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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 1 Film – ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ at the Strand
Thursday Oct. 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Film Partnership: “Good Night, and Good Luck” at the Strand (free admission) “Good Night, and Good Luck” follows CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow and producer Fred Friendly as they use their groundbreaking television…
Ross Museum Closed for Show Change Sept. 28-Oct. 12
The Ross Art Museum will be closed from Monday, Sept. 28, to Monday, Oct. 12, to change exhibitions. Those wishing to visit the museum during this time must make an appointment. Please visit us when we reopen on Tuesday, Oct.…
Oct. 3 @ 1 p.m. – OWU Club Soccer vs Oberlin
OWU Club Soccer will be hosting its first home game of the season against Oberlin College’s Club Team. We will play them at the Rugby field on Oct. 3, starting at 1 p.m. We’d love for you to come and…
Live Like Dolly and Donate Books to the ECC Today
Our first bookdrive for the Early Childhood Center (ECC) is underway, inspired by the late, great Dolly Parton. From now until Oct. 16, donations of new and gently used books are being collected in the Ham-Wil atrium and the Mowry…
Oct. 1 – Serve it up for St. Jude Pickleball Tournament!
Grab your friends, grab a paddle, and join Delta Delta Delta this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Gordon Fieldhouse for a fun pickleball tournament benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Come out for an evening of friendly competition,…
Celebrate Homecoming with Free T-Shirts, Coffee, & More!
Happy Homecoming week, Bishops! Tuesday, Sept. 29: Free Homecoming T-Shirts at the Mowry Alumni Center from 10-11 a.m. & 12-1 p.m. Show that you follow OWU Alumni on social media to claim yours (while supplies last). Wednesday, Sept. 30: Coffee…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 24 – Black Wall Street in HWCC Atrium
Come learn, network, and shop from local BIPOC-owned businesses and OWU BIPOC student-entrepreneurs during the annual Black Wall Street! Held in the HWCC Atrium from 12 to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, this event is inspired by the legacy of Tulsa,…
🚀 TODAY’S THE DAY! Stop by the Career Fair 🎉🚀
The 2026 Career & Grad School Fair is happening TODAY in the Ham-Wil Atrium & Benes Rooms 🎉. This is your chance to connect with 80+ employers actively recruiting for full-time roles and summer internships. Bring your resume, your questions,…
⭐️Sept. 17 – Career & Grad School Fair!
Looking to explore opportunities, start your career, or discover exciting graduate/professional programs? Located in the Benes Rooms on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Grad School Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with…
Sept 18 @ 12 p.m. – Info Session for Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain
Are you majoring or minoring in Spanish and interested in living with a host family and becoming proficient in Spanish? Consider spending fall semester at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain! Earn 3 credits toward your major or minor,…
Sept. 16 – Info Session for Travel-Learning Course to Spain!
Take your Spanish beyond the classroom through an unforgettable 10-day travel-learning experience in Madrid and Sevilla in May 2027. COME TO THE INFORMATION SESSION! Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, 4-5 p.m. Location: University Hall 218 OWU Sponsor: World Languages and Cultures…
Oct. 1 @ 6 p.m. – Dinner for Milligan Lecture
Before the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture at 7:30 p.m., join us for a free reception and dinner! Speaker Wandia Chiuri ’05, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, will be present, along with faculty, staff, and community leaders. The reception, dinner, and…
Student News & Events
Friday, Oct. 2 – 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…
Oct. 12 @ 11.30 a.m. – Coping with Cards
Join the Bishop Way to celebrate World Mental Health Day and create your own personalized Emotion First-Aid Kit. OWU Sponsor: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
Sip ’n’ Strat: College Dems – Oct. 1, 6-7 p.m., Stuy Fishbowl
Sip ’n’ Strat: Tea, Rights & Resources – Come join the College Dems club meeting for a cozy tea-filled evening where we’ll be making mini informational zines using printable resources from the ACLU! Choose from different types of tea, grab…
Explore Data Science and AI at DataConnect Conference
Interested in attending the DataConnect Conference in Columbus? Dive into two full days of top-notch content delivered by presenters at the forefront of data analytics, data science, machine learning, and AI. Data Circle is taking its members to the conference!…
English Majors – Participating in the ENG 358 TLC? Apply for the Herbst!
The English Department is pleased to announce the Fall 2026 Herbst prize! This award will assist majors or minors participating in the Spring 2027 English Travel-Learning Course (ENG 358). Applications for the Herbst are due Friday, Oct. 9. All English…
Intramural Signups Extended
Intramural Signups have been extended to Sunday, Oct. 4! Sign up and find more info below! Intramural Website: Team Sign-Up Form: OWU Sponsor: Student Engagement and Success Contact: Nevin Horne at intramurals@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Marty Hipsky Passes Away
We are sad to report that Martin A. Hipsky Jr., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 14, 2026, at his home in New Haven, Connecticut. He was 62. Dr. Hipsky joined the Ohio Wesleyan faculty in…
Faculty – Share Your Thoughts About the Honors Program
Please join us for a casual conversation about the Honors Program. We will meet in Merrick 203 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and in Merrick 202 on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Both meetings will be “come and go,” and take place from…
Help Your Colleagues Schedule Meetings with You More Easily!
Sharing your free/busy calendar info: In Settings for your own OWU Calendar > Access permissions for events, check the box to “Make available for Ohio Wesleyan University.” Then select “See only free/busy (hide details)” from the drop-down list. This should…
University Classifieds
Final Markdowns on Clearance at the OWU Bookstore! $1-$5
Final markdowns have been taken on clearance merchandise! Most items are between $1 and $5! Sizes are limited and available only while supplies last. Look for the orange stickers. Stock up on OWU merch at these unbeatable prices. OWU Sponsoring…
June 17 – Strand Theatre to Host Book Signing & Panel Discussion on ‘America’s Hometown Theaters’
The Strand Theatre will host a special evening June 17, celebrating the launch of the book “America’s Hometown Theaters: Please Remain Standing,” an exploration of the importance and architectural legacy of hometown theaters. Tickets are $10 for everyone for the…
Camera Film Lost and Found @ Ross Museum
Did you accidentally leave a Tupperware container of camera film rolls at the Ross Art Museum during the April 11 Student Show/Rod Bouc Reception? We have it! Please email ramuseum@owu.edu to arrange its return. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
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