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Campuswide News & Events
AEP Planned Power Outage Scheduled for Friday, July 31
Campus Operations Notification: AEP is scheduled to shut off electricity to central and academic campus between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, to complete necessary maintenance work. Power will be shut off between South Liberty and South Henry streets, including the SLUs, Selby…
Aug. 5 – Blackboard Downtime Maintenance
Our Blackboard application is scheduled for planned maintenance at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. The maintenance downtime is expected to last approximately two hours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services Contact: David Soliday at helpdesk@owu.edu
Solar Energy Initiative Update
Beginning July 20, crews will be working to install ground-mounted solar panels as part of OWU’s solar energy initiative. The work should continue for just over a month. Wildflower gardens will be planted under the ground arrays, and the areas…
TODAY Only! Come ‘Shop’ Our Office Supply FREE Store! 9-4 p.m.
After a day of cleaning, purging, and organizing, Advancement and Strategic Ventures invites you to our office and general supply FREE store! Open to the entire OWU community: staff, students, and faculty! What do you need? Binders, organizers, clips, staples,…
OWU Bookstore Closed Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The OWU Bookstore will be closed on Tuesday, July 21, as staff transition to a new, updated system. Normal hours resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22. We appreciate your patience during this upgrade. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Campus…
OWU Daily Publication Schedule & Submission Tips
The OWU Daily resumes daily M-F publication on Aug. 10. For those new to campus… Your can’t-miss campus newsletter, the OWU Daily, is shared by email each morning classes are in session. To submit information, please use the “Submit a…
OWU Connection News & Events
Monday, Feb. 23 – Navigating the Career Fair with Confidence
Career Fairs can be stressful and overwhelming, but you don’t have to go in cold. Learn how to navigate the Career Fair with confidence. Date: Monday, Feb. 23 Time: 12-1 p.m. (lunch is included) Place: Slocum 201 Register on Handshake…
Feb. 26 – Big Problem Challenge Competition!
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Merrick 301, 3 p.m. Join us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge, an exciting competition where students take on real-world issues and present innovative solutions. This year’s issue is the continued population growth in Delaware County,…
Feb. 26 – Pitch OWU Competition!
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Merrick 301, 2 p.m. Experience the excitement of Pitch OWU, where bold ideas and entrepreneurial spirit take center stage. Watch as students present their innovative business concepts and compete for funding to turn their visions into…
Feb. 26 – Woltemade Center Fellows & Scholars Spotlight
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 11-11:45 a.m. Explore how OWU’s Accounting & Finance Fellows, Corns Business and Entrepreneurial Scholars, and Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows programs bring the OWU Connection to life. Through student stories…
NEW! Real Estate Fellows, Open to ALL Students
The Woltemade Center is excited to announce its newest program: Westwood Real Estate and Community Development Fellows. Applications are now open and close on March 27, 2026. The program prepares students to be ethical, innovative leaders in real estate and…
Feb. 26 – Benefits of a Side Hustle, Student Panel
During Connection Conference, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Corns 312, 9-9:45 a.m. Join a student panel and moderator Professor Cliff Hurst for this How You Can Benefit from a Side Hustle info session. Learn how one can support your personal, academic, and professional…
Student News & Events
Decorate Your Personal Items with Patches
Bring a lab coat or favorite personal items (tote bags, jackets, denim) and have fun customizing with iron-on patches provided by the Student Biology Board. Free snacks will be provided! Date: 2026 Oct. 14 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.…
Oct. 5 – Career Exploration Group Week 2: Career Anxiety
Counseling Services & Career Connection’s Week 2 Topic: Dealing with Career Anxiety & Uncertainty. It’s normal to feel uncertain about your future. Let’s explore those feelings and learn ways to manage them. This week we will focus on identifying career-related…
Join Tauheed, OWU’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) ☪️
Tauheed, the Muslim Students Association at Ohio Wesleyan University, is looking for new members! We’re an organization for Muslim students and for anyone curious to learn, connect, and get involved. Fill out our interest form to join our organization and…
Oct. 14 – Impact in Action
This service event gives OWU students the opportunity to support local youth and educators by assembling school kits and writing encouraging letters to teachers and students. Donations and completed kits will support the Kingdom Image Arts After School Program, All…
Oct. 5 @ 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Cold and Flu 101
Catching a little cold? Join the Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn how to care for yourself and prevent illness during cold and flu season. While you’re at it, pick up some…
Today! OWU Environment & Sustainability Labs Host Open House
Students interested in environment and sustainability applications and hands-on learning are invited to visit three research and teaching laboratories today, Oct. 1, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, second floor. The SWIRL, ALOE, and GURL laboratories…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. – Strategic Planning Town Hall in the Benes Rooms
Please join us on Tuesday, April 21, from 12-1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms for a campus strategic planning town hall facilitated by Lisa Camp. We had a wonderful turnout at our last town hall and hope to see you…
Volunteer for Late Night Breakfast on April 29
We’ve been busy planning our bi-annual tradition of hosting a late-night breakfast during the upcoming finals week! This event is busy and fun as students take a break from preparing for final exams. We get to help support students through…
Shape the Smith Center’s Future | Final Call
Don’t miss your chance to steer the Smith Center’s future programming. We’ve extended the deadline to Monday, April 13, to ensure your specific research and teaching interests lead our priorities. Spend 5 minutes now on this Smith Center Feedback to…
University Classifieds
Looking to Borrow Clocks by Thursday for Photography Project
Hello! I am a photography student working on a project. If you have any physical clocks you are willing to lend me, please reach out – will pick up or accept a drop off. Clocks are needed by the end…
Pink and Green Eye Glass Case with Flamingos Found
A pink flamingo eye glass case was found on campus on Friday, Sept. 12, between University Hall and the labyrinth. If this is yours, please stop by University Hall, room 024 (Office of Marketing and Communications). Contact: Sara Stuntz at…
Pink Water Bottle Found in Honors Lounge at Slocum
A pink water bottle with lots of stickers was found at the Honors Lounge in Slocum and is currently in the IOCP office. If this is yours, you can feel free to come by the IOCP office and retrieve it!…
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