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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 3 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Join us for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 3! To register, click this link: 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Delaware, OH: OWU Community | Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk takes place downtown from about 9 to 9:30 a.m. A group of us will be…
Sept. 30 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – International Recovery Day
Join The Bishop Way on The Jay on Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., to recognize and bring awareness to International Recovery Day. Partners, including Counseling Services, Safe Harbor, and NAMI, will be there, along with helpful information about recovery. Rain…
Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room door Monday (Sept. 28) – Friday (Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers &…
Support Dolly’s Literacy Legacy with Books for the ECC
In honor of Dolly Parton Day, we are pleased to announce that you, too, can help share the joy of reading. Inspired by Dolly’s mission to foster early literacy, we are collecting new and gently used books for students at…
Parking Notification: Solar Canopy Work in SCSC, Bradford Milligan Lots
Parking lots scheduled for new or ongoing solar canopy installations during the week of Sept. 28 are listed below. As the 15-foot-tall canopies are installed, affected lots will be closed and reopened in stages as outlined at owu.edu (Please note…
Selby Stadium Parking Lot Closure – Homecoming & Family Weekend
In preparation for Homecoming & Family Weekend, the Selby Stadium parking lot will close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, so event setup can begin the following morning. Please ensure all vehicles are removed from the lot prior…
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
Spring 2027 Pre-Registration
Registration for the Spring 2027 semester is fast approaching. The most important step you can take is to meet with your faculty advisor to get guidance on your course selections and to be authorized to register. You can already see…
TODAY! Discover Your Path with Dr. MaryFaith Mount-Cors!
Please join Dr. MaryFaith Mount-Cors to learn how she used her liberal arts education to build a path across education, global health, research, consulting, and youth mental health! Date: 2026 Oct. 12 Time: 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science Center,…
Participate in Research & Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between 18 and 24 for its tDCS study, where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games)…
CPB’s Winter Music Showcase Interest Form
We are looking for student or student group performers for our Winter Music Showcase (formerly known as A Cappellooza)! It will be hosted on Saturday, Dec. 5 in the evening, time to be determined. We want a wider variety of…
OWU Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawan Karate/TKD
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301: From Okinawa Japan, home to the oldest and healthiest people on earth, Karate/TKD has a deep cultural history developed over centuries. It is one of the oldest and most effective self-defense systems ever created. You do…
Oct. 12 @ 6 p.m. – Loop Into Fall
Come join In the Loop in the Peale Chapel for a cozy night of crochet and knitting. Experts and beginners welcome! Fall-themed patterns will be provided. Time: 6 p.m.-7 p.m. OWU Sponsor: In The Loop Contact: Marin Whitsett at kcwhitsett@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Call for Programming: OWU Connection Conference
Faculty and staff are invited to shape the upcoming Connection Conference, our biannual campus-wide event celebrating student research, service-learning, internships, and study away / travel experiences. We will hear from student panelists celebrating their high-impact experiences, and we will inspire…
Noon Yoga Starts Aug. 27!
Here we are again, the start of a new academic year! Why not do something different with your week and add in time for you? There is a group of individuals who gather in Edwards Gym from 12-1 p.m. Tuesdays…
University Classifieds
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…
Braided Gold Bracelet found in Slocum Doorway
A little over a week ago, a gold braided bracelet with a large circle clasp was found in the doorway to Slocum. It has been sitting in the Admission Office. If it is yours, please come grab it from Slocum…
One-Day Glass Fusing or Two-Day Batik Workshops!
Updated times! Come join the fun! The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University invites you to join two hands-on art workshops led by artist Pia Douglas. These sessions are open to the OWU community and the public — no experience…
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