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Campuswide News & Events
You’re Invited! Art Unveiling in Gillespie Honors House, Oct. 7
You’re invited to attend the unveiling of “Fairbow Farm,” a painting installed in the Gillespie Honors House (81 Oak Hill Avenue). The painting is a gift from Kevin McGinty ’70, former Chair of OWU’s Board of Trustees, and his wife,…
“What We’re Reading” in Sturges: How Was Your Last Book?
Did you love your latest read? Maybe you weren’t a fan? Let us know by filling out THIS FORM for the chance to be featured on the Sturges Hall’s “What We’re Reading” wall! You’ll share your name, your department/major(s), the…
Join Us Oct. 23 for a Defining Moment at OWU
A message from President vandenBerg: Universities rarely reach a moment when their history, momentum, and ambition converge. For Ohio Wesleyan, Friday, Oct. 23, marks just such a moment. At noon that day, we will gather for lunch on the Rock…
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,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Final Fall 2026 BLP Info Session Tomorrow!
The Bishop Launch Program is a fall semester professional development program designed to help students become more confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seekers. BLP is open to 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year students. To participate, attendance at one of…
Travel & Learn: TLC Applications are Open!
Travel-Learning Courses are open to students starting in their first year at OWU. Visit the TLC website for information about the application and the variety of courses and destinations being offered. The application is open now. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop…
Presentation Possibilities at the Connection Conference
Please fill out this form if you have completed Steps 1-3 of your GenEd Connection Experience and would like to complete Step 4 (Public Presentation) at the 2026 Fall Connection Conference. Flexibility: You are welcome to complete Step 4 at this…
Register for BLP 2026! Two Info Sessions Remaining!
The Bishop Launch Program is a fall semester professional development program designed to help students become more confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seekers. BLP is open to 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year students. To participate, attendance at one of…
BLP August Info Sessions Start Aug. 5!
Attention 2nd- and 3rd-year students! Bishop Launch Program (BLP) August Info Sessions start THIS week! Come learn about the BLP – Career Connection’s signature fall semester Professional Development program. Gain insights and skills to become a more Confident, Competent, and…
Today! Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium
Ohio Wesleyan will host a free lunch symposium today, April 27, to explore how recent federal policy changes and executive orders could impact the environment. OWU faculty member Will Georgic, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, will moderate the panel discussion. This year’s…
Student News & Events
Interested in Joining La Casa in the Spring?
Looking for a place to call home this spring? If you’re interested in living in La Casa next semester, we’d love to hear from you! Fill out the interest form to let us know you’re interested and take the first…
Performing Arts T-Shirt Design Competition
Hello, Friends! APO and NAfME are teaming up for a T-shirt fundraiser, and we need your help! We are holding a T-shirt design contest, then having students vote on their favorite design. If you want to submit a design for…
Oct. 30 @ 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. – NAfME’s Annual Almost Famous Quesadilla Fundraiser
Support music education by purchasing quesadillas from NAfME! The order form will open at 9 p.m. and remain open until 2 a.m., or when supplies run out. Members of NAfME will cook your made-to-order quesadillas AND deliver them to you…
SPRING 2026 SHOW INFO: ‘Hurricane Diane’ & ‘Bring It On’
This spring, we will be producing the play “Hurricane Diane,” directed by Bradford Sadler, and the musical “Bring It On,” directed by BC Granger. The performances of “Hurricane Diane” will be Feb. 25-28, 2027. “Bring It On” will run Apr.…
Oct. 30 – Join Hall Council at SPOOKY SINGO (Costume Contest Included!)
On Oct. 30 Hall Council is hosting the yearly Spooky Singo, happening in Smith dining from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Play some bingo centered around Halloween songs and mid way through participate in the costume contest. PRIZES FOR BINGO…
Oct. 30 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Costumes & Consent
Join the Bishop Way on Oct. 30, in the HWCC Atrium from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., for some Halloween fun and to learn about consent through a spooky myth-vs.-fact game. Ft. a chance to win prizes and candy. Hope to see…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Seeking October Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule fall events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local…
Call for Programming: OWU Connection Conference
Faculty and staff are invited to shape the upcoming Connection Conference, our biannual campus-wide event celebrating student research, service-learning, internships, and study away / travel experiences. We will hear from student panelists celebrating their high-impact experiences, and we will inspire…
University Classifieds
Roommate(s) Needed for the Senior Apartments
My roommates and I are looking for another person to fill a four-person quad for the senior apartments next year. While specifically looking for one other person, we are also open to groups of three that are looking to fill…
Found – Headphones on the 2nd floor of Ham-Wil
Headphones were found on the second floor of Ham-Will on March 4. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Who Loves Oui French‑Style Yogurt?
OWL Camp is looking for empty Oui French‑Style Yogurt jars to use in one of our summer classes, and our goal is to collect around 20 by June 1. If you or someone you know enjoys these yogurt cups and…
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