Category Parent & Family Engagement

Nov. 9 @ 7pm Smith Lecture in HWCC Benes Rooms

The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Michael Vorenberg, Royce Family Professor of History at Brown University as the guest lecturer for the 2026 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Lincoln’s Peace: Struggling to Find the End of a…

OWU Referral Award for Prospective Students!

Know a high school student who would be a great fit for OWU? Families of current OWU students are invited to refer prospective students to Ohio Wesleyan which will allow them to receive a $1,000/per year award. Every member of…

Registration is Open for OWU Holiday Parties

Our Ohio Wesleyan community is lighting up the season with friendship, laughter, and that special Bishop magic. Ready to deck the halls with fellow alumni, families, and friends? Pick your party spot below and let’s celebrate together! Holiday Parties are…

Grab your Fall OWU Sports Merch and Cool Weather Gear

Families asked for them and now the OWU Campus Store has tees for Marching Band in stock. We also have tees for all of the OWU sports, available in store and online. Are you ready for the Ohio Fall weather?…

Oct. 27 Lyman Lecture – 6:30pm in HWCC Benes Rooms

The 2026 Corinne Lyman Lecture in International Studies will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Benes Room of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015. Admission is free and open to the public. Muetter Tohti, a human rights researcher specializing…

Live Like Dolly Book Drive for Our Youngest Bishops

Our first book drive for the Early Childhood Center (ECC) is underway, inspired by the late, great Dolly Parton. From now until Oct. 16, donations of new and gently used books are being collected in the Ham-Wil atrium and the Mowry Alumni…

Connecting & Empowering OWU Women: WOW Turns 10!

Join us in celebrating a decade of impact at the Women of Ohio Wesleyan (WOW) 10th Anniversary Celebration during Homecoming & Family Weekend! On Friday, October 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., enjoy a special evening featuring a reception,…

The 1842 Open House – Homecoming & Family Weekend

Join us on Saturday, October 2,  at The 1842! We will be open from 3 pm to 7 pm to all Ohio Wesleyan Students, Family, Friends, and Alumni to come in and take a look at the newest space on…

Homecoming & Family Weekend – Family Mixer & Info Fair!

Kick off your Homecoming & Family Weekend with us! Come to the Science Center atrium on Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 AM to noon for our Family Mixer & Info Fair! We’ll kick off the morning with student success advice…

October 2 & 3 – Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026!

Please mark your calendars for OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend on October 2 & 3!!  You put the ‘family’ in Family Weekend! Join us for Pints with Profs, lots of athletic events, and Downtown Delaware ‘First Friday’! Registration is open…