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Campuswide News & Events
Extra Dental Supplies? Donate in Ham-Wil Today!
OWU Circle K International is collecting dental hygiene supplies this week for underserved communities in Delaware and Columbus. We are looking for toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, and more. Stop by our table during lunch the rest of this week in…
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.…
OWU Connection News & Events
⭐️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…
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…
Student News & Events
OWU Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawan Karate/TKD
Award-Winning, Internationally Certified Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawa Karate & Kobudo, TKD, Self-Defense Okinawan Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301 is one of the greatest self-defense systems ever created. You do not need to have prior experience to take this course – beginners are welcome!…
Apply for Spring Break Wilderness Trek!
If you are looking for something fun, challenging, and meaningful to do for spring break, then check out this year’s two Wilderness Treks: Cumberland Island in Georgia and Canyons & Arches in Utah. Each trip focuses on outdoor skills and…
Final Day to Sign up for Singles Darts Tournament @ The 1842
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 to compete.…
Marching Bishops Visit Day – Join Us Nov. 7!
Hey, Bishops! If you’re thinking of joining the Marching Bishops on the field next year, we’d like to invite you to our Marching Band Visit Day on Nov. 7! You can join us for the BishopWalk Parade, play in the…
Take One of Your Spring Classes at Marion Correctional Institute!
Next spring, NUTR 310, Global Food Systems, and PHIL 312, Philosophy & Social Change, will be held at Marion Correctional Institute, where OWU students will learn together with residents of the prison. NUTR 310, taught by Prof. Nix, is Wednesdays…
CWI Student Survey: Earn $10 Dining Dollars!
Last week, you received an email asking you to participate in the Citizens and Scholars College Presidents for Civic Preparedness (CWI) student survey. The survey is brief, taking less than three minutes to complete. It’s designed to gather your thoughts…
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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