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Campuswide News & Events
Friday – Ross Museum Open Late for First Friday!
The Ross Art Museum will be open this Friday, Sept. 5, until 8 p.m. for the Main Street Delaware First Friday celebration in downtown Delaware. First Friday is a free street party open to the entire community! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
POSTPONED Art and The Environment Talk
The Art and the Environment talk with Brian Harnetty, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, has been postponed. A new date will be published shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Sept. 2 @ 4:10 p.m – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Molly Womack
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Molly Womack, Assistant Professor at Cornell University: “The Skin and Bones of Frog Evolution.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the Biology Seminar Series…
Sept. 1 @ 7:30 p.m. – FREE Movie & Snacks, 50A Ross St.
Come see a FREE movie screening of “Summer of Soul“ co-sponsored by Unity Community Center & Ohio Wesleyan University. On Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day!), anyone is welcome to join us starting at 7:30 p.m. for food and community, and the film will be…
Sept. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Brian Harnetty: ‘Sound, Listening, and Our Environment’
Join us for the first in our series of talks about Art and the Environment at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Ross Art Museum. Brian Harnetty-Sound, Listening, and Our Environment: Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist,…
Aug. 29 – Le Cercle Français’s Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event
Le Cercle Francais is having its first event, Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event, this Friday, Aug. 29, on the JAY from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will be playing the traditional French game of Pétanque and have pastries for those…
OWU Connection News & Events
Travel-Learning Applications LIVE – Due Oct. 1
Your gateway to Go Global is now OPEN! Travel-Learning Courses connect classroom theory with real-world experience as you journey across the globe and immerse yourself in another culture. Spring 2026 TLC applications are open now and will close on Oct.…
Sept. 18 – Connection Conference Schedule
This draft schedule is to help you with preliminary planning around the Conference. Additional sessions and descriptions will be added next week. Please check back! Conference Schedule The OWU Connection Conference schedule offers a variety of platforms and opportunities for…
Sept. 18 – Black Wall Street in HWCC Atrium
From 12-2 p.m. Sept. 18, come and learn, network, and shop from local BIPOC-owned businesses and OWU BIPOC student-entrepreneurs! Black Wall Street is inspired by the legacy of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street. FREE FOOD will…
Today @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Register now to join us today! Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections! This is the PERFECT way…
Join Handshake & Career Resource Hub TODAY!
Have you created an account on Handshake? Please complete your entire profile to receive relevant jobs/opportunities in your feed! Check out this video about Handshake and how to use it: This is Career Connection’s signature platform and will allow…
Sept. 3 – The Generosity Key: Informational Interviews That Grow Your Network
Want to grow your network without the awkward hustle? Learn how informational interviews—aka curious conversations—can unlock career insights, mentorship, and opportunities. It’s not about asking for a job. It’s about giving (and gaining) value. Consultant, Executive Coach, and Alum Sarah…
Student News & Events
Sept. 10 – Grow with OWU: Plant Sale to Support the OWL Program
Brighten your dorm, office, or home with a new leafy friend—and support the OWL Program at the same time! We’ll have a variety of small plants for sale, including succulents, jade, cactus, and philodendron. Perfect for desks, windowsills, or gifting!…
Join Us for World Suicide Prevention Day 💛
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, The Bishop Way, Counseling Services, and HelpLine are coming together to raise awareness, foster connection, and support mental wellness in our community. Stop by the Welch Hall patio on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from…
Sept. 5 – Poster Sale in Ham-Wil!
You won’t want to miss the annual College Poster Sale on Friday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Benes A. Come check out the wide variety of posters to decorate your room! It’s the perfect opportunity to personalize your…
Apply for Fall Break Wilderness Trek!
Are you ready for cool weather and fall colors? It’s a great time to head into the woods for a backpacking journey while exploring your own spiritual journey with fellow OWU adventurers! The Fall Break Wilderness Trek will be Oct.…
Sept. 8 @ 4 p.m. – Muslim Student Reception
Come and join us for a reception for our Muslim faith community on campus. We’ll gather in Crider Lounge on Monday, Sept. 8, from 4-5 p.m. for a time of food (beef kofta, falafel, and baklava) and conversation. This is…
Sept. 8-12 @ 12 p.m. – Project EDSA: 988 Bookmark Campaign
September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month! Project EDSA will be distributing informational bookmarks to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to spread awareness and support across campus. This tabling event will be held Sept. 8-12 from 12-1…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 3 @ 3:30 p.m. – Testing Center Open House
Faculty and Academic Staff are warmly invited to join us for the OWU Testing Center Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30-5 p.m. in University Hall 114. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Say a fond farewell to Anne Noonan, who recently stepped down after…
Professor Emeritus Lew Fikes Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus Lewis “Lew” Edgar Fikes died Aug. 29 at Willow Brook Run. Lew taught chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan between 1985 and 2004. In a Transcript student newspaper article honoring his 19 years of…
Faculty and Staff: Lead a Class with the OWL Program!
The OWL Program at Ohio Wesleyan University is excited to invite faculty and staff to submit class proposals for Fall 2025! This is a wonderful chance to share your passion and creativity with our community of lifelong learners. Class Options: Weekday…
University Classifieds
Found: Silver Bracelet in University Hall
A silver bracelet with a glass heart was found in a University Hall bathroom on Tuesday, Aug. 26. To claim, please see Sarah Brook in University Hall Room 107. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
Lost Driver’s License
I lost my Florida driver’s license; it has a Florida REAL ID star in the top right corner, and it is vertically oriented. Please email me at klfloyd@owu.edu or text me at 407-301-0375 if you find it. Thank you. Contact: Keegan Floyd…
Found: Earbud, Case Outside the SCSC Building
Someone turned in a case with an earbud inside to Angela Moore – Room 201, in the Science Building on Aug. 20, around 1 p.m. Please check with Angela to see if they could be yours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC…
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