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Campuswide News & Events
Mortar Board Book Drive: Now thru Friday (Dec. 6)
Do you have books collecting dust in your dorm? Are you looking for a way to support public libraries and the community? Donate to the Mortar Board Book Drive! All donations will go to the Delaware County Friends of the…
Dec. 6 @ 9-11 p.m. – OWU-Only Skating on the JAYwalk!
Come enjoy a Bishops-only skate on Friday night! A skating rink will be set up on the JAYwalk as part of Main Street Delaware’s Home for the Holidays celebration, and it will be reserved for an OWU-only skate on Friday,…
Her – an ART492 Pop-Up show!
See Her an exhibit showcasing women and highlighting their roles in their communities. Featuring art from the Ross Art Museum and presented at SAGE, the show is one night only – Thursday, Dec. 5 starting at 6 p.m. Take part in…
Dec 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Sleigh on the JAY!
CPB presents Sleigh on the JAY! Join us on Dec. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a festive break before finals! We’ll have reindeer petting, hot chocolate, coffee, and delicious bundt cakes … plus giveaways…
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 6-8 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s eighth annual “Home for the Holidays” weekend Dec. 6-8 will feature the lighting of the community Christmas tree, ice skating (including an OWU-only skate from 9-11 p.m. Dec. 6), a “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, the annual…
Central Receiving Closed for Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan. 5
Central Receiving will be closed from Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, during the Winter Break. Please make note of this when placing orders and do NOT have deliveries scheduled during this time as no one will be available…
OWU Connection News & Events
NEW Career Exploration Pilot Program – Register Today!
*NEW* Harness the Power of YOU: A Career Exploration Pilot Program! Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or a bit clueless when it comes to thinking about careers or majors? Do you get anxious when asked “if you choose that major, what are you…
100+ Time Slots Available for OWU Alumni Partner Career Conversations!
Have you ever wondered how OWU alumni got to where they are in their careers? Have you been wondering what next steps to take? Career Connection is hosting two days of Alumni Partners Career Conversations! These conversations will occur THIS…
Feb. 29 @ 10 a.m. – Save the Date for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge!
Save the date to join us at the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge! Watch as teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their idea to a panel of judges with the chance to win the $3,000 grand…
Feb. 29 @ 9 a.m. – Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium
Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference for the Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium presented by The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship. The main goal for this symposium is to engage OWU students, faculty, and staff, and…
Feb. 6 @ 5 p.m. – New York Arts Program Virtual Info Session
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. ET to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and creating in NYC with the New York Arts Program. Artists of all kinds can come to NYC for…
Feb. 16 – Application Deadline: Woltemade Big Problem Challenge $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Apply to compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch your…
Student News & Events
Mailbox Keys Available
The student mailroom now has mailbox keys for most students who did not receive them on move-in day. Please stop by and pick up your key UNLESS you received an email from us Aug. 28 letting you know we are…
Sept. 3 @ 7 p.m. – Food Recovery Network!
Interested in joining OWU’s chapter of the Food Recovery Network? We take excess food from our dining halls and transport it to local nonprofits that provide free meals to the Delaware community. This meeting is introductory and informational, from 7…
Sept. 2 @ 6 p.m. – First College Democrats Meeting in HWCC 304
Join us for the first meeting of the College Democrats of Ohio Wesleyan in HWCC Room 304 on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m.! We are a casual political and civic engagement club, focused on the Democratic Party and its…
Sept. 2 @ 6 p.m. – Dharmic Student Reception in Crider Lounge
Join us for a reception for our Dharmic faith communities on campus, including Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh. We’ll gather in Crider Lounge (2nd floor of HWCC) on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. for a time of food (samosas…
Aug. 28 – Last Day to Opt Out of BibliU Digital Course Materials
All students are automatically enrolled in the BibliU Equitable Access (EA) program each semester. If you want to stay enrolled, no action is needed. If your professors have chosen e-books or other electronic materials for fall, you will have a…
Aug. 28 – Last Day to Add or Drop a Class
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget that the last day to add or drop full-semester or first-module courses is Thursday, Aug. 28, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions – Fall Semester 2024!
Now scheduling (in-person) appointments for Fall Semester 2024! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning…
Aug. 30 Deadline – Submit Information for September’s News for OWU Families Today!
We are accepting submissions for the September edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, Aug. 30. For the September digest, please consider submitting information to help students and…
Advisors: Kick Off the Year by Attending Advising Chats
Advisors: Do you have advising questions or ideas as you prepare for fall? Attend one of the upcoming Holistic Advising Chats. All who play a role in advising students formally or informally are welcome. Monday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. –…
University Classifieds
Looking for Roommate
Looking for a roommate for an off-campus apartment. The apartment is within walking distance to campus. Your share will be $425 If you are eligible to live off campus, reach me at my email. Contact: Zainab Asghar at zzasghar@owu.edu
Roommate Needed for 5th Year!
Apartment very close to campus! You will have your own room and pay around $700. 2 bedroom 1.5 bath, fridge, stove, dishwasher. Very cute! If interested and approved to live off-campus, please email jrbontat@owu.edu or text 206-858-3233. Contact: Jessie Bontatibus…
Hiring Writer to Help Tell OWU Connection Stories
The Office of University Communications is seeking a news writer and editor for 2022-2023. The intern will help to share the OWU story with internal and external audiences, focusing on the OWU Connection. Duties may include conducting email and in-person…
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