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Campuswide News & Events
LAST DAY: Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room or office door today (Friday, Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers & more)! Open…
Homecoming Weekend Craft & Open House @ The 1842
During Homecoming weekend, stop by The 1842 Lounge to decorate your own pennant to use to cheer on the OWU teams competing this weekend. Available while supplies last. Want to show your family or friends The 1842? On Saturday, Oct.…
Fall Break Hours for Hobson Library
Fall break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing,…
Fleaji: Vintage Market – Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rock Quad
FIJI presents Fleaji, a traveling vintage market partnered with Phi Gamma Delta, coming to OWU on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Rock Quad! The market will include different businesses selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry, and…
Parking Update: Solar Canopy Work in Smith, Bradford Milligan, SCSC Lots
Campus Operations Notification: Parking lots scheduled for new or ongoing solar canopy installations during the week of Oct. 5 are listed below. As the 15-foot-tall canopies are installed, affected lots will be closed and reopened in stages as outlined at…
POSTPONED: Short-Term Closure of Soccer Complex Parking Lot
Please note this is postponed. Campus Operations Notification: The Jay Martin Soccer Complex parking lot will close at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and reopen on the evening of Monday, Oct. 5, following site preparation work to support the installation…
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
Monday, Oct. 26 – Career Exploration Week 5: Imposter Syndrome
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 5 Topic: Imposter Syndrome. Ever feel like you’re not as capable as others think you are? You’re not alone. Let’s explore imposter syndrome and learn how to build confidence in who you are and…
Special Topics: Live Streaming & Digital Content Course! [Engage Diversity]
The Department of Journalism and Communication is offering a Special Topics course in Spring 2027 on live streaming and digital content creation. See course description below. Reach out to Dr. Kennard if you have questions! Students who have already taken…
TODAY @ 1 – Dr. Kofi Quaye Guest Speaker (Lunch Provided)
Join the Pre-Health Club in welcoming Dr. Kofi Quaye, a vascular surgeon and OWU alum, who will be sharing his journey to practicing vascular surgery. The event will be held today in SCSC 163 from 1-2 p.m. Lunch will be…
Oct. 28 @ Noon – Psych/Neuro Department Social
Join the Psychology Department and the Neuroscience Program for a social on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Hear about courses offered in the spring and chat with fellow students and faculty members! Refreshments will be provided. Psych/Neuro Department Social Date: 2026-10-28 Time:…
Oct. 28 @ 5 p.m. – An Evening of Unplugging (RSVP Needed)
Join the Chaplain’s Office at Gallant Woods Park for an evening of discussions and activities exploring spiritual wellness, intentional rest, and the importance of being attentive and present. We’ll leave campus at 5:00 p.m. and return around 7:00 p.m., with…
Felt Pumpkin Craft @ The 1842 This Weekend
Stop by The 1842 Lounge this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (Oct. 23, 24, and 25) to create your own felt pumpkin magnet. Available while supplies last. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu
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
Now Hiring! 2026-2027 Digital Content & User Experience (UX) 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 Digital Content & UX Student Intern will: Help shape how users experience the University’s website. This role is…
Now Hiring! 2026-2027 Brand & Story 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 Brand & Story Student Intern will: Assist with the development and execution of communication materials for the OWU…
Now Hiring! Reporting & Writing 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! Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Are you a stickler for AP Style? Do you like interviewing people?…
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