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Campuswide News & Events
Aug. 14 – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu
Residential Parking Lot Closures for New Student Move-In: Campus Operations Notification
Please help the University create a great first day for our incoming students and their families. For new student move-in day, the parking lots at Smith and Welch Halls will be closed starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, and…
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…
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
Public Safety Advisory: Parking Enforcement
Don’t get a parking ticket! Please note that parking enforcement has begun on the residential campus. You will be ticketed if you: Create your own spaces in residential lots or lawns. (These unofficial, unmarked spaces limit maneuverability and cause accidents.) Park…
Get Involved in the Fall Play! Auditions Friday/Tech Interviews Tuesday!
Come join us to audition and/or interview for a tech position in our fall play, oh to be pure again! Auditions are in Room 008 of Chappelear Drama Center on Fri. 8/28 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. with callbacks running…
Multicultural Sorority Interest ⭐🌸
Are you interested in a multicultural sorority or just want to know more? Fill out this interest form to stay up to date about a multicultural organization that’s coming to campus soon! Our mission is to bring an organization that’s open to…
OWU Upgrades Student Campus Printing
OWU Print Services has launched an enhanced student printing experience to make printing faster, easier, and accessible directly from your personal devices. To print from your laptops and other devices, please follow these instructions: WIRELESS PRINTING: Download and install the…
Aug. 28 @ 6:30 p.m. – CRU Social
Cru is hosting a social event on Friday, Aug. 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Stuyvesant lawn. Come and enjoy some Raising Cane’s chicken and have fun playing yard games. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, learn about…
Starting Sept. 2 – New Student Drop-in Group
Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering a New Student Drop-in Group for a casual, supportive space to talk, listen, and connect with other students facing similar experiences—whether it’s stress, homesickness, academics, or adjusting…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Aug. 20 – Volunteer for New Student Move-In
Volunteer to help with new student move-in day! Greet parents and students as they arrive on campus, help them get checked in, and be part of what becomes one of their very first memories of their time at Ohio Wesleyan…
Aug. 19 – Exciting Workshops & Academic Integrity Discussion
Faculty Development Day will begin with two inspiring and interactive workshops with Todd Zakrajsek. ADDED: A discussion of the new Academic Integrity Policy and a self-discovery advising session have been added to the agenda. Sign up here if you have not…
Aug. 18 – Fix Student Tardiness & Boost Engagement in 5 Minutes
Solve student lateness and build day-one accountability using three unique strategies. Register HERE for this virtual GLCA event, which will be held at noon Aug. 18, 2026. A link and calendar invite will be sent the day before the event. OWU Sponsoring…
University Classifieds
FREE New Queen Box Spring
FREE new, never-been-used Queen Box Spring up for grabs! It is sitting in its packaging on the curb of the President’s house (Pritchard House, 135 Oak Hill Ave). Please come and take it off our hands! Enjoy! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Free Outdoor Plants – Dig Your Own
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flowerbeds and needs to get rid of some old plants. We have Yellow Daylilies and Asian Sedge; you must dig and transport yourself. Please email rmszukala@owu.edu to set up a time to come…
2026-2027 Reporting & Writing Student Internship
Are you interested in a journalism-focused internship? Do you like writing, editing, and fact-checking? Apply for the Office of Marketing & Communications Reporting & Writing Internship. This 2026-2027 internship will result in published pieces for your portfolio. Learn more and…
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