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Campuswide News & Events
Vote for the Winner: 2026 Staff Halloween Costume Face Off!
Every year, the Mowry Alumni Center hosts a Halloween Costume Contest for OWU staff. A panel of judges decides the winning team within Mowry, then that winning team competes against challengers from other divisions, and YOU get to decide who…
Sunday – Incredible Film Club Halloween Party
Come and join us as we watch a spooky Halloween movie! There will be food and a costume contest! (Funded by WCSA and OWU Film Club) Date: 2026-11-01 Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Location: R.W. Corns, Room 312 OWU Sponsor: The Incredible…
Nov. 3 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar with Alex Bzdafka ’27
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Alex Bzdafka ’27, Biology and Environmental Science Major “Becoming A Plant: Growth Through Researching Plant Ecology, Undergraduate Research Experiences” Tuesday, Nov. 3, 4:10 p.m., SCSC 163. Free and open to…
Print Services Closed Briefly Today, Oct. 30
Print Services will be closed briefly (between 12-3:30 p.m.) today, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Orders can still be placed via email (printservices@owu.edu), and orders can be picked up in the faculty mailroom during those hours. Thank you. OWU Sponsor: Print…
Nov. 3 – Election Day Shuttle 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
OWU is pleased to provide transportation for students who are registered to vote here in Delaware County and want to do so on Election Day. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., you can catch a ride to one of…
OWU Club Soccer vs. BGSU – Oct. 31 @ 3 p.m.
OWU Club Soccer will host a Halloween home game against BGSU at 3 p.m. on Oct. 31. This will be a tough game, but we’re looking forward to playing a great team. We would love for the home crowd to…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 28 – NEW OH5 Public Service Internship Program (All Majors)
The OH5 Public Service Workforce Program Pilot Building public-sector talent pipeline in AI, data science, and public interest technology in partnership with the Partnership for Public Service Summer 2027 Overview The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program, offered in…
TODAY! – Starting a Side Hustle in Ohio Workshop
TODAY! 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…
Sign Up for a 1:1 Strengths Conversation!
1:1 Strengths Meeting! This year marks our FIFTH ANNUAL Strengths Conversations! Join us for 1:1 Strengths Conversations on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 22. Sign up for a 30-minute 1:1 conversation with an OWU Strengths Coach!! Oct. 21: 2 p.m. –…
Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain – Summer or Fall 2027
If you are interested in studying abroad in Pamplona, Spain, during Summer 2027 or Fall 2027, schedule an individual info session with Eva Paris, director of OWU in Pamplona. Learn about transfer credits, courses, special activities, host families, and more.…
Seniors: Complete Your GenEd CX Graduation Requirement!
Attention Seniors! Completing the GenEd CX is a Mandatory Requirement for graduation, and all four steps must be fully approved in Etrieve for you to graduate. Check your status in Degree Audit. If you haven’t finished your steps yet, make…
Today! 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…
Student News & Events
World Kindness Day – Nov. 13
November 13th is World Kindness Day! Join us in celebrating by visiting Counseling Services to pick up a kindness token to share with a friend, roommate, family member, faculty, or staff member. Share kindness and positivity around campus and beyond!…
Nov. 12 – Pre-Law Society Meeting
Come join the Pre-Law Society for our monthly meeting! We have exciting news to share with you all! Time: 12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m. Location: Elliott Hall, Room 101 OWU Sponsor: Pre-Law Society Contact: Faith Fox at fefox@owu.edu
Want to Critique Ruling Ideas and “Experts?”
Don’t be fooled! PHIL 212, Critical Thinking: Ideology Critique, explores how we can critically examine people and texts that are presented as authoritative and “objective.” Engage Diversity Competency. Instructor: Prof. Stone. Meets Tues/Thurs 1:10-2:30 p.m. OWU Sponsor: Philosophy & Religion…
S’Mores Pop Up at Social Eats (The 1842)
S’mores Pop Up (build your own s’mores!) Join us at Social Eats on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6-8 p.m. and build your own s’mores! Stay warm by toasting your own mallows at the fire, and load up the toppings during…
Nov. 11 @ 12-1 p.m. – Snooze and Shine!
Join the Bishop Way to learn about sleep hygiene and the importance of sleep for college students! Explore methods to fall asleep faster and feel more well-rested! Enter a raffle for a weighted stuffed animal! Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Atrium…
PG Lunch & Learn Nov. 10 at 12:10 p.m. Elliott 101!
Join the Politics & Government Department for our post-election lunch & learn as we debrief about the results! It will be in Elliott Hall, Room 101, Nov. 10 at 12:10 p.m. – food will be provided! OWU Sponsor: Politics &…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Seeking Staff/Faculty to Discuss Your Class Background with Students
I am looking for any staff or faculty member who would be interested to be interviewed by a student in my course, SOAN 300: Class Cultures. Students in the course are learning qualitative interviewing techniques and will be practicing their…
Learn Practical Sabbatical Tips – Sign Up This Morning!
Learn the mechanics, trade-offs, and strategies behind successful sabbaticals. Smith Center for Faculty Excellence Scholarship Roundtable panelists will demystify mid-career scholarship momentum, give ideas for turning sabbatical work into multiple publication lines, and encourage you to engage in fascinating disciplinary…
Professor Emeritus Harold Pinkston Sr. Passes Away
The Rev. Harold Edward Pinkston Sr., Ph.D., an OWU professor for nearly 30 years, passed away Oct. 8 at age 94. The Rev. Dr. Pinkston joined the Ohio Wesleyan faculty in 1970, teaching English, Humanities-Classics, and Black World Studies until…
University Classifieds
🎧 Found: AirPods Case
AirPods case found in Slocum. Stop by Slocum 311 (student mentor desk) to claim. Questions? international@owu.edu OWU Sponsor: IOCP International and Off-Campus Programs Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
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
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