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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 29 @ 12 p.m. – Latine Heritage Mapping Activity
Stop by the first floor of Merrick to celebrate Latine Heritage Month with the Center for Community Wellness. We will have a mapping activity matching Latin American countries with their flag colors, native foods/dance styles, and fun facts. Hope to…
Sept. 24 @ 8 p.m. – Exposure Ensemble to Perform
Ohio Wesleyan’s creative performing arts group Exposure Ensemble will perform Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium, located inside Sanborn Hall; admission is free. Exposure Ensemble specializes in performing improvised/experimental music from the 20th/21st centuries. Composed of OWU students…
Join Us Oct. 2 for the 10th Anniversary of WOW!
Women of Ohio Wesleyan (WOW), Oct. 2, 5:30-8 p.m. – Celebrate the 10th anniversary of WOW, a community in which OWU alumni and friends learn from each other, gain fresh perspectives, and build their networks. The 10th anniversary celebration features keynote…
Sept. 24 @ 6:30-8 p.m. – Workshop Exploring Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits
Sept. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. Ross Museum Workshop: Paper <>Print <> Image <> World: Exploring Nicholas Hill’s Pandemic Portraits with Terry Hermsen This workshop will invite participants to engage with and reflect upon the portraits that Nicholas Hill, from Otterbein…
Sept. 23 – St. Jude Fundraiser at Chipotle
The Delta Delta Delta chapter is raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading pediatric treatment and research facility dedicated to finding cures and saving children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, at no cost to their families.…
⭐ Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) – Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Deadline for applying is Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio…
OWU Connection News & Events
Get a First Look: Connection Conference Preliminary Schedule
The preliminary schedule for the upcoming Connection Conference is now live! As a reminder, the conference serves as a day of alternative instruction, meaning regular classes will not meet, so all students can participate. Please note this is an initial…
🌍 TPG Grants: Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Accepting applications through Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU…
⭐️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…
⭐Travel-Learning Courses: Applications are OPEN!
Learn about it in the classroom. Experience it in the real world. Visit the TLC website to check-out the travel-learning courses, destinations, and application information. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP Office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan…
📝TPG Applications OPEN – DUE Oct. 1
Turn Your Ideas Into Reality: Theory-to-Practice Grants Are Open! Have a big idea, research project, or creative venture you’ve been waiting to bring to life? Applications for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPG) are officially LIVE. Whether you’re planning…
Sept. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections. This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and learn…
Student News & Events
Intramural Signups Extended
Intramural Signups have been extended to Sunday, Oct. 4! Sign up and find more info below! Intramural Website: Team Sign-Up Form: OWU Sponsor: Student Engagement and Success Contact: Nevin Horne at intramurals@owu.edu
Oct. 1 @ 8-10 p.m. – Board Game Night
Come to The 1842 Lounge on Thursday, Oct. 1, for Board Game Night from 8-10 p.m. We have a large assortment of games to play while you have a late-night bite. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu…
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. You’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while…
Oct. 1 @ 12 p.m. – Pre-Law Society Kick-off Lunch Meeting
Pre-Law Society will have its first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 12 p.m. in Elliott 101! We will have lunch, play a Kahoot, and talk about ideas and goals that we want to accomplish this year. We will also…
Sociology and Anthropology Event – Oct. 1 @ 12-1 p.m., 4F Elliott
OWU alumni come back to campus to lead a discussion on navigating the current job market. Come meet alumni and other Sociology/Anthropology and Social Justice students to learn about the job market! The discussion will be held Oct. 1 from…
The 1842 – Spin the Wheel Baseball Trivia
Stop by The 1842 Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to answer a baseball trivia question to get the chance to spin the wheel and win cool prizes. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at appellegrin@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Zoom Meeting Licenses and Phone Rollout
Zoom Phone Transition We recently upgraded our Zoom contract to include Zoom Phone. Over the next few months, this new service will roll out to select employees, allowing us to retire one of our aging, unsupported phone systems. While many employees…
Are You a First-Gen Faculty or Staff Member?
Welcome back! I’m working to better understand and connect with the first-generation community at OWU — including the faculty and staff who bring their own first-gen experiences to our campus. If you identify as a first-generation college graduate, I invite…
Exploring Learning Science + AI: Join Our Faculty Community
This fall, we are launching our first Faculty Learning Community (FLC) and seeking 8 curious instructors to explore how generative AI can enhance student learning. Setting aside meta-debates on AI ethics, this group will focus on applying learning science with…
University Classifieds
Lost and Found – SCSC
Several items are in the lost and found box located in SCSC Room 201. Items include: winter coat, water bottles, winter hat, and gloves. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu
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 2026-2027 to help prepare and share OWU news with the campus community. The successful applicant will work Sunday…
FOUND: Box of Photo Film
A box of photo film was left at the Ross Art Museum during our reception on Saturday. If it is yours, please stop by the museum to claim it. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at rmszukala@owu.edu
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