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Campuswide News & Events
Thanksgiving Break Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities
Please use this link to view fall break hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great break! Office: Department of Athletics. Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu
Dec. 1-5 – Children’s Book Drive
Do you have books that aren’t being read? Consider donating them to the Children’s Book Drive! The drive will accept books that are in good condition and suitable for elementary and middle school-aged readers. Donation bins can be found in…
OWU Daily Thanksgiving Break Publication Schedule
Have a wonderful break! The OWU Daily will publish Monday, Nov. 24, and then be on break until Monday, Dec. 1. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish, we’ll try to reassign the date for…
Student-Curated Pop-Up Shows Begin!
Come check out our Student-Curated, Pop-Up Shows on Nov. 20 and Dec. 4! Featuring artwork from the Ross Art Museum, the shows were developed by students enrolled in Art 492: Exhibition Practice. Nov. 20: 1-3 p.m., HWCC and 6:30-8:30 p.m.…
💲2026 State of Ohio Minimum Wage💲
2026 State of Ohio Minimum Wage Effective Jan 1, 2026: Minimum wage increases to $11.00 Any student employee earning below $11.00/hour will automatically be adjusted – no action needed from supervisors. More info: 2026 Ohio Minimum Wage Poster (PDF) If you have any…
Ross Art Museum – Closed Nov. 24-Dec. 1 for Thanksgiving Break
The Ross Art Museum will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Monday, Nov. 24, to Monday, Dec. 1 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum. Depending on the line, getting…
Sept. 25 @ 11-2 p.m. – Career & Grad School Fair!
SAVE THE DATE!! The annual Career and Grad School Fair is on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ Employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
🌟TODAY – Working Career Lab: REUs, Personal Statements & CVs
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Slocum 201 Are you applying for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) or other competitive programs? Join us for this Working Career Lab to learn how to craft standout personal statements and strong CVs that highlight your strengths. You’ll get guidance from…
Sept. 11 – FREE LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
Sept. 18 – Connection Conference
Bishops! It’s almost time for the bi-annual OWU Connection Conference! On Thursday, September 18, regular classes will not be in session, however, the Connection Conference is a day of instruction. Whether you are looking to Think Big, Do Good, Go…
Today – Entrepreneurship Beyond the College Walls
Interested in starting your own business? Not sure where to start? We can help! Join us for a FREE LUNCH today, Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 12-1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns Building, Room 312, for the FREE Entrepreneurship Beyond the…
Student News & Events
Karaoke Tuesdays 9-11 p.m. @ The 1842
Come to The 1842 Lounge to sing or cheer on your fellow students singing the songs they love. Karaoke is every Tuesday night, 9-11 p.m. We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at…
Feb. 18 @ 7 p.m. – College Dems Meeting
Want to get more involved in political discussion and participation? Join the College Democrats of OWU in our first full-body meeting this semester in the HWCC 304. We will be going over what the club is doing this semester, what…
Celebrate Black History Month with YDSA: Union Organizing
Hang out and learn about historical and current Black labor organizers with OWU’s Young Democratic Socialists of America. Together we’ll watch a documentary about Amazon workers organizing and the founder of the Amazon Labor Union, Chris Smalls. We’ll discuss his…
Black History Month Zines by the Psychology Student Board
The Psychology Student Board wishes you a happy Black History Month! Join us as we table in HWCC 12-1 p.m. this Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday with zines created by our members! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Student Board Contact: Melayna Rios…
Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Winter Wind-Down
Come relax and destress with us on Friday, Feb. 27, in the Benes Rooms from 7-9 p.m. to watch “Inside Out” while making cute crafts, drinking hot chocolate, and more! Winter Wind-Down Date: 2026-02-27 Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus…
🎨🍹 Black History Month Paint & Sip – Feb. 26
In honor of Black History Month, join us for a night of creativity, joy, and community at this Paint & Sip event hosted by ResLife, in collaboration with OMSA and Sisters United. 🖌️ Paint your own canvas 🍹 Create your…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Connection Conference – Call for Programming
On Sept. 18, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference features poster presentations, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want…
Seeking October Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule fall 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…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Olive Green Jacket in Benes Rooms on Nov. 13
If you are missing an olive green fall/winter jacket, please come to Elliott 205 and claim it. It was found after the Eddy Lecture in Ham-Wil on Nov. 13, 2024. You can also call 3906 and talk to Deb in…
Have You Seen My Folder?
Description: Appearance: Grey-Black expanding file folder with a zipper closure. Size: Approximately 13 inches wide, 10 inches tall, and 1.5 inches thick. Features: Several expandable pockets that become visible upon unzipping the folder. Contents: Contained important personal documents. If found please return immediately. Picture…
Earring found on the JAYwalk
I found a hoop earring on the JAYwalk in front of Mowry on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 29. Please contact me or stop into the museum during open hours to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Steve…
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