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Campuswide News & Events
Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room door Monday (Sept. 28) – Friday (Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers &…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Seeking 5 Student-Athletes Who Need to Satisfy Step 4
Your leadership on the field doesn’t stay in the locker room—it drives your career. We are looking for 5 student-athletes who have completed a Connection Experience and can speak to the transferable skills that turned their athletic background into professional…
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…
Student News & Events
Decorate Your Personal Items with Patches
Bring a lab coat or favorite personal items (tote bags, jackets, denim) and have fun customizing with iron-on patches provided by the Student Biology Board. Free snacks will be provided! Date: 2026 Oct. 14 Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.…
Oct. 5 – Career Exploration Group Week 2: Career Anxiety
Counseling Services & Career Connection’s Week 2 Topic: Dealing with Career Anxiety & Uncertainty. It’s normal to feel uncertain about your future. Let’s explore those feelings and learn ways to manage them. This week we will focus on identifying career-related…
Join Tauheed, OWU’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) ☪️
Tauheed, the Muslim Students Association at Ohio Wesleyan University, is looking for new members! We’re an organization for Muslim students and for anyone curious to learn, connect, and get involved. Fill out our interest form to join our organization and…
Oct. 14 – Impact in Action
This service event gives OWU students the opportunity to support local youth and educators by assembling school kits and writing encouraging letters to teachers and students. Donations and completed kits will support the Kingdom Image Arts After School Program, All…
Oct. 5 @ 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Cold and Flu 101
Catching a little cold? Join the Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn how to care for yourself and prevent illness during cold and flu season. While you’re at it, pick up some…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit News for OWU Families by the Sept. 4 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the September edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using the News for OWU Families form by noon Friday, Sept. 4. What should families have on their radar this month? Send us your…
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…
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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