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Campuswide News & Events
Celebrate Homecoming with Free T-Shirts, Coffee, & More!
Happy Homecoming week, Bishops! Tuesday, Sept. 29: Free Homecoming T-Shirts at the Mowry Alumni Center from 10-11 a.m. & 12-1 p.m. Show that you follow OWU Alumni on social media to claim yours (while supplies last). Wednesday, Sept. 30: Coffee…
TODAY🎉 – Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month TODAY at 12 p.m. with a Mariachi, food truck, and freebies! Join us in celebrating the vibrant cultural heritage of the Latine and Hispanic communities, and pay tribute to the amazing faculty, staff, and students who…
Oct. 3 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Join us for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 3! To register, click this link: 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Delaware, OH: OWU Community | Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk takes place downtown from about 9 to 9:30 a.m. A group of us will be…
Sept. 30 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – International Recovery Day
Join The Bishop Way on The Jay on Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., to recognize and bring awareness to International Recovery Day. Partners, including Counseling Services, Safe Harbor, and NAMI, will be there, along with helpful information about recovery. Rain…
Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room door Monday (Sept. 28) – Friday (Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers &…
Support Dolly’s Literacy Legacy with Books for the ECC
In honor of Dolly Parton Day, we are pleased to announce that you, too, can help share the joy of reading. Inspired by Dolly’s mission to foster early literacy, we are collecting new and gently used books for students at…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 16 – Leveraging Your Clifton Strengths in Interviews
The Strengths Advantage: Use Your Clifton Strengths to Stand Out in Interviews Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304 Bonus: Lunch Provided Find out how to LEVERAGE your Clifton Strengths for maximum impact! In…
TODAY! – Student Made: Starting a Side Hustle
Today, Sept. 10 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 p.m. | 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…
Sept. 17 @ 4 p.m. – Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School
Planning your next move after OWU? After you finish networking at the Career Fair, join us for a punchy, 30-minute session that cuts through the stress of applying to graduate school. An Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School Date:…
TODAY! – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections. This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and learn…
Seniors: Complete Your GenEd CX Graduation Requirement!
Attention Seniors! Please remember that completing the GenEd CX is a mandatory requirement for graduation, and all four steps must be fully approved in the system for you to graduate. If you haven’t finished your steps yet, make this a…
Seeking 5 Student-Athletes Who Need to Satisfy Step 4
Your leadership on the field doesn’t stay in the locker room—it drives your career. We are looking for 5 student-athletes who have completed a Connection Experience and can speak to the transferable skills that turned their athletic background into professional…
Student News & Events
Chem Cubed – 12-1 p.m. @ SCSC 163
Come and learn more about our chemistry department professors and their interests outside the field of chemistry. OWU Sponsor: Chemistry Student Board Contact: Annika DeLong at amdelong@owu.edu
Singles Darts Tournament Sign Up
The dart tournament is single elimination. The tournament will start Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at The 1842. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must be registered by Tuesday, Oct. 20, at midnight to…
TODAY – Career Exploration Group Week 3: Fear of Failure
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 3 Topic: Fear of Failure. Fear of failure can hold us back from taking risks and pursuing opportunities. Let’s explore where those fears come from and how to move forward with confidence. This week…
Volunteer to Make Kids Happy at Trick or Treat Trail!
This Sunday, Oct. 18, Preservation Parks of Delaware County will hold its annual Trick or Treat Trail event at Gallant Woods Park north of town. They need volunteers to hand out candy to cute little kiddos along a trail in…
Oct. 12-16 @ 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Chi Phi RAINN Fundraising
To spread awareness and Support for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the Chi Phi Fraternity will be tabling in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center from Oct. 12-16. We will be offering baked goods and accepting donations for this…
S’mores @ Stuy – THIS WEEK!
Join Hall Council this week for S’mores at Stuy Hall! We’ll have a fire pit for making your own cozy s’mores, yard games, and plenty of new friends. Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 7:30-9 p.m. in front of Stuy. We hope…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Last Call – Emerging Leaders Nominations Due Sept. 16
Applications are open to nominate Ohio Wesleyan Students for the Emerging Leaders Program. Hosted by the Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Emerging Leaders Program gives rising student leaders the chance to build valuable networking skills and…
Wear Your Faculty Name Tag to Faculty Meeting!
Please wear your name tag to the upcoming faculty meeting to help welcome and connect with our new colleagues. To encourage belonging and OWU community connections, the Smith Center is giving all faculty name tags, which were delivered on Friday.…
Upcoming Cybersecurity Training
Help keep Ohio Wesleyan’s digital community secure by participating in our latest cybersecurity training module, 2026 Social Engineering Red Flags. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, keep an eye on your inbox for a welcome email containing your personalized link to access…
University Classifieds
New Restaurant Offers OWU Discount
Delaware’s Hummus Republic restaurant, 1710 Columbus Pike, Suite 216, offers OWU students and employees a 10% discount with a valid OWU ID card. The restaurant also offers Bishops an additional 5% off on your first visit when you sign up…
Career Connection Lost & Found (& items from Reading Room)
At Career Connection, we currently have several items in our Lost & Found, including a few sets of earbuds, a red and white hat, a dark blue coat, a couple of chargers, a small red notebook, a black Owala water…
Lost and Found – SCSC
Several items are in the lost and found box located in SCSC Room 201. Items include: winter coat, water bottles, winter hat, and gloves. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu
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