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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 20 @ 3 p.m. – Clarinet Recital in Jemison Auditorium
Please join us for a lovely afternoon of chamber music featuring OWU music faculty member Adrienne Lape (clarinet), with guests Julie Ellis (cello) and Suzanne Newcomb (piano). They will be presenting performances of the great Clarinet, Cello, & Piano Trios…
Constitution Day Celebration! Sept. 17 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 2nd Floor of Elliott Hall
Constitution Day is Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026! Celebrate Constitution Day with the Politics and Government Department on the second floor of Elliott Hall on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Grab some snacks, pick up a pocket…
HWCC Parking Lot to Close Wednesday Night, Thursday
More than 80 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 17, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the Department of Public Safety…
Looking for Counseling Services? Find Us in Corns 316
OWU Counseling Services would like to remind students, faculty, and staff that our office is located in the Corns Building, Room 316. Whether you’re looking for mental health support, interested in learning more about counseling resources, provided a referral, or…
Sign Up to Give Blood on Oct. 28
Ohio Wesleyan University and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Drive Details: Location: Benes Rooms, HWCC Date: Wed Oct. 28, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Click…
Sept. 15 @ 4:10 p.m. – SCSC 163: Biology Seminar
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Michael Zimmermann, University of Mount Union: “Drive-by insemination, parasites, and the maintenance of alternative reproductive strategies in bluegill sunfish”. Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Event…
OWU Connection News & Events
Get a First Look: Connection Conference Preliminary Schedule
The preliminary schedule for the upcoming Connection Conference is now live! As a reminder, the conference serves as a day of alternative instruction, meaning regular classes will not meet, so all students can participate. Please note this is an initial…
Seeking 5 Student-Athletes Who Need to Satisfy Step 4
Your leadership on the field doesn’t stay in the locker room—it drives your career. We are looking for 5 student-athletes who have completed a Connection Experience and can speak to the transferable skills that turned their athletic background into professional…
🌍 TPG Grants: Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Accepting applications through Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU…
⭐️Sept. 17 – Career & Grad School Fair!
Looking to explore opportunities, start your career or discover exciting graduate/professional programs? Located in the Benes Rooms on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Grad School Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with…
⭐Travel-Learning Courses: Applications are OPEN!
Learn about it in the classroom. Experience it in the real world. Visit the TLC website to check-out the travel-learning courses, destinations, and application information. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP Office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan…
📝TPG Applications OPEN – DUE Oct. 1
Turn Your Ideas Into Reality: Theory-to-Practice Grants Are Open! Have a big idea, research project, or creative venture you’ve been waiting to bring to life? Applications for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPG) are officially LIVE. Whether you’re planning…
Student News & Events
Sept. 24 @ 6:30 p.m. – Writing Cards and Faith Discussion
Interested in writing cards for residents of Meadows and Austin Manor nursing homes? Interested in faithful community and discussion? Come join OWU Catholic for a social event in the Smith game room on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m.! OWU…
TODAY – Entrepreneurship Event by Eclub
Join us today at 7 p.m. in Benes A for a free dinner, real conversations, and a look at OWU’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. We’ll hear from people who’ve built real things and have plenty of time to connect with other students…
Learn About Spiritual Summer Camps Sept. 25!
Come and join the Interfaith House in the Benes Rooms for an exploration of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu summer camps as well as camp culture overall! We will make classic camp crafts such as friendship bracelets and warm fuzzies,…
Thursday Night – Iron Bead Coaster Craft
Sept. 24 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Lounge of The 1842. Create a round or square coaster for yourself or a friend. All supplies will be provided. Hope to have you join us! Location: 4 Williams Drive,…
Sept. 23 – Honors Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. for an ice cream social and scavenger hunt! Join us in Merrick 301 to enjoy a sweet treat, mingle with other honors students, and then explore the academic side…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – Come Make Shrinky Dinks with MicrOWU
Are you interested in microbiology or biology? Come join MicrOWU! Make connections in STEM and meet your classmates. At this meeting, we will be making Shrinky Dink keychains. Join us in SCSC 163 from 12-12:30 p.m. Next meeting is Oct.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Zoom Meeting Licenses and Phone Rollout
Zoom Phone Transition We recently upgraded our Zoom contract to include Zoom Phone. Over the next few months, this new service will roll out to select employees, allowing us to retire one of our aging, unsupported phone systems. While many employees…
Are You a First-Gen Faculty or Staff Member?
Welcome back! I’m working to better understand and connect with the first-generation community at OWU — including the faculty and staff who bring their own first-gen experiences to our campus. If you identify as a first-generation college graduate, I invite…
Exploring Learning Science + AI: Join Our Faculty Community
This fall, we are launching our first Faculty Learning Community (FLC) and seeking 8 curious instructors to explore how generative AI can enhance student learning. Setting aside meta-debates on AI ethics, this group will focus on applying learning science with…
University Classifieds
New Restaurant Offers OWU Discount
Delaware’s Hummus Republic restaurant, 1710 Columbus Pike, Suite 216, offers OWU students and employees a 10% discount with a valid OWU ID card. The restaurant also offers Bishops an additional 5% off on your first visit when you sign up…
Career Connection Lost & Found (& items from Reading Room)
At Career Connection, we currently have several items in our Lost & Found, including a few sets of earbuds, a red and white hat, a dark blue coat, a couple of chargers, a small red notebook, a black Owala water…
Lost and Found – SCSC
Several items are in the lost and found box located in SCSC Room 201. Items include: winter coat, water bottles, winter hat, and gloves. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu
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