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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 16 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Unplug and Unwind
Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium to learn about social media and mental health with The Bishop Way and Counseling Services. There’s a chance to get free prizes while learning how to unplug from the media and relax. See…
Sept. 13 @ 3 p.m. – All Horse Parade
The All Horse Parade is one of Delaware’s most charming traditions, and it’s the perfect off‑campus outing for OWU students looking to connect with the local community. On Sunday, Sept 13, at 3 p.m., the streets of downtown Delaware come…
Sept. 12 – 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, Sept. 12, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Sept. 10 @ 6:30-8 p.m. – Artist Talk: Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits
From March 2020 through the following five years, Hill created over 5,000 drawings on pages from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. During his gallery walkthrough and talk, he’ll discuss his process and creative effort to cope…
Today @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department today, Sept. 8, at 4:15 p.m. in the Benes Rooms in Ham-Wil Campus Center for this year’s Carpenter Lecture. This year our visiting lecturer is Wil Haygood, and he will be reading from his book “Colorization:…
Correction – The Piano and Violin Recital was Sept. 5; Please Join Us for These Upcoming Events!
Mariko Kaneda and Alexander Goldberg performed the opening concert of the 2026-2027 Performing Arts season on Sept. 5. The date was incorrect in Monday’s OWU Daily. Please check the Performing Arts calendar and plan to attend the many upcoming events…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 10 @ 7 p.m. – 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…
Sept. 10 @ 12 p.m. – TLC: COMM 314 & WGS 310 Informational
Interested in taking a Travel-Learning Course to Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa? Come to Crider Lounge at noon Sept. 10 to learn about COMM 314: Health Communication & The Black Body, taught by Dr. Phokeng Dailey, and WGS 310: Black…
✈️ TLC: What Is a Travel-Learning Course?
Take a course, learn on campus, and travel with the class to explore the subject beyond the classroom. Visit the TLC website to explore courses and learn about the application process. Applications are open now! Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop…
Summer Research Away from OWU? Present at the SSRP Symposium!
Did you spend your summer doing research somewhere other than Delaware, Ohio? Here is your opportunity to present! The Summer Scholarship and Research Program (SSRP) Symposium will be held during the Fall Connection Conference on Thursday, September 24, and it’s…
TODAY! Final Fall 2026 BLP Info Session!
The Bishop Launch Program is a fall semester professional development program designed to help students become more confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seekers. BLP is open to 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year students. To participate, attendance at one of…
Sept. 10 – Student Made: Starting a Side Hustle
Sept. 10 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 PM | 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 will…
Student News & Events
Sept. 27 – Open Magic The Gathering Commander Night
If you are interested in playing or participating in Magic: The Gathering Commander games, drop by the Ham-Wil Conference Center at 3 p.m. this upcoming Sunday, Sept. 27. This event will last until 5 p.m. Feel free to bring your…
Nov. 18-22 – Claflin University Homecoming Trip
Applications are open for the 2026 Claflin University Homecoming Trip! For the third year, OWU students will travel to our sister school, Claflin University in South Carolina, to participate in Homecoming activities, build relationships, and strengthen our sister-school partnership. Tentative…
OWU Club Soccer Practice Tonight @ 6 p.m.
OWU Club Soccer is officially underway. We practice twice a week: Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. We practice on the rugby field just past the aquatic center and tennis courts. This is a low-commitment club, so don’t feel sorry…
Mondays (Starting Sept. 28) @ 4-5 p.m. – Career Exploration Group
Looking for support as you navigate your career journey? OWU Counseling Services and Career Connections are partnering to offer an 8-week group focused on exploring common challenges and questions related to career development. 📅 Mondays, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 🕓 4-5…
Mid Autumn Fest! 🌝🌌 Friday, Sept. 25 @ 8:30 p.m.
Come enjoy the first full moon of autumn with Horizons and the Astronomy Club on Frat Hill! There will be telescopes set up to look at planets and the moon, and traditional Chinese mooncakes will be served. Bring a blanket,…
Oct. 1 @ 7 p.m. – Sigma Gamma Rho X Sisters United
Join us for a judgment-free girls’ night where we talk about the things women are sometimes too embarrassed, scared, or uncomfortable to ask about. We will be discussing the question “What is something about being a girl that you’ve always…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking October Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule fall events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local…
Call for Programming: OWU Connection Conference
Faculty and staff are invited to shape the upcoming Connection Conference, our biannual campus-wide event celebrating student research, service-learning, internships, and study away / travel experiences. We will hear from student panelists celebrating their high-impact experiences, and we will inspire…
Noon Yoga Starts Aug. 27!
Here we are again, the start of a new academic year! Why not do something different with your week and add in time for you? There is a group of individuals who gather in Edwards Gym from 12-1 p.m. Tuesdays…
University Classifieds
Employment Opportunity with the OWU Daily
Do you like to be in the know? The OWU Daily needs you! I am seeking an OWU Daily editorial intern for 2026-2027 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. The successful applicant will work Sunday…
FOUND: Box of Photo Film
A box of photo film was left at the Ross Art Museum during our reception on Saturday. If it is yours, please stop by the museum to claim it. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at rmszukala@owu.edu
FREE NEW Queen Box Spring
We have a brand new queen box spring that we won’t use. It’s in its packaging. Please feel free to come take it off our hands! It’s on our porch at 135 Oak Hill Ave (President’s house). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
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