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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 13 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar-Dr. Elizabeth Santos
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Elizabeth Santos, Museum of Biological Diversity, Ohio State University “Evolution’s Wonderland: Rules of Diversification in the Deep Sea” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Location: Schimmel/Conrades…
Autumn In a Cup – Oct. 20 @ 12-2 p.m.
Feeling a little chilly? We’re bringing the warmth to you! Wave us down or stop by our golf cart as we travel around the academic side of campus serving up cozy cups of hot chocolate and tea. Customize your drink…
Oct. 14 – WinS I^3 Style Lecture @ 12-1 p.m.
Come hear from OWU faculty about their lives outside of teaching. We will have professors give short presentations on their hobbies and interests outside of teaching. This is a great opportunity to get to know your professors! Location: Schimmel/Conrades Science…
Oct. 15 @ 5-7 p.m. – Ross Art Museum Opening Reception
The Ross Art Museum will hold an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5-7 p.m. for its three new shows: Ardine Nelson: City Center, Fragment: A show by OWU Fine Arts Faculty, and A More Perfect Union. The reception…
Today at Noon! – Rest, Reset, and Reframe!
Stop by Merrick Hall today from 12-1 p.m. to express your creativity and design a picture frame! Help us kick off Wellness Week with this fun and relaxing craft. OWU Sponsor: Division of Community Wellness Contact: Andrew Inamdar at ajinamdar@owu.edu…
OWU Daily on Fall Break Starting Oct. 7
Thank you for a great start to the semester! The OWU Daily will be on break from Wednesday, Oct. 7, until Monday, Oct. 12. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish, we’ll reassign the date…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
TPG Theory to Practice Grant Deadline Approaching
✅Check the website for guidelines and instructions for this round of proposals due Oct. 1. Be sure to submit before the deadline; late submissions aren’t accepted. Email tpgrants@owu.edu with any grant-related questions. OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan…
Student News & Events
Oct. 23 & 24 @ 7-9 p.m. – Student Drag Night!
Did you enjoy the Drag Night from the first week of classes? Good news! SAGE is hosting a STUDENT-LED DRAG NIGHT for the second year in a row! This is a 2-night event. If you can’t make it to both,…
Pizza & Paint! Latin American & Spanish Majors/Minors Info Event
Come paint, enjoy pizza, and explore the Latin American & Latine Studies and Spanish majors and minors with faculty and students! Also, discover the work of three contemporary Latine artists and get inspired! Wednesday, Oct. 21 @ 12:10 p.m. University…
Monday, Oct. 19 – 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…
Trivia Night, Jazz Performance, and Karaoke @ The 1842 Tuesday
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, come join the fun at The 1842, starting at 7 p.m. in the Lounge. 7 p.m. Trivia hosted by Harvest Table. Win fun prizes and enjoy FREE light snacks. 8 p.m. Come listen to the Elizabeth…
Oct. 18 @ 1:30 p.m. – VCT Champs Watch Party
Interested in Esports or looking for something fun to do this Sunday? Come watch the VCT Champions VALORANT matches with us! Whether you’re part of OWU’s Esports program, a Valorant fan, or just curious about competitive gaming, everyone is welcome…
Oct. 23 @ 1 p.m. – Dr. Kofi Quaye Speaker Event
Join the Pre-Health Club in welcoming Dr. Kofi Quaye, vascular surgeon and OWU alum, who will be sharing his journey to practicing vascular surgery. The event will be held on Oct. 23 in SCSC 163 at 1 p.m. Food will…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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,…
Submit to News for Families by the Oct. 2 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the October edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Oct. 2. The issue date is Oct. 7. For October, consider…
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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