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Campuswide News & Events
Saturday – 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, Oct. 18, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Panhellenic Dress Drive
Ohio Wesleyan’s Panhellenic Council is partnering with the nonprofit Fairy Goodmothers to collect gently used formal wear for students in need. The Dress Drive runs through Oct. 17, with a donation table set up in the HWCC Atrium during lunch…
Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Take A Note, Leave A Note
Kick off Wellness Week by learning about the power of affirmations and self-compassion with the Bishop Way! Leave a kind note for someone else and walk away with one of your own! Ft. Psychology Student Board. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The…
Oct. 21 @ 6:30 p.m. – Jeff Dickinson: Regenerative Agriculture Talk
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environmental Studies Department for another Art and the Environment talk! On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jeff Dickinson will give a talk on Regenerative Agriculture. Jeff is a farmer, educator, and researcher…
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Oct. 19 @ 2 p.m. – Steiner & Hochwartner Recital (Updated Time!)
Join us for the opening night of Peter Steiner and Constanze Hochwartner’s 2025/2026 tour! Pianist/organist Constanze Hochwartner and trombonist Peter Steiner have been performing together as a duo since 2017. Together, they have toured Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Real Life 101 Info Sessions THIS Week – Senior Career Mentoring Program
Seniors: this program is for you! Are you ready to partner with a Professional Mentor & Career Coach and set yourself up for life post-graduation? Sign up for an Information Session to Learn More! Jan. 16 from noon – 12:30…
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…
Student News & Events
Join The Kitchen for SLUSH Week!
Do you have a passion for food? Welcome to the club! If you are interested in joining others with that same passion, whether it be cooking, eating, nutrition, or anything in between, we would love to have you join our…
Feb. 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Chill Night: Button Making
Use our button maker to make a new drip for your backpack! Visit the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5 to make your own buttons and share some snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala…
Feb. 3 from 7-9 a.m. – Hot Chocolate and Donuts with SEAL!
Interested in learning more about living in a SLU? Want to meet the current members of SEAL (Service Engagement and Leadership house)? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 3, for Hot Chocolate and Donuts! We will be stationed outside our house from…
Feb. 3 – Student Involvement Fair
The spring Student Involvement Fair is Tuesday, Feb.3, from 11-1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. It is a fantastic way to meet 50 student organizations/offices and to get connected to campus – you won’t want to miss this event! You can visit tables to learn…
Feb. 5 @ 8 p.m. – Anime Tropes Bingo!
Join the OWU Anime Club for an Anime Tropes Bingo Night! 🎬✨ We’ll be watching one episode from two different anime and marking off classic tropes as we spot them. We’ll have snacks for anyone who attends, and prizes will…
Feb. 4 – First Line Dancing Club Meeting!
Join us for our first-ever line dancing club meeting on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.! Join our GroupMe for more information! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Line Dancing Club Contact: Lauren James at lkjames@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Knitting and Crochet Club is Looking For a New Faculty Advisor
In the Loop, the knitting and crochet club on campus, is looking for a new faculty advisor. Our mission is to create a community where crocheters and knitters can make meaningful connections based on the crafts themselves. Anyone and everyone…
University Classifieds
OWU Discount Available for Columbus Performance of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’
Special Offer for Ohio Wesleyan University Family/Friends: Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates for the April 4-7 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal” at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. “This unique production pushes boundaries of the circus…
Water Bottle Found, Slocum 3rd Floor
A grey TAL water bottle was found on Friday at the top of the third-floor stairs in Slocum by the financial aid office. If this is your water bottle, please come pick it up from the IOCP office, Slocum 311.…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Some New Jewelry!
Hey, all! I’ve recently come out with earrings for Valentine’s Day, which is coming up sooner than you know it. If you’d like to buy a pair for your s/o or yourselves this romantic holiday season, please fill out this…
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