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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! OWU Connection Conference!
The Connection Conference is HERE! It’s a day of learning and exploration! Come see and hear how our students have researched big questions, given back to the community through sustained service, traveled and engaged with different cultures, explored potential career…
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…
Student News & Events
Psychology Majors and Minors: Faculty Evaluations
Today and tomorrow are the last days for Psychology majors and minors to provide feedback on the performances of faculty up for evaluation. The Psychology Student Board is gathering student feedback HERE. The form will close Oct. 2. Thank you…
$20+/hour Job Opportunity on Campus
Hi! My name is Demi Eberhard, and I am a Junior. I am looking for a few people to help me with daily living activities, as I am in a wheelchair. These positions pay up to $22.90 Since I need…
Oct. 6 @ 12 p.m. – Flamenco & Flavor: Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us on the JAYwalk, Oct. 6 from 12-1 p.m. for an afternoon filled with culture, food, and music. ✨Enjoy a live performance by the Flamenco Company of Columbus (with a chance to join in the dance!) 🌮 Savory lunch…
⛳️ Oct. 3 @ 5-8 p.m. – Bucket Golf! 🎉
Get ready to tee off with Bucket Golf! ⛳️🎉 Join us on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-8 p.m. for one of ResLife’s exciting Midterm Events. Check-in will be on the Smith Lawn, so grab your friends, take a well-deserved study…
Your Privacy, Your Rights: Understanding FERPA at OWU
Did you know that you have control over your own academic records? It’s thanks to a federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of your student information. This law gives you the…
🎒Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Survival Kit Station
Swing by Crider Lounge (Ham-Wil 2nd Floor) on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. to create your own Midterm Survival Kit! 📕✨ Stock up on snacks, supplies, and motivation to help you push through midterms strong. Grab what…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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.…
Reminder – Executive Functioning Training with Ana Homayoun
You are invited to a series of professional development workshops focused on executive functioning (EF) from leading national expert, Ana Homayoun! Staff Training: Building a Common EF Language When: Thursday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Where: Merrick 301 What: This session…
Sept. 3 @ 3:30 p.m. – Testing Center Open House
Faculty and Academic Staff are warmly invited to join us for the OWU Testing Center Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30-5 p.m. in University Hall 114. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Say a fond farewell to Anne Noonan, who recently stepped down after…
University Classifieds
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…
Found: Silver Bracelet in University Hall
A silver bracelet with a glass heart was found in a University Hall bathroom on Tuesday, Aug. 26. To claim, please see Sarah Brook in University Hall Room 107. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
Lost Driver’s License
I lost my Florida driver’s license; it has a Florida REAL ID star in the top right corner, and it is vertically oriented. Please email me at klfloyd@owu.edu or text me at 407-301-0375 if you find it. Thank you. Contact: Keegan Floyd…
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