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Campuswide News & Events
Education Department Accreditation Visit – Jan. 28-30, 2026
The Education Department at Ohio Wesleyan University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on Jan. 28-30, 2026. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note…
Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. – Bob Ross @ The Ross Art Museum
Come paint along with a Bob Ross video and dress up for a SLAM Halloween event with the Ross Art Museum! Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SLAM and Ross Art Museum Contact: Gracie Johnson at gbjohnson@owu.edu
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 Continues This Wednesday!
The Hispanic Film Festival continues this Wednesday, Oct. 29, with the Spanish film La llegada (Upon Entry), directed by Alejandro Rojas and Juan Sebastián Vásquez. The film follows a Venezuelan couple who arrive in the United States with dreams of…
Secure Your Devices, Protect Your Data
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 4 – Device Security Your digital devices are gateways to your personal and academic life. Keeping them secure protects both you and our campus community. Smart security habits: Keep software and apps updated – security fixes…
Oct. 29 @ noon – Bucin, Gitter, & Kim Immigration Panel Discussion
On Oct. 29 at noon in Merrick Hall 301, Dana Bucin will be joined by OWU Professors Robert Gitter and Veda Kim for a panel discussion, “On Immigration: What’s the Matter? What Matters?”, where guests and students will be able…
🚨Join Us Oct. 25 for the USEC, Fireside Chat with Dr. v. & the ‘Woz,’ & Big News!
No ticket needed for the campus community! Join Ohio Wesleyan starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, for OWU’s second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition, followed at 11 a.m. by Dr. v’s chat with the “Woz,” who single-handedly created…
OWU Connection News & Events
Spend Fall ’26 Semester in Tanzania – Change your Life
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African Culture,…
Tomorrow! FAIR GAME: Winning Strategies for Career Fairs
Uncertain about navigating next week’s Career & Grad School Fair? Never attended a fair? Not sure what to say to employers or grad school reps? We’ve got you covered! Register on Handshake to attend our Career Fair Prep Workshop. You…
Sept 18. – Connection Conference
The Connection Conference is this week on Thursday, Sept. 18! View the schedule and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend. There is also a PDF print-friendly version. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions! OWU Sponsoring…
Sept. 19 – School for International Training (SIT) Visit
Do you want to tackle the most critical issues of the world today in a global context? When you think about studying abroad, is it more than just sightseeing? Then check out the School for International Training (SIT). SIT Study…
Sept. 17 – Arcadia Abroad Campus Visit
Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? Would you like to learn how to go away/abroad affordably? Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia University, Wendy Lombardo, on Sept. 17, at the…
Sept. 25 – Where Do Startup Ideas Come From?
Not sure where to get ideas for a startup? Join us for this FREE workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. We will show you how you can find your next breakthrough idea…
Student News & Events
Nov. 10 from 12-2 p.m. – Give Thanks with Cru!
Join us from 12-2 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a fun afternoon of gratitude and community! Enjoy fun lawn games, a thank-you card making station to spread some kindness, and free hot drinks and donuts to keep you warm. Come…
🎶 Live@OWU 2026 – Student Feedback Wanted!
We’re planning the Spring 2026 Live@OWU concert, and YOU get to help pick the artists! Check out the playlist and vote for your favorites! Please submit your top artist choices by Friday, Nov. 14. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of Student…
Nov. 12 @11:30 a.m. – Women in Politics
Join us for Women in Politics in Ham-Wil, Room 312, at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 12. We’ll be discussing the power, leadership, and impact of women in politics — sharing stories, exchanging ideas, and inspiring one another to make a difference.…
Call for Magazine Donations – Vision Board Night with Rafiki!
Rafiki will be hosting a Vision Board Night on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and we’d love your help! If you have old magazines that you no longer use, please consider donating them to be used for the event. If you’re interested…
🦃 TIME TO GET THANKFUL! 🍁 (Nov. 6 & 7)
Stop by our Gratitude Table hosted by Residential Life in your res hall lobby or at HWCC during the noon hour (Nov. 5–7) to write a Gratitude Card! Share what you’re thankful for – your friends, your bed, caffeine, or…
Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. – Thankfulness Jars at Thompson
Join the Hall Council at Thompson Hall on Nov. 13 from 7-9 p.m. to make thankfulness jars and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. Enter Thompson through the main door by the large staircase. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Hall Council Contact: Brooke…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Today at 9:30 a.m. – Student Employment Supervisor Training (Virtual)
If you have not yet attended a Student Employment Supervisor Training Session and you supervise student workers, don’t miss TODAY’s virtual training session for Supervisors of OWU Student Workers! This training includes important updates & process information from Human Resources…
Noon Yoga Starts This Week!
You haven’t missed the opportunity to practice yoga this semester! We start a new module on Tuesday, Oct. 14, upon returning from Fall Break. Classes are twice per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays in Edwards Gym from 12-1 p.m. (Realistically,…
Midterm Grade Estimates Due by Oct. 13, 2025
Dear Faculty, the timely submission of your midterm grade estimates is critical for student success, retention, and academic planning. Prompt reporting allows the Office of the Registrar to accurately update student records, enables faculty advisors to guide students effectively for…
University Classifieds
Sept. 6 – Common Application Workshop
Sept. 6 @ 8:30 a.m. – Help a high school senior with the Common Application! Know a high school junior or senior who could use help with the Common Application and essay? Encourage them to attend the Common Application Workshop hosted by…
PAID Babysitting Opportunity. Gain Experience in Education, Psychology, & Social Work
Local family in Marengo, OH, is seeking a kind, dependable sitter for their 21-month-old daughter. Ideal for college students or recent grads in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields looking for meaningful, hands-on experience with young children. Hours: Midday, 5-6…
Fans for Friends Donation Program Seeks New Box Fans
The Delaware County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in collaboration with People in Need (PIN) of Delaware County, is seeking donations of new box fans this summer to keep those without air-conditioning from living in dangerous temperatures. Donations may be dropped…
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