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Discover Delaware: The Strand Theatre

“I love the Strand Theatre! They have a good deal for OWU students and we love to see movies there!” – Grace Luxon ’26 The Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter Street (6-minute walk from campus) “The Strand Theatre, situated in…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: CPB

CPB  noun, organization  /see-pea-bee/ “CPB” is an acronym for Campus Programming Board. CPB plans, coordinates, and executes entertaining and engaging campus events to enrich the social life at Ohio Wesleyan University! Students run CPB (yes, you can join!) to plan visiting…

Join Us For Opening Convocation Ceremony

Ohio Wesleyan’s campus community will welcome the newest class of Bishops and family members to the Opening Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 4-5 p.m. outdoors on the Rock Quad. Campus leaders will share encouraging messages, and OWU’s…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: Hambo

Hambo  noun, place /ham-bou/ “Hambo” is an affectionate nickname for a long-time Delaware favorite, the Hamburger Inn Diner. Decades of alumni, family, and current students have spent late nights in Delaware grabbing a milkshake, cinnamon roll, or other diner delight from…

Discover Delaware: Hamburger Inn Diner

“The staff at Hamburger Inn are really kind. It’s a great place to go with friends to get good burgers for a reasonable price.” -Brian Harrington ’25 Hamburger Inn Diner, 16 N. Sandusky Street (4-minute walk from campus) “Take a…

i³ Video of the Week: What’s Wrong with a Good Foul?

Meet Erin Flynn, Ohio Wesleyan’s Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Philosophy and Religion Department. Watch Dr. Flynn’s mini-lecture titled “What’s Wrong with a Good Foul?” Dr. Flynn’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination.…

Fall Textbook Information – First Day Complete

OWU Fall 2023 Students and Parents, Many of you have reached out with questions about the First Day Complete Textbook Program.  Here are some program highlights: One stop, one time, all the books – have all your required books waiting for…

Get Involved in OWU’s Fall Theatre Production!

The Department of Performing Arts will be producing selections from 365 Days/365 Plays by Pulitzer and Tony award-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks! The show will run in the Studio Theatre of OWU’s Chappelear Drama Center Oct 5, 6, 7, and 8. Twenty-four plays…

i³ Video of the Week: Why You (Should) Love Bureaucracy

Meet Franchesca Nestor, Ohio Wesleyan’s Associate Professor of Politics & Government. Watch Dr. Nestor’s mini-lecture titled “Why You (Should) Love Bureaucracy.” Dr. Nestor’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In 2023-2024, we anticipate the seventh…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: WCSA

WCSA  noun, organization /DUB-uh-lyoo-SEE-ES-ay/ WCSA is an acronym that stands for Wesleyan Council on Student Affairs. This organization, established in 1973, is Ohio Wesleyan’s student government and the bridge between you and the administration, faculty, and staff. WCSA hosts Town Hall…