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Campuswide News & Events
Sign Up to Give Blood on Oct. 28
Ohio Wesleyan University and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Drive Details: Location: Benes Rooms, HWCC Date: Wed Oct. 28, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Click…
Sept. 15 @ 4:10 p.m. – SCSC 163: Biology Seminar
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Michael Zimmermann, University of Mount Union: “Drive-by insemination, parasites, and the maintenance of alternative reproductive strategies in bluegill sunfish”. Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Event…
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…
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
TODAY – Entrepreneurship Event by Eclub
Join us today at 7 p.m. in Benes A for a free dinner, real conversations, and a look at OWU’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. We’ll hear from people who’ve built real things and have plenty of time to connect with other students…
Learn About Spiritual Summer Camps Sept. 25!
Come and join the Interfaith House in the Benes Rooms for an exploration of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu summer camps as well as camp culture overall! We will make classic camp crafts such as friendship bracelets and warm fuzzies,…
Thursday Night – Iron Bead Coaster Craft
Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Lounge of The 1842. Create a round or square coaster for yourself or a friend. All supplies will be provided. Hope to have you join us! Location: 4 Williams Drive,…
Sept. 23 – Honors Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. for an ice cream social and scavenger hunt! Join us in Merrick 301 to enjoy a sweet treat, mingle with other honors students, and then explore the academic side…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Come Make Shrinky Dinks with MicrOWU
Are you interested in microbiology or biology? Come join MicrOWU! Make connections in STEM and meet your classmates. At this meeting, we will be making Shrinky Dink keychains. Join us in SCSC 163 from 12-12:30 p.m. Next meeting is Oct.…
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…
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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