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Campuswide News & Events
Jan. 20 – Delaware’s 32nd annual MLK Celebration
Get your tickets now! Join us Jan. 20, 2025, for the 32nd annual MLK Celebration, in the Benes Rooms. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. for the event themed “Growing Towards Justice: From Root to Fruit.” The keynote speaker is…
Final Week for ‘Fossils and Halos’ and ‘Pictures with Stories!’
Take a break at the Ross Art Museum! It’s the final week for Fossils and Halos: Kristina Bogdanov, Frank Hobbs, and Jeff Nilan and for Tony Mendoza: Pictures with Stories. Come see this amazing work before it’s gone! The Ross Art…
OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule
Happy Holidays! The OWU Daily will be published daily through Monday, Dec. 16. It will publish again Jan. 6 and return to daily publication Jan. 13. Thank you and enjoy your winter break! –The OWU Daily editors
Jan. 14 @ Noon – Lunch and Learn: Part Two of Thriving Through Change and Conflict, Strategies for Success
Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success (Part 2) Noon – 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Hall, Room 301. RSVP by Jan. 7. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Human Resources Contact: Kari Lindecamp at kjlindecamp@owu.edu
Friday – Cookie Sale to Benefit Women’s City Club of Delaware
Cookie sale. Friday, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m. during First Friday. Cookies will be sold at the Delaware Board of Realtors building, 21 N. Sandusky St. 100% of profits will benefit the Women’s City Club of Delaware, a nonprofit that provides…
Finals Hours for the Hobson Library
Please visit the library’s website at for the complete schedule. Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Library Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 4 – Pitch OWU and Big Program Challenge Workshop
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and the Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The 5-week program is hosted by the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean…
March 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Application Deadline
The Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) grant application link will go live on Feb. 1, 2025, and submissions are due March 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and for the application form. Questions? Please drop by…
Jan 23 @ 11:30 a.m. – School for Field Studies Representative Visit
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Jan. 22 @ Noon – Summer Internship & Job Search Workshop
Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? This workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop is designed to help you…
Feb. 4 @ Noon – Gear Up for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge & Pitch OWU Workshop!
Feb. 4 | noon – 1 p.m. | R.W. Corns Building, Room 312 | Lunch Provided Ready to win big? With $3,000 prizes up for grabs, this workshop will equip you with the tools to brainstorm innovative ideas and build a basic…
Student News & Events
Feb. 7 to 14 @ Noon – Bouquets on a Budget!
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift? Stop by Ham-Wil from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14 (noon to 1 p.m.) and grab beautiful flowers to show someone you care. Don’t miss out—spread the love this season! Place your orders down below:…
Interested in Morgan’s Message?
Our goal is to break the stigma and raise awareness of student-athletes’ mental health. There will be information at the involvement fair along with an interest form, and our first event is March 5 at 7 p.m. on Selby Field.…
Hall Council’s Ping Pong Tournament! – Friday @ 7 p.m.
Hall Council will be hosting a Ping Pong Tournament in the basement of Welch on Friday, Feb. 7, from 7-9 p.m. The winner will receive a trophy and bragging rights. No teams are required — bring your friends, and discover…
Feb. 5 @ 6 p.m. – Hot Cocoa and Chat in Smith Kitchen
Come join the Kitchen tonight for some hot cocoa in Smith Kitchen on the 2nd floor to ask any questions, meet us, and get to know us and other prospective members. Hope to see you there! Apply to join our…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Call for Faculty Research/Scholarship Proposals for SSRP, Summer 2025
Interested in mentoring OWU students on research/scholarship for 10 weeks during the summer of 2025? Then submit a proposal for the 2025 SSRP! In addition to science-related proposals, we are piloting an expansion of the program to include projects in…
Faculty/Staff Bible Study
The Chaplain’s Office is offering a once-a-month Bible study for any interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on Jan. 27, Feb. 17, March 17, and April 21. This semester, we’ll be doing “A…
Jan. 16 – Yoga Starts THIS Thursday!
Come join our dedicated group of on-campus yogis in Edwards Gym every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. These committed people have found it invaluable to tear themselves away from their desks 2 times each week to move and breathe…
University Classifieds
Admission Hiring Event Ambassadors
Ohio Wesleyan’s Admission Office is hiring Event Ambassadors! This is a great opportunity to show off your love for OWU and help pass that on to future students. For more information and to apply, visit OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission…
Found: Coral-Colored Water Bottle
A coral-colored water bottle with star stickers was left in the IOCP lobby, Slocum 311. It’s currently at the front mentor desk! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at iocp@owu.edu
Ohio Wesleyan Women’s Basketball Raffle
Ohio Wesleyan Women’s Basketball is holding a raffle/fundraiser for our upcoming season! The winner of the raffle will have the opportunity to choose from 4 different experiences such as seeing Caitlin Clark play, attending a Pro Sports game, going to…
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