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Campuswide News & Events
Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room door Monday (Sept. 28) – Friday (Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers &…
Support Dolly’s Literacy Legacy with Books for the ECC
In honor of Dolly Parton Day, we are pleased to announce that you, too, can help share the joy of reading. Inspired by Dolly’s mission to foster early literacy, we are collecting new and gently used books for students at…
Parking Notification: Solar Canopy Work in SCSC, Bradford Milligan Lots
Parking lots scheduled for new or ongoing solar canopy installations during the week of Sept. 28 are listed below. As the 15-foot-tall canopies are installed, affected lots will be closed and reopened in stages as outlined at owu.edu (Please note…
Selby Stadium Parking Lot Closure – Homecoming & Family Weekend
In preparation for Homecoming & Family Weekend, the Selby Stadium parking lot will close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, so event setup can begin the following morning. Please ensure all vehicles are removed from the lot prior…
Sept. 29 @ 12 p.m. – Latine Heritage Mapping Activity
Stop by the first floor of Merrick to celebrate Latine Heritage Month with the Center for Community Wellness. We will have a mapping activity matching Latin American countries with their flag colors, native foods/dance styles, and fun facts. Hope to…
Sept. 24 @ 8 p.m. – Exposure Ensemble to Perform
Ohio Wesleyan’s creative performing arts group Exposure Ensemble will perform Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium, located inside Sanborn Hall; admission is free. Exposure Ensemble specializes in performing improvised/experimental music from the 20th/21st centuries. Composed of OWU students…
OWU Connection News & Events
GenEd CX Etrieve Forms Drop-In Support
Stuck on a GenEd CX Etrieve form or having trouble finding your drafts? Drop by Ham-Wil 311 on Wednesday, Sept. 30, anytime between noon and 1 p.m. for quick, hands-on assistance. Grab your lunch, bring your laptop, and let us…
TODAY – OWU Connection Conference!
The Connection Conference is HERE: Join us for a day dedicated to independent research and scholarship, career-focused internships, community and service learning, and study away. Come see and hear how over 200 students have tackled big questions, engaged with different…
Oct. 1 – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture in HWCC, Benes Room B. Speaker Wandia Chiuri ’05, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, will discuss her career with brands including Google, Samsung, Johnson…
How to Satisfy the GenEd CX @ the Connection Conference
Are you unsure of how to satisfy the GenEd CX? Do you have questions about the 4 steps? Check out these sessions at the Connection Conference! 10 a.m. – Merrick 204: Learn how to successfully complete Ohio Wesleyan’s General Education…
Launch Your Internship & Research Search @ OWU Connection Conference
Wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here to give you the resources, next-steps, and hands on support you’ll need.…
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…
Student News & Events
Sept. 29 @ 12:10 p.m. – Got Genes? You Do! Investigate Genetic Counseling!🔍
Interested in a career path in biology, genetics, psychology, and counseling? Come follow a case study example and hear from a Genetic Counselor during your lunch hour! Speaker Rose Hokanson from Nationwide Children’s Hospital is coming to OWU to speak…
PG Lunch & Learn – Sept 29 @ 12:10 p.m. at Elliott 101!
Join the Politics & Government Department for our first monthly lunch & learn as we try to make sense of political events from the past few months! It will be in Elliott Hall, Room 101, Sept. 29, at 12:10 p.m.…
Paint & Sip Event Today! 4-6 p.m. @ The 1842
IMPORTANT: This is a private event and RSVP is required to attend. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance! Come enjoy an afternoon of painting, conversation, food, and connection. This event is a collaboration between…
TODAY – Meet Latine/Hispanic Faculty and Staff w/ VIVA!
Pan y Cafecitos: Meet OWU’s Latine/Hispanic faculty and staff in the Crider Lounge today at 12 p.m. VIVA, the Latine club on campus, invites you to meet OWU employees who share your cultural backgrounds, language, and traditions. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee,…
Sept. 28 @ 6-7:30 p.m. – Autumn Mixer at BMH Patio
Want to meet new people on campus? Come out to the Autumn Mixer on Monday, Sept. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. on the Bradford Milligan Hall patio. Enjoy spin art, crafts, seasonal mocktails, and music while connecting with other students. Come…
Fall-ing Homesick? Pick Up A Plant! Sept 28: HWCC Atrium 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Stop by the Bishop Way table on Monday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Atrium to pick up a free homesickness succulent and key tips for dealing with homesickness. You are not alone <3 OWU Sponsor: The…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for Families by the Oct. 2 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the October edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Oct. 2. The issue date is Oct. 7. For October, consider…
Improve Student Learning Through Guided Feedback | Respond by Sept. 28
One of the best ways to improve student learning is to use a guided student feedback process in the middle of the semester. Student Guided Instructional Diagnosis (SGID) has been used by faculty for decades with strong results in both…
Next Teaching Circle is Oct. 1
We are bringing back the Teaching Circle! For those who are newer to OWU, these are lunch gatherings to share ideas, strategies, or challenges and connect with colleagues. You do not need to sign up–just come if you are able.…
University Classifieds
Missing Water Bottle? Come Check the SIO!
If you may have lost your water bottle in HWCC, come check the SIO lost and found. Speak with a desk assistant and provide a description of your water bottle. SIO hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
🎧 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…
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