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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Nov. 2 @ 12-1 p.m. – Protect Your Peace – and Your Partners
Join The Bishop Way and The Student Health Center in the HWCC Atrium from 12-1 p.m. and learn how to take care of your sexual health. Information on contraceptives, STI testing resources, and more! Taking care of your sexual health…
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.…
Oct. 27 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar with Sophia Holupka ’24
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Sophia Holupka ’24, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University “Seasonal differences in Silver Carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix residency between tributary and mainstem habitats…
Oct. 28 – Spencer Lecture on Sinners by Dr. Comorau
Seeking something fun (yet academic) for the spooky season? Join us for the English Department’s 2026 Spencer Lecture: “For to Banish Ghosts and Goblins: Irish Vampires and Racial Ambivalence in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners.” Why Sinners? Why Vampires? Come find out…
🚀 Today – Join Us 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…
OWU Connection News & Events
🌍 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…
🍀Get Set to Enjoy an Irish Tea on Tuesday
Tomorrow, Tuesday from 4-5:30 p.m., stop by Slocum 311 (IOCP). We will be hosting a traditional Irish Tea and a bit of conversation with our Irish American Scholar. Please stop by for a cup! ?’s international@owu.edu or stop by IOCP…
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
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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