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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 28 @ 3 p.m. – Grillin’ & Chillin’
Stop by the JAY on your way back to the residential side to grab a hot dog, play some corn hole, and listen to some music! We will be in front of the Benes Rooms from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday,…
A Sweet Evening w/ IACP Award-Winning Cookbook Author, Leah Koenig
“A Sweet Evening with Leah Koehnig,” IACP Award-Winning author of Dessert Table and eight other cookbooks: Leah is bringing the global Jewish dessert tradition to Columbus with a dessert demonstration to fill your Hanukkah cookie box and an ice cream…
Oct. 28 @ 5:30-7 p.m. – Christianity in Supernatural
Join us for a night of Heaven and Hell, angels and demons, free will and faith through the lens of the hit TV show Supernatural. There will be a presentation followed by a short discussion on the nature of faith, free…
Columbus Jewish Film Festival 2026
Let there be Lights! Camera! Action! The 22nd Annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival in celebration of Andrew Ethan Stern (Nov 1.-15.) With in-person appearances by renowned directors, musicians, and dancers, fantastic spreads of food, and 11 terrific movies you won’t…
Nov. 3 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full-Semester Courses
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the last day to Withdraw from full-semester courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your…
Oct. 29 @ 6 p.m. – Bob Ross at the Ross!
Join SLAM (Student Led Arts Movement) on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum for a night of painting as we follow along to a Bob Ross tutorial! Costumes are encouraged! Snacks and materials will be provided.…
OWU Connection News & Events
🎉 Tomorrow Study Abroad Stories from France & Japan
Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12-1 p.m. – Check out our student mentors in the Ham-Wil Atrium. Connect with our table of OWU students who studied abroad in France and Japan. Learn about their experiences and sample an item from their…
🌍 Today – Mentors in Italy, Ham-wil Atrium
Today, Oct. 20, from 12-1 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Atrium, meet our study abroad returnees. Learn about their adventures, ask questions, get inspired for your own study abroad journey, and grab an international treat! OWU Sponsor: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan…
💪💥Unleash Your Superpowers: It’s Strengths Week at OWU!💪💥
It’s Strengths Week at OWU! Oct. 21: 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sign Up Oct. 22: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up This week, the entire campus is celebrating what makes each of us unique — our CliftonStrengths! When you…
🌟 Tomorrow: Learn about TPGs (Theory-to-Practice Grants)
Oct. 21, 12-1 p.m., Slocum 312. Turn your idea into a hands-on experience. Join us for a TPG info session. Learn about Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) and what you can do with one. Explore application requirements and ask questions! OWU Sponsor:…
✈️ Explore Study Abroad with SFS Today in Merrick Lobby
Today, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Merrick Lobby – Stop by to chat with Mike, our School for Field Studies (SFS) rep, and Cazzie, our OWU mentor who studied abroad in Peru with SFS. Learn about the programs, hear…
Oct. 29 – Summer on the Cuyahoga (SOTC) Info Session
Interested in securing a PAID Summer Internship that includes FREE housing and offers opportunities for students across all majors? You’ll spend an amazing summer in Cleveland, attend networking and social events, and meet college students from 11 partner institutions. Curious…
Student News & Events
Campus-Wide Survey on Sense of Community at OWU
Do you find it easy to make friends at OWU? Do you feel like you are part of a caring community at OWU? CNX students need YOUR help, just 5-10 minutes of your time, filling out a Google Form survey…
Your Panhellenic Journey Starts Here!
Your OWU experience is what you make of it! Take the time to find all that OWU has to offer. A perfect stop on your journey could be Greek Life! Sorority life is about more than friendships. It’s an opportunity…
Nov. 3 @ Noon – OU-HCOM Info Session + Q&A
Join the Pre-Health Club and MAPS in welcoming Terry Porter, the Associate Director of Admissions and Outreach of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Dublin campus, in an info session and Q&A. Hear about OU-HCOM’s DO program, learn about…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Crochet Microbes with Genetics Club!
Genetics Club is partnering with the In the Loop Club for a fun, creative event on today, Oct. 29, from 12-1 p.m. in Science Center Room 244. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or have never picked up a crochet hook,…
Participate in Research & Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between the ages of 18 and 24 for their tDCS study, where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while getting low electrical pulses…
TODAY @ 12 – Psych/Neuro Department Social
Come join the Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program for a social in SCSC 228 from 12-1 p.m. today, Oct. 28. Hear about the courses being offered in the spring and chat with fellow students and faculty members! Refreshments will be…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Attend Open Science Framework Alternatives Discussion Nov. 3
Join the Science researchers on Nov. 3 from 12-1 p.m. in SCSC 167 to explore open science platforms and alternatives to the Open Science Framework. Learn how upcoming platform changes affect your research sharing and preregistrations. The Open Science Framework…
Seeking December 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…
Former Staff Member Pat Smith Passes Away
We are sad to share that Patrick Fitzgerald Smith, 61, passed away Oct. 17. Pat was a member of the OWU mechanical trades staff from 1997-2007. In his obituary, his family shares: “Pat’s legacy will not be measured by the…
University Classifieds
‘Next to Normal’ Opens Oct. 16 @ 7 p.m.!
Don’t miss “Next to Normal,” brought to you by Arena Fair Theatre in Delaware, Ohio. Donations for NAMI Mid-Ohio are being taken during ticketing. Thank you for supporting local community theatre and NAMI’s important work all in one event! Organize…
Oct. 24 – Check Out Downtown Delaware’s Fall Flavor Stroll
If you love Main Street Delaware’s annual Chocolate Walk, check out the Fall Flavor Stroll, happening Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per ticket, and you’ll receive a passport to explore downtown Delaware, visit…
Clearance Sale at the OWU Campus Store Going on Now!
Check out the Fall Clearance Sale at the OWU campus Store. Yellow stickered items are now 50% off original prices. Find great deals on a mix of apparel, including tank tops, tees, dress shirts, and hoodies. OWU Sponsor: OWU Campus…
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