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Campuswide News & Events
Join Us Today! Counseling Services Open House
Curious about what our office has to offer? Stop by our Open House! From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, come meet our counselors, tour the space, and learn about the confidential resources available to support your mental health and…
Join Us for the 15th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk
Join us for the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition’s 15th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk! The walk will help raise awareness and support for suicide prevention efforts with the goal of offering hope. Hope is the vehicle that drives out darkness, and…
What’s New @ OWU Libraries
Check out the Libraries Summer 2026: Projects & Progress page to learn about our summer work as well as what’s new this academic year, including system service enhancements, staff updates, and ongoing collection development activities. Questions? Send a note to libraries@owu.edu – we’re here…
Aug. 26 – Free Coffee on the JAYwalk
Join us for The Morning Brew featuring the Columbus Coffee Co. truck! Whether you need an iced latte to power through your first-day syllabus reviews or a hot cup of drip coffee to wake up, we’ve got you covered. When: Wednesday,…
Aug. 28 @ 11:30 a.m. – Day on the JAY!
Kick off the semester with OWU’s most anticipated event: Day on the JAY! On Friday, head to the academic side of campus for summer vibes, fun games, food, and music! #SummerNeverEnds Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Rock Quad…
Aug. 27 – Counseling Services Open House
Curious about what our office has to offer? Stop by our Open House! On Thursday, Aug. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., come meet our counselors, tour the space, and learn about the confidential resources available to support your…
OWU Connection News & Events
Register for BLP 2026! Two Info Sessions Remaining!
The Bishop Launch Program is a fall semester professional development program designed to help students become more confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seekers. BLP is open to 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year students. To participate, attendance at one of…
BLP August Info Sessions Start Aug. 5!
Attention 2nd- and 3rd-year students! Bishop Launch Program (BLP) August Info Sessions start THIS week! Come learn about the BLP – Career Connection’s signature fall semester Professional Development program. Gain insights and skills to become a more Confident, Competent, and…
Today! Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium
Ohio Wesleyan will host a free lunch symposium today, April 27, to explore how recent federal policy changes and executive orders could impact the environment. OWU faculty member Will Georgic, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, will moderate the panel discussion. This year’s…
Connection Grants – Limited Funding for 2025-2026
While funding for study-away experiences remains available, general Connection Grant funds are extremely limited as we approach the end of the academic year. The funding portal will close on April 28. OWU Connection Grants Website Please reach out to Jill…
TODAY! Bishop Brag Day – Don’t Miss it!
FREE T-SHIRT at Bishop Brag Day today 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m.! Drop by! Today, Wednesday, April 22 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium Stop by today… We want to celebrate your accomplishments, whether you’ve landed an internship, participated in research, or…
TODAY! Spring Student Symposium in Merrick Hall
The Spring Student Symposium is here! Join us in Merrick Hall as Ohio Wesleyan students showcase their research and creative projects. Learn more about market trends, wildlife conservation, public health, societal representation, and more! 4:10 p.m. | Opening Remarks |…
Student News & Events
GAME Lab Research Participants Needed
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s Game Lab is looking for participants between Sept. 18-24 for their tDCS study where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while…
Sept. 11 – Corn Hole Tournament
Join Hall Council this Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Corn Hole Tournament at the Bradford Milligan Hall/Thomson Hall Lawn. Come and enjoy some friendly competition while spending time with friends. OWU Sponsor: Hall Council Contact:…
Apply for Fall Break Wilderness Trek!
Are you ready for cool weather and fall colors? The Fall Break Wilderness Trek will be Oct. 7-10 in the Dolly Sods Wilderness of West Virginia. We’ll go backpacking, learn outdoor living skills, and spend time with readings and discussions…
Life Quest Retreat: Register by Tues, Sept. 8
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver We’ll be exploring this question and more at the upcoming Life Quest Retreat (Sept. 25-26 at Deer Creek State Park Lodge), a chance…
Library Labor Day Reminder
While Hobson Library may be closed for the Labor Day holiday, you don’t have to pause your study or research. Campus has plenty of physical spaces and digital tools available. Alt Study & Work Spaces Privacy Pods in Ham-Wil’s Lower…
Sept. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Rafiki Mini Olympics
Come join us for Rafiki’s Mini Olympics on Frat Hill! Meet other Rafiki members, make new friends, compete in fun games, and enjoy a night of friendly competition and good vibes. Event Name/Title: Rafiki Mini Olympics Time: 6:30 p.m. –…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Join us for the Welcome Back Gathering on Aug. 19!
Calling all Faculty and Staff! Please plan to join us for our Welcome Back Gathering. Come catch up with friends and learn the latest about what is happening at OWU. We will gather in the Benes Rooms at Hamilton-Williams Campus…
Save Time on Course Prep!
To save time on course prep, access the new Syllabus Template (including fall calendar templates) to incorporate suggested & vetted university policy language and to meet format accessibility guidelines for your syllabi. Contact Barb Bird or Andrea Colvin in the Smith Center with any questions. OWU…
Updated AI Syllabus Guidelines
The Smith Center has updated the AI Faculty Toolkit, which includes a link to the AI Syllabus Guidelines | 2026-27 (vetted by faculty). Use these guidelines to ensure campus-wide consistency and clear AI policy expectations for our students. Contact Barb Bird or Andrea Colvin in the Smith…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Box of Photo Film
A box of photo film was left at the Ross Art Museum during our reception on Saturday. If it is yours, please stop by the museum to claim it. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at rmszukala@owu.edu
FREE NEW Queen Box Spring
We have a brand new queen box spring that we won’t use. It’s in its packaging. Please feel free to come take it off our hands! It’s on our porch at 135 Oak Hill Ave (President’s house). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
FREE New Queen Box Spring
FREE new, never-been-used Queen Box Spring up for grabs! It is sitting in its packaging on the curb of the President’s house (Pritchard House, 135 Oak Hill Ave). Please come and take it off our hands! Enjoy! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
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