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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 12 @ 7 p.m. – Hispanic Film Festival Continues
Join us this Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 7-9 p.m. in Corns 312 for the third film of the Hispanic Film Festival, La Suprema (Colombia, 2023). Stick around after the film, director Felipe Holguin will join us for a Q&A via…
Central Receiving Closed for Holiday and Winter Break
With the upcoming holidays and breaks, please take note of our hours of operation to help plan your orders accordingly: Thanksgiving Break: Closed Nov. 26-28, 2025 Winter Break: Closed Dec. 18, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 We wish you all…
Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. Location and time: Faculty and Staff Dining Room in…
Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. – Reflections on Nature Reception
The Ross Art Museum is holding a reception to celebrate the work of ENG226, the Nature Writing Class, with the display of their nature journals in conjunction with the museum’s curatorial theme: reflections on the land and environment. Join us…
Nov. 14 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Odd//Even Upper-Level Photography Show
The upper-level photography students are putting on a one-night-only pop-up show featuring their work as well as a collaborative response to the prompt: Odd This event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Edgar Hall, 2nd Floor.…
Staff Halloween Costume Contest Results
Thank you for voting on Monday for the Staff Halloween Costume Contest! The winner of the 2025 campus-wide Halloween costume contest, with a total of 36.7% of all votes is… The Reading Rainbow Team from Library Services! The runner-up was…
OWU Connection News & Events
☘️Today @ Noon – Irish American Scholars Presentation in Slocum 312
Have you ever thought about studying abroad in Ireland? Come learn about the Irish American Scholars program from our very own Irish Scholar, Alyssa Grainger. Alyssa is here on exchange from Ulster University for the full academic year and will…
🌟Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students
Need help with anything and everything related to your career? We’ve got you covered! 💼Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students 📅 Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 ⏰12-1 p.m.📍 Slocum 201 Stop by our Career Working Lab for hands-on…
Oct. 1 @ 5 p.m. – TLC Deadline
The application deadline for Spring 2026 TLC courses is tomorrow, Wednesday. Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. To apply and for more information, visit OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Lisa Ho at iocp@owu.edu
TODAY! Conversations Without Drama: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? Of course you do. But what happens when yours clash with someone else’s? In this interactive workshop, facilitated by Chaplain Chad Johns, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Keep calm under pressure. ✨ Communicate with clarity (even when it’s…
This Wednesday – Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv
🎭Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv Think improv is just for theater majors or comics? Think again! Improv is all about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment—which is exactly what happens when you’re networking (even if…
🎓Sept. 25 – 93+ Employers to Attend the Career Fair! See Who’s Coming!
The wait is almost over! The annual Career & Graduate School Fair is happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
Student News & Events
Spring Intramural Sign-Ups Close Friday!
Sign up today! 3v3 Basketball: Mondays: Mid to late evening, 2nd Floor Edwards Gym or Branch Rickey Regular Season: Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2, March 16, March 23. Playoffs: March 30 and April 6. 2v2 Pickleball: Tuesdays: Mid…
Feb. 13 – Hearts & Healthy Love in HWCC Atrium @ 11:30-1 p.m.
Healthy love starts with respect. Learn about healthy relationships – including self-love, friendships, and romantic relationships. Enter a raffle in one of these categories to win a prize bundle! Date: Feb. 13, 2026 Time: 11:30-1 p.m. Location: HWCC Atrium OWU…
Feb. 13 – Valentine’s Around the World
The WLC Student Board is hosting a Valentine’s Day event that allows students to explore cultural French, Spanish, Classics, and Japanese Valentine’s Day crafts. We will have crafts and sweets to celebrate! The event will be on Friday, Feb. 13,…
Valentine’s Day Fun @ The 1842
Stop by The 1842 on Feb. 14 for a free treat(while supplies last), card-making station, and Disney Love Story Trivia. Trivia will be in the lounge at 8:30 p.m. We hope to see you there. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842…
Feb. 22 @ 5 p.m. – Lunar New Year Celebration
Gallop into the Year of the Horse with a massive Lunar New Year celebration at OWU on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 5-8 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. Enjoy an evening packed with cultural performances, festive activities, great food, and good vibes…
Feb. 14 @ 7 p.m. – Incredible Film Club Valentine’s Party
The OWU Incredible Film Club and TAP are hosting a Valentine’s party in Corns 312 on Feb. 14 from 7-9 p.m. There will be free Cane’s and dessert! There will also be a showing of 13 Going on 30. Be…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking November Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule 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 schools…
Sept. 26 Deadline – Submit to News for Families
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the October edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Sept. 26. This monthly email communication is sent to all parents and families of current students…
FITOWU Starts Sept. 15!
WHAT IS IT? FitOWU is a movement-based wellness program available to current/retired OWU faculty, staff, significant others, and accompanying family and friends within the Delaware community. FitOWU’s promotion of physical activity has helped improve the health and well-being of participants…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Headphones and AirPods case (blue)
FOUND: In Elliott Hall, a set of headphones was found on Jan. 28, 2025. Also, a blue AirPods case was found last week. If these belong to you, please come to Elliott Hall 110 or 205 and see Deb. OWU…
Rings Found in Slocum Restroom
Did you leave rings in a Slocum Hall restroom? Please stop by the IOCP to describe the items and claim them. Thank you! Source: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Free Books in SCSC, Room 225!
The Department of Environment & Sustainability is cleaning out its book collection. The books span a variety of environmental topics, publication years, and disciplines. Books are free to a good home and can be found in SCSC, Room 225. OWU…
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