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Campuswide News & Events
Did You Get the Sept. 3 OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!
On Sept. 3, Ohio Wesleyan tested its OWU ALERT emergency notification system. All students and employees should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account and a text message sent to your cell phone of record with the…
Sept. 3 – Fall Semester Test of the OWU ALERT System
On Sept. 3 (new date!), Ohio Wesleyan will conduct its fall semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If…
Sept. 8 @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4:15 p.m. in the Benes Rooms in Ham-Wil Campus Center for this year’s Carpenter Lecture. This year our visiting lecturer is Wil Haygood, and he will be reading from his book…
Sept. 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. – Film Partnership: Contagion @ the Strand
On Thursday night, bring your OWU ID to The Strand, 28 E. Winter St., for free entry to see the 2011 film Contagion. Predating the COVID-19 pandemic (2019–2023), Contagion is a medical thriller about an airborne virus, MEV-1, that triggers…
Parking Restrictions on Sept. 1 – Campus Operations Notification
The Office of Admission is pleased to welcome more than 100 representatives from high schools and colleges to campus Tuesday, Sept. 1, for the Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling’s (OACAC) Connections event. To accommodate our guests, we are asking…
Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – International Overdose Awareness Day
Join The Bishop Way in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day with the Counseling Center, Safe Harbor, Delaware Public Health District, and other partners outside on the JAYwalk from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Aug. 31! Break the stigma and build…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! Final Fall 2026 BLP Info Session!
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…
Sept. 10 – Student Made: Starting a Side Hustle
Sept. 10 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 PM | FREE Lunch! | Join us for Student Made: Start Something! Learn how Student Made can help turn your idea, talent, or passion into a real business. This introductory workshop will…
Juniors & Seniors – Seats Available! UC 154: Navigating College to Career
Are you a junior or senior thinking ahead to your life post-OWU? Looking for an extra .25 credit that’s not a “heavy lift”? Want to get credit for moving forward toward your career goals? Check out UC 154: Navigating College to…
Final Fall 2026 BLP Info Session Tomorrow!
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…
Travel & Learn: TLC Applications are Open!
Travel-Learning Courses are open to students starting in their first year at OWU. Visit the TLC website for information about the application and the variety of courses and destinations being offered. The application is open now. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop…
Presentation Possibilities at the Connection Conference
Please fill out this form if you have completed Steps 1-3 of your GenEd Connection Experience and would like to complete Step 4 (Public Presentation) at the 2026 Fall Connection Conference. Flexibility: You are welcome to complete Step 4 at this…
Student News & Events
Sept. 21 @ 6 p.m. – Pre-Vet Meet & Greet
Pre-Veterinary Club will be meeting in the Milligan Hub in Stuyvesant Hall to network, share experiences, meet new students, and give/get advice! OWU Sponsor: Pre-Vet Club Contact: Izzy Fry at ilfry@owu.edu
What’s That Starfish Notification? Instructors Are Submitting Early Progress Surveys
Your instructors will be completing Early Progress Surveys over the next two weeks. You will receive email notifications from Starfish if you have missed any course components or your instructors have recommendations for improving in class. These notifications reflect your…
Sept. 18 @ Noon: Kahoot with Pre-Health Club, Free Food!
Interested in going into healthcare? Want to work as a doctor, nurse, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, vet, etc.? Want to meet and associate with peers on a similar track? Join OWU Pre-Health Club! Our first meeting this semester…
Thursday Night Singo @ The 1842, 8-10 p.m.
Join The 1842 staff for some Singo (Song Bingo) in the Lounge of The 1842 on Thursday Sept. 17 @ 8 p.m. Meet new people and get a chance to win cool prizes. We hope to see you there! OWU…
Sept. 17 – Pre-Med Trivia Night & Ice Cream w/ MAPS!
Come play a bar-trivia-style game with medical, science, and basic general trivia questions while enjoying free ice cream! All are welcome (whether you’re pre-med or not!) Come meet other pre-med students and hear about their journeys to help figure out…
Sept. 26 @ 6-8 p.m. – Make Friends at Whimsy Night
We could all use a little more whimsy! Join Residential Life & The 1842 for Whimsy Night on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The 1842. Make cute, weird, or cool trinkets, bag charms, and zipper pouches.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Shipping Reminder for Academic, Staff, and Department Packages
Welcome Back Reminder: Please use 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015 as the shipping address for all academic, staff, and department orders. For large/oversize items, please email Central Receiving to notify us and/or to have the vendor set up a delivery…
Help Welcome the Class of 2030 by Volunteering at Convocation!
We need volunteers to help make the event run smoothly (a follow-up email will be sent to sign-ups): Set-up (no lifting): 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (6 people) Ushering: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (5 people) Clean-up (no lifting): 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. (6 people) Sign up to…
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…
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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