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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 18 @ 3 p.m. – Senior Saxophone Recital
Please join us for a lovely afternoon of saxophone and piano works featuring senior Ryleigh Jones and accompanist Dr. Anita Chiu. This recital will feature works by Astor Piazzolla, Alexander Glazunov, and Fernande Decruck. Free and open to the public.…
Pie a Volleyball Player for Breast Cancer Awareness!
Support OWU Volleyball’s annual Dig Pink match this Friday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The team will be tabling in Ham-Wil during lunch Wednesday through Friday. Stop by to learn more and participate in our fundraiser by donating…
Friday, Oct. 16 – Join Our Casual Spanish Conversational Group! 💬☕
Want to improve your Spanish speaking skills outside the classroom? Join our new group to meet over provided coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sweets when we talk about rotating topics like music, food, social issues, things to do, or lo…
Nov. 9 @ 7 p.m. – Richard W. Smith Lecture “Lincoln’s Peace”
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Michael Vorenberg, Royce Family Professor of History at Brown University, as the guest lecturer for the 2026 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Lincoln’s Peace: Struggling to Find the End of a…
Teach Kids Your Sport! Oct. 27 6:30-8 p.m.
Have a passion for sports and service? Interested in teaching the next generation of athletes? Volunteer at the BBBS Free Kids Sports Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30-8 p.m.! You DO NOT have to be a student-athlete to teach…
For Safety, Do Not Enter Schimmel/Conrades Construction Zone
Campus Operations Notification: The Schimmel/Conrades Parking Lot is closed to allow crews to move large equipment safely while installing solar canopies. The ADA spaces at the northwest corner of the lot remain accessible. Please plan accordingly, and for your safety,…
OWU Connection News & Events
✔️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…
FREE LinkedIn Headshots – Wednesday, Oct. 14
Is your LinkedIn profile photo due for a refresh? Level up your professional presence with a FREE headshot session sponsored by Career Connection! Quick & Easy: Drop in Wednesday, Oct. 14, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – the shoot…
Part of HWCC Parking Lot Closed Tonight (Sept. 30) and Thursday
More than 20 employers will visit campus Thursday, Oct. 1, to work with students at Career Connection’s Speed Mock Interview event. We are reserving parking for these guests. The first row of the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams lot —…
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…
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:…
Student News & Events
Now Hiring New Bishop Way Peer Educators! Interest Forms Open
Are you interested in becoming a Bishop Way Peer Educator? As a peer educator, you help empower and educate the community to make more informed and responsible decisions through campus events, sharing resources, and partnerships. Help OWU prioritize wellness and…
How to Check Your Midsemester Grades
Midsemester grades were due from faculty on Oct. 19 and should now be visible. Midsemester grades provide a general sense of your progress in each class so far, providing guidance as you plan for the remainder of the semester. Faculty…
Oct. 22 @ 7 p.m. – SigEp Karaoke @ The 1842
SigEp is hosting its Karaoke Philanthropy event at The 1842; come by for good music, questionable singing from the brothers, and a great time! The event runs from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at The 1842. Request a song for $1…
New History Classes for SP 2027
Check out these interesting new courses from the History Department for Spring 2027! HIST 288 U.S. Immigration and Ethnic History – Core Competency: Engage Diversity HIST 296 Colonialism and Imperialism – Core Competency: Examine Power and Inequities HIST 297 Modern…
🐶💛Flexible Near-Campus Job Opportunity for Animal Lovers!
Love animals? Looking for a flexible, low-stress part-time job close to campus? This might be a perfect fit! Retired Worthington teacher, Lucy, is looking for 3-5 reliable, caring students to help take care of her Saluki show puppies. This role…
Today! Sturges-After-Dark Haunted Library & Interactive Fiction Showcase, Thurs, Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m.
The OWU English Department Summons You ! What: Sturges-After-Dark Haunted Library & Interactive Fiction Showcase When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Sturges Hall Join the English Department for a Spooky Evening of Games, Treats,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Planning to Send Students to Print Services?
Please contact Print Services before sending students with class projects. A quick heads-up helps us ensure we have the appropriate staffing and paper stock, review files for sizing issues, and prepare for any unexpected equipment downtime. It also helps ensure…
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,…
University Classifieds
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…
Final Markdowns on Clearance at the OWU Bookstore! $1-$5
Final markdowns have been taken on clearance merchandise! Most items are between $1 and $5! Sizes are limited and available only while supplies last. Look for the orange stickers. Stock up on OWU merch at these unbeatable prices. OWU Sponsoring…
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