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Campuswide News & Events
Support Dolly’s Literacy Legacy with Books for the ECC
In honor of Dolly Parton Day, we are pleased to announce that you, too, can help share the joy of reading. Inspired by Dolly’s mission to foster early literacy, we are collecting new and gently used books for students at…
Parking Notification: Solar Canopy Work in SCSC, Bradford Milligan Lots
Parking lots scheduled for new or ongoing solar canopy installations during the week of Sept. 28 are listed below. As the 15-foot-tall canopies are installed, affected lots will be closed and reopened in stages as outlined at owu.edu (Please note…
Selby Stadium Parking Lot Closure – Homecoming & Family Weekend
In preparation for Homecoming & Family Weekend, the Selby Stadium parking lot will close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, so event setup can begin the following morning. Please ensure all vehicles are removed from the lot prior…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
⭐️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…
Sept. 10 @ 12 p.m. – TLC: COMM 314 & WGS 310 Informational
Interested in taking a Travel-Learning Course to Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa? Come to Crider Lounge at noon Sept. 10 to learn about COMM 314: Health Communication & The Black Body, taught by Dr. Phokeng Dailey, and WGS 310: Black…
✈️ TLC: What Is a Travel-Learning Course?
Take a course, learn on campus, and travel with the class to explore the subject beyond the classroom. Visit the TLC website to explore courses and learn about the application process. Applications are open now! Questions? Email international@owu.edu or stop…
Student News & Events
Today! OWU Environment & Sustainability Labs Host Open House
Students interested in environment and sustainability applications and hands-on learning are invited to visit three research and teaching laboratories today, Oct. 1, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, second floor. The SWIRL, ALOE, and GURL laboratories…
Thank a Tutor for National Tutor Appreciation Week!
Have you worked with a peer or professional tutor, writing consultant, or academic skills coach who has made a profound impact on you? Oct. 5-9, 2026 is National Tutor Appreciation Week. To recognize the work of our incredible peer and…
Oct. 1-Nov. 20 – Explore Delaware Businesses and Win!
Students are invited to participate in the Downtown Bishop Coin Quest to discover downtown Delaware from Oct. 1-Nov. 20! Here’s how it works: There are hidden special coins located in participating local businesses (listen below). Find a coin, scan the…
Friday, Oct. 2 – Join Our Casual Spanish Conversational Group! 💬☕
Want to improve your Spanish speaking skills outside the classroom? Join our new group to meet over provided coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sweets when we talk about rotating topics like music, food, social issues, things to do, or lo…
Oct. 12 @ 11.30 a.m. – Coping with Cards
Join the Bishop Way to celebrate World Mental Health Day and create your own personalized Emotion First-Aid Kit. OWU Sponsor: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at thebishopway@owu.edu
Sip ’n’ Strat: College Dems – Oct. 1, 6-7 p.m., Stuy Fishbowl
Sip ’n’ Strat: Tea, Rights & Resources – Come join the College Dems club meeting for a cozy tea-filled evening where we’ll be making mini informational zines using printable resources from the ACLU! Choose from different types of tea, grab…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Seeking October Information for OWU Events Calendar, Media Release
As you schedule fall events open to the general public, please share details for Ohio Wesleyan’s online events calendar and monthly media release. Monthly public events calendars typically are posted online and emailed to news media, community groups, and local…
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 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
FREE NEW Queen Box Spring
We have a brand new queen box spring that we won’t use. It’s in its packaging. Please feel free to come take it off our hands! It’s on our porch at 135 Oak Hill Ave (President’s house). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
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