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Campuswide News & Events
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 5-7 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s ninth annual “Home for the Holidays” will feature the First Friday lighting of the community Christmas tree, “glice” skating, carriage rides, “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, Christmas Parade, Great Gingerbread Build-Off, and, of course, Santa Claus! The…
Hours for Finals and Semester Break for the Hobson Library
Please visit the library’s website at for the complete schedule. Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University…
OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule
Happy Holidays! The OWU Daily will be published daily through Monday, Dec. 15 to help you share your news. It will publish again Jan. 5 and return to daily publication Jan. 12. How Do I Submit Information to the OWU…
Dec. 7 – Make Egg Carton Penguins at the Ross!
Family craft this weekend! Join the Ross Art Museum this Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3-5 p.m. before the Main Street Delaware Christmas parade to make your own family of egg carton penguins! This craft is open to children of all…
First Friday: Museum Open Late
The Ross Art Museum will be open late this Friday for Downtown Delaware’s First Friday. The museum will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Elliott Hall Winter Open House – Dec. 3 & Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
All are welcome to join the Departments of Elliott Hall for our annual Winter Open House on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Stop by and grab a hot drink and a snack in the main level…
OWU Connection News & Events
Benjamin A. Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
Did you know that if you receive a Pell Grant, you may be eligible for the Gilman International Scholarship? The Gilman Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for students receiving Pell Grants to study or intern abroad in…
Feb. 12 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU in Tanzania Info Session
Join us for an information session on OWU in Tanzania, Wednesday, Feb. 12 @ 12:10 p.m. in Slocum 312. OWU’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 program. The Tanzania program is open to all majors and minors.…
Feb. 11 – Pamplona Spain Study Abroad Info Session
Have you been thinking about a study abroad experience in Spain during Fall 25 or Spring 26? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. in University Hall Room 213 to learn about OWU’s signature program in Pamplona,…
View the Connection Conference Schedule
The Spring OWU Connection Conference will be held on the OWU campus Thursday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. This draft schedule will help you with preliminary planning around the Conference. All sessions are 45 minutes unless…
Feb. 7 – The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session for OWU Students
Want to learn how to fulfill your General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX)? Join us in 201 Slocum this Friday, Feb. 7 (12:10-1 p.m.)! While munching on free pizza, we’ll explain everything you need to know about: The four steps…
Feb. 6 @ Noon – Medical Shadowing Outreach How To
Are you interested in gaining a shadowing experience but have no idea how to ‘cold call’ a physician or other medical professional? Do you want more hands-on experience with professional communication? Join us for a how-to guide on how to…
Student News & Events
Seniors – Join us for the Commencement Speakers Announcement!
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Seniors are invited to join President Matt vandenBerg and University Advancement for the announcement of the 2026 Commencement speakers. Refreshments and light bites will be provided. At 5:30 p.m. at the Hickson Patio of the…
Campus Operations Notification: 15/19 Williams Drive Lot to Close Friday Afternoon
Please note: The 15/19 Williams Drive residential lot will close at 6 p.m. Friday, April 10, to accommodate food trucks and vendors participating in Poochella on Saturday, April 11. Benefitting Ohio Pet Charities, Poochella will be held from noon to…
TODAY 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, April 6, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., drop in and visit representatives of the Office of Holistic Advising and the Office of the Registrar to discuss all things scheduling! Hear about course offerings for next semester, learn how you can…
Bring Us Back to Counseling Services!
Thank you all for attending our DIY Plants and Ice Cream Bar event last week. We had such a great turnout! You may have noticed our emotional support friends in the Atrium to help us advertise the event. To wrap…
Sagan Writing Center Award – Submissions Due April 16
The annual spring Sagan Writing Center Award is open for submissions! Deadline is April 16, 2026. Graduating Seniors only: Submit your graduate or professional school application essays. 1st Place: $200. 2nd Place: $100. Submit here. (Examples of past winning essays…
Countdown to Commencement – Required for Graduating Seniors!
Countdown to Commencement will be held on Tuesday, April 14. This mandatory event for graduating seniors will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Merrick 301. Please feel free to stop by at your convenience to complete your…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 14 – Opening Convocation is around the corner!
We’re getting ready – are you? All Faculty & Staff are invited to walk in the processional, sit together in the front seating section during the Aug. 14 Convocation ceremony, and form the First Lap tunnel. Wear your regalia or OWU gear.…
Aug. 18 & 19 – Bishop Way Volunteer Request
Once again, we are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as Bishop Way small group facilitators for our incoming first-year students on Monday, Aug. 18, and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Your role will be key in guiding small group discussions on important topics like…
Professor Emeritus Dick Smith Passes Away
We are sad to report that Richard “Dick” Williams Smith, Ph.D., a 36-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of history, passed away on July 1, 2025. He was 101. Complete obituary information is available online, and in it, his family shares: Dr.…
University Classifieds
Water Bottle Found, Slocum 3rd Floor
A grey TAL water bottle was found on Friday at the top of the third-floor stairs in Slocum by the financial aid office. If this is your water bottle, please come pick it up from the IOCP office, Slocum 311.…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Some New Jewelry!
Hey, all! I’ve recently come out with earrings for Valentine’s Day, which is coming up sooner than you know it. If you’d like to buy a pair for your s/o or yourselves this romantic holiday season, please fill out this…
Valentine’s Day Earrings for Sale!
Hey, all! I’ve recently come out with earrings for Valentine’s Day, which is coming up sooner than you know it. If you’d like to buy a pair for your s/o, or for yourselves this romantic holiday season, please fill out…
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