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Campuswide News & Events
Key Dates & Academic Deadlines for Fall 2026
Stay on top of your schedule and academic deadlines by importing the Academic Calendar and your class schedule into your Google Calendar. It’s the best way to manage your time and avoid conflicts. Mark your calendars for these key dates:…
Extra Dental Supplies? Donate in Ham-Wil Today!
OWU Circle K International is collecting dental hygiene supplies this week for underserved communities in Delaware and Columbus. We are looking for toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, and more. Stop by our table during lunch the rest of this week in…
Oct. 2 @ 8 p.m. – “A Celebration of Sanborn” Alumni Recital
Join the OWU Performing Arts Department for an alumni recital featuring Ann Johnson ’04, Annie Moosa ’11, Lauren Spavelko ’11, Gavin Abrams ’23, and Rachel Fitzgerald ’18. Join us for a homecoming celebration, welcoming back alumni from multiple disciplines. This…
Get OWUt The Vote: Ohio Voter Registration Ends Oct. 5
Election Day (Nov. 3) is around the corner! There are so many races on the ballot, including mayors, U.S. Congress, and governors. Are you registered to vote? Visit this website or stop by the registration table in Ham-Wil to submit…
Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room door through Friday (Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers & more!) Open to Students,…
Oct. 1 Film – ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ at the Strand
Thursday Oct. 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Film Partnership: “Good Night, and Good Luck” at the Strand (free admission) “Good Night, and Good Luck” follows CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow and producer Fred Friendly as they use their groundbreaking television…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Part of HWCC Parking Lot Closed Tonight (Sept. 30) and Thursday
More than 20 employers will visit campus Thursday, Oct. 1, to work with students at Career Connection’s Speed Mock Interview event. We are reserving parking for these guests. The first row of the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams lot —…
UNSCRIPTED: Boost Your Networking Skills Through Improv
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13 \ Time: 12-1 p.m. \ Place: Crider Lounge Bonus: Lunch included! Register HERE Why attend? Improv is about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment – which is exactly what you do…
Student News & Events
Friday, Oct. 2 – Join Our Casual Spanish Conversational Group! 💬☕
Want to improve your Spanish speaking skills outside the classroom? Join our new group to meet over provided coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sweets when we talk about rotating topics like music, food, social issues, things to do, or lo…
Oct. 12 @ 11.30 a.m. – Coping with Cards
Join the Bishop Way to celebrate World Mental Health Day and create your own personalized Emotion First-Aid Kit. OWU Sponsor: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
Sip ’n’ Strat: College Dems – Oct. 1, 6-7 p.m., Stuy Fishbowl
Sip ’n’ Strat: Tea, Rights & Resources – Come join College Dems for a cozy tea-filled evening where we’ll be making mini informational zines using printable resources from the ACLU! Choose from different types of tea, grab some snacks, and create…
Explore Data Science and AI at DataConnect Conference
Interested in attending the DataConnect Conference in Columbus? Dive into two full days of top-notch content delivered by presenters at the forefront of data analytics, data science, machine learning, and AI. Data Circle is taking its members to the conference!…
English Majors – Participating in the ENG 358 TLC? Apply for the Herbst!
The English Department is pleased to announce the Fall 2026 Herbst prize! This award will assist majors or minors participating in the Spring 2027 English Travel-Learning Course (ENG 358). Applications for the Herbst are due Friday, Oct. 9. All English…
Intramural Signups Extended
Intramural Signups have been extended to Sunday, Oct. 4! Sign up and find more info below! Intramural Website: Team Sign-Up Form: OWU Sponsor: Student Engagement and Success Contact: Nevin Horne at intramurals@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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.…
Show Your OWU Spirit! Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming
Alumni Engagement is challenging each campus department to show their OWU spirit for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Decorate your department doors to the fullest! Pom-Poms, pennants, and foam fingers are available in the Alumni Engagement suite in Mowry Alumni Center,…
University Classifieds
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:…
Missing Owala Water Bottle! Human Resources Office
If you lost an all-black Owala water bottle in the Human Resources/Student Employment Office, we have it. Please stop by to pick it up. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed for lunch…
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