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Campuswide News & Events
Tonight – First Friday Street Party; Saturday – Outdoor Farmers’ Market
Join Main Street Delaware from 6-9 p.m. tonight for a Back-to-School Bash in downtown Delaware. The free First Friday event will include a rock-climbing wall, over 10 giant inflatables, live music from a local band, yard games, free popcorn &…
Did You Get the Sept. 3 OWU ALERT? If Not, Read This!
On Sept. 3, Ohio Wesleyan tested its OWU ALERT emergency notification system. All students and employees should have received an email sent to your owu.edu email account and a text message sent to your cell phone of record with the…
Sept. 3 – Fall Semester Test of the OWU ALERT System
On Sept. 3 (new date!), Ohio Wesleyan will conduct its fall semester test of the OWU ALERT emergency notification system. The test will be sent over the lunch hour to all registered alert recipients using the 911Cellular software system. If…
Sept. 8 @ 4:15 p.m. – Carpenter Lecture – Wil Haygood
Join the English Department on Tuesday, 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…
Sept. 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. – Film Partnership: Contagion @ the Strand
On Thursday night, bring your OWU ID to The Strand, 28 E. Winter St., for free entry to see the 2011 film Contagion. Predating the COVID-19 pandemic (2019–2023), Contagion is a medical thriller about an airborne virus, MEV-1, that triggers…
Parking Restrictions on Sept. 1 – Campus Operations Notification
The Office of Admission is pleased to welcome more than 100 representatives from high schools and colleges to campus Tuesday, Sept. 1, for the Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling’s (OACAC) Connections event. To accommodate our guests, we are asking…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today! Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium
Ohio Wesleyan will host a free lunch symposium today, April 27, to explore how recent federal policy changes and executive orders could impact the environment. OWU faculty member Will Georgic, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, will moderate the panel discussion. This year’s…
Connection Grants – Limited Funding for 2025-2026
While funding for study-away experiences remains available, general Connection Grant funds are extremely limited as we approach the end of the academic year. The funding portal will close on April 28. OWU Connection Grants Website Please reach out to Jill…
TODAY! Bishop Brag Day – Don’t Miss it!
FREE T-SHIRT at Bishop Brag Day today 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m.! Drop by! Today, Wednesday, April 22 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium Stop by today… We want to celebrate your accomplishments, whether you’ve landed an internship, participated in research, or…
TODAY! Spring Student Symposium in Merrick Hall
The Spring Student Symposium is here! Join us in Merrick Hall as Ohio Wesleyan students showcase their research and creative projects. Learn more about market trends, wildlife conservation, public health, societal representation, and more! 4:10 p.m. | Opening Remarks |…
Thursday – Spring Student Symposium in Merrick Hall
Join us for the annual Spring Student Symposium on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio Wesleyan students across the academic spectrum. The Symposium provides an opportunity for students…
April 27 – Join Us for the Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium
Ohio Wesleyan will host a free lunch symposium on Monday, April 27, to explore how recent federal policy changes and executive orders could impact the environment. Faculty member Will Georgic, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, will moderate the panel discussion.…
Student News & Events
Faith & Justice Club Interest Meeting – Sept. 22 @ 5 p.m.
Faith & Justice Club is a discussion-based space to explore faith, justice issues, and everyday life. Bring your questions, share your perspective, and join us for meaningful conversations and more! GroupMe: Excited to see y’all there! Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus…
VIVA Community Meeting🎉
VIVA is the Latin culture club, and we are hosting our first member meeting in the Crider Lounge on the second floor of Ham-Wil this coming Monday, Sept. 21, from 5-6 p.m. During this meeting, you will get to know…
Sept. 22 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Paint a Jar!
Swing by the Ham-Wil Atrium on Tuesday, Sept. 22, to paint a mason jar and get resources on how to get involved on campus! Supplies and treats provided. OWU Sponsor: Student Involvement Office Contact: Ava Bullerdick at involveu@owu.edu
Your Privacy, Your Rights: Understanding FERPA at OWU
Did you know that as an OWU student, you have control over your own academic records? It’s thanks to a federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the privacy of your student information. This…
Sept. 21 @ 6 p.m. – Pre-Vet Meet & Greet
Pre-Veterinary Club will be meeting in the Milligan Hub in Stuyvesant Hall to network, share experiences, meet new students, and give/get advice! OWU Sponsor: Pre-Vet Club Contact: Izzy Fry at ilfry@owu.edu
What’s That Starfish Notification? Instructors Are Submitting Early Progress Surveys
Your instructors will be completing Early Progress Surveys over the next two weeks. You will receive email notifications from Starfish if you have missed any course components or your instructors have recommendations for improving in class. These notifications reflect your…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Join us for the Welcome Back Gathering on Aug. 19!
Calling all Faculty and Staff! Please plan to join us for our Welcome Back Gathering. Come catch up with friends and learn the latest about what is happening at OWU. We will gather in the Benes Rooms at Hamilton-Williams Campus…
Save Time on Course Prep!
To save time on course prep, access the new Syllabus Template (including fall calendar templates) to incorporate suggested & vetted university policy language and to meet format accessibility guidelines for your syllabi. Contact Barb Bird or Andrea Colvin in the Smith Center with any questions. OWU…
University Classifieds
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…
2026-2027 Reporting & Writing Student Internship
Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Do you like writing, editing, and fact-checking? Apply for the Office of Marketing & Communications Reporting & Writing Internship. This 2026-2027 internship will result in published pieces for your portfolio. Learn more and…
Braided Gold Bracelet found in Slocum Doorway
A little over a week ago, a gold braided bracelet with a large circle clasp was found in the doorway to Slocum. It has been sitting in the Admission Office. If it is yours, please come grab it from Slocum…
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