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Campuswide News & Events
Live Like Dolly and Donate Books to the ECC Today
Our first bookdrive for the Early Childhood Center (ECC) is underway, inspired by the late, great Dolly Parton. From now until Oct. 16, donations of new and gently used books are being collected in the Ham-Wil atrium and the Mowry…
Oct. 1 – Serve it up for St. Jude Pickleball Tournament!
Grab your friends, grab a paddle, and join Delta Delta Delta this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Gordon Fieldhouse for a fun pickleball tournament benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Come out for an evening of friendly competition,…
Celebrate Homecoming with Free T-Shirts, Coffee, & More!
Happy Homecoming week, Bishops! Tuesday, Sept. 29: Free Homecoming T-Shirts at the Mowry Alumni Center from 10-11 a.m. & 12-1 p.m. Show that you follow OWU Alumni on social media to claim yours (while supplies last). Wednesday, Sept. 30: Coffee…
TODAY🎉 – Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month TODAY at 12 p.m. with a Mariachi, food truck, and freebies! Join us in celebrating the vibrant cultural heritage of the Latine and Hispanic communities, and pay tribute to the amazing faculty, staff, and students who…
Oct. 3 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Join us for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 3! To register, click this link: 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Delaware, OH: OWU Community | Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk takes place downtown from about 9 to 9:30 a.m. A group of us will be…
Sept. 30 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – International Recovery Day
Join The Bishop Way on The Jay on Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., to recognize and bring awareness to International Recovery Day. Partners, including Counseling Services, Safe Harbor, and NAMI, will be there, along with helpful information about recovery. Rain…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 15 & 16 All Day – Career Fair Open Drop-Ins!
With 80+ employers and graduate schools coming to campus this Thursday, Sept. 17, for the Career and Graduate School Fair, make sure you’re ready to make a great impression! Career Connection is hosting All-Day Open Drop-In Hours on Tuesday, Sept.…
Sept. 16 – Leveraging Your Clifton Strengths in Interviews
The Strengths Advantage: Use Your Clifton Strengths to Stand Out in Interviews Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304 Bonus: Lunch Provided Find out how to LEVERAGE your Clifton Strengths for maximum impact! In…
TODAY! – Student Made: Starting a Side Hustle
Today, Sept. 10 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 p.m. | 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…
Sept. 17 @ 4 p.m. – Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School
Planning your next move after OWU? After you finish networking at the Career Fair, join us for a punchy, 30-minute session that cuts through the stress of applying to graduate school. An Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School Date:…
TODAY! – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections. This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and learn…
Seniors: Complete Your GenEd CX Graduation Requirement!
Attention Seniors! Please remember that completing the GenEd CX is a mandatory requirement for graduation, and all four steps must be fully approved in the system for you to graduate. If you haven’t finished your steps yet, make this a…
Student News & Events
Oct. 5 – Career Exploration Group Week 2: Career Anxiety
Counseling Services & Career Connection’s Week 2 Topic: Dealing with Career Anxiety & Uncertainty. It’s normal to feel uncertain about your future. Let’s explore those feelings and learn ways to manage them. This week we will focus on identifying career-related…
Join Tauheed, OWU’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) ☪️
Tauheed, the Muslim Students Association at Ohio Wesleyan University, is looking for new members! We’re an organization for Muslim students and for anyone curious to learn, connect, and get involved. Fill out our interest form to join our organization and…
Oct. 14 – Impact in Action
This service event gives OWU students the opportunity to support local youth and educators by assembling school kits and writing encouraging letters to teachers and students. Donations and completed kits will support the Kingdom Image Arts After School Program, All…
Oct. 5 @ 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Cold and Flu 101
Catching a little cold? Join the Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn how to care for yourself and prevent illness during cold and flu season. While you’re at it, pick up some…
Today! OWU Environment & Sustainability Labs Host Open House
Students interested in environment and sustainability applications and hands-on learning are invited to visit three research and teaching laboratories today, Oct. 1, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, second floor. The SWIRL, ALOE, and GURL laboratories…
Thank a Tutor for National Tutor Appreciation Week!
Have you worked with a peer or professional tutor, writing consultant, or academic skills coach who has made a profound impact on you? Oct. 5-9, 2026 is National Tutor Appreciation Week. To recognize the work of our incredible peer and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Wear Your Faculty Name Tag to Faculty Meeting!
Please wear your name tag to the upcoming faculty meeting to help welcome and connect with our new colleagues. To encourage belonging and OWU community connections, the Smith Center is giving all faculty name tags, which were delivered on Friday.…
Upcoming Cybersecurity Training
Help keep Ohio Wesleyan’s digital community secure by participating in our latest cybersecurity training module, 2026 Social Engineering Red Flags. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, keep an eye on your inbox for a welcome email containing your personalized link to access…
OWU Print Services Protocols for Best Service
As we begin a new academic year, OWU Print Services would like to share a few friendly reminders to help projects move smoothly, avoid unnecessary delays, and meet deadlines: Department Printers For problems with a department printer, please contact the 1-800…
University Classifieds
Car Keys Found in Slocum Restroom
A Volkswagen flip key and three other keys on a key ring were found in Slocum Hall’s first-floor bathroom. We have them in the Admission Office at our front table in the lobby. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey…
Need a Mother’s Day Gift? OWU Student Ceramics for Sale!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday … do you need a gift for your life-giver? The Fine Arts Department has a small selection of student-made ceramics for sale that would please any mom! Cash only, most are only $20. You can…
New Restaurant Offers OWU Discount
Delaware’s Hummus Republic restaurant, 1710 Columbus Pike, Suite 216, offers OWU students and employees a 10% discount with a valid OWU ID card. The restaurant also offers Bishops an additional 5% off on your first visit when you sign up…
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