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Campuswide News & Events
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,…
Oct. 15 @ 8 p.m. – Musician Dylan Craft: Solo Performance
Sophomore musician Dylan Craft will perform a solo show on Oct. 15 @ 8 p.m. at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum. Admission is free! The performance will feature experimental/improvised music for percussion and saxophone, as well as spoken word.…
Give Blood on Oct. 28
Ohio Wesleyan and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Drive Details: Site: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Address: 40 Rowland Avenue, Delaware, OH, 43015 Room Name: Benes Rooms…
Oct. 13 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar-Dr. Elizabeth Santos
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Elizabeth Santos, Museum of Biological Diversity, Ohio State University “Evolution’s Wonderland: Rules of Diversification in the Deep Sea” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Location: Schimmel/Conrades…
OWU Connection News & Events
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:…
TODAY! Conversations Without Drama: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours radically clash with another’s – in class, on the field, or at work? It happens to all of us! In today’s deeply polarized world, it often feels like we’re wired…
GenEd CX Etrieve Forms Drop-In Support
Stuck on a GenEd CX Etrieve form or having trouble finding your drafts? Drop by Ham-Wil 311 on Wednesday, Sept. 30, anytime between noon and 1 p.m. for quick, hands-on assistance. Grab your lunch, bring your laptop, and let us…
TODAY – OWU Connection Conference!
The Connection Conference is HERE: Join us for a day dedicated to independent research and scholarship, career-focused internships, community and service learning, and study away. Come see and hear how over 200 students have tackled big questions, engaged with different…
Student News & Events
TODAY @ 1 – Dr. Kofi Quaye Guest Speaker (Lunch Provided)
Join the Pre-Health Club in welcoming Dr. Kofi Quaye, a vascular surgeon and OWU alum, who will be sharing his journey to practicing vascular surgery. The event will be held today in SCSC 163 from 1-2 p.m. Lunch will be…
Oct. 28 @ Noon – Psych/Neuro Department Social
Join the Psychology Department and the Neuroscience Program for a social on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Hear about courses offered in the spring and chat with fellow students and faculty members! Refreshments will be provided. Psych/Neuro Department Social Date: 2026-10-28 Time:…
Oct. 28 @ 5 p.m. – An Evening of Unplugging (RSVP Needed)
Join the Chaplain’s Office at Gallant Woods Park for an evening of discussions and activities exploring spiritual wellness, intentional rest, and the importance of being attentive and present. We’ll leave campus at 5:00 p.m. and return around 7:00 p.m., with…
Felt Pumpkin Craft @ The 1842 This Weekend
Stop by The 1842 Lounge this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (Oct. 23, 24, and 25) to create your own felt pumpkin magnet. Available while supplies last. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu
Engage Diversity Course: WLC 260 Hispanic and Latine Voices
Are you looking for an upper-level course with no prerequisites that fulfills the Engage Diversity core competency? Check out WLC 260: Hispanic and Latine Voices in U.S. Culture, Literature, and Film, a course taught in English that counts as an…
Staying on Campus During Thanksgiving Break? Register by Nov. 18
The semester is moving quickly, and Thanksgiving Break will be here before we know it! Registration to stay on campus over break is now open. For our new students, Thanksgiving Break works differently from fall break: You need to register…
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
June 17 – Strand Theatre to Host Book Signing & Panel Discussion on ‘America’s Hometown Theaters’
The Strand Theatre will host a special evening June 17, celebrating the launch of the book “America’s Hometown Theaters: Please Remain Standing,” an exploration of the importance and architectural legacy of hometown theaters. Tickets are $10 for everyone for the…
Camera Film Lost and Found @ Ross Museum
Did you accidentally leave a Tupperware container of camera film rolls at the Ross Art Museum during the April 11 Student Show/Rod Bouc Reception? We have it! Please email ramuseum@owu.edu to arrange its return. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
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…
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