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Campuswide News & Events
Hat, Glove, & Sock Drive
Hey, Bishops! This week during the noon hour, the Chi Phi Fraternity will be tabling at the Ham-Wil Campus Center, collecting donations of socks, hats, and gloves. These items will be donated to the Common Ground Free Store in Delaware,…
Oct. 22 @ 8 p.m. – Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
All are welcome to a free public concert offered by the OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. Featuring band works by John Philip Sousa, Jan Van der Roost, Omar Thomas, Jennifer Jolley,…
2026 Lyman Lecture, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., Benes Room, HWCC
The 2026 Corinne Lyman Lecture in International Studies will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Benes Room of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Muetter Tohti, a human rights researcher specializing in documenting and analyzing the Chinese…
Oct. 27 – Last Day to Add/Drop Second Module Courses
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget the last day to add or drop second-module courses is Thursday, Oct. 27, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor first. Then, if…
Join Us for Culture Fest! 🎉🕺🎤 Sunday @ 5-8 p.m.
Join Horizons on Sunday, Oct. 18, in the Benes Rooms to celebrate the many cultures OWU represents! From 5-8 p.m., there will be fun and inspiring performances from students, plenty of food from a variety of countries, and activities in…
Connecting to BishopNet Wi-Fi Just Got Easier!
Connecting your phone, laptop, or tablet to campus Wi-Fi has been streamlined. Previously, connecting to BishopNet required a two-step process: signing into the network and then manually registering your device on a separate website. Thanks to a new automation effort…
OWU Connection News & Events
Tomorrow! 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…
Today – Speed Mock Interview Event
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? Today’s 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:…
Oct. 15 – Starting a Side Hustle in Ohio
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…
TLC Travel-Learning Courses: Deadline Oct. 1
✈️ Visit the TLC website for information about applying to a course before the deadline Oct. 1. Learn about it in the classroom. Experience it in the real world! Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311).…
✔️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…
Student News & Events
Corns 109 Unavailable Friday 8:30 a.m.-Noon
The computer lab in Corns 109 will be unavailable Friday, Oct. 30, from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Students looking for a public computer or printer are encouraged to visit Hobson Library or one of the other public computer/printer locations…
Sign Up for the Pool Singles Tournament Is Open
Pool Tournament will be single elimination following the ball in hand rules. The tournament will start at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must be registered by Tuesday, Nov.…
Nov. 3 @ 12 p.m. – OU-HCOM Info Session + Q&A
Join MAPS and Pre-Health Club in welcoming Terry Porter, the Associate Director of Admissions and Outreach of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Dublin campus, in an info session and Q&A. Hear about OU-HCOM’s DO program, learn about graduate…
2027 Winter Break Ski & Snowboard Trip Application
Fill out the form using the link below! Contact: Josiah Gross at jbgross@owu.edu
🎉🎉 Philosophy & Religion Department Open House, Thursday Oct. 29 @ 12-1 p.m.
Are you interested in taking courses in philosophy and/or religion next semester and want to learn more about our classes? Do you want to hang out with the members of the Philosophy & Religion Department? If you answered yes to…
Oct. 28 @ Noon – Psych/Neuro Department Social
Come join the Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program for a social in SCSC 228 from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Hear about the courses being offered in the spring and chat with fellow students and faculty members! Refreshments will be…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
All OWU Concert Band Sign-Up
To all OWU faculty, staff, and administrators who were former high school band members: The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is OWU’s concert band, and we’d love to share a once-a-week 30-minute portion of our music rehearsal with you during the second half…
Designing Meaningful and Effective Writing Assignments, This Wednesday!
Sign up today to join colleagues and student tutors on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 12 p.m. in Elliott 101 for a hands-on workshop on designing effective writing assignments using the TILT framework. Lunch is provided. Please bring a current or…
Submit Proposals for Fall TLI Grants by Oct. 22
Don’t forget – submit your Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (TLI) Grant proposal by Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. We especially want to invite new applicants to consider how this grant could further your professional development goals. Here are some ideas…
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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