning Community (FLC) and seeking 8 curious instructors to explore how generative AI can enhance student learning. Setting aside meta-debates on AI ethics, this group will focus on applying learning science with…
University Classifieds
New Restaurant Offers OWU Discount
Delaware’s Hummus Republic restaurant, 1710 Columbus Pike, Suite 216, offers OWU students and employees a 10% discount with a valid OWU ID card. The restaurant also offers Bishops an additional 5% off on your first visit when you sign up…
Career Connection Lost & Found (& items from Reading Room)
At Career Connection, we currently have several items in our Lost & Found, including a few sets of earbuds, a red and white hat, a dark blue coat, a couple of chargers, a small red notebook, a black Owala water…
Lost and Found – SCSC
Several items are in the lost and found box located in SCSC Room 201. Items include: winter coat, water bottles, winter hat, and gloves. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu
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