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Campuswide News & Events
TODAY! @ 4:15 p.m. – Bestselling Author Clint Smith Reading
The English Department’s Carpenter Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Clint Smith: Stories, Histories, Culture. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4:15 p.m. in Benes Rooms, HWCC. Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well…
Oct. 20 – Domestic Violence Awarness Speaker from Turning Point
Join Circle K International on Oct. 20 to learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness, Turning Point, and resources available in Merrick Hall, 3rd floor, from 12:30-1 p.m. Emma Loechler from Turning Point will be providing information about Turning Point, Domestic…
Oct. 16 @ 5-7 p.m. – Art Exhibitions Opening Reception
Join the Ross Museum in celebrating our three new shows: “Demarcations and Delineations: Works by Michelle Stitzlein,” “Our Changing Landscape: Life in the Anthropocene,” and “Sprawl: Faculty Show.” Opening receptions are a time for the OWU community to come together…
Ross Art Museum Reopens Oct. 14
The Ross Art Museum will reopen with three new shows on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Stop by to see “Demarcations and Delineations: Works by Michelle Stitzlein,” “Our Changing Landscape: Life in the Anthropocene,” and “Sprawl: Faculty Show.” OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross…
Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 2 – Phishing Phishing emails and texts are designed to trick you into clicking links or giving away personal information. They often look urgent, official, or too good to be true. Watch out for: Emails or…
Oct. 26 – Light, Culture, and Festivities : Celebrate Diwali! (New Date!)
Get ready to light up the night with HSC’s Diwali Celebration — a spectacular evening of music, dance, food, and festivity! Experience the magic of the Festival of Lights with energetic dance and music performances, a spread of delicious Indian…
OWU Connection News & Events
TPG Applications Live – DUE Oct. 15
Applications are now LIVE for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Projects proposed in this round should not start prior to Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to…
⏰ 2 Days – Career & Grad School Fair Prep!
The OWU Career & Graduate School Fair is almost here — happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in the Benes Rooms & Atrium! 🎉 ✨Get prepared to shine: Drop-In Prep Hours (Slocum 207, 9-5 p.m.) – Stop by for…
Thursday, Sept. 25 – New York Arts Program Info Session
Join us on Zoom this Thursday, Sept. 25, from 4-5 p.m. ET for a Virtual Info Session about OWU’s New York Arts Program. NYAP is an amazing opportunity to spend a semester in NYC, getting your feet wet in the…
Sept. 23 – CEA CAPA Tabling in HWCC Atrium
Interested in studying abroad in places like Costa Rica, Ireland, Italy, France, or Spain? CEA CAPA is an approved study abroad partner with OWU and has numerous academic and internship programs across the globe. Their institutional representative, Sean McCarthy, will…
📅🍿 Working Career Lab: Career Fair Prep (All-Day Drop-Ins)
The Career & Grad School Fair is coming up Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms and Atrium, and we already have 90+ employers and graduate schools signed up! 💼Working Career Lab: Career Fair Prep…
TODAY! OWU Connection Conference!
The Connection Conference is HERE! It’s a day of learning and exploration! Come see and hear how our students have researched big questions, given back to the community through sustained service, traveled and engaged with different cultures, explored potential career…
Student News & Events
PG Lunch & Learn Oct. 24 at noon Elliott 101!
Come join PG faculty and students for our 2nd lunch & learn of the year where professors will discuss their upcoming Spring 2026 classes before registration starts the following week! Non-PG students are welcome, and lunch will be provided! OWU…
Oct. 29 – Honors Creepy Craft Night
Join the Honors Board on Oct. 29 from 7-8 p.m. in the Honors House for a creepy craft night. All are welcome to come and enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed crafts and free pizza. We look forward to seeing you…
Oct. 24 – Rooted in the West Bank
Join YDSA this Friday in the Stuy Fishbowl at 7 p.m. for a viewing of the short documentary titled Rooted in the West Bank. Learn about the illegal occupation of the West Bank through the lens of a farmer’s struggle…
Join Us Today 11-1 p.m. – Fall Into Wellness
Take a break, breathe deep, and recharge with us! To celebrate Wellness Week, join Counseling Services today (Oct. 21) from 11-1 p.m. in the HWCC Zook Nook for a cozy fall-themed wellness event that offers something for everyone. Enjoy relaxing…
Oct. 22 – The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session + Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
Oct. 25 – Incredible Film Club Halloween Party
The OWU Incredible Film Club proudly presents our Halloween Party. We will be showing Midsommar, directed by Ari Aster. There will also be a costume contest with a prize for the winner. 📅 Oct. 25, 2025. ⏰ 7-9 p.m. 📍Chappelear…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions Resume beginning Sept. 11
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments for Sept. 11! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for…
Professor Emeritus David Hull Passes Away
We are sad to share that Professor Emeritus David Hull, Ph.D., died Aug. 20, 2025, in Columbus. He was 86. David joined Ohio Wesleyan in 1970 and retired in 2000 as the Henry E. Parrott Professor of Mathematics and Statistics.…
Reminder – Executive Functioning Training with Ana Homayoun
You are invited to a series of professional development workshops focused on executive functioning (EF) from leading national expert, Ana Homayoun! Staff Training: Building a Common EF Language When: Thursday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Where: Merrick 301 What: This session…
University Classifieds
Employment Opportunity with the OWU Daily
Do you like to be in the know? The OWU Daily needs you! I am seeking an OWU Daily editorial intern for 2025-2026 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. The successful applicant will work Monday…
Found: Car Key
A car key was found on the sidewalk in the neighborhood near the Jay Martin Soccer Complex. Please contact Liz Starns if you are the owner via email at eastarns@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: HHK Contact: Liz Starns at eastarns@owu.edu
Sept. 6 – Common Application Workshop
Sept. 6 @ 8:30 a.m. – Help a high school senior with the Common Application! Know a high school junior or senior who could use help with the Common Application and essay? Encourage them to attend the Common Application Workshop hosted by…
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