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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
⭐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…
✈️ TLC: What Is a Travel-Learning Course?
Take a course, learn on campus, and travel with the class to explore the subject beyond the classroom. Visit the TLC website to explore courses and learn about the application process. Applications are open now! Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop…
Summer Research Away from OWU? Present at the SSRP Symposium!
Did you spend your summer doing research somewhere other than Delaware, Ohio? Here is your opportunity to present! The Summer Scholarship and Research Program (SSRP) Symposium will be held during the Fall Connection Conference on Thursday, September 24, and it’s…
Student News & Events
Oct. 21 @ Noon-1 p.m. – Sociology/Anthropology Social, 4th Floor Elliott Hall
All students welcome! Come join the Sociology-Anthropology Department faculty and students to discuss and ask questions about upcoming SOAN/SJ courses for spring 2027. Also, a young alum will join the social to chat with students about navigating the job market.…
Oct. 22 @ Noon – Rest, Reset, and Reframe!
Stop by Merrick Hall on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 12-1 p.m. to express your creativity and design a picture frame! Celebrate Wellness Week with this fun and relaxing craft. OWU Sponsor: Office of Community Wellness Contact: Andrew Inamdar at ajinamdar@owu.edu
Oct. 21 – Air-Dry Clay & Create: Shape Your Story, 5-6:30 p.m., Milligan Hub
Take a break from your busy schedule, get creative, and connect with fellow students in a fun and relaxing environment. Use air-dry clay to create something that reflects your personality, culture, or personal story while enjoying music, snacks, and good…
Oct. 21 @ Noon – WinS Halloween Keychain Making and Elections
Come join the Women in STEM club for Halloween keychain making! The event is free, and food will be provided. During this event, we will also be opening elections for our new executive committee members. If you are interested in…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWU Print Services Protocols for Best Service
As we begin a new academic year, OWU Print Services would like to share a few friendly reminders to help projects move smoothly, avoid unnecessary delays, and meet deadlines: Department Printers For problems with a department printer, please contact the 1-800…
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…
University Classifieds
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…
Now Hiring! 2026-2027 Event Photographer/Photojournalist Student Intern
Apply before 11:59 p.m. Sunday (March 29) to be considered for this StAP-supported position in the OWU Marketing & Communications Office! MarComm’s Event Photographer/Photojournalist Student Intern will: Learn to capture high-quality candid photos from on-campus events and take posed profile…
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