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Campuswide News & Events
Ross Art Museum Closes For Break
The Ross Art Museum’s last open day for the year is Wednesday, Dec. 17. The museum will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 13 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Today from 2-4 p.m. – Make Agar Art with Genetics Club!
Drop in and join the Genetics Club to make your own agar art TODAY between 2-4 p.m.! Learn about bioengineered bacteria and “paint” with colorful bacteria. Meet in SCSC 349 (Microbiology Lab). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Genetics Club Contact: Andrew Inamdar…
Dec. 11 @ 8:30 a.m.- CNX 100 Class Book Conference
Come explore classic books as they’ve been reimagined by CNX 100 students for the 21st century. Walk through the Atrium, stop at each table, and explore the creativity and ideas behind every project. Join Dr. Kennard and Dr. Mack’s classes…
Public Safety Advisory – Keep Warm, Bishops!
Here are some keep-warm tips from the OWU Student Health Center and Public Safety, and information from weathersafety.ohio.gov. How to Dress During Cold Weather Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate the body. Outer…
Congratulations, OWU Women’s Basketball!
The 23rd/24th-ranked Ohio Wesleyan University women’s basketball team hit the road on Wednesday night to begin North Coast Athletic Conference play against 10th/7th-ranked John Carroll. At the end of the night, Ohio Wesleyan walked out of University Heights with a…
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 5-7 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s ninth annual “Home for the Holidays” will feature the First Friday lighting of the community Christmas tree, “glice” skating, carriage rides, “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, Christmas Parade, Great Gingerbread Build-Off, and, of course, Santa Claus! The…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room “From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey.” Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and…
March 1 – TPG Deadline
The deadline for the spring round of Theory-to-Practice Grant applications is Saturday, March, 1 at 11:59 p.m. You can find a link to the application and guidelines for submission on the TPG website – www.owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP –…
TODAY @ 9 a.m. – Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Feb. 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. | Merrick Hall, Room 301 Join us for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium featuring a discussion on “Efficient Conservation: A Conversation with Two GLCA Graduates About Using Data to Maximize Environmental Impact.” Elizabeth…
Funding Your Connection? Learn How at the Connection Conference
Wanting to know how to fund your amazing ideas? Join us at the OWU Connection Conference on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to attend sessions on available grants, fellowships, and affordability abroad. The full schedule can be…
Tomorrow @ 10 a.m. – LBV Lecture: Glenn Entis ’76 – My Creative Journey
February 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Slocum Hall, Milligan Room “From Art & Philosophy to Computer Animation, Video Games, AI: My Creative Journey” Join us for an inspiring talk with Glenn Entis ’76, an Academy Award-winning animation pioneer and…
Feb. 27 – Connection Conference
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students…
Student News & Events
March 27 @ 6 p.m. – TDOV Pool Party!
Join us at Meek Aquatics Center for an evening of swimming and celebrating everyone’s bodies! From 6-7:30 p.m., mingle with your trans siblings and friends in the water, or sit and party with our TDOV playlist! There will be pizza,…
March 27 @ 2 p.m. – Honors Peer Mentoring
Do you have questions about your honors schedule? Come to Honors Peer Mentoring on Friday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the Honors Board Lounge in Slocum Hall. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors…
Lavender Extravaganza & Kushinda Multicultural End of Year Celebrations
Join us for the Lavender Extravaganza & Kushinda Multicultural End of Year Celebrations on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This is your chance to come together with friends, colleagues, and community members to celebrate…
April 12 – MAPS CPR Certification Class!
The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) will be hosting a CPR certification class in collaboration with the City of Delaware Fire Department on Sunday, April 12. Participants will receive an American Heart Association BLS certification card, which is required…
March 26 @ 7 p.m. – The Iran War: What’s happening and why?
Do you have questions about the US-Iran conflict and what it means for all of us? Join the College Dems of OWU for an open discussion on the Iran War. The main topics of discussion will be: what’s happening, why…
Consider a 2026-27 Internship with University Advancement!
Join our Team! University Advancement is hiring StAP and Legacy interns for 2026-27! The deadline to apply is March 29. Review detailed internship descriptions HERE. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Nancy Rutkowski at nbrutkow@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members are invited to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., 3rd floor of Slocum Hall. No RSVP needed — this is 1st-come, 1st-served. Can’t make it? No…
Aug. 18 – Join Us for a Retirement Celebration
Please join the Admission Office as we celebrate the retirement of Janice Lovat. We will gather on Monday, Aug. 18, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
Updated! Aug. 13 & 18 – Faculty/Staff Able to Have New Headshots Taken
Faculty and staff members have two upcoming opportunities to have a headshot taken for use on owu.edu. Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 12:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Both sessions will be on the 3rd floor…
University Classifieds
Found: March 29 @ CNX event in Benes Room
A red spiral notebook was found at the CNX Event in the Benes Room on 3 It will be in the PG office, 205 Elliott Hall, for pick-up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Lost and Found Item Contact: Deb Lovell at pg@owu.edu
Slocum Lost and Found
If you’ve recently lost electronics in Slocum, stop by the IOCP office in 311 to check our lost and found bin. The front desk is staffed between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day and a mentor will help you look through…
Lost Android Phone
I have lost an Android phone in a purple and black case, probably somewhere in Merrick. If found, please contact me at jfnahhas@owu.edu or take it to the Student Involvement Office desk in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Contact: Jenna Nahhas at jfnahhas@owu.edu
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