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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 11 @ 4:15 p.m. – Jeffery Ford Reading
Join OWU’s very own Professor Jeffery Ford for a reading on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4:15 p.m., in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Jeffrey Ford is the author of eight short-story collections and nearly a dozen novels, including The…
Feb. 14 – See You at the 2026 Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo!
Come root for the Bishops and get to know Delaware even better! The Bishop Backers Winter Community Day and Delaware Expo will be help Feb. 14, 2026, when the Battling Bishops men’s and women’s basketball teams play a senior day…
Oboe OH-WOOO! Feb. 12 @ 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Join guest artist Dwight Parry, Oboe, on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. for an oboe masterclass and guest recital in Jemison Auditorium! The masterclass runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and will feature works by Arnold, Cimarosa, Rossini, Mozart,…
Feb. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Art & Environment Talk: John Sabraw
Join us at the Ross Art Museum for another Art & Environment Talk featuring John Sabraw. Sabraw is an artist, activist, and professor at Ohio University. His work marries environmental cleanups, chemistry, and art into a cohesive whole. He uses…
Feb. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Free Documentary Film on D.C. Statehood
“The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in Washington, D.C.” – Free film and panel discussion, Ohio Wesleyan University Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Benes Rooms, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17 The 700,000+ citizens of Washington, D.C. do not have a voting…
Downtown First Friday – Ross Art Museum Open Late
Come visit the museum this Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, during Downtown Delaware’s First Friday Craft Crawl. We will have free button-making! From 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Calling All Student Entrepreneurs! Become a Student-Creator with Student-Made!
Looking to sell your work, products, or services to your fellow students and the academic community as a whole? Become a Student-Creator or Student-Manager with Student-Made Store! This national organization creates custom online shops for student-creators and business owners to…
2026 SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH PROGRAM – Applications Now Open
Ready to dive into original, collaborative research and scholarship this summer? Applications are now open for Ohio Wesleyan’s 10-week Summer Scholarship & Research Program (SSRP). Work side by side with OWU faculty mentors on projects from departments across the institution – projects…
TODAY at Noon: Diplomacy 101: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours don’t match someone else’s? The way you handle conflicts in class, work, or your personal life makes a huge difference. Join us for an interactive workshop, led by Chaplain Chad Johns,…
OWU Major Mentors at the Spring Connection Conference
The Spring OWU Connection Conference is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 26. One of our planned events is a “drop-in” session in the Slocum Reading Room called Major Mentors. We are looking for students who have completed a Connection experience…
Feb. 18 @ 11 a.m. – CIEE (Study Abroad) Tabling
✈️ Ready to study abroad? 🧳 CIEE Study Abroad offers tons of programs and internships abroad where you can learn, build professional skills, and gain real-world experience 📚💡🏢 Want flexibility? CIEE’s Open Campus model lets you study in up to 3…
Thursday, Feb. 12 – Diplomacy 101: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Register on Handshake. Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours don’t match someone else’s? The way you handle conflicts in class, work, or your personal life makes a huge difference. Join us for an interactive workshop, led by Chaplain…
Student News & Events
March 8 – Columbus Day Trip 🚌
Join us for a fun day trip to Columbus, Ohio, for shopping, great food, and international groceries! 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⏰ Departure Time: 9:45 a.m. 📍 Meeting Location: Smith Hall Parking Lot (38 S Liberty Street) 🚌Trip Details: 9:45 a.m.: Meet…
Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Winter Wind-Down
Today! Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with yoga, cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided…
March 2 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cru Social
Join Cru in the Benes Rooms on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring a night with Whit’s frozen custard, 9-square, and board games. We are excited to see you and your friends there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Brooke…
Student Mailroom Hours During Spring Break
During the week of Spring Break, the Student Mailroom hours are 1:30 – 3 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
March 1 @ 2 p.m. – Soap Making in Smith
Join WinS and Smith 3rd Floor East for a soap-making event in the Smith Kitchen! Everyone who participates will get to take home a bar of soap after it cures! Aprons, goggles, and gloves will be provided, but be sure to…
Valentine’s Day Investing Competition/Social Event
Curious to learn more about the Ohio Wesleyan Investment Club? Fill out this form and join us for a night of information, food, and fun this Friday, Feb. 27, from 6-8 p.m. in the Stuy Cave. We will be doing…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Faculty / Staff Bible Study – Jan. 26 at Noon
The Chaplain’s Office is continuing its once-a-month Bible study for any interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on the 4th Monday of each month. This semester, we’ll be exploring the teachings of Jesus…
Ship Academic & Department Packages to 28 Hayes St.
REMINDER: All Academic and Department packages should be shipped to: 28 Hayes St, Delaware, OH 43015. For large/oversize items, please email Central Receiving to notify and/or to have the vendor set up a delivery time OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Central Receiving…
Temporary Incomplete Grades Due: Feb. 13
Did you assign one or more Temporary Incompletes for your Fall 2025 courses? If so, here is important information you need to know: Students must submit all outstanding work for these course(s) to their instructor(s) by Jan. 30, 2026 (unless…
University Classifieds
Lead the Way at OWL Camp in Summer 2026!
Ready to make a lasting impact on over 600 gifted campers? Join OWL Camp as a Family Group Leader (formerly counselor) and help shape unforgettable summer experiences for students in grades 5-8. Many leaders are former OWL campers—now it’s your…
Delaware Turkey Trot Offers OWU Discount for Nov. 27 Race
Founded in 2012, the Delaware Turkey Trot is a family event, all are invited. The race donates 100% of its proceeds to the Autism Society of Central Ohio, contributing more than $217K during the past 13 years. The race is…
Found Prescription Glasses
Found a pair of prescription glasses in the Hobson Library. Black frame. They are currently in my office, SCSC building, Room #201. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu
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