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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 24 – Free Community Art Making Event at Boardman Arts Park
CREATE! A Community Art Making Event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Boardman Arts Park, 154 W. William St., Delaware. (Across the street from the Smith Hall parking lot.) This year’s theme is…
Fall Semester Hours for the OWU Libraries
Fall semester hours for the OWU Libraries can be viewed by visiting Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Welcome back! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Campus Operations Notification: Smith Parking Lot Closure for Student Move-In Aug. 14-15
Ohio Wesleyan will welcome first-year students on Thursday during new student move-in. To accommodate the move-in process, the Smith/Hayes parking lot will close at 9 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 14) and remain closed through Thursday (Aug. 15) until approximately 3 p.m.…
Free Summer on Winter Music Concerts Continue Aug. 21
Main Street Delaware’s 2024 Summer on Winter Concert Series will feature four free monthly concerts running from June to September. All concerts will take place outdoors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on West Winter Street between North Sandusky and…
Aug. 15 from 6-8 p.m. – Ross Art Museum Opening Reception for the Ohio Art League’s 2024 Fall Juried Exhibition
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Ohio Art League’s 2024 Fall Juried Exhibition! The Ross Art Museum’s commitment to Ohio art and artists runs deep! Presented at different museums and galleries throughout the state, the OAL exhibit…
Aug. 28 – Overdose Awareness Event @ 11 a.m.; Movie Event at The Strand @ 6:30 p.m.
The Delaware Public Health District’s Project DAWN program is partnering with Drug-Free Delaware, The Strand Theatre, and Ohio Wesleyan to host an Overdose Awareness event on the JAYwalk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 28 in recognition of Overdose…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Join us for the Pitch OWU Workshop!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Are you interested in participating in Pitch OWU but don’t know where to start? Join us for our Pitch…
Oct. 6 – Represent OWU at the Propel Ohio Conference
Propel Ohio is an annual, nonpartisan conference sponsored by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown. It brings together college students from around Ohio to discuss important issues facing Ohio’s colleges. This year’s theme is civic engagement in Ohio colleges. Speakers include Sen.…
Fall OWU Connection Conference – Featuring YOU!
Have you taken part in an OWU Connection experience? We’d love to feature YOU at the fall OWU Connection Conference! On Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, normal classes at OWU will pause and the campus will transform into a professional conference…
BIPOC Students & Organizations! Join us for Black Wall Street!
Are you a BIPOC student entrepreneur? Are you part of a BIPOC campus group that wants to promote your organization to fellow OWU students? Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year…
Go to Tanzania: Change Your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Spring 2025 program. The program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship and take these courses: — East African culture, which includes visiting national parks,…
Ready to Go Global?! Ask an IOCP Mentor about International & Off-Campus Programs!
Welcome back, Bishops! Our IOCP Mentors are ready to help you discover all of the wonderful opportunities through the OWU Connection & IOCP to GO GLOBAL! Whether you want to study abroad in Spain, complete an internship in New York…
Student News & Events
Feb. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Housing Extravaganza
Join Us for the Housing Extravaganza – Your Guide to Campus Living! Looking for the perfect place to call home next year? Don’t miss the Housing Extravaganza on Feb. 10 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Stuy Hall, Milligan Hub! Whether you’re exploring…
Ohio 5 Dance Conference at Oberlin College!
Calling all dancers and movers! Each year, OWU is invited to attend the Ohio 5 Dance Conference, a collaborative event with all five Ohio liberal arts schools: Wooster, Otterbein, Kenyon, Oberlin, and OWU. This year, Oberlin is hosting on Saturday, Feb. 15. This conference is…
Feb. 6 @ 6 p.m. – Make Your Own Stickers At The Ross
Come by The Ross Art Museum from 6-9 p.m. this Thursday (Feb. 6) to doodle and have your drawings turned into stickers! Snacks will be provided. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Starting Feb. 5 – LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space
Counseling Services, in partnership with OWU Chaplain’s Office, will be offering a Gathering & Support Space for LGBTQIA2S+ Students and Allies. This is a space created for students who may be feeling more stressed due to recent events and legislation.…
Feb. 5 @ 7 p.m. – Valentine’s Card Workshop @ SEAL
Join us in making Valentine’s Cards for nursing home residents! As part of a house project, I will be hosting a casual card-making workshop at the Service, Engagement, and Leadership SLU and collecting cards to deliver to a local nursing…
Feb. 6 @ Noon – Learn About Careers in Sociology, Anthropology, & Social Justice, ELL 4th floor
What does a community organizer do? How does an archaeologist spend their day? Come find out the answers to these questions and more on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Elliott Hall 4th Floor Lounge, from noon – 1 p.m.! Guest…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Meek Leadership Awards – Call for Nominations
The Meek Leadership Awards were established with a contribution from Phillip J. Meek and Nancy LaPorte Meek, both 1959 Ohio Wesleyan graduates. OWU seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership service while at Ohio Wesleyan and show promise to sustain that commitment…
In Need of a New Club Advisor!
I am looking to start a Club Swimming Team here on campus and need an advisor for the group. I am looking for an advisor who could either serve as just the adviser for the group or as a coach…
Noon Yoga: Open to All Faculty & Staff
Hi, it’s me: Emily. Your friendly OWU Yoga Instructor! You’ve seen these posts so many times, and I know what you are thinking: “I eat lunch at noon,” OR “I have meetings at noon,” OR “I’ve never done yoga,” OR…
University Classifieds
2022-23 Legacy Internship Opportunities with University Communications
Applications due to Career Services no later than 11:59 p.m. April 5 for these Legacy Internships with University Communications. Digital Content Intern Student Motion Graphics/Animation Intern The successful candidate for the Digital Content internship will gain valuable writing, editing, website,…
Lost Apple Watch?
If you have lost your Apple Watch, please stop by the Public Safety Office & describe your watch to the Officer on duty so that it can be returned to you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety. Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu
Seeking Donations of Bilingual Reading Materials
For my house project, I am collecting donations (either directly of books or funds to purchase books) for a library I volunteered with while studying abroad in Puembo, Ecuador. The community library in Puembo provided a great home and community…
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