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Campuswide News & Events
POSTPONED Art and The Environment Talk
The Art and the Environment talk with Brian Harnetty, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, has been postponed. A new date will be published shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Sept. 2 @ 4:10 p.m – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Molly Womack
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Molly Womack, Assistant Professor at Cornell University: “The Skin and Bones of Frog Evolution.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the Biology Seminar Series…
Sept. 1 @ 7:30 p.m. – FREE Movie & Snacks, 50A Ross St.
Come see a FREE movie screening of “Summer of Soul“ co-sponsored by Unity Community Center & Ohio Wesleyan University. On Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day!), anyone is welcome to join us starting at 7:30 p.m. for food and community, and the film will be…
Sept. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Brian Harnetty: ‘Sound, Listening, and Our Environment’
Join us for the first in our series of talks about Art and the Environment at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Ross Art Museum. Brian Harnetty-Sound, Listening, and Our Environment: Brian Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist,…
Aug. 29 – Le Cercle Français’s Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event
Le Cercle Francais is having its first event, Pétanque et Pâtisseries Event, this Friday, Aug. 29, on the JAY from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will be playing the traditional French game of Pétanque and have pastries for those…
Fall Semester Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities
Please use this link to view fall semester hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great semester! Office: Department of Athletics Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 10 – Grady Hospital Career Trek
Join fellow Pre-Health students on an amazing day trip over fall break to the local Grady Memorial Hospital! What you’ll do: Sit in on a Panel discussion with medical professionals representing several departments including surgery, nursing, technicians, respiratory specialists, physical…
Oct. 2 @ Noon – Critical Success: A Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Interested in learning about your career skills in a Dungeons and Dragons-like format? Want a truly casual and nerdy approach to this search? What skills are you preparing for your career journey? Join a truly casual workshop showcasing a unique…
Oct. 1 – Chill Out and Make Friendship Bracelets in IOCP
Tuesday, Oct. 1, is OWU Community Care Day! Come chill in the IOCP office (Slocum 311) and make a global-themed Friendship Bracelet! We’ll have all the supplies along with tea, coffee, and international snacks! Yum! Drop by anytime between 9 a.m.…
Oct. 1 – Japan Study and Border Studies Visit
Our institutional representative from Earlham’s Japan Study & Border Studies programs, Roger Adkins, will be on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Established in 1963, Japan Study is one of the oldest and most comprehensive programs in higher education exchange between the United States and Japan. Based at…
Oct. 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Go to the TPG web page for guidelines and instructions and the application form. Questions? Please drop by the IOCP office in Slocum Hall (3rd floor) and speak with a…
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Student News & Events
LAST CHANCE to Submit Your Course Evaluation(s)
Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard by taking a few minutes to complete your course evaluations. Your feedback means a great deal! Help your faculty to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs.…
Holiday Break: Your Winter Break Career Checklist!❄️
With classes wrapped and your schedule slowing down, winter break is the ideal moment to explore the Career Resource Hub with 24/7 access. Use this quiet time to Discover, Prepare, and Launch into a strong spring — your future self will…
Dec. 8 – HHK Department Social
On Monday, Dec. 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the atrium of Simpson Querrey Fitness Center, the Department of Health and Human Kinetics (HHK) will have free coffee and donuts available for students. Stop by for a quick break before…
Romeo and Juliet Light Crew
Hello all! We are looking for people who are interested in helping out with the light crew for Romeo and Juliet! We need people to help hang and focus lights for the show, ideally those with some experience doing these…
Spend Fall 2026 Semester in Tanzania – Change Your Life!
Ohio Wesleyan’s semester-long program in Tanzania is accepting applications for its Fall 20206 program. The Tanzanian program is open to all majors and minors. Students complete an internship, study Swahili, and take 3 additional courses that explore: East African culture,…
📚✨Write together, thrive together. Dec. 8-11
Stop by the OWU Writing Center’s Co-Writing Space in HWCC Room 312 anytime from Dec. 8-11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring your projects and enjoy a supportive writing atmosphere – plus light refreshments to keep you going! **Please note that on…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
New Curated Catalog for Office Supplies Available in Amazon Business
The Five Colleges of Ohio have adopted a Curated Catalog for office supplies within our Amazon Business Prime punchout in Bishopbuy! Amazon has added around 5,000 items to this catalog with steeper discounts than even the regular business pricing. Items…
Print Services Closed March 13, 14, and 17
Print Services will be closed on March 13, 14, and 17. If you require print work for March 17 or 18, please submit the requests by the 11. Mail services will continue as normal. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Contact: Marilyn…
Seeking April & May Information for OWU Events Calendars
As you finalize plans for April & May events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. (April & May will be combined.) Monthly calendars typically…
University Classifieds
Adopt a Goldfish🐟
Are you looking to add an aquatic friend to your life? Well, you’re in luck! We have some adorable goldfish in need of a new home, and we believe it could be the perfect addition to your space. Before welcoming…
Oct. 8 @ 11 a.m. – Volunteers Needed For Apple Butter Festival at HopeWood Pines
Do you need volunteer hours? HopeWood Pines (Lutheran memorial camp) needs assistance with food preparation and cleanup, car parking, hospitality/welcoming, and possibly some activity hosts. The location is 20 miles from OWU and the address is 2790 State Rte 61,…
Sept. 26-29 @12:15 p.m. – Free Caricature Portraits with Musing with Muses in Ham-Wil
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I’m conducting practice trials for my new web series/caricature business, Musing with Muses. I will ask you a personal question and draw out your response. Questions can be along the lines of what’s…
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