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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
Sept. 11 – School for Field Studies Abroad Visit (HWCC at Noon)
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Sept. 11 from Noon-1 p.m. – Informational Interviews: Great Conversations to Help You Network and Move Forward
Want to talk with someone in a field of interest but are not quite sure what to ask? Good informational interviews (aka career conversations) can help you gain insights, make decisions, grow your network, and move forward! Consultant, Executive Coach,…
Oct. 1 Deadline for Theory-to-Practice Grant Applications!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
Take the OWU Strengths Assessment – Gain pivotal information to set yourself up for success!
As you prepare for your OWU journey, a pivotal step to success is knowing your strengths! Please take just 20 minutes to complete the OWU Strengths Assessment. *Note that this will be required as part of your OWU experience, and so…
Sept. 16 @ Noon – Career Fairs: How to Navigate, Approach Employers, and Maximize Your Experience – Co-sponsored with Bishop Elevate!
Nervous about attending the upcoming Career and Grad School Fair? Not quite sure how to navigate it or what to say when you approach employers or grad school reps? New to the whole career fair experience? If you’ve answered YES…
Sept. 4 @ Noon – Demystifying the Path to Grad School
Are you considering pursuing a Graduate Degree in STEM? What’s the difference between a Master’s and a Ph.D.? How do you apply? Where do you pick? Come and learn more about this process with the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst!…
Student News & Events
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
Last Day to Withdraw from Full-Semester Courses (Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025)
Tuesday, Oct. 28, is the Withdrawal deadline for full-semester courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your professor and advisor about…
Oct. 22 – Fall for English @ 4 p.m. in Sturges 009
Come paint pumpkins, enjoy some food, & get to know the English Department and spring semester classes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: English Student Board Contact: Anna Condo at amcondo@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Wednesday, Nov. 27 deadline!
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the December edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Please note the change in our regular schedule: Due to the holidays, the…
Dec. 31 – Blackboard Scheduled Maintenance
OWU Blackboard (bb.owu.edu) will be down for maintenance for approximately six hours on Tuesday, Dec. 31, starting at 1:30 a.m. This maintenance will: Ensure supported configurations. Ensure technologies are up-to-date. Improve performance. Harden security. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services Contact:…
Grant-Writing Skills Boost: RFP Reading Lunch & Learn
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and supercharge your grant-writing skills? The Foundation Relations Office is excited to invite all staff and faculty to our upcoming Lunch & Learn session: “RFP Reading: From Confusion…
University Classifieds
Last Chance – Lost & Found in the Science Center
The “Lost & Found” in the Science Center is overflowing with an umbrella, a calculator, ear buds, jackets, miscellaneous jewelry, pottery tools, pencil bag, glasses and many water bottles. Please stop by the Science Office, SC 201 to claim. Any item…
Want to Join the Sagan ARC team as a Tutor in the Fall?
The Sagan Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks energetic and enthusiastic students interested in making a positive impact on your fellow Bishops! Tutoring support is needed for multiple disciplines/courses including but not limited to the following: General Needs: MATH (background in…
Futon Couch for Sale
Black futon couch/bed that’s awesome for a dorm room! Fits perfectly under my bed when I need floor space and easy to pull out and fold up when I need seating. Original price was $170. Nice quality soft cushions. Fold-up…
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