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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Ross Museum Closed for Show Change Sept. 28-Oct. 12
The Ross Art Museum will be closed from Monday, Sept. 28, to Monday, Oct. 12, to change exhibitions. Those wishing to visit the museum during this time must make an appointment. Please visit us when we reopen on Tuesday, Oct.…
Oct. 3 @ 1 p.m. – OWU Club Soccer vs Oberlin
OWU Club Soccer will be hosting its first home game of the season against Oberlin College’s Club Team. We will play them at the Rugby field on Oct. 3, starting at 1 p.m. We’d love for you to come and…
Live Like Dolly and Donate Books to the ECC Today
Our first bookdrive for the Early Childhood Center (ECC) is underway, inspired by the late, great Dolly Parton. From now until Oct. 16, donations of new and gently used books are being collected in the Ham-Wil atrium and the Mowry…
Oct. 1 – Serve it up for St. Jude Pickleball Tournament!
Grab your friends, grab a paddle, and join Delta Delta Delta this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Gordon Fieldhouse for a fun pickleball tournament benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Come out for an evening of friendly competition,…
Celebrate Homecoming with Free T-Shirts, Coffee, & More!
Happy Homecoming week, Bishops! Tuesday, Sept. 29: Free Homecoming T-Shirts at the Mowry Alumni Center from 10-11 a.m. & 12-1 p.m. Show that you follow OWU Alumni on social media to claim yours (while supplies last). Wednesday, Sept. 30: Coffee…
OWU Connection News & Events
🌍 TPG Grants: Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Accepting applications through Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU…
⭐️Sept. 17 – Career & Grad School Fair!
Looking to explore opportunities, start your career or discover exciting graduate/professional programs? Located in the Benes Rooms on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Grad School Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with…
⭐Travel-Learning Courses: Applications are OPEN!
Learn about it in the classroom. Experience it in the real world. Visit the TLC website to check-out the travel-learning courses, destinations, and application information. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP Office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan…
📝TPG Applications OPEN – DUE Oct. 1
Turn Your Ideas Into Reality: Theory-to-Practice Grants Are Open! Have a big idea, research project, or creative venture you’ve been waiting to bring to life? Applications for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPG) are officially LIVE. Whether you’re planning…
Sept. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections. This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and learn…
Sept. 10 @ 12 p.m. – TLC: COMM 314 & WGS 310 Informational
Interested in taking a Travel-Learning Course to Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa? Come to Crider Lounge at noon Sept. 10 to learn about COMM 314: Health Communication & The Black Body, taught by Dr. Phokeng Dailey, and WGS 310: Black…
Student News & Events
Sweetest Day Card Making Station @ The 1842
Stop by The 1842 Lounge to create cards for friends and family to celebrate how sweet it is to have them. Card making station is available Friday and Saturday all day. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu…
Oct. 16 @ 12-1 p.m. – Coffee and Donuts with the ENVS Department
Join us at Coffee and Donuts on Friday! Mingle with faculty and fellow students in the GIS Lab (SCSC 207) anytime between 12 and 1 p.m. on Oct. 16. This is a perfect event to ask about the upcoming course registration for…
Open Advising Session for Education Majors
Are you an education major with questions about which classes to take this spring? Stop by our open advising session on Monday, Oct. 19, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Edgar Hall 128! We’ll have some snacks, and education…
Oct. 12-16 @ 12 p.m. – Domestic Violence Awareness
During this week, Circle K International members will be tabling for the Clothesline Project. We recommend that students write a positive message on T-shirt cutouts so we can make a “clothesline” and donate it to a shelter for victims. OWU…
Habitat for Humanity over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 28
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will be traveling to Charleston, S.C., to do home-building work with Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit housing organization focused on affordable homes. Spring break service…
How Good is Your Arm Game @ The 1842
Do you love baseball? Or need to throw something? Come to play How Good is Your Arm @ The 1842. Available 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Prizes are on the line. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Are You a First-Gen Faculty or Staff Member?
Welcome back! I’m working to better understand and connect with the first-generation community at OWU — including the faculty and staff who bring their own first-gen experiences to our campus. If you identify as a first-generation college graduate, I invite…
Exploring Learning Science + AI: Join Our Faculty Community
This fall, we are launching our first Faculty Learning Community (FLC) and seeking 8 curious instructors to explore how generative AI can enhance student learning. Setting aside meta-debates on AI ethics, this group will focus on applying learning science with…
Seeking October Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule fall events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local…
University Classifieds
FREE New Queen Box Spring
FREE new, never-been-used Queen Box Spring up for grabs! It is sitting in its packaging on the curb of the President’s house (Pritchard House, 135 Oak Hill Ave). Please come and take it off our hands! Enjoy! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Free Outdoor Plants – Dig Your Own
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flowerbeds and needs to get rid of some old plants. We have Yellow Daylilies and Asian Sedge; you must dig and transport yourself. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu to set up a time to come…
2026-2027 Reporting & Writing Student Internship
Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Do you like writing, editing, and fact-checking? Apply for the Office of Marketing & Communications Reporting & Writing Internship. This 2026-2027 internship will result in published pieces for your portfolio. Learn more and…
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