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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
Oct. 1 – Speed Mock Interview
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? The Speed Mock Interview event is your chance to build confidence and sharpen your interview skills — with real feedback from 20+ employers across a wide range of industries! Date:…
GenEd CX Etrieve Forms Drop-In Support
Stuck on a GenEd CX Etrieve form or having trouble finding your drafts? Drop by Ham-Wil 311 on Wednesday, Sept. 30, anytime between noon and 1 p.m. for quick, hands-on assistance. Grab your lunch, bring your laptop, and let us…
TODAY – OWU Connection Conference!
The Connection Conference is HERE: Join us for a day dedicated to independent research and scholarship, career-focused internships, community and service learning, and study away. Come see and hear how over 200 students have tackled big questions, engaged with different…
Oct. 1 – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture in HWCC, Benes Room B. Speaker Wandia Chiuri ’05, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, will discuss her career with brands including Google, Samsung, Johnson…
How to Satisfy the GenEd CX @ the Connection Conference
Are you unsure of how to satisfy the GenEd CX? Do you have questions about the 4 steps? Check out these sessions at the Connection Conference! 10 a.m. – Merrick 204: Learn how to successfully complete Ohio Wesleyan’s General Education…
Launch Your Internship & Research Search @ OWU Connection Conference
Wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here to give you the resources, next-steps, and hands on support you’ll need.…
Student News & Events
Investment Club – Halloween Investing Contest
Choose either Hershey (HSY) or Mondelez (MDLZ), and see whose stock performs better based on the market close on Oct. 31. If you pick the winning stock, you’ll be rewarded with a piece of candy from the winning company at…
The 1842 Hours of Operation for Fall Break
The last day to order food at The 1842 before fall break is today, Oct. 6, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Food service will return on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. The 1842 will not be open during…
Calling All Psychology Majors & Minors: Faculty Evaluations
To all psychology majors and minors, the time has come to do faculty evaluations. You should have all received an email with the survey link to complete evaluations for faculty members. If you did not receive this email, please contact…
Oct. 12 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Coping with Cards
Come to the Ham-Wil Atrium to celebrate World Mental Health Day with The Bishop Way from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.! Create your own personal emotional first-aid kit to help you tackle stress anytime, anywhere. Hope to see you there! …
Oct. 25 – Off Campus Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Trip
Looking for a break and an opportunity to explore off campus? Join the Student Involvement Office for a trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Sunday Oct. 25, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.! The best part: your ticket…
Oct. 15 @ 12-1 p.m. – Goal Setting for Savings
Join the Bishop Way in Merrick 301 on Oct. 15 from 12-1 p.m. for financial wellness tips! Learn how to set goals and create savings plans to achieve them. Ft. Info from The Zillennial Advisors and FREE giveaways! OWU Sponsor:…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for Families by the Oct. 2 Deadline
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, Oct. 2. The issue date is Oct. 7. For October, consider…
Improve Student Learning Through Guided Feedback | Respond by Sept. 28
One of the best ways to improve student learning is to use a guided student feedback process in the middle of the semester. Student Guided Instructional Diagnosis (SGID) has been used by faculty for decades with strong results in both…
Next Teaching Circle is Oct. 1
We are bringing back the Teaching Circle! For those who are newer to OWU, these are lunch gatherings to share ideas, strategies, or challenges and connect with colleagues. You do not need to sign up–just come if you are able.…
University Classifieds
Yard Sale This Weekend!
Yard Sale This Weekend! 📍 730 River Oaks Drive, Delaware, OH 🗓️ Friday, Sept. 11 & Saturday, Sept. 12 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. We’re clearing out lots of great items — come find your next treasure! TV Grill…
Found – Trekking Poles in Ham-Wil
A pair of trekking poles were found in Ham-Wil. Email William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsor: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Say ‘Congratulations’ to Bob Beneke!
Congratulations to Bob Beneke, boiler operator/controls technician for OWU Facilities, for winning the Hartford Fair Figure 8 Demo Derby this week. After winning his first heat, Bob advanced to the feature race and was first to cross the finish line…
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