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Campuswide News & Events
Join Us Oct. 23 for a Defining Moment at OWU
A message from President vandenBerg: Universities rarely reach a moment when their history, momentum, and ambition converge. For Ohio Wesleyan, Friday, Oct. 23, marks just such a moment. At noon that day, we will gather for lunch on the Rock…
LAST DAY: Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room or office door today (Friday, Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers & more)! Open…
Homecoming Weekend Craft & Open House @ The 1842
During Homecoming weekend, stop by The 1842 Lounge to decorate your own pennant to use to cheer on the OWU teams competing this weekend. Available while supplies last. Want to show your family or friends The 1842? On Saturday, Oct.…
Fall Break Hours for Hobson Library
Fall break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing,…
Fleaji: Vintage Market – Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rock Quad
FIJI presents Fleaji, a traveling vintage market partnered with Phi Gamma Delta, coming to OWU on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Rock Quad! The market will include different businesses selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry, and…
Parking Update: Solar Canopy Work in Smith, Bradford Milligan, SCSC Lots
Campus Operations Notification: Parking lots scheduled for new or ongoing solar canopy installations during the week of Oct. 5 are listed below. As the 15-foot-tall canopies are installed, affected lots will be closed and reopened in stages as outlined at…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 – Speed Mock Interview
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? The 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:…
GenEd CX Etrieve Forms Drop-In Support
Stuck on a GenEd CX Etrieve form or having trouble finding your drafts? Drop by Ham-Wil 311 on Wednesday, Sept. 30, anytime between noon and 1 p.m. for quick, hands-on assistance. Grab your lunch, bring your laptop, and let us…
TODAY – OWU Connection Conference!
The Connection Conference is HERE: Join us for a day dedicated to independent research and scholarship, career-focused internships, community and service learning, and study away. Come see and hear how over 200 students have tackled big questions, engaged with different…
Oct. 1 – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture in HWCC, Benes Room B. Speaker Wandia Chiuri ’05, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, will discuss her career with brands including Google, Samsung, Johnson…
How to Satisfy the GenEd CX @ the Connection Conference
Are you unsure of how to satisfy the GenEd CX? Do you have questions about the 4 steps? Check out these sessions at the Connection Conference! 10 a.m. – Merrick 204: Learn how to successfully complete Ohio Wesleyan’s General Education…
Launch Your Internship & Research Search @ OWU Connection Conference
Wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here to give you the resources, next-steps, and hands on support you’ll need.…
Student News & Events
Oct. 20 @ 5 p.m. – Frame Your Affirmations Event
Celebrate Wellness Week with ResLife by creating your own affirmation shadow box! Fill and decorate your box with flowers, an instant photo, stickers, and more to make something that reminds you to prioritize self love. Location: Smith Hall West OWU…
Sweetest Day Card Making Station @ The 1842
Stop by The 1842 Lounge to create cards for friends and family to celebrate how sweet it is to have them. Card making station is available Friday and Saturday all day. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu…
Oct. 16 @ 12-1 p.m. – Coffee and Donuts with the ENVS Department
Join us at Coffee and Donuts on Friday! Mingle with faculty and fellow students in the GIS Lab (SCSC 207) anytime between 12 and 1 p.m. on Oct. 16. This is a perfect event to ask about the upcoming course registration for…
Open Advising Session for Education Majors
Are you an education major with questions about which classes to take this spring? Stop by our open advising session on Monday, Oct. 19, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Edgar Hall 128! We’ll have some snacks, and education…
Oct. 12-16 @ 12 p.m. – Domestic Violence Awareness
During this week, Circle K International members will be tabling for the Clothesline Project. We recommend that students write a positive message on T-shirt cutouts so we can make a “clothesline” and donate it to a shelter for victims. OWU…
Habitat for Humanity over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 28
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will be traveling to Charleston, S.C., to do home-building work with Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit housing organization focused on affordable homes. Spring break service…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Next Teaching Circle is Oct. 1
We are bringing back the Teaching Circle! For those who are newer to OWU, these are lunch gatherings to share ideas, strategies, or challenges and connect with colleagues. You do not need to sign up–just come if you are able.…
Seeking November Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule 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 schools…
Professor Emeritus Marty Hipsky Passes Away
We are sad to report that Martin A. Hipsky Jr., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 14, 2026, at his home in New Haven, Connecticut. He was 62. Dr. Hipsky joined the Ohio Wesleyan faculty in…
University Classifieds
June 17 – Strand Theatre to Host Book Signing & Panel Discussion on ‘America’s Hometown Theaters’
The Strand Theatre will host a special evening June 17, celebrating the launch of the book “America’s Hometown Theaters: Please Remain Standing,” an exploration of the importance and architectural legacy of hometown theaters. Tickets are $10 for everyone for the…
Camera Film Lost and Found @ Ross Museum
Did you accidentally leave a Tupperware container of camera film rolls at the Ross Art Museum during the April 11 Student Show/Rod Bouc Reception? We have it! Please email ramuseum@owu.edu to arrange its return. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
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…
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