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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Sept. 10 from 12 to 1 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Research Talk (SCSC 163)
Neurds and Circle K will be hosting two guest speakers on Thursday: Hannah Atibagos from the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association and Renee Kovesci, an APRN-CNP specializing in neurology and dementias from Ohio State. Hannah will give us some background on…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Juniors & Seniors – Seats Available! UC 154: Navigating College to Career
Are you a junior or senior thinking ahead to your life post-OWU? Looking for an extra .25 credit that’s not a “heavy lift”? Want to get credit for moving forward toward your career goals? Check out UC 154: Navigating College to…
Final Fall 2026 BLP Info Session Tomorrow!
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…
Travel & Learn: TLC Applications are Open!
Travel-Learning Courses are open to students starting in their first year at OWU. Visit the TLC website for information about the application and the variety of courses and destinations being offered. The application is open now. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop…
Presentation Possibilities at the Connection Conference
Please fill out this form if you have completed Steps 1-3 of your GenEd Connection Experience and would like to complete Step 4 (Public Presentation) at the 2026 Fall Connection Conference. Flexibility: You are welcome to complete Step 4 at this…
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
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…
Shipping Reminder for Academic, Staff, and Department Packages
Welcome Back Reminder: Please use 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015 as the shipping address for all academic, staff, and department orders. For large/oversize items, please email Central Receiving to notify us and/or to have the vendor set up a delivery…
Help Welcome the Class of 2030 by Volunteering at Convocation!
We need volunteers to help make the event run smoothly (a follow-up email will be sent to sign-ups): Set-up (no lifting): 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (6 people) Ushering: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. (5 people) Clean-up (no lifting): 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. (6 people) Sign up to…
University Classifieds
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:…
FREE New Queen Box Spring
FREE new, never-been-used Queen Box Spring up for grabs! It is sitting in its packaging on the curb of the President’s house (Pritchard House, 135 Oak Hill Ave). Please come and take it off our hands! Enjoy! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Free Outdoor Plants – Dig Your Own
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flowerbeds and needs to get rid of some old plants. We have Yellow Daylilies and Asian Sedge; you must dig and transport yourself. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu to set up a time to come…
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