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Campuswide News & Events
“What We’re Reading” in Sturges: How Was Your Last Book?
Did you love your latest read? Maybe you weren’t a fan? Let us know by filling out THIS FORM for the chance to be featured on the Sturges Hall’s “What We’re Reading” wall! You’ll share your name, your department/major(s), the…
Join Us October 23 for a Defining Moment at OWU
A message from President vandenBerg: Universities rarely reach a moment when their history, momentum, and ambition converge. For Ohio Wesleyan, Friday, October 23, marks just such a moment. At noon that day, we will gather for lunch on the Rock…
LAST DAY: Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room or office door today (Friday, Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers & more)! Open…
Homecoming Weekend Craft & Open House @ The 1842
During Homecoming weekend, stop by The 1842 Lounge to decorate your own pennant to use to cheer on the OWU teams competing this weekend. Available while supplies last. Want to show your family or friends The 1842? On Saturday, Oct.…
Fall Break Hours for Hobson Library
Fall break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing,…
Fleaji: Vintage Market – Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rock Quad
FIJI presents Fleaji, a traveling vintage market partnered with Phi Gamma Delta, coming to OWU on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Rock Quad! The market will include different businesses selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry, and…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today – Speed Mock Interview Event
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? Today’s Speed Mock Interview event is your chance to build confidence and sharpen your interview skills — with real feedback from 20+ employers across a wide range of industries! Date:…
Oct. 15 – Starting a Side Hustle in Ohio
Thursday, Oct. 15 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 p.m. | FREE Lunch! | Learn the basics of setting up a side hustle in Ohio, including choosing a business structure, registering for sales tax, obtaining an EIN, and understanding the…
TLC Travel-Learning Courses: Deadline Oct. 1
✈️ Visit the TLC website for information about applying to a course before the deadline Oct. 1. Learn about it in the classroom. Experience it in the real world! Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311).…
✔️Last Days! i-Qubed Voting Extended Through Friday!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s upcoming i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote online today through Friday, Oct. 2! The top vote-getters will present Feb. 25, 2027, at the spring Connection Conference. Each i³ lecture is…
TPG Theory to Practice Grant Deadline Approaching
✅Check the website for guidelines and instructions for this round of proposals due Oct. 1. Be sure to submit before the deadline; late submissions aren’t accepted. Email tpgrants@owu.edu with any grant-related questions. OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan…
FREE LinkedIn Headshots – Wednesday, Oct. 14
Is your LinkedIn profile photo due for a refresh? Level up your professional presence with a FREE headshot session sponsored by Career Connection! Quick & Easy: Drop in Wednesday, Oct. 14, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – the shoot…
Student News & Events
Participate in Research & Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between 18 and 24 for its tDCS study, where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games)…
Growing Through Grief and Loss – Support Group
Grief can feel isolating—especially in college, where life keeps moving even when you’re hurting. Counseling Services would like to invite you to attend our Grief & Loss Support Group held weekly at our office (R.W. Corns 316) starting Wednesday, Oct.…
Looking Forward to Graduation? Submit Your Graduation Application Now!
Planning to graduate within the next year? Don’t forget to submit your Graduation Application! Why It Matters Submitting this form tells us: Which Commencement Ceremony you plan to attend (FYI: sometimes folks refer to Commencement as Graduation). When you will…
Decorate Your Personal Items with Patches
Bring a lab coat or favorite personal items (tote bags, jackets, denim) and have fun customizing with iron-on patches provided by the Student Biology Board. Free snacks will also be provided! Date: 2026 Oct. 14 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 01:00…
Oct. 5 – Career Exploration Group Week 2: Career Anxiety
Counseling Services & Career Connection’s Week 2 Topic: Dealing with Career Anxiety & Uncertainty. It’s normal to feel uncertain about your future. Let’s explore those feelings and learn ways to manage them. This week we will focus on identifying career-related…
Join Tauheed, OWU’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) ☪️
Tauheed, the Muslim Students Association at Ohio Wesleyan University, is looking for new members! We’re an organization for Muslim students and for anyone curious to learn, connect, and get involved. Fill out our interest form to join our organization and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking Supervisor for Ice Skating Club
The Ice Skating Club is looking for a supervisor for spring semester. Activities include group meetings, learn-to-skate event, exhibition, and other on- and off-ice activities. Please contact awetzler@owu.edu and/or involveu@owu.edu for information. OWU Sponsor: Student Involvement Contact: Alona Wetzler at…
Planning to Send Students to Print Services?
Please contact Print Services before sending students with class projects. A quick heads-up helps us ensure we have the appropriate staffing and paper stock, review files for sizing issues, and prepare for any unexpected equipment downtime. It also helps ensure…
Equip Your Students to Engage Disciplinary Texts | Sign-up today!
When we see students struggle with reading complex texts, our natural impulse is often to assign less reading. However, some faculty have found that students can and will engage with challenging texts when explicitly taught how to read disciplinary texts.…
University Classifieds
Clearance Sale at the OWU Campus Store Going on Now!
Check out the Fall Clearance Sale at the OWU campus Store. Yellow stickered items are now 50% off original prices. Find great deals on a mix of apparel, including tank tops, tees, dress shirts, and hoodies. OWU Sponsor: OWU Campus…
Boxing Coaching is Open!
Through Student-Made OWU, Personalized Pugilism is available as a service. Sign up at Services — STUDENT-MADE OWU (or email me directly at theonemanarmyproject@gmail.com) for cheap and beginner-friendly classes designed to introduce you to the sweet science of boxing. I, Brandon…
Missing Pencil Pouch – Education Class
Did you lose a pencil pouch with lots of good markers last week in an Education class in Edgar Hall? Please stop by Edgar Hall 104 or 108 to retrieve it. OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan University, Department of Education Contact:…
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