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Campuswide News & Events
Bishops for Bishops Ends Today!
We’re in the final quarter of Bishops for Bishops 2025, but we’re not done yet! Bishops for Bishops is OWU’s annual Athletics giving campaign, raising support for our 24 varsity teams. As we inch closer to the final buzzer, we…
April 12 – Reading Room Closed for Admission Event
The Slocum Hall Reading Room will be closed from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, for an Admission Office event. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
Psychology Department Speaker Mitch Prinstein RESCHEDULED for April 16
Mitch Prinstein’s talk (Towards a New Approach to Address the Long-Standing Youth Mental Health Crisis) is RESCHEDULED for next Wednesday, April 16 at 4 pm. Location TBD. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Contact: Vicki DiLillo at vgdilill@owu.edu
April 10 – Book Signing & Meet the Author Event with Eric Buer ’88
Book Signing and Meet the Author Event: We are excited to welcome Ohio Wesleyan alum Eric Buer ’88 to campus. Colonel Eric “Ferris” Buer, USMC (Ret) is a businessman, entrepreneur, military veteran, and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, Ghosts of Baghdad,…
April 13 @ 3 p.m.- OWU Composition Recital
Ohio Wesleyan composition featuring students of OWU lecturer EunSeok Park, DMA, in Jemison Auditorium inside Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth St., Delaware. Admission is free OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Performing Arts Department Contact: Frank Chiou at musicd@owu.edu
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Poetry Reading & Conversation with Aza Pace & Julia Kolchinsky
The Department of English and the Ruth Davies Lecture Series welcome a Poetry Reading & Conversation with Aza Pace and Julia Kolchinsky TODAY from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Aza Pace is the author of Her Terrible Splendor, winner…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 10 – Grady Hospital Career Trek
Join fellow Pre-Health students on an amazing day trip over fall break to the local Grady Memorial Hospital! What you’ll do: Sit in on a Panel discussion with medical professionals representing several departments including surgery, nursing, technicians, respiratory specialists, physical…
Oct. 2 @ Noon – Critical Success: A Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Interested in learning about your career skills in a Dungeons and Dragons-like format? Want a truly casual and nerdy approach to this search? What skills are you preparing for your career journey? Join a truly casual workshop showcasing a unique…
Oct. 1 – Chill Out and Make Friendship Bracelets in IOCP
Tuesday, Oct. 1, is OWU Community Care Day! Come chill in the IOCP office (Slocum 311) and make a global-themed Friendship Bracelet! We’ll have all the supplies along with tea, coffee, and international snacks! Yum! Drop by anytime between 9 a.m.…
Oct. 1 – Japan Study and Border Studies Visit
Our institutional representative from Earlham’s Japan Study & Border Studies programs, Roger Adkins, will be on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Established in 1963, Japan Study is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in higher education exchange between the United States and Japan. Based at…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Student News & Events
Oct. 24 – Rooted in the West Bank
Join YDSA this Friday in the Stuy Fishbowl at 7 p.m. for a viewing of the short documentary titled Rooted in the West Bank. Learn about the illegal occupation of the West Bank through the lens of a farmer’s struggle…
Join Us Today 11-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services today (Oct. 21) from 11-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone. Enjoy relaxing…
Oct. 22 – The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session + Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
Oct. 25 – Incredible Film Club Halloween Party
The OWU Incredible Film Club proudly presents our Halloween Party. We will be showing Midsommar, directed by Ari Aster. There will also be a costume contest with a prize for the winner. 📅 Oct. 25, 2025. ⏰ 7-9 p.m. 📍Chappelear…
Día de los Muertos Exhibit & Crafts
Visit the Día de los Muertos Altar and Mini Altars Exhibit in the Ham-Wil Atrium, Oct. 27-31. The exhibit honors female Latin American and Hispanic artists who left a lasting legacy in our cultures, including Ana Caro, María de Zayas,…
Oct. 23 – Thursday Student Chill Night: Bracelet Making
Come chill at the museum with snacks and bracelet making this Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Jan. 16 – Yoga Starts THIS Thursday!
Come join our dedicated group of on-campus yogis in Edwards Gym every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. These committed people have found it invaluable to tear themselves away from their desks 2 times each week to move and breathe…
How to Make Your Course Available in Blackboard
You may have noticed that the lock icon is now missing from Details & Actions. Course availability is now managed in Course Settings. To open your course so students may access it, simply click the Course content will be unavailable…
Welcome Back! from Information Services
The OWU Help Desk is happy to be your #1 resource for all tech needs. We’ve got you covered. There are many ways to get help: Web: helpdesk.owu.edu – where you can chat with us! Phone: 740-368-3120 or just campus extension 3120…
University Classifieds
Missing a Key Fob?
A black Key Fob was found in University Hall. Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs (Univ 107) to claim it. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kate Cole (kkcole@owu.edu). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Kate Cole…
iPod Left in Hobson Library – Please Stop By and Describe the Case to Claim
You can pick it up at the main desk. Thanks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Lost a Pair of Keys? – University Hall
A pair of pink keys were found in the bathroom of the first floor of University Hall. Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs (Univ 107) to claim them. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kate Cole (kkcole@owu.edu).…
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