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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 2 @ 8 p.m. – “A Celebration of Sanborn” Alumni Recital
Join the OWU Performing Arts Department for an alumni recital featuring Ann Johnson ’04, Annie Moosa ’11, Lauren Spavelko ’11, Gavin Abrams ’23, and Rachel Fitzgerald ’18. Join us for a homecoming celebration, welcoming back alumni from multiple disciplines. This…
Get OWUt The Vote: Ohio Voter Registration Ends Oct. 5
Election Day (Nov. 3) is around the corner! There are so many races on the ballot, including mayors, U.S. Congress, and governors. Are you registered to vote? Visit this website or stop by the registration table in Ham-Wil to submit…
Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room door through Friday (Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers & more!) Open to Students,…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Seeking 5 Student-Athletes Who Need to Satisfy Step 4
Your leadership on the field doesn’t stay in the locker room—it drives your career. We are looking for 5 student-athletes who have completed a Connection Experience and can speak to the transferable skills that turned their athletic background into professional…
Get a First Look: Connection Conference Preliminary Schedule
The preliminary schedule for the upcoming Connection Conference is now live! As a reminder, the conference serves as a day of alternative instruction, meaning regular classes will not meet, so all students can participate. Please note this is an initial…
🌍 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…
Student News & Events
Oct. 23 – Thinking About Grad School?
Thinking about graduate school? Are you passionate about medicine, environmental health, disease prevention, nutrition and food access, or social justice? Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Wes Grunden, the Director of Admissions for the College of Public Health…
Oct. 26 – Senior Registration Window Opens for Spring 2027
Attention, Seniors! Your registration window for the Spring 2027 semester is fast approaching and will open Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 a.m. The most important step you can take is to meet with your faculty advisor to get guidance on…
Oct. 19-Oct. 24 – Fall Wellness Week
The fall 2026 Wellness Week is October 19-24! There are events all week sponsored by a variety of offices and departments to support several dimensions of wellness. Mark your calendar and take a moment to support your wellness journey. Check…
Come Watch OWU and Ohio State Games @ The 1842
Stop by this Saturday to watch: Ohio State 12 p.m. OWU Football 12:45 p.m. OWU Soccer 6:45 p.m. Later in the evening, the playoff game of the Guardians vs. the Rays at 8 p.m. Will have sound on for the…
Oct. 23 & 24 @ 7-9 p.m. – Student Drag Night!
Did you enjoy the Drag Night from the first week of classes? Good news! SAGE is hosting a STUDENT-LED DRAG NIGHT for the second year in a row! This is a 2-night event. If you can’t make it to both,…
Pizza & Paint! Latin American & Spanish Majors/Minors Info Event
Come paint, enjoy pizza, and explore the Latin American & Latine Studies and Spanish majors and minors with faculty and students! Also, discover the work of three contemporary Latine artists and get inspired! Wednesday, Oct. 21 @ 12:10 p.m. University…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit News for OWU Families by the Sept. 4 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the September edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using the News for OWU Families form by noon Friday, Sept. 4. What should families have on their radar this month? Send us your…
Zoom Meeting Licenses and Phone Rollout
Zoom Phone Transition We recently upgraded our Zoom contract to include Zoom Phone. Over the next few months, this new service will roll out to select employees, allowing us to retire one of our aging, unsupported phone systems. While many employees…
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…
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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