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Campuswide News & Events

Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Thanksgiving Break Building Hours

Monday 11/24 – Wednesday 11/26: 8:00am – 5:00pm Thursday 11/27; Closed Friday 11/28: 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 11/29: 10:30am – 1:30pm Sunday 11/30: Resume normal operating hours OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SES Contact: Brad Pulcini at deansoffice@owu.edu

Dec. 1-5 – Children’s Book Drive

Do you have books that aren’t being read? Consider donating them to the Children’s Book Drive! The drive will accept books that are in good condition and suitable for elementary and middle school-aged readers. Donation bins can be found in…

OWU Daily Thanksgiving Break Publication Schedule

Have a wonderful break! The OWU Daily will publish Monday, Nov. 24, and then be on break until Monday, Dec. 1. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish, we’ll try to reassign the date for…

Student-Curated Pop-Up Shows Begin!

Come check out our Student-Curated, Pop-Up Shows on Nov. 20 and Dec. 4! Featuring artwork from the Ross Art Museum, the shows were developed by students enrolled in Art 492: Exhibition Practice. Nov. 20: 1-3 p.m., HWCC and 6:30-8:30 p.m.…

💲2026 State of Ohio Minimum Wage💲

2026 State of Ohio Minimum Wage Effective Jan 1, 2026: Minimum wage increases to $11.00 Any student employee earning below $11.00/hour will automatically be adjusted – no action needed from supervisors. More info: 2026 Ohio Minimum Wage Poster (PDF) If you have any…

OWU Connection News & Events

 📅Dec. 3, 2025 – Employer Spotlight

Connect with City Year & Enterprise Mobility! Looking to build your network or explore new career paths? Drop by the Employer Spotlight on Wednesday, Dec. 3 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) in the HWCC Atrium! Meet reps from City Year and Enterprise…

Blaine E. Grimes Grant NOW OPEN!

Have a spring internship? Want up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine E. Grimes Grant are now OPEN! Click here to apply. Sponsored by The Woltemade Center, the Blaine E. Grimes Grant Program is available to Ohio…

Today, Nov. 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – Economic Outlook Conference

Join us today @ 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Rooms B & C, for the annual Economic Outlook Conference. Hear local, national, and international outlooks from panelists Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC, and Dr.…

🌟Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students

📣 Bishop ACCESS Students, get personalized career support! 💼Working Career Lab: Bishop ACCESS Students 📅Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 ⏰ 12-1. p.m.| 📍 Slocum 201 This session offers tailored support for Bishop ACCESS students to: Build strong resumes ✍️ Prepare applications 🗒️ Strengthen…

Spin it to win it Global Engagement Week

Stop by the IOCP Student Desk in Slocum 311, Monday-Friday, and take a spin to win. From Legos to llamas, we want to meet you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu

Nov. 19 – Hearts of Glass Documentary, Panel Discussion

From 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, join us for a free panel discussion at the Ross Art Museum for the documentary Hearts of Glass (premiering at the Strand Theatre on Nov. 11 @ 6:30 p.m., free). Panelists include the…

Student News & Events

Urgent Hiring: Flexible & Well-Paid Student Job Opportunity!

Please see the well-paid student employment opportunity below and reach out to Demi or Career Connection if you’re interested or have any questions. Hi! My name is Demi Eberhard, and I am a junior. I am looking for a few…

Wicked: For Good

The OWU Incredible Film Club is having a movie night at the Strand Theatre! We will be taking 15 film club members to see Wicked: For Good this Thursday, Nov. 20. The screening will begin at 8 p.m. To sign up, fill out this form, but act…

Nov. 21 @ noon – PG Lunch & Learn – Elliott 101!

Come join upperclassmen PG students for our 3rd lunch & learn of the year, in Elliott Hall 101, where students will discuss their work in the department, internship experiences, why they chose to do PG classes, and their favorite classes!…

Student Mailroom Hours for Winter Break

The Student Mailroom hours for December are: 1-5 Normal Hours, 8-17 open 1:30-3 p.m.  The Student Mailroom is closed Dec. 18-Jan. 2.  Jan. hours are: 5-9, open 1:30-3 p.m., normal hours resume on Jan 12.  Please do not order items…

Nov. 17-21 – The Kitchen SLU Hosts a Food Drive!

In the spirit of giving, The Kitchen will be hosting a food drive for a local food pantry. We will be collecting donations in the designated bin on our front porch at 94 A Rowland Avenue. The most needed items…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

EARLY Holiday Check Run Before Winter Break

Due to winter break beginning Dec. 18, the final check run of 2025 will be completed on Tuesday, Dec. 16. This means all Concur expense reports and cash advances will be processed Friday, Dec. 12. Please plan accordingly and have…

Seeking January 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…

Dec. 3 @ 12 – Free FITOWU class at Edwards Gym

After listening to many of you at the recent wellness event in Merrick, FITOWU is offering a FREE fitness class on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at noon. Come to Edwards Gym a few minutes early, and we will meet you in…

University Classifieds

Found Glasses

Glasses were found in front of Alpha Sig Fraternity House. Please email Molly Grace Lovette if these might be yours, so I can get them to you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: ResLife Contact: Molly Grace Lovette at mglovette@owu.edu

Found – AirPods in the Ham-Wil Upper Chapel

AirPods were found in the upper chapel on the 4th floor of Ham-Will. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu

LOST, BUT NOT FOUND in Elliott Hall! Is it yours?

There are several items in the Elliott Hall History Office that have been left in classrooms, including a pair of glasses, a mint green sweatshirt, and a pair of headphones (which have been here for quite a while). Please stop…

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