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Campuswide News & Events
Today, Nov. 11 – Hearts of Glass Documentary Screening, Free Admission
Strand Theater — today, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. — Free Admission. Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH), a multi-story, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that grows crops while providing meaningful, competitively paid…
Nov. 13 – Ukulele Concert in Jemison
Music 239 students will be performing a concert in Jemison Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. Students in the course have spent the semester learning how to play ukulele, writing their own music, and learning to read music.…
Nov. 12 @ 7 p.m. – Hispanic Film Festival Continues
Join us this Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 7-9 p.m. in Corns 312 for the third film of the Hispanic Film Festival, La Suprema (Colombia, 2023). Stick around after the film, director Felipe Holguin will join us for a Q&A via…
Central Receiving Closed for Holiday and Winter Break
With the upcoming holidays and breaks, please take note of our hours of operation to help plan your orders accordingly: Thanksgiving Break: Closed Nov. 26-28, 2025 Winter Break: Closed Dec. 18, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 We wish you all…
Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. Location and time: Faculty and Staff Dining Room in…
Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. – Reflections on Nature Reception
The Ross Art Museum is holding a reception to celebrate the work of ENG226, the Nature Writing Class, with the display of their nature journals in conjunction with the museum’s curatorial theme: reflections on the land and environment. Join us…
OWU Connection News & Events
Spring Break Wilderness Trek Applications Due Today!
If you are looking for something fun, challenging, and meaningful to do for spring break, then check out this year’s two Wilderness Treks: Climbing in Colorado and Kayaking in Florida. Each trip focuses on outdoor skills and growing in faith.…
Oct. 30 from 12-1 p.m. – Undergraduate Research Presentation!
When: Thursday, Oct. 30 Where: SCSC 151 Time: 12-1 p.m. Register here! Thinking About Research? Start With Your Career Catalyst! Curious about what real research looks like beyond the classroom? Join us for a short, info-packed session on Undergraduate Research…
🌟Working Career Lab: Resumes for Senior Students
Seniors, is your resume ready for graduation and beyond? 💼Working Career Lab: Resumes for Senior Students 📅Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 ⏰ 12-1 p.m. | 📍 Slocum 201 Join us to refine your resume with targeted tips for graduation, internships, and full-time…
Nov. 18 – Economic Outlook Conference FREE Dinner
Join us on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in HWCC, Benes A, for a free reception and dinner before the Economic Outlook Conference (which starts at 7:30 p.m.). Panelist Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC,…
Today @ Noon! The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session +Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
June 2026 TPG: Culture, Conservation, and Rewilding in the Andes
Please note: Due to OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) eligibility requirements, current seniors are not eligible to participate in this project. Are you a Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Communication, Economics, or Sociology major? This proposed June 2026 Theory-to-Practice Grant aims to…
Student News & Events
Nov. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Gingerbread House Decorating
Come to the Creative Arts House on Monday, Nov. 17, to decorate a gingerbread house! This is a come-and-go event; feel free to stop by anytime between 7 and 9 p.m. The Creative Arts House is located at 123 Oak…
Nov. 16 @ 7 p.m. – Composition Studio Recital
Please join us for the composition recital this Sunday in Jemison Auditorium on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.! All works featured are original compositions by students studying under Dr. Park. Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing…
HIST 160 America in the Sixties AVAILABLE Spring 2026
Looking for a class to complete your schedule? This course hasn’t been taught in a few years, and it’s available for you this spring! HIST 160 is available for everyone to take; no advanced knowledge of US History is expected…
TODAY! Make Holiday Cards for Senior Citizens, Free Lunch!
Time to get crafty! Today, from 12-1 p.m., join The Woltemade Center Student Board in the Corns Lobby to make holiday cards for local senior citizens. We’ll provide all the crafting materials along with LUNCH! Enjoy pizza, chips, candy, hot…
Nov. 19 @ 4:30 p.m. – Romeo & Juliet Auditions!
Romeo and Juliet, a senior capstone project by Pedro Figueiredo and Kaya Ferrell, will be having auditions from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Chappelear Drama Center, room 008! If you are interested in auditioning, please fill…
Nov. 16 @ 3 p.m. Ryleigh and Holly Saxophone Recital!
Join Ryleigh Jones (27′) and Holly Robinson (26′) for a saxophone recital at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium! Admission is free! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Performing Arts Contact: Holly Robinson at lahill@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nominate a S.T.A.R. Staff Colleague
It’s that time of the year to nominate your candidate(s) for the S.T.A.R. and Spark Awards. These awards are a meaningful way to acknowledge colleagues who beam with Bishop Pride, work hard, support others, exude a positive attitude, and make…
Submit News for OWU Families – WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, Deadline!
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the December edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Please note the change in our regular schedule due to the holidays. The issue will…
United Way Workplace Campaign Runs Through Dec. 5
It takes Help. Hope. Humanity. ❤️ And it takes all of us coming together to make our community stronger, safer, and healthier for everyone. Ohio Wesleyan’s 2025 United Way of Delaware County workplace campaign begins today, Nov. 6, and runs through…
University Classifieds
Join the Strand Theatre for October’s Films!
On Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., as part of the “Screamin’ with Stephen” (King) Series. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Tuesday, Oct. 14: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). Before the film, see a scene from the upcoming Arena Fair Theatre’s production…
🎟️Reserve Your Free Ticket Now for Kickstart Ohio, Oct. 23-25!
Join Ohio Wesleyan for a three-day journey into the world of big business, startup success, and entrepreneurial innovation; hear President Matt vandenBerg in conversation with Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak; and watch the second annual “Shark Tank”-style U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition!…
Found Necklace – Hayes Hall
A lovely gold-colored necklace was found in Hayes Hall and is safe in my office. If you think it belongs to you, kindly share the details of your lost necklace so we can reunite you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWL Program…
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