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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 21 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Cody Kent
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Cody Kent ’15, Assistant Professor at Luther College: “The Complexities of Partitioning Niche Space.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the Biology Seminar…
Oct. 23 @ Noon – Excellence in Medicine
Bring your lunch and join us on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 204 for a conversation with vascular surgeon and OWU alumnus, Dr. Kofi Quaye ’10. Come with questions for this Q&A session about the medical field.…
Saturday – Bishop Backers Fall Community Day, Free Tailgate with Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Responders!
Everyone is invited to a free pre-game tailgate and Ohio Wesleyan football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium. The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers…
Panhellenic Dress Drive
Ohio Wesleyan’s Panhellenic Council is partnering with the nonprofit Fairy Goodmothers to collect gently used formal wear for students in need. The Dress Drive runs through Oct. 17, with a donation table set up in the HWCC Atrium during lunch…
Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Take A Note, Leave A Note
Kick off Wellness Week by learning about the power of affirmations and self-compassion with the Bishop Way! Leave a kind note for someone else and walk away with one of your own! Ft. Psychology Student Board. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The…
Oct. 21 @ 6:30 p.m. – Jeff Dickinson: Regenerative Agriculture Talk
Join the Ross Art Museum and the Environmental Studies Department for another Art and the Environment talk! On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jeff Dickinson will give a talk on Regenerative Agriculture. Jeff is a farmer, educator, and researcher…
OWU Connection News & Events
Disaster Recovery Work over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 27
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will be traveling to Tampa, FL, to do disaster recovery work with SBP, a nonprofit recovery organization founded by an OWU alum. Spring break service…
Today – Mastering Your Pitch, Free Lunch and Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12-1 p.m., R.W. Corns, 312. In this workshop, you will learn—and practice—fundamental concepts that will greatly help you to pitch your idea for your next business endeavor. We are deliberately holding this event shortly before the U.S.…
TONIGHT! Ace Your Virtual Interview
Are you ready to shine on screen? This workshop will show you how! Register on Handshake to join us tonight, Oct. 15, from 6:45-7:45 p.m., and come away with expert advice and tips to help you: Set up your space…
Oct. 16 – Mastering Your Pitch, Free Lunch and Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12-1 p.m., R.W. Corns, 312. In this workshop, you will learn—and practice—fundamental concepts that will greatly help you to pitch your idea for your next business endeavor. We are deliberately holding this event shortly before the U.S. Entrepreneurship…
Oct. 16 @ 12 p.m. – Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Tired of the same old job-hunting advice? Join us for A Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking, a program that links your favorite geeky passions with practical professional skills. Think of it this way: Dungeons & Dragons isn’t just about rolling dice;…
Oct. 15 – TPG Application Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grants applications are due this Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. Projects proposed in this round should not start before Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to the application and guidelines for submission on the TPG website –…
Student News & Events
CNX 100: Study Abroad Survey 😀 (Please)
Our Group in Dr. Bailey’s CNX 100 class is studying the reasons that influence a student’s choice to study abroad. If you’re a student and 18 years or older, please consider completing our quick survey. Thanks, man (or other)! This…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Jollof Wars
🔥 You’re invited to Jollof Wars! 🔥 Join us on Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m. in the Stuy Milligan Hub for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition! Come taste and judge different versions of West Africa’s famous jollof rice as…
Oct. 29 – Learn about Budgeting for Your Future
Kick off Wellness Week with a workshop with the Zillennial Advisors! The presenters are a mission-driven group of strategists, builders, and creatives who are shaping the future of financial wellness. They build accessible, tech-forward financial tools and educational programs, designed…
Oct. 20 @ Noon – Colors and Candles Diwali Celebration!
Come celebrate Diwali: The Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, from 12-2 p.m. in the Merrick lobby. We will have coloring activities, henna, and traditional baked goods! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: CDO Office Contact: Andrew Inamdar at cdo@owu.edu
Check Out This Year’s Spring Break Wilderness Treks!
If you are looking for something fun, challenging, and meaningful to do for spring break, then check out this year’s two Wilderness Treks: Climbing in Colorado and Kayaking in Florida. Each trip focuses on outdoor skills and growing in faith.…
Job Opportunity! Market Research for Community Research Fellows
Looking to gain real-life market research experience? Apply to be a student worker with the Community Research Fellows Program. Employees will work under the guidance of Prof. Will Georgic, and design and conduct surveys, analyze responses, consolidate results, and more.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Today at 9:30 a.m. – Student Employment Supervisor Training (Virtual)
If you have not yet attended a Student Employment Supervisor Training Session and you supervise student workers, don’t miss TODAY’s virtual training session for Supervisors of OWU Student Workers! This training includes important updates & process information from Human Resources…
Noon Yoga Starts This Week!
You haven’t missed the opportunity to practice yoga this semester! We start a new module on Tuesday, Oct. 14, upon returning from Fall Break. Classes are twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays in Edwards Gym from 12-1 p.m. (Realistically,…
Midterm Grade Estimates Due by Oct. 13, 2025
Dear Faculty, the timely submission of your midterm grade estimates is critical for student success, retention, and academic planning. Prompt reporting allows the Office of the Registrar to accurately update student records, enables faculty advisors to guide students effectively for…
University Classifieds
Join the Strand Theatre for October’s Films!
On Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., as part of the “Screamin’ with Stephen” (King) Series. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Tuesday, Oct. 14: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Before the film, see a scene from the upcoming Arena Fair Theatre’s production…
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Found Necklace – Hayes Hall
A lovely gold-colored necklace was found in Hayes Hall and is safe in my office. If you think it belongs to you, kindly share the details of your lost necklace so we can reunite you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWL Program…
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