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Campuswide News & Events
Saturday – Bishop Backers Fall Community Day, Free Tailgate with Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Responders!
Everyone is invited to a free pre-game tailgate and Ohio Wesleyan football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Panhellenic Dress Drive
Ohio Wesleyan’s Panhellenic Council is partnering with the nonprofit Fairy Goodmothers to collect gently used formal wear for students in need. The Dress Drive runs through Oct. 17, with a donation table set up in the HWCC Atrium during lunch…
Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Take A Note, Leave A Note
Kick off Wellness Week by learning about the power of affirmations and self-compassion with the Bishop Way! Leave a kind note for someone else and walk away with one of your own! Ft. Psychology Student Board. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The…
Oct. 21 @ 6:30 p.m. – Jeff Dickinson: Regenerative Agriculture Talk
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environmental Studies Department for another Art and the Environment talk! On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jeff Dickinson will give a talk on Regenerative Agriculture. Jeff is a farmer, educator, and researcher…
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Oct. 19 @ 2 p.m. – Steiner & Hochwartner Recital (Updated Time!)
Join us for the opening night of Peter Steiner and Constanze Hochwartner’s 2025/2026 tour! Pianist/organist Constanze Hochwartner and trombonist Peter Steiner have been performing together as a duo since 2017. Together, they have toured Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and…
OWU Connection News & Events
Nov. 14 @ 7 p.m. – Medical Shadowing in South America – Virtual Info Session
Who else wants to learn Spanish and shadow doctors in Latin America this summer? Did you know the USA has more Spanish speakers than Spain? In fact, only Mexico has more. The language gap in America continues to widen. What…
Nov. 19 @ 7 p.m. – Explore Your Future in Nursing
Considering a future in nursing? Join representatives from OWU and Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for an engaging information session and Q&A about the OWU-MCCN Nursing Pathway. Whether you’re already on the pathway, thinking about starting, or just exploring…
Nov. 18 @ 1 p.m. – Biology Related Grad School Workshop
If you are interested in pursuing graduate school in biological science after OWU, join us for an afternoon workshop and AMA conversation with one of our fantastic alumni, Princeton Vaughn ’22. The workshop will take place on Nov. 18 in…
Gail Winans, Executive Search Partner, On Campus Nov. 13, Nov. 18, and Dec. 4
The Career Connection team is excited to announce that Gail Winans, Alumni in Residence and Executive Search Partner, will be in the Career Connection office, Slocum 207, again from noon – 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 18, as well…
Nov. 12 @ Noon – Latham Bishop Ventures Student Business and Entrepreneurship Panel
Come hear from current Economics & Business students as they share their conference and travel experiences. Gain insight into how these students have used OWU Connection funds and resources to attend and participate in national, regional, and local conferences that…
Nov. 18 @ 1 p.m. – Graduate School Workshop in Biological Sciences
If you are interested in pursuing graduate school in a biological science after OWU, join us for an afternoon workshop and AMA conversation with one of our fantastic alumni, Princeton Vaughn ’22. The workshop will take place on Nov. 18…
Student News & Events
Thursday, Feb. 26 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Night!
Stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday to enjoy snacks and play games. We have games like: Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme?, Psychological Warfare, Uno, Werewolf, Happy Little Dinosaurs, Unstable Unicorns, and…
March 6 @ 5 p.m.: Build/Join a Start-up in 54 hours!
Techstars Startup Weekend Women is part of a global movement, uniting 60+ cities and tens of thousands of innovators for International Women’s Day. Over three days, women founders, builders, designers, engineers, and innovators come together to pitch ideas, form teams,…
Feb. 23 @ 4 p.m. – MAPS Presents: Health Equity in Medicine
Join MAPS Club for an important discussion on The Urgency of Health Equity with our guest speaker, Dr. Deena Chisolm. Health equity remains one of the most pressing challenges in medicine today. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Chisolm will explore…
Scholarships Available to United Methodist Students
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 26-27 academic year. You can apply online at UMHEF.ORG. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…
Executive Functioning Clinical Group
New clinical group just dropped! Have you ever thought you may be neurodivergent? Do you struggle to stay on task or stay organized? Do you procrastinate A LOT? Maybe you hyperfocus on one thing for too long, or experience “time-blindness”?…
Feb. 21 – Speed Friending Event
Join Friends of MSF for Speed Friending! Meet new people, play games, and learn how to be a “friend” of Doctors Without Borders HWCC Benes Rooms Feb. 21 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Friends of MSF at OWU Contact: Claire…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nominate a Staff Council Representative Today
The OWU Staff Council works to facilitate and improve communication access across campus, especially with relationships among staff, the President, and senior officers. Our goal is to recognize the outstanding contributions from staff and to promote a positive and rewarding…
April 4 @ 11:59 p.m. – Deadline for Spring Student Symposium – Faculty Mentor Form
Deadline Reminder: The faculty mentor form for the Spring Student Symposium is due on April 4 at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions about the Spring Student Symposium, please reach out to Dr. Dave Markwardt or Jill Hayes. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU…
Join us today for You Can Help a Student
Faculty and staff are invited to attend “You Can Help a Student” today at 4:10 p.m. in Merrick 202. The presentation will include helpful information about how to identify signs of mental health challenges, connect students with critical resources, and better…
University Classifieds
Lost Airpods Case
I lost my Airpods case. Was last seen along Park Avenue between residential and academic side. It is blank white, with some scratches. If you see it, please contact me at (614) 584-7906. Thank you. Contact: Ivan Vore at iavore@owu.edu
Student & Faculty Input Needed – Share Your OWU Math Experiences!
Are you a math major? A student who has taken a math class at OWU? A math faculty member? If so, your input is needed! Please fill out the following Google Form to help me collect data for my project…
Looking for Roommate Off-Campus 2024
Hi! I am currently looking for a roommate in the Delaware/Columbus areas for the start of the new year. I am a tidy person with one dog who is very nice. I am just looking for a respectful person to…
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