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Campuswide News & Events
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…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
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…
Student News & Events
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Kahoot with Pre-Health Club
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…
Wednesday Sept. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Souled Out Welcome Bible Study
Students are invited to Bible study on Wednesday Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Milligan Hub hosted by Souled Out (Soul Restoration Ministry’s Young Adult Ministry) in partnership with the Chaplain’s Office and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Meetings…
Participate in Research & Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between 18-24 for their tDCS study where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while getting…
Sept. 17 @ 6-8 p.m. – Pin Making Workshop @ Ross Museum
Join us to relax, have some snacks, and create some custom pins for your bag! OWU Sponsor: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Looking Forward to Graduation? Submit Your Graduation Application Now!
Planning to graduate within the next year? Don’t forget to submit your Graduation Application! Why It Matters Submitting this form tells us: Which Commencement Ceremony you plan to attend (FYI: sometimes folks refer to Commencement as Graduation). When you will…
Today @ 6 p.m. – Corn Hole Tournament
Join Hall Council today, 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: Brooke…
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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