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Prospective Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, & Geography Majors

The Department of Environment & Sustainability (ENVS) at OWU has majors in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Geography. If you are even a bit interested in these majors, consider taking one of two introductory courses this fall: ENVS 110 Intro. to Environment & Sustainability (1 unit) and ENVS…

Discover Delaware: Fresh Start Café & Bakery

“Fresh Start Café and Bakery has a student discount, a cool back room for studying or relaxing, and good snacks!” – Payne Johnson ’24 Fresh Start Café & Bakery, 24 N. Sandusky Street (4-minute walk from campus) “Delaware’s premier café and…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: JAYwalk or The JAY

JAYwalk  noun, place  It’s a road! Not that you drive on, but one you’ll use every day. The JAYwalk is the lifeline and the most important walkway on campus. You’ll walk the JAY from the residential to the academic side…

BishopApps and Blackboard: What You Need to Know

OWU BishopApps is our branding of Google Workspace for Education. It’s the online app suite that handles our email, contacts, calendar, and more. If you have a personal Gmail account, you’re already familiar with it. Blackboard is our online learning…

Optional Economics Proficiency Exam – Arrange by June 5

Students have the option of taking the Economics Proficiency Exam offered by the Department of Economics and Business for the possibility of earning ECON 110 credit. The online, proctored exam is offered in June. It is designed for incoming students who have a firm grasp…

Discover Delaware: Son of Thurman

“If you ever want to grab a bite to eat, my go-to restaurant is Son of Thurman. I love their mini corn dogs!” – Katie Chittum, ’24 Son of Thurman, 5 N. Sandusky Street (4-minute walk from campus) “Son of Thurman…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: Blackboard

Blackboard  noun  /blæk-bɔrd/ “Blackboard” is a learning management system (LMS) used by professors and students. Students can look on Blackboard to check class assignments, grades, reading materials, receive announcements, and take exams New students will use their OWU username and password…

i³ Video of the Week: Why Are Eggs So Expensive?

Meet Elizabeth Nix, Ohio Wesleyan’s Associate Professor of Health & Human Kinetics. Watch Dr. Nix’s mini-lecture titled, “Why Are Eggs So Expensive?” Dr. Nix’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In February 2025, OWU premiered the…

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…