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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 24 @ 6:30-8 p.m. – Workshop Exploring Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits
Sept. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. Ross Museum Workshop: Paper <>Print <> Image <> World: Exploring Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits with Terry Hermsen This workshop will invite participants to engage with and reflect upon the portraits that Nicholas Hill, from Otterbein…
Sept. 23 – St. Jude Fundraiser at Chipotle
The Delta Delta Delta chapter is raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading pediatric treatment and research facility dedicated to finding cures and saving children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, at no cost to their families.…
⭐ Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) – Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Deadline for applying is Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio…
OWU Campus Store – Come Get Your OWU Marching Band Tees!
You asked, we listened! 🎺🥁 New Marching Band Tees have arrived at the bookstore – made for band members, fans, and anyone ready to show some school spirit. Stop by the OWU Campus Store today and grab your Marching Band…
Sept. 24 – Last Day to Withdraw from First-Module Courses
Thursday, Sept. 24, is the last day to Withdraw from first-module courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your professor and advisor about…
Sept. 22 @ 4:30-6 p.m. – Art Reception in Edgar Hall
Please join the Fine Arts Department on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Werner Gallery, Edgar Hall, for a reception for Alfredo Weeks VI, Adjunct Professor. Alfredo’s work includes vivid, expressive paintings full of movement, color, and life.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Explore Your Options – The Fall Connection Conference Schedule is Here!
The Fall Connection Conference is back on Thursday, Sept. 24 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.), and it’s replacing your regular class schedule for the day as an alternative day of instruction! With dynamic sessions every hour, you’ll hear how students…
🌍 Travel-Learning Courses – One Week Left to Apply!
Visit the TLC website for information about the application and the variety of courses and destinations being offered. The application closes Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan University…
✔️i-Qubed is Back! Vote Now for Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s upcoming i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote today through Thursday, Sept. 24! Go online now, or visit our table at Thursday’s OWU Connection Conference. The top vote-getters will present…
Sept. 24 – Black Wall Street in HWCC Atrium
Come learn, network, and shop from local BIPOC-owned businesses and OWU BIPOC student-entrepreneurs during the annual Black Wall Street! Held in the HWCC Atrium from 12 to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, this event is inspired by the legacy of Tulsa,…
🚀 TODAY’S THE DAY! Stop by the Career Fair 🎉🚀
The 2026 Career & Grad School Fair is happening TODAY in the Ham-Wil Atrium & Benes Rooms 🎉. This is your chance to connect with 80+ employers actively recruiting for full-time roles and summer internships. Bring your resume, your questions,…
⭐️Sept. 17 – Career & Grad School Fair!
Looking to explore opportunities, start your career, or discover exciting graduate/professional programs? Located in the Benes Rooms on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Grad School Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with…
Student News & Events
Sept. 23 – Honors Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. for an ice cream social and scavenger hunt! Join us in Merrick 301 to enjoy a sweet treat, mingle with other honors students, and then explore the academic side…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Come Make Shrinky Dinks with MicrOWU
Are you interested in microbiology or biology? Come join MicrOWU! Make connections in STEM and meet your classmates. At this meeting, we will be making Shrinky Dink keychains. Join us in SCSC 163 from 12-12:30 p.m. Next meeting is Oct.…
Sept. 27 – Open Magic The Gathering Commander Night
If you are interested in playing or participating in Magic: The Gathering Commander games, drop by the Ham-Wil Conference Center at 3 p.m. this upcoming Sunday, Sept. 27. This event will last until 5 p.m. Feel free to bring your…
Nov. 18-22 – Claflin University Homecoming Trip
Applications are open for the 2026 Claflin University Homecoming Trip! For the third year, OWU students will travel to our sister school, Claflin University in South Carolina, to participate in Homecoming activities, build relationships, and strengthen our sister-school partnership. Tentative…
OWU Club Soccer Practice Tonight @ 6 p.m.
OWU Club Soccer is officially underway. We practice twice a week: Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. We practice on the rugby field just past the aquatic center and tennis courts. This is a low-commitment club, so don’t feel sorry…
Mondays (Starting Sept. 28) @ 4-5 p.m. – Career Exploration Group
Looking for support as you navigate your career journey? OWU Counseling Services and Career Connections are partnering to offer an 8-week group focused on exploring common challenges and questions related to career development. 📅 Mondays, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 🕓 4-5…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking November Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local schools…
Professor Emeritus Marty Hipsky Passes Away
We are sad to report that Martin A. Hipsky Jr., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 14, 2026, at his home in New Haven, Connecticut. He was 62. Dr. Hipsky joined the Ohio Wesleyan faculty in…
Faculty – Share Your Thoughts About the Honors Program
Please join us for a casual conversation about the Honors Program. We will meet in Merrick 203 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and in Merrick 202 on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Both meetings will be “come and go,” and take place from…
University Classifieds
🎧 Found: AirPods Case
AirPods case found in Slocum. Stop by Slocum 311 (student mentor desk) to claim. Questions? international@owu.edu OWU Sponsor: IOCP International and Off-Campus Programs Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
Yard Sale This Weekend!
Yard Sale This Weekend! 📍 730 River Oaks Drive, Delaware, OH 🗓️ Friday, Sept. 11 & Saturday, Sept. 12 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. We’re clearing out lots of great items — come find your next treasure! TV Grill…
Found – Trekking Poles in Ham-Wil
A pair of trekking poles were found in Ham-Wil. Email William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsor: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
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