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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 5 – Free Showing of ‘The Truman Show’ @ the Strand Theatre
Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. – Come watch “The Truman Show” (1998) at the Strand Theatre FOR FREE! “The Truman Show” follows Truman Burbank, an unsuspecting man whose entire life is secretly filmed and broadcast worldwide as a 24-hour…
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 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
Nov. 9 @ 5-7 p.m. – Breathe, Bask, Be Event
Come to SCSC room 211 on TONIGHT from 5-7 p.m., for an evening of meditation and reflection. Professor Patti O’Toole, will lead us through calming breathing exercises to recenter ourselves for the week! We will choose something to let go…
Ask a Student: Economics, Business, Finance, & Accounting Registration Help
Need help planning your schedule for next semester? Stop by our table in the HWCC Atrium during lunch. Ask upperclassmen in the Economics and Business Department questions about major and minor requirements, course workloads, course selection, and scheduling tips. Students…
Nov. 12 @ 6-8 p.m. – Nightfall Neon
Come to 1842 on Thursday, November 12th, for an evening of singing, dancing, and eating neon-themed snacks. The Community Wellness Division is collaborating with 1842 Social Eats to provide students with an experience to have a moment of joy and…
TODAY – Career Exploration Group Week 7: Decision-Making Skills
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 7 Topic: Decision-Making Skills. Decisions can feel overwhelming–especially when the pressure is on. Let’s build skills and confidence to help you make choices that align with your goals and values. This week we will…
Nov. 11 @ 12 p.m. – Broadening Your Chemistry Experience
Are you looking to set yourself apart for graduate school, medical school, or any other post-graduate education? Are you interested in learning more about what research and what a chemistry major or minor entails? Come join the chemistry department and…
Help CNX100 Students With Their Study!
OWU Student Participants Needed! Students of CNX 100 are doing a research study to find how students’ mental wellness is at OWU depending on if you are in-state or out-of-state. A brief survey will ask various questions about mental wellness,…
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
Missing Water Bottle? Come Check the SIO!
If you may have lost your water bottle in HWCC, come check the SIO lost and found. Speak with a desk assistant and provide a description of your water bottle. SIO hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
🎧 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…
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