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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Nov. 9 @ 7 p.m. – Richard W. Smith Lecture “Lincoln’s Peace”
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Michael Vorenberg, Royce Family Professor of History at Brown University, as the guest lecturer for the 2026 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Lincoln’s Peace: Struggling to Find the End of a…
Teach Kids Your Sport! Oct. 27 6:30-8 p.m.
Have a passion for sports and service? Interested in teaching the next generation of athletes? Volunteer at the BBBS Free Kids Sports Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30-8 p.m.! You DO NOT have to be a student-athlete to teach…
For Safety, Do Not Enter Schimmel/Conrades Construction Zone
Campus Operations Notification: The Schimmel/Conrades Parking Lot is closed to allow crews to move large equipment safely while installing solar canopies. The ADA spaces at the northwest corner of the lot remain accessible. Please plan accordingly, and for your safety,…
Oct. 15 @ 8 p.m. – Musician Dylan Craft: Solo Performance
Sophomore musician Dylan Craft will perform a solo show on Oct. 15 @ 8 p.m. at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum. Admission is free! The performance will feature experimental/improvised music for percussion and saxophone, as well as spoken word.…
Give Blood on Oct. 28
Ohio Wesleyan and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Drive Details: Site: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Address: 40 Rowland Avenue, Delaware, OH, 43015 Room Name: Benes Rooms…
OWU Connection News & Events
FREE LinkedIn Headshots: Wednesday, Oct. 14
Is your LinkedIn profile photo due for a refresh? Level up your professional presence with a FREE headshot session sponsored by Career Connection! Quick & Easy: Drop in Wednesday, Oct. 14, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – the shoot…
Tomorrow! Unscripted: Boost Your Networking Skills Through Improv
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13 / Time: 12-1 p.m. / Place: Crider Lounge / Bonus: Lunch included Register HERE Why attend? Improv is about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment – which is exactly what you do…
Today – Speed Mock Interview Event
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? Today’s Speed Mock Interview event is your chance to build confidence and sharpen your interview skills — with real feedback from 20+ employers across a wide range of industries! Date:…
Oct. 15 – Starting a Side Hustle in Ohio
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…
TLC Travel-Learning Courses: Deadline Oct. 1
✈️ Visit the TLC website for information about applying to a course before the deadline Oct. 1. Learn about it in the classroom. Experience it in the real world! Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311).…
✔️Last Days! i-Qubed Voting Extended Through Friday!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s upcoming i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote online today through Friday, Oct. 2! The top vote-getters will present Feb. 25, 2027, at the spring Connection Conference. Each i³ lecture is…
Student News & Events
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
Oct. 21 – Air-Dry Clay & Create: Shape Your Story, 5-6:30 p.m., Milligan Hub
Take a break from your busy schedule, get creative, and connect with fellow students in a fun and relaxing environment. Use air-dry clay to create something that reflects your personality, culture, or personal story while enjoying music, snacks, and good…
Oct. 21 @ Noon – WinS Halloween Keychain Making and Elections
Come join the Women in STEM club for Halloween keychain making! The event is free, and food will be provided. During this event, we will also be opening elections for our new executive committee members. If you are interested in…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Planning to Send Students to Print Services?
Please contact Print Services before sending students with class projects. A quick heads-up helps us ensure we have the appropriate staffing and paper stock, review files for sizing issues, and prepare for any unexpected equipment downtime. It also helps ensure…
Equip Your Students to Engage Disciplinary Texts | Sign-up today!
When we see students struggle with reading complex texts, our natural impulse is often to assign less reading. However, some faculty have found that students can and will engage with challenging texts when explicitly taught how to read disciplinary texts.…
Show Your OWU Spirit! Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming
Alumni Engagement is challenging each campus department to show their OWU spirit for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Decorate your department doors to the fullest! Pom-Poms, pennants, and foam fingers are available in the Alumni Engagement suite in Mowry Alumni Center,…
University Classifieds
Yard Sale This Weekend!
Yard Sale This Weekend! 📍 730 River Oaks Drive, Delaware, OH 🗓️ Friday, Sept. 11 & Saturday, Sept. 12 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. We’re clearing out lots of great items — come find your next treasure! TV Grill…
Found – Trekking Poles in Ham-Wil
A pair of trekking poles were found in Ham-Wil. Email William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsor: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Say ‘Congratulations’ to Bob Beneke!
Congratulations to Bob Beneke, boiler operator/controls technician for OWU Facilities, for winning the Hartford Fair Figure 8 Demo Derby this week. After winning his first heat, Bob advanced to the feature race and was first to cross the finish line…
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