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Campuswide News & Events
POSTPONED: Short-Term Closure of Soccer Complex Parking Lot
Please note this is postponed. Campus Operations Notification: The Jay Martin Soccer Complex parking lot will close at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and reopen on the evening of Monday, Oct. 5, following site preparation work to support the installation…
Key Dates & Academic Deadlines for Fall 2026
Stay on top of your schedule and academic deadlines by importing the Academic Calendar and your class schedule into your Google Calendar. It’s the best way to manage your time and avoid conflicts. Mark your calendars for these key dates:…
Extra Dental Supplies? Donate in Ham-Wil Today!
OWU Circle K International is collecting dental hygiene supplies this week for underserved communities in Delaware and Columbus. We are looking for toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, and more. Stop by our table during lunch the rest of this week in…
Oct. 2 @ 8 p.m. – “A Celebration of Sanborn” Alumni Recital
Join the OWU Performing Arts Department for an alumni recital featuring Ann Johnson ’04, Annie Moosa ’11, Lauren Spavelko ’11, Gavin Abrams ’23, and Rachel Fitzgerald ’18. Join us for a homecoming celebration, welcoming back alumni from multiple disciplines. This…
Get OWUt The Vote: Ohio Voter Registration Ends Oct. 5
Election Day (Nov. 3) is around the corner! There are so many races on the ballot, including mayors, U.S. Congress, and governors. Are you registered to vote? Visit this website or stop by the registration table in Ham-Wil to submit…
Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room door through Friday (Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers & more!) Open to Students,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Explore Your Options – The Fall Connection Conference Schedule is Here!
The Fall Connection Conference is back on Thursday, Sept. 24 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.), and it’s replacing your regular class schedule for the day as an alternative day of instruction! With dynamic sessions every hour, you’ll hear how students…
🌍 Travel-Learning Courses – One Week Left to Apply!
Visit the TLC website for information about the application and the variety of courses and destinations being offered. The application closes Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan University…
✔️i-Qubed is Back! Vote Now for Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s upcoming i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote today through Thursday, Sept. 24! Go online now, or visit our table at Thursday’s OWU Connection Conference. The top vote-getters will present…
Sept. 24 – Black Wall Street in HWCC Atrium
Come learn, network, and shop from local BIPOC-owned businesses and OWU BIPOC student-entrepreneurs during the annual Black Wall Street! Held in the HWCC Atrium from 12 to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, this event is inspired by the legacy of Tulsa,…
🚀 TODAY’S THE DAY! Stop by the Career Fair 🎉🚀
The 2026 Career & Grad School Fair is happening TODAY in the Ham-Wil Atrium & Benes Rooms 🎉. This is your chance to connect with 80+ employers actively recruiting for full-time roles and summer internships. Bring your resume, your questions,…
⭐️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…
Student News & Events
How Good is Your Arm Game @ The 1842
Do you love baseball? Or need to throw something? Come to play How Good is Your Arm @ The 1842. Available 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Prizes are on the line. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna…
Oct. 21 @ 12-1 p.m. – Say it Better, Solve It Faster
Come learn how to have productive conversations and how to resolve conflicts faster with the Bishop Way and Reslife on Oct. 21 from 12-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium! Ft. a chance to win free prizes! Better talks = Better…
The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Interested in winning $1,000? Interested in entrepreneurship or small business? Enjoy research? The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition is open to all junior or senior students and is designed to encourage student research in…
Cantarito Workshop ⚱️🧉 Thursday 5-7 p.m.
Come paint cantaritos with VIVA! These are traditional clay pots that were used to keep water cool and are now used as decor and for delicious cocktails. Design your own cantarito using traditional techniques and art styles, or come up…
Oct. 20 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Ghost in a Jar
Join us in our October funtrium where we will be making ghosts in a jar and enjoying halloween candy! OWU Sponsor: Student Involvement Contact: Taylor Thompson at involveu@owu.edu
PG Lunch & Learn – Oct. 15 at 12:10 p.m. Elliott 101!
Join the Politics & Government Department for our second monthly lunch & learn as we talk about all of the upcoming PG classes! It will be in Elliott Hall Room 101, Oct. 15, at 12:10 p.m. – food will be…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Faculty – Share Your Thoughts About the Honors Program
Please join us for a casual conversation about the Honors Program. We will meet in Merrick 203 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and in Merrick 202 on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Both meetings will be “come and go,” and take place from…
Help Your Colleagues Schedule Meetings with You More Easily!
Sharing your free/busy calendar info: In Settings for your own OWU Calendar > Access permissions for events, check the box to “Make available for Ohio Wesleyan University.” Then select “See only free/busy (hide details)” from the drop-down list. This should…
Last Call – Emerging Leaders Nominations Due Sept. 16
Applications are open to nominate Ohio Wesleyan Students for the Emerging Leaders Program. Hosted by the Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Emerging Leaders Program gives rising student leaders the chance to build valuable networking skills and…
University Classifieds
Free Plants!
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flower beds on the southeast corner of the building. We have yellow daylilies, Asian sedge, Stonecrop, and ornamental grasses available for FREE to anyone willing to dig themselves. Please contact rmszukala@owu.edu for details!…
Car Keys Found in Slocum Restroom
A Volkswagen flip key and three other keys on a key ring were found in Slocum Hall’s first-floor bathroom. We have them in the Admission Office at our front table in the lobby. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey…
Need a Mother’s Day Gift? OWU Student Ceramics for Sale!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday … do you need a gift for your life-giver? The Fine Arts Department has a small selection of student-made ceramics for sale that would please any mom! Cash only, most are only $20. You can…
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