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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 27 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar with Sophia Holupka ’24
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Sophia Holupka ’24, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University “Seasonal differences in Silver Carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix residency between tributary and mainstem habitats…
Oct. 28 – Spencer Lecture on Sinners by Dr. Comorau
Seeking something fun (yet academic) for the spooky season? Join us for the English Department’s 2026 Spencer Lecture: “For to Banish Ghosts and Goblins: Irish Vampires and Racial Ambivalence in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners.” Why Sinners? Why Vampires? Come find out…
🚀 Today – Join Us 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, Oct. 23, marks just such a moment. At noon that day, we will gather for lunch on the Rock…
FREE Microwave
We have a microwave in R.W. Corns that is free to a good home! It has been well-loved but still works. If you could use it, please email Christina at csmuirheadgould@owu.edu to arrange pickup. Thanks! OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan University,…
Hat, Glove, & Sock Drive
This week during the noon hour, the Chi Phi Fraternity will be tabling at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center to collect donations of socks, hats, and gloves. These items will be donated to the Common Ground Free Store in Delaware, which provides…
Artist Talk Today! – Ross Museum @ 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m., Ardine Nelson Artist Talk – City Center Mall Opened in 1989, City Center Mall enjoyed early success before declining amid increased competition, design limitations, and shifting consumer habits. Nelson’s work speaks to the forces that shape consumer culture…
OWU Connection News & Events
💮 Matcha Tea Ceremony and Kendama Fun Today!
Today, Thurs. Oct. 22, 4-5:30 p.m., Slocum 312 Come experience the art of matcha tea and learn about the traditional Japanese game of kendama. Discover a taste of Japanese culture through these unique traditions! OWU Sponsor: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan…
✈️ Abroad in France & Japan – Today in Ham-Wil Atrium
Today, Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12-1 p.m. – Check out our student mentors in the Ham-Wil Atrium. Connect with our table of OWU students who studied abroad in France and Japan. Learn about their experiences and sample an item from…
🌍Tomorrow – Global Pathways 4+1 Grad School Session
Thursday from 12-1 p.m. in Slocum 312 – Come learn about the Global Pathways 4+1 Graduate Programs. We’ll talk about options and answer your questions! ?’s international@owu.edu or stop by IOCP (Slocum 311) OWU Sponsor: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at…
✈️ Tomorrow – Global Journeys in Cambodia, Peru and Spain
Thursday from 12-1 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Atrium – Meet up with our mentors and hear about their stories studying abroad in the countries of Cambodia, Peru, and Spain! Check out their experiences, ask questions, and grab a treat! ?’s…
⭐ Today – Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) Info Session
Today, Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12-1 p.m. in Slocum 312 – Turn your idea into a hands-on experience! Join us for a TPG info session. Learn about Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPG) and what you can do with one. Explore application requirements…
💮 Matcha Tea Ceremony and Kendama Fun Tomorrow in Slocum
Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Slocum 312 – Come experience the art of matcha tea and learn about the traditional Japanese game of kendama. Discover a taste of Japanese culture through these unique traditions! All are welcome! ?’s…
Student News & Events
Monday, Oct. 26 – Career Exploration Week 5: Imposter Syndrome
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 5 Topic: Imposter Syndrome. Ever feel like you’re not as capable as others think you are? You’re not alone. Let’s explore imposter syndrome and learn how to build confidence in who you are and…
Special Topics: Live Streaming & Digital Content Course! [Engage Diversity]
The Department of Journalism and Communication is offering a Special Topics course in Spring 2027 on live streaming and digital content creation. See course description below. Reach out to Dr. Kennard if you have questions! Students who have already taken…
TODAY @ 1 – Dr. Kofi Quaye Guest Speaker (Lunch Provided)
Join the Pre-Health Club in welcoming Dr. Kofi Quaye, a vascular surgeon and OWU alum, who will be sharing his journey to practicing vascular surgery. The event will be held today in SCSC 163 from 1-2 p.m. Lunch will be…
Oct. 28 @ Noon – Psych/Neuro Department Social
Join the Psychology Department and the Neuroscience Program for a social on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Hear about courses offered in the spring and chat with fellow students and faculty members! Refreshments will be provided. Psych/Neuro Department Social Date: 2026-10-28 Time:…
Oct. 28 @ 5 p.m. – An Evening of Unplugging (RSVP Needed)
Join the Chaplain’s Office at Gallant Woods Park for an evening of discussions and activities exploring spiritual wellness, intentional rest, and the importance of being attentive and present. We’ll leave campus at 5:00 p.m. and return around 7:00 p.m., with…
Engage Diversity Course: WLC 260 Hispanic and Latine Voices
Are you looking for an upper-level course with no prerequisites that fulfills the Engage Diversity core competency? Check out WLC 260: Hispanic and Latine Voices in U.S. Culture, Literature, and Film, a course taught in English that counts as an…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Pat Smith Passes Away
We are sad to share that Patrick Fitzgerald Smith, 61, passed away Oct. 17. Pat was a member of the OWU mechanical trades staff from 1997-2007. In his obituary, his family shares: “Pat’s legacy will not be measured by the…
Submit to November News for OWU Families – Oct. 30 Deadline
Help keep parents and families informed! We are accepting submissions for our November and December editions of News for OWU Families. Submit your posts here via the News for OWU Families form. Submission Deadlines: November Issue: Noon on Friday, Oct.…
Seeking Staff/Faculty to Discuss Your Class Background with Students
I am looking for any staff or faculty member who would be interested to be interviewed by a student in my course, SOAN 300: Class Cultures. Students in the course are learning qualitative interviewing techniques and will be practicing their…
University Classifieds
Apple AirPods Found!
A pair of AirPods was found in the Slocum Reading Room. Please stop by IOCP Slocum 311 to claim. International@owu.edu for questions. OWU Sponsor: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at international@owu.edu
Keys Found in University Hall
Did you lose two keys in University Hall? If so, they are in the Academic Affairs Office (University Hall 107). Please stop by to pick them up Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Questions? Contact provost@owu.edu OWU Sponsor: Academic…
The Great GeekFest is Coming Nov. 6!
The Great GeekFest returns for its 9th year on Nov. 6, 2026, celebrating everything fans of all ages geek out over! This awesome and unique comic-con-style event will be held in the realm of all geekdoms, at the nearby Delaware…
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