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Campuswide News & Events
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…
POSTPONED: Short-Term Closure of Soccer Complex Parking Lot
Please note this is postponed. Campus Operations Notification: The Jay Martin Soccer Complex parking lot will close at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and reopen on the evening of Monday, Oct. 5, following site preparation work to support the installation…
Key Dates & Academic Deadlines for Fall 2026
Stay on top of your schedule and academic deadlines by importing the Academic Calendar and your class schedule into your Google Calendar. It’s the best way to manage your time and avoid conflicts. Mark your calendars for these key dates:…
Extra Dental Supplies? Donate in Ham-Wil Today!
OWU Circle K International is collecting dental hygiene supplies this week for underserved communities in Delaware and Columbus. We are looking for toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, and more. Stop by our table during lunch the rest of this week in…
Oct. 2 @ 8 p.m. – “A Celebration of Sanborn” Alumni Recital
Join the OWU Performing Arts Department for an alumni recital featuring Ann Johnson ’04, Annie Moosa ’11, Lauren Spavelko ’11, Gavin Abrams ’23, and Rachel Fitzgerald ’18. Join us for a homecoming celebration, welcoming back alumni from multiple disciplines. This…
Get OWUt The Vote: Ohio Voter Registration Ends Oct. 5
Election Day (Nov. 3) is around the corner! There are so many races on the ballot, including mayors, U.S. Congress, and governors. Are you registered to vote? Visit this website or stop by the registration table in Ham-Wil to submit…
OWU Connection News & Events
🚀 TODAY’S THE DAY! Stop by the Career Fair 🎉🚀
The 2026 Career & Grad School Fair is happening TODAY in the Ham-Wil Atrium & Benes Rooms 🎉. This is your chance to connect with 80+ employers actively recruiting for full-time roles and summer internships. Bring your resume, your questions,…
⭐️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…
Sept 18 @ 12 p.m. – Info Session for Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain
Are you majoring or minoring in Spanish and interested in living with a host family and becoming proficient in Spanish? Consider spending fall semester at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain! Earn 3 credits toward your major or minor,…
Sept. 16 – Info Session for Travel-Learning Course to Spain!
Take your Spanish beyond the classroom through an unforgettable 10-day travel-learning experience in Madrid and Sevilla in May 2027. COME TO THE INFORMATION SESSION! Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, 4-5 p.m. Location: University Hall 218 OWU Sponsor: World Languages and Cultures…
Oct. 1 @ 6 p.m. – Dinner for Milligan Lecture
Before the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture at 7:30 p.m., join us for a free reception and dinner! Speaker Wandia Chiuri ’05, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, will be present, along with faculty, staff, and community leaders. The reception, dinner, and…
Today – Get “CAREER FAIR READY!”
Career Fair Ready: Winning Strategies for Maximum Success Register HERE. Date: Today (Sept. 14) Time: 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Place: Ham-Wil Campus Center 304 Bonus: lunch included. Feeling overwhelmed or nervous about attending the Career and Grad School Fair? If so,…
Student News & Events
Participate in Research & Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Want to participate in a neuroscience research study? Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between 18 and 24 for its tDCS study, where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games)…
CPB’s Winter Music Showcase Interest Form
We are looking for student or student group performers for our Winter Music Showcase (formerly known as A Cappellooza)! It will be hosted on Saturday, Dec. 5 in the evening, time to be determined. We want a wider variety of…
OWU Gracie Jiujitsu, Okinawan Karate/TKD
Okinawan Karate/Kobudo TKD PE301: From Okinawa Japan, home to the oldest and healthiest people on earth, Karate/TKD has a deep cultural history developed over centuries. It is one of the oldest and most effective self-defense systems ever created. You do…
Oct. 12 @ 6 p.m. – Loop Into Fall
Come join In the Loop in the Peale Chapel for a cozy night of crochet and knitting. Experts and beginners welcome! Fall-themed patterns will be provided. Time: 6 p.m.-7 p.m. OWU Sponsor: In The Loop Contact: Marin Whitsett at kcwhitsett@owu.edu
Chem Cubed – 12-1 p.m. @ SCSC 163
Come and learn more about our chemistry department professors and their interests outside the field of chemistry. OWU Sponsor: Chemistry Student Board Contact: Annika DeLong at amdelong@owu.edu
Singles Darts Tournament Sign Up
The dart tournament is single elimination. The tournament will start Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at The 1842. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must be registered by Tuesday, Oct. 20, at midnight to…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Faculty – Share Your Thoughts About the Honors Program
Please join us for a casual conversation about the Honors Program. We will meet in Merrick 203 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and in Merrick 202 on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Both meetings will be “come and go,” and take place from…
Help Your Colleagues Schedule Meetings with You More Easily!
Sharing your free/busy calendar info: In Settings for your own OWU Calendar > Access permissions for events, check the box to “Make available for Ohio Wesleyan University.” Then select “See only free/busy (hide details)” from the drop-down list. This should…
University Classifieds
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…
Free Plants!
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flower beds on the southeast corner of the building. We have yellow daylilies, Asian sedge, Stonecrop, and ornamental grasses available for FREE to anyone willing to dig themselves. Please contact rmszukala@owu.edu for details!…
Car Keys Found in Slocum Restroom
A Volkswagen flip key and three other keys on a key ring were found in Slocum Hall’s first-floor bathroom. We have them in the Admission Office at our front table in the lobby. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey…
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