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Campuswide News & Events
Bradford Milligan Parking Lot to Close Starting Late Oct. 17; New Temporary Spaces Available
Campus Operations Notification: What: The Bradford Milligan Parking Lot will close at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and remain closed during the installation of solar canopies. Why: The closure allows crews to move large equipment safely while installing 15-foot pillars,…
Oct. 26 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cory Band Performance
OWU will host the World-Famous Cory Band from South Wales. The Cory Band is one of the most successful British brass bands in the world, and it is making a North American tour, including a performance at Gray Chapel on…
MUSICAL THEATRE SCENES – Oct. 16-17 @ 8 p.m., Free to Attend!
Please join us on Oct. 16 and 17 @ 8 p.m. for SING!, a Musical Theatre Scenes Cabaret featuring a collection of solos, duets, trios, and ensembles from the musical theatre genre. Including selections from favorite musicals such as RENT,…
Oct. 18 @ 3 p.m. – Senior Saxophone Recital
Please join us for a lovely afternoon of saxophone and piano works featuring senior Ryleigh Jones and accompanist Dr. Anita Chiu. This recital will feature works by Astor Piazzolla, Alexander Glazunov, and Fernande Decruck. Free and open to the public.…
Pie a Volleyball Player for Breast Cancer Awareness!
Support OWU Volleyball’s annual Dig Pink match this Friday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The team will be tabling in Ham-Wil during lunch Wednesday through Friday. Stop by to learn more and participate in our fundraiser by donating…
Friday, Oct. 16 – Join Our Casual Spanish Conversational Group! 💬☕
Want to improve your Spanish speaking skills outside the classroom? Join our new group to meet over provided coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sweets when we talk about rotating topics like music, food, social issues, things to do, or lo…
OWU Connection News & Events
🍀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…
✈️Tuesday: Mentors from Italy Tabling in Ham-Wil
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Ham-Wil Atrium. Stop by to explore Italy and learn from our recent study abroad returnees. Ask about their experiences and grab a treat from the region. ?’s – international@owu.edu or stop by IOCP (Slocum 311)…
🌍Global Engagement Week
This Sunday kicks off Global Engagement Week with Culture Fest by Horizons. IOCP will be hosting events across campus all week, celebrating global experiences and cultural connections. We invite students, faculty and staff to join in the celebration and activities.…
Oct. 19 – OWU Connection Drop In Hours; Gen Ed CX Requirement
OWU Connection will have drop-in hours for on-site help regarding the GenEd CX on Monday, Oct. 19. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., we will be on the 2nd floor of University Hall. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., we will be…
Oct. 28 – NEW OH5 Public Service Internship Program (All Majors)
The OH5 Public Service Workforce Program Pilot Building public-sector talent pipeline in AI, data science, and public interest technology in partnership with the Partnership for Public Service Summer 2027 Overview The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program, offered in…
TODAY! – Starting a Side Hustle in Ohio Workshop
TODAY! Thursday, Oct. 15 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 p.m. | FREE Lunch! Learn the basics of setting up a side hustle in Ohio, including choosing a business structure, registering for sales tax, obtaining an EIN, and understanding the…
Student News & Events
Take One of Your Spring Classes at Marion Correctional Institute!
Next spring, NUTR 310, Global Food Systems, and PHIL 312, Philosophy & Social Change, will be held at Marion Correctional Institute, where OWU students will learn together with residents of the prison. NUTR 310, taught by Prof. Nix, is Wednesdays…
CWI Student Survey: Earn $10 Dining Dollars!
Last week, you received an email asking you to participate in the Citizens and Scholars College Presidents for Civic Preparedness (CWI) student survey. The survey is brief, taking less than three minutes to complete. It’s designed to gather your thoughts…
TODAY – Career Exploration Group Week 4: Perfectionism
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 4 Topic: Perfectionism. Striving for excellence can be motivating, but perfectionism can hold us back. Let’s explore where perfectionist beliefs come from and how they impact your choices and well-being. This week we will…
Open Advising Session for Education Majors TODAY!
Are you an education major with questions about which classes to take this spring? Stop by our open advising session today, Oct. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in Edgar Hall 128! We’ll have some snacks, and education faculty and…
Oct. 21 @ Noon-1 p.m. – Sociology/Anthropology Social, 4th Floor Elliott Hall
All students welcome! Come join the Sociology-Anthropology Department faculty and students to discuss and ask questions about upcoming SOAN/SJ courses for spring 2027. Also, a young alum will join the social to chat with students about navigating the job market.…
Oct. 22 @ Noon – Rest, Reset, and Reframe!
Stop by Merrick Hall on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 12-1 p.m. to express your creativity and design a picture frame! Celebrate Wellness Week with this fun and relaxing craft. OWU Sponsor: Office of Community Wellness Contact: Andrew Inamdar at ajinamdar@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
All OWU Concert Band Sign-Up
To all OWU faculty, staff, and administrators who were former high school band members: The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is OWU’s concert band, and we’d love to share a once-a-week 30-minute portion of our music rehearsal with you during the second half…
Designing Meaningful and Effective Writing Assignments, This Wednesday!
Sign up today to join colleagues and student tutors on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 12 p.m. in Elliott 101 for a hands-on workshop on designing effective writing assignments using the TILT framework. Lunch is provided. Please bring a current or…
Submit Proposals for Fall TLI Grants by Oct. 22
Don’t forget – submit your Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (TLI) Grant proposal by Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. We especially want to invite new applicants to consider how this grant could further your professional development goals. Here are some ideas…
University Classifieds
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…
Boxing Coaching is Open!
Through Student-Made OWU, Personalized Pugilism is available as a service. Sign up at Services — STUDENT-MADE OWU (or email me directly at theonemanarmyproject@gmail.com) for cheap and beginner-friendly classes designed to introduce you to the sweet science of boxing. I, Brandon…
Missing Pencil Pouch – Education Class
Did you lose a pencil pouch with lots of good markers last week in an Education class in Edgar Hall? Please stop by Edgar Hall 104 or 108 to retrieve it. OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan University, Department of Education Contact:…
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