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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Apply to be a Columbus Bus driver! PAID POSITION.
We are looking for drivers on campus for the ColumBUS initiative launched by WCSA. This is a paid position @ $12 The eligibility criteria are: – Must be a licensed driver. – Must be OWU van licensed. (You can still…
Consider These Arts-Related Courses for Your Spring Schedule!
Hoping for more artistic outlets in your busy spring schedule? Consider these: THEA 101 – Intro to Theatre: learn theatre basics! THEA 180 – Documentary Film Production: make a mini-documentary! THEA 247 – Practicum: work on the spring musical! THEA…
Take the Public Opinion Class’s 2025 State of OWU Survey
Students in Public Opinion (PG300.37) are interested in YOUR opinions on key political issues. We want to know your thoughts on pop culture, the economy, and more! EVERYONE in the OWU Community is welcome to take the survey! Responses will…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 7 – 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 this Friday, Feb. 7 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The four steps…
Feb. 6 @ Noon – Medical Shadowing Outreach How To
Are you interested in gaining a shadowing experience but have no idea how to ‘cold call’ a physician or other medical professional? Do you want more hands-on experience with professional communication? Join us for a how-to guide on how to…
Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge Today!
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…
TODAY: My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Have you ever been asked, “What will you do with THAT major?” When a job or internship says “open to students in all majors,” do you stress about how to demonstrate relevant and transferrable skillsets? On Wednesday, Feb. 5, noon…
Feb. 6 @ 4:30 p.m. – Love Chocolate? Full-Time PAID Summer Internship Info Session!
OWU Trustee Tom Simons ’88 is seeking to HIRE an OWU intern this summer to work at his start-up organization: Lewis Pogue Artisan Chocolate. He hopes to share more about his opportunity on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. via…
TODAY @ Noon – Pitch OWU and Big Program Challenge Workshop
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…
Student News & Events
March 6 @ 5 p.m.: Build/Join a Start-up in 54 hours!
Techstars Startup Weekend Women is part of a global movement, uniting 60+ cities and tens of thousands of innovators for International Women’s Day. Over three days, women founders, builders, designers, engineers, and innovators come together to pitch ideas, form teams,…
Feb. 23 @ 4 p.m. – MAPS Presents: Health Equity in Medicine
Join MAPS Club for an important discussion on The Urgency of Health Equity with our guest speaker, Dr. Deena Chisolm. Health equity remains one of the most pressing challenges in medicine today. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Chisolm will explore…
Scholarships Available to United Methodist Students
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 26-27 academic year. You can apply online at UMHEF.ORG. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…
Executive Functioning Clinical Group
New clinical group just dropped! Have you ever thought you may be neurodivergent? Do you struggle to stay on task or stay organized? Do you procrastinate A LOT? Maybe you hyperfocus on one thing for too long, or experience “time-blindness”?…
Feb. 21 – Speed Friending Event
Join Friends of MSF for Speed Friending! Meet new people, play games, and learn how to be a “friend” of Doctors Without Borders HWCC Benes Rooms Feb. 21 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Friends of MSF at OWU Contact: Claire…
March 28 @ 1 p.m. – Yoga and Meditation!
The Bishop Way and GoYoga Delaware are hosting a yoga and meditation event on Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. The class will be 30 minutes of gentle yoga followed by 30 minutes of meditation. The event is free for…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Print Services Closed June 30-July 11
Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…
Seeking January Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
University Classifieds
Student Seeks Roommate
Is anyone looking for a roommate? Reach out! Contact: Sophie Bohrer at Sebohrer@owu.edu
Missing Car Key
I’m missing my black car key. Singular key, silver Hyundai insignia on the front. Contact: Tera Barko at taberko@owu.edu
March 4-18 – March Holiday Earring Sale
As we approach the month of March, we acknowledge the many women who have had and still continue to have an impact on our everyday lives. In order to celebrate, I will be selling earrings of 22 different colors to…
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