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Campuswide News & Events
Homecoming Weekend Craft & Open House @ The 1842
During Homecoming weekend, stop by The 1842 Lounge to decorate your own pennant to use to cheer on the OWU teams competing this weekend. Available while supplies last. Want to show your family or friends The 1842? On Saturday, Oct.…
Fall Break Hours for Hobson Library
Fall break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing,…
Fleaji: Vintage Market – Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rock Quad
FIJI presents Fleaji, a traveling vintage market partnered with Phi Gamma Delta, coming to OWU on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Rock Quad! The market will include different businesses selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry, and…
Parking Update: Solar Canopy Work in Smith, Bradford Milligan, SCSC Lots
Campus Operations Notification: Parking lots scheduled for new or ongoing solar canopy installations during the week of Oct. 5 are listed below. As the 15-foot-tall canopies are installed, affected lots will be closed and reopened in stages as outlined at…
POSTPONED: Short-Term Closure of Soccer Complex Parking Lot
Please note this is postponed. Campus Operations Notification: The Jay Martin Soccer Complex parking lot will close at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and reopen on the evening of Monday, Oct. 5, following site preparation work to support the installation…
Key Dates & Academic Deadlines for Fall 2026
Stay on top of your schedule and academic deadlines by importing the Academic Calendar and your class schedule into your Google Calendar. It’s the best way to manage your time and avoid conflicts. Mark your calendars for these key dates:…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 17 @ 4 p.m. – Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School
Planning your next move after OWU? After you finish networking at the Career Fair, join us for a punchy, 30-minute session that cuts through the stress of applying to graduate school. An Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School Date:…
TODAY! – 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…
Seniors: Complete Your GenEd CX Graduation Requirement!
Attention Seniors! Please remember that completing the GenEd CX is a mandatory requirement for graduation, and all four steps must be fully approved in the system for you to graduate. If you haven’t finished your steps yet, make this a…
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…
Student News & Events
Oct. 22 @ 7 p.m. – SigEp Karaoke @ The 1842
SigEp is hosting its Karaoke Philanthropy event at The 1842; come by for good music, questionable singing from the brothers, and a great time! The event runs from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at The 1842. Request a song for $1…
New History Classes for SP 2027
Check out these interesting new courses from the History Department for Spring 2027! HIST 288 U.S. Immigration and Ethnic History – Core Competency: Engage Diversity HIST 296 Colonialism and Imperialism – Core Competency: Examine Power and Inequities HIST 297 Modern…
🐶💛Flexible Near-Campus Job Opportunity for Animal Lovers!
Love animals? Looking for a flexible, low-stress part-time job close to campus? This might be a perfect fit! Retired Worthington teacher, Lucy, is looking for 3-5 reliable, caring students to help take care of her Saluki show puppies. This role…
Today! Sturges-After-Dark Haunted Library & Interactive Fiction Showcase, Thurs, Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m.
The OWU English Department Summons You ! What: Sturges-After-Dark Haunted Library & Interactive Fiction Showcase When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Sturges Hall Join the English Department for a Spooky Evening of Games, Treats,…
Friday @ 1 p.m. – Dr. Kofi Quaye Guest Speaker Lunch Event
Join the Pre-Health Club in welcoming Dr. Kofi Quaye, a vascular surgeon and OWU alum, who will be sharing his journey to practicing vascular surgery. The event will be held on Oct. 23 in SCSC 163 from 1-2 p.m. Lunch…
English Advising Spooktacular TODAY!
Whether you’re feeling like a Sacrificial Lamb trying to survive your first English class, or a Final Girl (or Guy) suiting up for your last semester, you are invited to an English Department social TODAY for some free food, treats,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Last Call – Emerging Leaders Nominations Due Sept. 16
Applications are open to nominate Ohio Wesleyan Students for the Emerging Leaders Program. Hosted by the Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Emerging Leaders Program gives rising student leaders the chance to build valuable networking skills and…
Wear Your Faculty Name Tag to Faculty Meeting!
Please wear your name tag to the upcoming faculty meeting to help welcome and connect with our new colleagues. To encourage belonging and OWU community connections, the Smith Center is giving all faculty name tags, which were delivered on Friday.…
Upcoming Cybersecurity Training
Help keep Ohio Wesleyan’s digital community secure by participating in our latest cybersecurity training module, 2026 Social Engineering Red Flags. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, keep an eye on your inbox for a welcome email containing your personalized link to access…
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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