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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
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…
Oct. 1 – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture in HWCC, Benes Room B. Speaker Wandia Chiuri ’05, founder and CEO of Reactionpower, will discuss her career with brands including Google, Samsung, Johnson…
How to Satisfy the GenEd CX @ the Connection Conference
Are you unsure of how to satisfy the GenEd CX? Do you have questions about the 4 steps? Check out these sessions at the Connection Conference! 10 a.m. – Merrick 204: Learn how to successfully complete Ohio Wesleyan’s General Education…
Launch Your Internship & Research Search @ OWU Connection Conference
Wondering how to go about finding, applying, interviewing, and preparing for internship and/or research opportunities? It can be a daunting process, and the Career Connection team is here to give you the resources, next-steps, and hands on support you’ll need.…
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…
Student News & Events
Participate in Research & Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between the ages of 18 and 24 for their tDCS study, where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while getting low electrical pulses…
Nov. 2 @ 12-1 p.m. – Protect Your Peace – and Your Partners
Join The Bishop Way and The Student Health Center in the HWCC Atrium from 12-1 p.m. and learn how to take care of your sexual health. Information on contraceptives, STI testing resources, and more! Taking care of your sexual health…
Introducing Student Involvement Chats – Sign Up Today
Do you want to get involved but don’t know where to start? Look no further; we are here for you! Starting in November, the Student Involvement Office (SIO) is launching Student Involvement Chats hosted by the SIO Desk Assistants. This…
TODAY, Oct. 26 – Career Exploration Week 5: Imposter Syndrome
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 5 Topic: Imposter Syndrome. Ever feel like you’re not as capable as others think you are? You’re not alone. Let’s explore imposter syndrome and learn how to build confidence in who you are and…
Oct. 29 @ 12 p.m. – Crochet Microbes with Genetics Club!
Genetics Club is partnering with the In the Loop Club for a fun, creative event on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 12-1 p.m. in Science Center Room 244. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or have never picked up a crochet hook,…
Nov. 2 – Junior Registration Window Opens for Spring 2027
Attention, Juniors! Your registration window for the Spring 2027 semester is fast approaching and will open Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 a.m. The most important step you can take is to meet with your faculty advisor to get guidance on your course selections and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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,…
Submit to News for Families by the Oct. 2 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the October edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Oct. 2. The issue date is Oct. 7. For October, consider…
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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