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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Don’t miss TODAY’s Campus Celebration at Noon in Merrick 301!
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, A quick reminder to join President Matt vandenBerg today as we celebrate an exciting milestone and share important news about OWU’s future. Date: Today – Dec. 1, 2025 Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Merrick Hall, Room…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge Today!
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged…
TODAY: My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Have you ever been asked, “What will you do with THAT major?” When a job or internship says “open to students in all majors,” do you stress about how to demonstrate relevant and transferrable skillsets? On Wednesday, Feb. 5, noon…
Feb. 6 @ 4:30 p.m. – Love Chocolate? Full-Time PAID Summer Internship Info Session!
OWU Trustee Tom Simons ’88 is seeking to HIRE an OWU intern this summer to work at his start-up organization: Lewis Pogue Artisan Chocolate. He hopes to share more about his opportunity on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. via…
TODAY @ Noon – Pitch OWU and Big Program Challenge Workshop
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged…
The Required OWU Connection Experience: Info Session Feb. 7 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…
Student News & Events
VOTE FOR WCSA (Student Government) REPRESENTATIVES TODAY
You will need to vote through the online election ballot. You can get to the election ballot to vote online as follows: 1. Log in to 2. Type “vote.” 3. Click the “Online Voting” link Or use this direct link:…
April 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Talent & Art After Dark
Get ready for an evening where words and voices shine at the Ross Art Museum. Students are welcome to sign up for the open mic, and special guest poets from Columbus, Ohio, will be performing. Join us on April 16,…
April 10 @ 5 p.m. – Cook, Eat & Vibe With Rafiki
Join us for Cook With Rafiki!! It is a fun, hands-on experience where we’ll be preparing a variety of African dishes together. Whether you love to cook or just want to try something new, this is a space to learn,…
Meet the Students Running for WCSA Office!
Election Day: Friday, April 10, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Check your OWU email on Friday for voting instructions) Meet the students running for your Student Government (WCSA)! You can find more information about the students running for office by…
Thinking About a Marketing Major at OWU?
This major offers a wide range of exciting, creative, and fast-growing career paths. Whether you love storytelling, analytics, or strategy—there’s something for you. Here are some paths our alumni have taken: Sophia DelGallo ’24 – Human Resources Coordinator at Goulston…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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.…
Print Services Closed June 30-July 11
Please note: Print Services (NOT Mail Services) will be closed June 30 through July 11. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Professor Emeritus Bernie Murchland Passes Away
We are sad to report that Bernard “Bernie” Murchland, Ph.D., a 37-year Ohio Wesleyan professor of philosophy, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. He was 96. Bernie joined the OWU Department of Philosophy…
University Classifieds
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…
Lost Vehicle Key?
Please contact us if you have recently lost a vehicle key; it may be at our office located in Welch Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu
In Search of Study Chair
I am currently in search of a study chair with wheels that is suitable for extended periods of studying. If anyone within the OWU community has a chair meeting these criteria and is willing to provide it for free, it…
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