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Campuswide News & Events
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…
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,…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
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…
Student News & Events
Oct. 20 @ 7 p.m. – Sweet Sustainability Kitchen SLU House Project
Come to the Kitchen SLU to learn about the connection between honey, bees, and sustainability! Taste honey, make crafts, and learn about honey bees. Location: Small Living Units (SLUs), Room 94 A Rowland Ave. OWU Sponsor: The Kitchen SLU Contact:…
Oct. 28 @ 4:30 p.m. – Ofrenda Making Workshop
Join SLACC (Spanish Language and Cultures Club) to learn how to make your own ofrenda in memory of someone special to you. After the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to leave their ofrenda on an altar built by the…
Singles Darts Tournament Sign Up Final Chance
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 in order…
Service and Cultural Immersion 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 the Lakota Nation in South Dakota to work with Lakota Youth Development, an organization serving an important function for those living…
Cantarito Workshop ⚱️🧉 TODAY 5-7 p.m.
Come paint cantaritos with VIVA! These are traditional clay pots that were used to keep water cool and are now used as decor and for delicious cocktails. Design your own cantarito using traditional techniques and art styles, or come up…
Planning for Spring 2027 Graduation? Check Your Unit Count!
Are you a graduating senior planning to participate in the Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony? Then it is important for you to review your degree audit now to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements: Commencement Participation (32 Units): You must have at…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
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…
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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