The OWU Daily is shared by email with the Ohio Wesleyan campus community each day classes are in session. Students, faculty, staff, and emeriti with working owu.edu email addresses are able to submit information for possible publication.
Campuswide News & Events
Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 2 – Phishing Phishing emails and texts are designed to trick you into clicking links or giving away personal information. They often look urgent, official, or too good to be true. Watch out for: Emails or…
Oct. 26 – Light, Culture, and Festivities : Celebrate Diwali! (New Date!)
Get ready to light up the night with HSC’s Diwali Celebration — a spectacular evening of music, dance, food, and festivity! Experience the magic of the Festival of Lights with energetic dance and music performances, a spread of delicious Indian…
Corns 303 Computer Lab Upgrades Scheduled
Good news – the Corns 303 computer lab will be upgraded with new computers and monitors Oct. 8-10 (mid-semester break)! The lab will be back online prior to when classes resume on Oct. 13. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services Contact:…
Fall Break Hours for Hobson Library
The Fall Break hours for the Hobson Library are posted on the library website at library.owu.edu. Any changes to library hours will be posted to the library website. Slocum Reading Room is available for printing and study 24/7 using a…
Bestselling Author Clint Smith Reading on Oct. 14 @ 4:15 p.m.
The English Department’s Carpenter Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Clint Smith: Stories, Histories, Culture. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4:15 p.m. in Benes Rooms, HWCC Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well…
Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – World Mental Health Day
Join the Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium on Oct. 13 to recognize World Mental Health Day with our Coping With Cards event! Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to make coping cards and gain insightful emotional wellness…
OWU Connection News & Events
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The 5-week program is hosted by the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean…
March 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Application Deadline
The Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) grant application link will go live on Feb. 1, 2025, and submissions are due March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and for the application form. Questions? Please drop by…
Jan 23 @ 11:30 a.m. – School for Field Studies Representative Visit
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Jan. 22 @ Noon – Summer Internship & Job Search Workshop
Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? This workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop is designed to help you…
Feb. 4 @ Noon – Gear Up for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge & Pitch OWU Workshop!
Feb. 4 | noon – 1 p.m. | R.W. Corns Building, Room 312 | Lunch Provided Ready to win big? With $3,000 prizes up for grabs, this workshop will equip you with the tools to brainstorm innovative ideas and build a basic…
Jan. 28 @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The Woltemade Center and…
Student News & Events
Calling all String Players! Join OWU’s Chamber Orchestra
It’s not too late to join the OWU Chamber Orchestra! Do you play a string or wind instrument and want to play music with others? If so, we have a place for you! The OWU Chamber Orchestra meets on Monday…
Jan. 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – BCI/FBI Background Checks On Campus
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center or with PlayFit? You need to obtain a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks…
OWU Karate/TKD and Jiujitsu Classes
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301: From Okinawa, Japan, home to the oldest and healthiest people on earth, Karate has a deep cultural history developed over centuries. It is one of the oldest and most effective self-defense systems ever created. You do…
Try Out for Esports this Spring!
Spring Esports Tryouts Are Here! Interested in joining the OWU Esports team this spring? Open tryouts are coming up, and all tryouts will take place in the Esports Arena located in Welch Hall. If you’re not currently on the team…
Temporary Incomplete Coursework Due: Jan. 30
Were you assigned one or more Temporary Incompletes for your Fall 2025 courses? If so, here is important information you need to know: You must submit all outstanding work for these course(s) to your instructor(s) by Jan. 30, 2026 (unless you…
Bishop Scholars: SPRING ’26 Tutor Interest Form
There are still a few spots available! Become a Tutor. Make a Difference. The Bishop Scholars program is hiring for the SPRING semester and is seeking energized and committed students to tutor elementary youth in math and reading within Delaware…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Canceled – April 29 & 30 Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions to be Rescheduled
Please note: The April 29 & 30 in-person benefit information sessions are being rescheduled. Additional information will be forthcoming. 2025-2026 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is May 5-May 23! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the…
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments for May 13! 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…
Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions Begin April 29!
2025-2026 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is April 29-May 23! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the McGohan-Brabender team to inform employees about the 2025-2026 OWU healthcare plans and benefit offerings available beginning July 1. There…
University Classifieds
Looking for Models for Independent Study Project!
Hello, my name is Indigo, and I am a disabled, trans, and queer artist who is completing an Independent study with a focus on showcasing underrepresented bodies in media! I am looking for models who are trans, queer, people of…
Rings Found
Rings were found in the women’s restroom at the Science Center Hobson Library. Please stop by the library desk and describe them to reclaim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Student Seeks Roommate
Is anyone looking for a roommate? Reach out! Contact: Sophie Bohrer at Sebohrer@owu.edu
Questions? Contact us at daily@owu.edu.