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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 13 – Ross Museum Opening Reception
Join the Ross Art Museum for an opening reception of Reflections on America at 250 and Nicholas Hill: Pandemic Portraits on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. OWU Sponsoring…
AEP Planned Power Outage Scheduled for Friday, July 31
Campus Operations Notification: AEP is scheduled to shut off electricity to central and academic campus between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, to complete necessary maintenance work. Power will be shut off between South Liberty and South Henry streets, including the SLUs, Selby…
Aug. 5 – Blackboard Downtime Maintenance
Our Blackboard application is scheduled for planned maintenance at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. The maintenance downtime is expected to last approximately two hours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services Contact: David Soliday at helpdesk@owu.edu
Solar Energy Initiative Update
Beginning July 20, crews will be working to install ground-mounted solar panels as part of OWU’s solar energy initiative. The work should continue for just over a month. Wildflower gardens will be planted under the ground arrays, and the areas…
TODAY Only! Come ‘Shop’ Our Office Supply FREE Store! 9-4 p.m.
After a day of cleaning, purging, and organizing, Advancement and Strategic Ventures invites you to our office and general supply FREE store! Open to the entire OWU community: staff, students, and faculty! What do you need? Binders, organizers, clips, staples,…
OWU Bookstore Closed Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The OWU Bookstore will be closed on Tuesday, July 21, as staff transition to a new, updated system. Normal hours resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22. We appreciate your patience during this upgrade. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Campus…
OWU Connection News & Events
Stop by the Employer Spotlight Today!
Employer Spotlight (Drop-In!) Today — April 1, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. HWCC Atrium Meet visiting employers in a relaxed, mini tabling setting—no registration needed. Featured Employers Western Theological Seminary – Learn about graduate programs in theology, ministry, counseling, and community leadership. GVI…
Build Your Financial Confidence with Kindros Today!💰
Ohio Wesleyan is excited to offer Kindros, a financial wellness platform designed to help you build knowledge and confidence around your finances! Through short, self-paced modules and interactive tools, Kindros makes it easy to learn the basics of personal finance…
Interested in Psychology at OWU?!
Are you curious about what a degree in psychology can lead to? You’re not alone! Psychology is one of the most versatile majors, opening doors to careers that focus on understanding people, improving well-being, and making a meaningful impact. Here…
April 7 – Spring Student Symposium Application
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio…
Spring Alumni Athlete Panel is TODAY! 🏅
Join us today at 7 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall for the Spring Alumni Athlete Panel! This is a great opportunity to hear from former student-athletes about their career journeys, experiences, and advice for life after OWU.…
Employer Spotlight Today!
Spotlight on Case Western Reserve University. Join us TODAY, March 26 (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the HWCC Atrium to meet with Case Western Reserve University and discover opportunities. It’s a great way to connect casually with professionals and explore future career…
Student News & Events
Today from Noon-1 p.m. – New Student Drop-in Group
Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering a New Student Drop-in Group for a casual, supportive space to talk, listen, and connect with other students facing similar experiences—whether it’s stress, homesickness, academics, or adjusting…
GAME Lab Research Participants Needed
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s Game Lab is looking for participants between Sept. 18-24 for their tDCS study where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while…
Sept. 11 – Corn Hole Tournament
Join Hall Council this Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Corn Hole Tournament at the Bradford Milligan Hall/Thomson Hall Lawn. Come and enjoy some friendly competition while spending time with friends. OWU Sponsor: Hall Council Contact:…
Apply for Fall Break Wilderness Trek!
Are you ready for cool weather and fall colors? The Fall Break Wilderness Trek will be Oct. 7-10 in the Dolly Sods Wilderness of West Virginia. We’ll go backpacking, learn outdoor living skills, and spend time with readings and discussions…
Life Quest Retreat: Register by Tues, Sept. 8
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver We’ll be exploring this question and more at the upcoming Life Quest Retreat (Sept. 25-26 at Deer Creek State Park Lodge), a chance…
Library Labor Day Reminder
While Hobson Library may be closed for the Labor Day holiday, you don’t have to pause your study or research. Campus has plenty of physical spaces and digital tools available. Alt Study & Work Spaces Privacy Pods in Ham-Wil’s Lower…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 18 – Fix Student Tardiness & Boost Engagement in 5 Minutes
Solve student lateness and build day-one accountability using three unique strategies. Register HERE for this virtual GLCA event, which will be held at noon Aug. 18, 2026. A link and calendar invite will be sent the day before the event. OWU Sponsoring…
Welcome Our New Bishops at Opening Convocation!
All Faculty & Staff are invited to help us kick off the new academic year by walking in the processional, sitting together, and forming the First Lap tunnel to welcome our incoming students! Use this form to let us know if…
Submit to News for OWU Families by Aug. 7 Deadline
Submissions are open for the August edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit your updates by noon on Friday, Aug. 7 (issue date Wednesday, Aug. 12). For this issue, please focus on information that supports a smooth transition to…
University Classifieds
Found – Headphones on the 2nd floor of Ham-Wil
Headphones were found on the second floor of Ham-Will on March 4. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Who Loves Oui French‑Style Yogurt?
OWL Camp is looking for empty Oui French‑Style Yogurt jars to use in one of our summer classes, and our goal is to collect around 20 by June 1. If you or someone you know enjoys these yogurt cups and…
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on 2-26-26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
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