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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 18 @ 3 p.m. – Senior Saxophone Recital
Please join us for a lovely afternoon of saxophone and piano works featuring senior Ryleigh Jones and accompanist Dr. Anita Chiu. This recital will feature works by Astor Piazzolla, Alexander Glazunov, and Fernande Decruck. Free and open to the public.…
Pie a Volleyball Player for Breast Cancer Awareness!
Support OWU Volleyball’s annual Dig Pink match this Friday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The team will be tabling in Ham-Wil during lunch Wednesday through Friday. Stop by to learn more and participate in our fundraiser by donating…
Friday, Oct. 16 – Join Our Casual Spanish Conversational Group! 💬☕
Want to improve your Spanish speaking skills outside the classroom? Join our new group to meet over provided coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sweets when we talk about rotating topics like music, food, social issues, things to do, or lo…
Nov. 9 @ 7 p.m. – Richard W. Smith Lecture “Lincoln’s Peace”
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Michael Vorenberg, Royce Family Professor of History at Brown University, as the guest lecturer for the 2026 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Lincoln’s Peace: Struggling to Find the End of a…
Teach Kids Your Sport! Oct. 27 6:30-8 p.m.
Have a passion for sports and service? Interested in teaching the next generation of athletes? Volunteer at the BBBS Free Kids Sports Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30-8 p.m.! You DO NOT have to be a student-athlete to teach…
For Safety, Do Not Enter Schimmel/Conrades Construction Zone
Campus Operations Notification: The Schimmel/Conrades Parking Lot is closed to allow crews to move large equipment safely while installing solar canopies. The ADA spaces at the northwest corner of the lot remain accessible. Please plan accordingly, and for your safety,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 16 – Leveraging Your Clifton Strengths in Interviews
The Strengths Advantage: Use Your Clifton Strengths to Stand Out in Interviews Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304 Bonus: Lunch Provided Find out how to LEVERAGE your Clifton Strengths for maximum impact! In…
TODAY! – Student Made: Starting a Side Hustle
Today, Sept. 10 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 p.m. | FREE Lunch! | Join us for Student Made: Start Something! Learn how Student Made can help turn your idea, talent, or passion into a real business. This introductory workshop…
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…
Student News & Events
Final Days to Sign up for Singles Pool Tournament
The pool tournament will be single-elimination, following the ball-in-hand rules. The tournament will start at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. The first-round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must be registered by Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Midnight…
First-Gen OWU Celebration Week: Our Time to Shine! 🪩✨
Join us Nov. 2-6 for First-Gen OWU Celebration Week! This year’s theme is Our Time to Shine, and we’re celebrating our first-gen community with a full week of events, giveaways, treats, and more! Offices and departments across campus are joining…
Application Deadline Extended for Spring Break Wilderness Trek
The deadline for Spring Break Wilderness Trek applications has been extended to Sunday, Nov. 1. If you are looking for something fun, challenging, and meaningful to do for spring break, check out this year’s two Wilderness Treks: Cumberland Island in…
Get your 1098-T Tax Statement Electronically
Ohio Wesleyan University has partnered with ECSI, enabling you to receive your 1098-T Tuition tax statement electronically. To receive your 1098-T form electronically, please give your consent by following the instructions below by Jan. 1, 2027. If consent is not…
Monday, Nov. 2 – Career Exploration: Burnout & Balance
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 6 Topic: Burnout & Work-Life Balance. Balancing your responsibilities and well-being is key to long-term success. Let’s explore how to recognize burnout and create a sustainable, fulfilling life. This week we will focus on…
Campus-Wide Survey on Sense of Community at OWU
Do you find it easy to make friends at OWU? Do you feel like you are part of a caring community at OWU? CNX students need YOUR help, just 5-10 minutes of your time, filling out a Google Form survey…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Faculty – Share Your Thoughts About the Honors Program
Please join us for a casual conversation about the Honors Program. We will meet in Merrick 203 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and in Merrick 202 on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Both meetings will be “come and go,” and take place from…
Help Your Colleagues Schedule Meetings with You More Easily!
Sharing your free/busy calendar info: In Settings for your own OWU Calendar > Access permissions for events, check the box to “Make available for Ohio Wesleyan University.” Then select “See only free/busy (hide details)” from the drop-down list. This should…
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…
University Classifieds
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…
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…
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