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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 13 – Ross Museum Opening Reception
Join the Ross Art Museum for an opening reception of Reflections on America at 250 and Nicholas Hill: Pandemic Portraits on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. OWU Sponsoring…
AEP Planned Power Outage Scheduled for Friday, July 31
Campus Operations Notification: AEP is scheduled to shut off electricity to central and academic campus between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, to complete necessary maintenance work. Power will be shut off between South Liberty and South Henry streets, including the SLUs, Selby…
Aug. 5 – Blackboard Downtime Maintenance
Our Blackboard application is scheduled for planned maintenance at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. The maintenance downtime is expected to last approximately two hours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services Contact: David Soliday at helpdesk@owu.edu
Solar Energy Initiative Update
Beginning July 20, crews will be working to install ground-mounted solar panels as part of OWU’s solar energy initiative. The work should continue for just over a month. Wildflower gardens will be planted under the ground arrays, and the areas…
TODAY Only! Come ‘Shop’ Our Office Supply FREE Store! 9-4 p.m.
After a day of cleaning, purging, and organizing, Advancement and Strategic Ventures invites you to our office and general supply FREE store! Open to the entire OWU community: staff, students, and faculty! What do you need? Binders, organizers, clips, staples,…
OWU Bookstore Closed Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The OWU Bookstore will be closed on Tuesday, July 21, as staff transition to a new, updated system. Normal hours resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22. We appreciate your patience during this upgrade. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Campus…
OWU Connection News & Events
🌟Working Career Lab Today – Resume Power Hour
Resume Power Hour Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Whether you’re starting fresh or making final edits, swing by for a Resume Power Hour! Get guidance, tools, and real-time feedback to help your…
Stop by the Employer Spotlight Today!
Employer Spotlight (Drop-In!) Today — April 1, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. HWCC Atrium Meet visiting employers in a relaxed, mini tabling setting—no registration needed. Featured Employers Western Theological Seminary – Learn about graduate programs in theology, ministry, counseling, and community leadership. GVI…
Build Your Financial Confidence with Kindros Today!💰
Ohio Wesleyan is excited to offer Kindros, a financial wellness platform designed to help you build knowledge and confidence around your finances! Through short, self-paced modules and interactive tools, Kindros makes it easy to learn the basics of personal finance…
Interested in Psychology at OWU?!
Are you curious about what a degree in psychology can lead to? You’re not alone! Psychology is one of the most versatile majors, opening doors to careers that focus on understanding people, improving well-being, and making a meaningful impact. Here…
April 7 – Spring Student Symposium Application
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio…
Spring Alumni Athlete Panel is TODAY! 🏅
Join us today at 7 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall for the Spring Alumni Athlete Panel! This is a great opportunity to hear from former student-athletes about their career journeys, experiences, and advice for life after OWU.…
Student News & Events
Sept. 3 – Last Day to Add or Drop Classes
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget that the last day to add or drop full-semester or first-module courses is Thursday, Sept. 3, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor…
Planning for Spring 2027 Graduation? Check Your Unit Count!
Are you a graduating senior planning to participate in the Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony? Then it is important for you to review your degree audit now to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements: Commencement Participation (32 Units): You must have at…
Join Dr. Kennard for a .25 COMM Course this Fall!
This year, in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the United States, the curatorial theme at the Ross Art Museum is “Communication, Surveillance, and Democracy.” Dr. Kennard will lead a course (COMM 490 Section 2: Art, Communication, and Democracy) during…
Aug. 31 @ 6 p.m. – Orchesis Dance Company Auditions
Are you interested in dance and looking to perform in the fall performance? Then join Orchesis Dance Company! Auditions are Monday, Aug. 31, @ 6 p.m. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing you can sweat/move in. Bring character shoes if…
Aug. 25 @ 7 p.m. – CPB’s Southern Stomp
Get your groove on at CPB’s line dancing event featuring Southern Stomp! Cowboy boots optional … good vibes required! Location: Stuyvesant Hall, Milligan Hub Time: 7-9:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Campus Programming Board (CPB) Contact: Anaya Belle at cpb@owu.edu
Aug. 26 – Come Learn about OWU Esports
Interested in competitive gaming? Join us this week to learn all about the OWU Esports Program, meet the team, and find out how you can compete this season. When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. Where: Welch Hall Esports Arena (Room 132, directly…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Updated AI Syllabus Guidelines
The Smith Center has updated the AI Faculty Toolkit, which includes a link to the AI Syllabus Guidelines | 2026-27 (vetted by faculty). Use these guidelines to ensure campus-wide consistency and clear AI policy expectations for our students. Contact Barb Bird or Andrea Colvin in the Smith…
Seeking August & September 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…
Discuss Student Success Strategies in Fall Book Club
Enjoy faculty-staff conversations focused on student success in a fall book club using Regan Gurung’s new book Teach Like a Champ, which will be free for participants. This event is sponsored by the GLCA. Sign up HERE to participate. OWU Sponsoring Organization…
University Classifieds
Employment Opportunity with the OWU Daily
Do you like to be in the know? The OWU Daily needs you! I am seeking an OWU Daily editorial intern for 2026-2027 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. The successful applicant will work Sunday…
FOUND: Box of Photo Film
A box of photo film was left at the Ross Art Museum during our reception on Saturday. If it is yours, please stop by the museum to claim it. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at rmszukala@owu.edu
FREE NEW Queen Box Spring
We have a brand new queen box spring that we won’t use. It’s in its packaging. Please feel free to come take it off our hands! It’s on our porch at 135 Oak Hill Ave (President’s house). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
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