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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 27 – Women’s Rugby Fundraiser at Raising Cane’s
The Women’s Rugby team is having the “Raising Rugby” Fundraising event at the Delaware Raising Cane’s on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The location of the participating Raising Cane’s is 720 Sunbury Road, Delaware, OH 43015.…
Oct. 24 @ 8 p.m. – OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
The OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble is offering a free public concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel (University Hall). Featuring classic and contemporary wind band works including: – Second Suite in F, by Gustav Holst –…
Oct. 25 @ 5 p.m. – Rescheduled! Comparing Religious Narratives
Interfaith House will be holding its second house project on Oct. 25 in the Benes Rooms at 5 p.m.! We will be discussing the similarities of religious narratives through trivia and a short PowerPoint presentation. There will be snacks provided!…
Oct. 23 @ 7 p.m. – Hispanic Film Festival kickoff in Corns 312
Join us for the upcoming Hispanic Film Festival, which will run from the end of October to mid-November. We have curated a remarkable lineup of films that we believe will deeply resonate with and inspire you: Oct 23, Tótem (Dir. Lila…
Nov. 3 @ 3 p.m. – Delaware Community Veterans Day Parade
You’re invited to help recognize and celebrate our military at the Delaware Community Veterans Parade. The Delaware parade, the largest in Central Ohio, will step off at 3 p.m. Nov. 3 from the Delaware County Fairgrounds and end at OWU’s Selby…
Oct. 23 @ Noon – Virtual Public Health Book Club
The Ohio Public Health Association (OPHA) is hosting a virtual book club discussion on Oct. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. to discuss Maria Smilios’s book, “The Black Angels.” This book is about the nurses who helped cure Tuberculosis, which…
OWU Connection News & Events
Traveling Learning Courses 24/SP – Reminders for Students
Students enrolling in a Travel Learning Course (TLC) for 24/SP are reminded to review the TLC Student Information Pages: Start here: Student and parent questions can be emailed to iocp@owu.edu . If you need to apply for or renew your passport, please…
Nov. 1 from 12-1 p.m. – Want to Learn if Berkshire Hathaway is the Place for You?
Join us for a Berkshire Hathaway Information Session on Zoom! Learn more about careers in insurance, risk management, and actuarial sciences as well as entry-level full-time positions they have open. Register through Handshake. Berkshire Hathaway Information Session Date: 2023-11-01 Time:…
Nov. 1 @ Noon – Woltemade Big Problem Challenge Workshop – $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Prepare for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge ($3,000 prize) with a workshop focused on…
TODAY, Oct. 27 @ Noon – Designing Your Future Workshop
Uncertain about your career path and how to find a career that you love? Then this event is for you! Based on the process known as “design thinking,” this workshop will challenge you to think of yourselves as designers. Design…
TONIGHT @ 7 p.m. – Join Us for Pitch OWU!
Join us at Pitch OWU tonight! Watch teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges; the top three teams or individuals will receive funding to foster the growth of…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Join Us for Pitch OWU
Join us for Pitch OWU! Watch teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges; the top three teams or individuals will receive funding to foster the growth of their…
Student News & Events
March 22 @ 7:30 p.m. – BSU Women’s History Month Ball
Join the Black Student Union for our Women’s History Month Ball on March 22, 7 – 9:30 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms. This an elegant formal event, so please come dressed up. We will commemorate women’s invaluable contributions throughout history…
March 20 @ 11:30 a.m. – Take A “Paws,” Pet Therapy Dogs!
Come pet therapy dogs, learn about different kinds of support animals, and grab some adorable giveaways with the Bishop Way this Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Benes Room A! Swing by whenever! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop…
Attention United Methodist Students!
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 2025-2026 academic year. You can apply online at www.UMHEF.ORG. The Deadline to apply is April 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…
March 25 @ 8 p.m. – OWU’s the Price is Right!
Come play the Price is Right for a chance to win prizes, games, and more! March 25 from 8-9:30 p.m. in the Stuy-Milligan Hub. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact: Jon Maldonado at Jmmaldonado@owu.edu
March 20 @ Noon – Make Your Own Empowerment Bracelet
Join the CDO, OMSA, Rafiki, BSU, and Sisters United to create your own empowerment bracelet in celebration of Women’s History Month! The event will take place on Thursday, March 20, at noon in the HWCC Crider Lounge. Design a bracelet…
Space in Self-Care for Creatives Course (THEA 399) – Come Play!
THEA 399: Coordinating Artistic Mental Health: Cultivating Practices of Care for Creative Professionals — a .5 credit bi-term course — takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11:50 a.m. and still has space! Course Description: Many college students can trace a clear…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Shipping Address for ALL Academic Packages is 28 Hayes St.
Please remember: All academic packages should be shipped to 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015. Student deliveries should use the Ham-Wil Student Mailroom address. For large/oversized items, please email Central Receiving to notify and/or have the vendor set up a…
Volunteer for New Student Move-In – Aug. 15
Volunteer to help with new student move-in day! Greet parents and students as they arrive on campus, help them get checked in, and be part of what becomes one of their very first memories of their time at Ohio Wesleyan…
Library Liaison Update
This June, Ashley Tschakert Foertmeyer joined the library staff and teaching librarian team. As a result, we have slightly modified our liaison assignments. You can see the full list of department/program liaison assignments on the library website: We are looking…
University Classifieds
Missing: Bike Lock Keys
Did you find a set of 2-3 bike lock keys on the academic campus this week? If so, I would love to get them back so that I can unlock my bike! Please email me at anbiser@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self…
Friend of OWU Looking to Hire Student for Yard Work
Margaret Kitterington, friend of OWU, loves to hire OWU students to help with basic yard work and odds and ends. The student she hired last year just graduated. She lives nearby, but you must have a car to drive there…
Main Street Delaware Seeks Sept. 10 Volunteers
Main Street Delaware is hosting its annual Hidden Spaces event in downtown Delaware on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. Main Street is in need of volunteers to act as docents/tour guides in each of the locations that…
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