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Campuswide News & Events
OWU Daily on Fall Break Starting Oct. 7
Thank you for a great start to the semester! The OWU Daily will be on break from Wednesday, Oct. 7, until Monday, Oct. 12. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish, we’ll reassign the date…
Ross Museum Reopens Tuesday Oct. 13
The Ross Museum will reopen on Tuesday Oct. 13 with three new shows: Ardine Nelson: City Center, Fragment: A show by OWU Fine Arts Faculty, and A More Perfect Union. Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. OWU Sponsor: Ross Art…
COVID and FLU Vaccine Clinic
OWU is partnering with the Delaware Public Health District again this year to offer a vaccination clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Zook Nook on the first floor of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Please see the…
Oct. 11 – Free Superhero Mask Making @ The Ross Art Museum
Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., visit the Ross Art Museum before the Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra’s Superheroes and Supervillains Concert to make your own superhero mask! This craft is family-friendly, free, and open to everyone, whether or not you…
You’re Invited! Art Unveiling in Gillespie Honors House, Oct. 7
You’re invited to attend the unveiling of “Fairbow Farm,” a painting installed in the Gillespie Honors House (81 Oak Hill Avenue). The painting is a gift from Kevin McGinty ’70, former Chair of OWU’s Board of Trustees, and his wife,…
“What We’re Reading” in Sturges: How Was Your Last Book?
Did you love your latest read? Maybe you weren’t a fan? Let us know by filling out THIS FORM for the chance to be featured on the Sturges Hall’s “What We’re Reading” wall! You’ll share your name, your department/major(s), the…
OWU Connection News & Events
🌍 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…
Sept 18 @ 12 p.m. – Info Session for Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain
Are you majoring or minoring in Spanish and interested in living with a host family and becoming proficient in Spanish? Consider spending fall semester at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain! Earn 3 credits toward your major or minor,…
Student News & Events
Oct. 21 @ Noon – WinS Halloween Keychain Making and Elections
Come join the Women in STEM club for Halloween keychain making! The event is free, and food will be provided. During this event, we will also be opening elections for our new executive committee members. If you are interested in…
Oct. 23 – Thinking About Grad School?
Thinking about graduate school? Are you passionate about medicine, environmental health, disease prevention, nutrition and food access, or social justice? Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Wes Grunden, the Director of Admissions for the College of Public Health…
Oct. 26 – Senior Registration Window Opens for Spring 2027
Attention, Seniors! Your registration window for the Spring 2027 semester is fast approaching and will open Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 a.m. The most important step you can take is to meet with your faculty advisor to get guidance on…
Oct. 19-Oct. 24 – Fall Wellness Week
The fall 2026 Wellness Week is October 19-24! There are events all week sponsored by a variety of offices and departments to support several dimensions of wellness. Mark your calendar and take a moment to support your wellness journey. Check…
Come Watch OWU and Ohio State Games @ The 1842
Stop by this Saturday to watch: Ohio State 12 p.m. OWU Football 12:45 p.m. OWU Soccer 6:45 p.m. Later in the evening, the playoff game of the Guardians vs. the Rays at 8 p.m. Will have sound on for the…
Oct. 23 & 24 @ 7-9 p.m. – Student Drag Night!
Did you enjoy the Drag Night from the first week of classes? Good news! SAGE is hosting a STUDENT-LED DRAG NIGHT for the second year in a row! This is a 2-night event. If you can’t make it to both,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Professor Emeritus Marty Hipsky Passes Away
We are sad to report that Martin A. Hipsky Jr., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 14, 2026, at his home in New Haven, Connecticut. He was 62. Dr. Hipsky joined the Ohio Wesleyan faculty in…
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…
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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