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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Sept. 29 @ 12 p.m. – Latine Heritage Mapping Activity
Stop by the first floor of Merrick to celebrate Latine Heritage Month with the Center for Community Wellness. We will have a mapping activity matching Latin American countries with their flag colors, native foods/dance styles, and fun facts. Hope to…
Sept. 24 @ 8 p.m. – Exposure Ensemble to Perform
Ohio Wesleyan’s creative performing arts group Exposure Ensemble will perform Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium, located inside Sanborn Hall; admission is free. Exposure Ensemble specializes in performing improvised/experimental music from the 20th/21st centuries. Composed of OWU students…
Join Us Oct. 2 for the 10th Anniversary of WOW!
Women of Ohio Wesleyan (WOW), Oct. 2, 5:30-8 p.m. – Celebrate the 10th anniversary of WOW, a community in which OWU alumni and friends learn from each other, gain fresh perspectives, and build their networks. The 10th anniversary celebration features keynote…
Sept. 24 @ 6:30-8 p.m. – Workshop Exploring Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits
Sept. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. Ross Museum Workshop: Paper <>Print <> Image <> World: Exploring Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits with Terry Hermsen This workshop will invite participants to engage with and reflect upon the portraits that Nicholas Hill, from Otterbein…
Sept. 23 – St. Jude Fundraiser at Chipotle
The Delta Delta Delta chapter is raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading pediatric treatment and research facility dedicated to finding cures and saving children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, at no cost to their families.…
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
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
Chem Cubed – 12-1 p.m. @ SCSC 163
Come and learn more about our chemistry department professors and their interests outside the field of chemistry. OWU Sponsor: Chemistry Student Board Contact: Annika DeLong at amdelong@owu.edu
Singles Darts Tournament Sign Up
The dart tournament is single elimination. The tournament will start Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at The 1842. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must be registered by Tuesday, Oct. 20, at midnight to…
TODAY – Career Exploration Group Week 3: Fear of Failure
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 3 Topic: Fear of Failure. Fear of failure can hold us back from taking risks and pursuing opportunities. Let’s explore where those fears come from and how to move forward with confidence. This week…
Volunteer to Make Kids Happy at Trick or Treat Trail!
This Sunday, Oct. 18, Preservation Parks of Delaware County will hold its annual Trick or Treat Trail event at Gallant Woods Park north of town. They need volunteers to hand out candy to cute little kiddos along a trail in…
Oct. 12-16 @ 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Chi Phi RAINN Fundraising
To spread awareness and Support for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the Chi Phi Fraternity will be tabling in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center from Oct. 12-16. We will be offering baked goods and accepting donations for this…
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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