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Campuswide News & Events
TODAY🎉 – Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month TODAY at 12 p.m. with a Mariachi, food truck, and freebies! Join us in celebrating the vibrant cultural heritage of the Latine and Hispanic communities, and pay tribute to the amazing faculty, staff, and students who…
Oct. 3 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Join us for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 3! To register, click this link: 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Delaware, OH: OWU Community | Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk takes place downtown from about 9 to 9:30 a.m. A group of us will be…
Sept. 30 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – International Recovery Day
Join The Bishop Way on The Jay on Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., to recognize and bring awareness to International Recovery Day. Partners, including Counseling Services, Safe Harbor, and NAMI, will be there, along with helpful information about recovery. Rain…
Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room door Monday (Sept. 28) – Friday (Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers &…
Support Dolly’s Literacy Legacy with Books for the ECC
In honor of Dolly Parton Day, we are pleased to announce that you, too, can help share the joy of reading. Inspired by Dolly’s mission to foster early literacy, we are collecting new and gently used books for students at…
Parking Notification: Solar Canopy Work in SCSC, Bradford Milligan Lots
Parking lots scheduled for new or ongoing solar canopy installations during the week of Sept. 28 are listed below. As the 15-foot-tall canopies are installed, affected lots will be closed and reopened in stages as outlined at owu.edu (Please note…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today – Get “CAREER FAIR READY!”
Career Fair Ready: Winning Strategies for Maximum Success Register HERE. Date: Today (Sept. 14) Time: 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Place: Ham-Wil Campus Center 304 Bonus: lunch included. Feeling overwhelmed or nervous about attending the Career and Grad School Fair? If so,…
Sept. 17: Featured Employers at the Career and Graduate School Fair!
Get ready for the upcoming OWU Career & Graduate School Fair! Check out four of our featured organizations: 🚨 Case School of Engineering (CWRU) prepares technical leaders and ethical problem-solvers through rigorous multi-disciplinary research. Their students and graduates stand out…
Sept. 15 & 16 All Day – Career Fair Open Drop-Ins!
With 80+ employers and graduate schools coming to campus this Thursday, Sept. 17, for the Career and Graduate School Fair, make sure you’re ready to make a great impression! Career Connection is hosting All-Day Open Drop-In Hours on Tuesday, Sept.…
Sept. 16 – Leveraging Your Clifton Strengths in Interviews
The Strengths Advantage: Use Your Clifton Strengths to Stand Out in Interviews Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304 Bonus: Lunch Provided Find out how to LEVERAGE your Clifton Strengths for maximum impact! In…
TODAY! – Student Made: Starting a Side Hustle
Today, Sept. 10 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 p.m. | FREE Lunch! | Join us for Student Made: Start Something! Learn how Student Made can help turn your idea, talent, or passion into a real business. This introductory workshop…
Sept. 17 @ 4 p.m. – Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School
Planning your next move after OWU? After you finish networking at the Career Fair, join us for a punchy, 30-minute session that cuts through the stress of applying to graduate school. An Insider’s Guide to Applying to Graduate School Date:…
Student News & Events
Oct. 1 @ 8-10 p.m. – Board Game Night
Come to The 1842 Lounge on Thursday, Oct. 1, for Board Game Night from 8-10 p.m. We have a large assortment of games to play while you have a late-night bite. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu…
Participate in Research & Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between 18 and 24 for its tDCS study. You’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while…
Oct. 1 @ 12 p.m. – Pre-Law Society Kick-off Lunch Meeting
Pre-Law Society will have its first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 12 p.m. in Elliott 101! We will have lunch, play a Kahoot, and talk about ideas and goals that we want to accomplish this year. We will also…
Sociology and Anthropology Event – Oct. 1 @ 12-1 p.m., 4F Elliott
OWU alumni come back to campus to lead a discussion on navigating the current job market. Come meet alumni and other Sociology/Anthropology and Social Justice students to learn about the job market! The discussion will be held Oct. 1 from…
The 1842 – Spin the Wheel Baseball Trivia
Stop by The 1842 Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to answer a baseball trivia question to get the chance to spin the wheel and win cool prizes. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at appellegrin@owu.edu
SEAL Openhouses TONIGHT! @ 94B Rowland Ave. from 7 to 9 p.m.
Are you interested in living in a SLU (small-living unit) next year? Curious what SEAL specifically is all about? Come take a tour of 94B and get to hear from current house members about their experiences. Also, learn about opportunities…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Last Call – Emerging Leaders Nominations Due Sept. 16
Applications are open to nominate Ohio Wesleyan Students for the Emerging Leaders Program. Hosted by the Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Emerging Leaders Program gives rising student leaders the chance to build valuable networking skills and…
Wear Your Faculty Name Tag to Faculty Meeting!
Please wear your name tag to the upcoming faculty meeting to help welcome and connect with our new colleagues. To encourage belonging and OWU community connections, the Smith Center is giving all faculty name tags, which were delivered on Friday.…
Upcoming Cybersecurity Training
Help keep Ohio Wesleyan’s digital community secure by participating in our latest cybersecurity training module, 2026 Social Engineering Red Flags. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, keep an eye on your inbox for a welcome email containing your personalized link to access…
University Classifieds
Mini iPad Found
A mini iPad was found at the front desk of the Economics and Business Department. It was dropped off at the helpdesk in Information Services in the bottom level of R.W. Corns. OWU Sponsoring Office: Department of Economics and Business…
Free Plants!
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flower beds on the southeast corner of the building. We have yellow daylilies, Asian sedge, Stonecrop, and ornamental grasses available for FREE to anyone willing to dig themselves. Please contact rmszukala@owu.edu for details!…
Car Keys Found in Slocum Restroom
A Volkswagen flip key and three other keys on a key ring were found in Slocum Hall’s first-floor bathroom. We have them in the Admission Office at our front table in the lobby. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey…
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