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Campuswide News & Events
Columbus Jewish Film Festival 2026
Let there be Lights! Camera! Action! The 22nd Annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival in celebration of Andrew Ethan Stern (Nov 1.-15.) With in-person appearances by renowned directors, musicians, and dancers, fantastic spreads of food, and 11 terrific movies you won’t…
Oct. 28 @ 5:30-7 p.m. – Christianity in Supernatural
Join us for a night of Heaven and Hell, angels and demons, free will and faith through the lens of the hit TV show Supernatural. There will be a presentation followed by a short discussion on the nature of faith, free…
Nov. 3 – Last Day to Withdraw from Full-Semester Courses
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the last day to Withdraw from full-semester courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your…
Oct. 29 @ 6 p.m. – Bob Ross at the Ross!
Join SLAM (Student Led Arts Movement) on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum for a night of painting as we follow along to a Bob Ross tutorial! Costumes are encouraged! Snacks and materials will be provided.…
Oct. 27 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar with Sophia Holupka ’24
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Sophia Holupka ’24, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University “Seasonal differences in Silver Carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix residency between tributary and mainstem habitats…
Oct. 28 – Spencer Lecture on Sinners by Dr. Comorau
Seeking something fun (yet academic) for the spooky season? Join us for the English Department’s 2026 Spencer Lecture: “For to Banish Ghosts and Goblins: Irish Vampires and Racial Ambivalence in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners.” Why Sinners? Why Vampires? Come find out…
OWU Connection News & Events
✔️Last Days! i-Qubed Voting Extended Through Friday!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s upcoming i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote online today through Friday, Oct. 2! The top vote-getters will present Feb. 25, 2027, at the spring Connection Conference. Each i³ lecture is…
TPG Theory to Practice Grant Deadline Approaching
✅Check the website for guidelines and instructions for this round of proposals due Oct. 1. Be sure to submit before the deadline; late submissions aren’t accepted. Email tpgrants@owu.edu with any grant-related questions. OWU Sponsor: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Andrea Ryan…
FREE LinkedIn Headshots – Wednesday, Oct. 14
Is your LinkedIn profile photo due for a refresh? Level up your professional presence with a FREE headshot session sponsored by Career Connection! Quick & Easy: Drop in Wednesday, Oct. 14, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – the shoot…
Part of HWCC Parking Lot Closed Tonight (Sept. 30) and Thursday
More than 20 employers will visit campus Thursday, Oct. 1, to work with students at Career Connection’s Speed Mock Interview event. We are reserving parking for these guests. The first row of the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams lot —…
UNSCRIPTED: Boost Your Networking Skills Through Improv
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13 \ Time: 12-1 p.m. \ Place: Crider Lounge Bonus: Lunch included! Register HERE Why attend? Improv is about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment – which is exactly what you do…
TODAY! Conversations Without Drama: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours radically clash with another’s – in class, on the field, or at work? It happens to all of us! In today’s deeply polarized world, it often feels like we’re wired…
Student News & Events
Nov. 10 – Paint n’ Sip with Hall Council!
Join Hall Council for a Paint n’ Sip event on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 7-8:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Hayes lobby. You can paint your own ceramic coaster and make a DIY dirty soda to drink.…
Ask a Student: Economics, Business, Finance, & Accounting Registration Help
Need help planning your schedule for next semester? Stop by our table in the HWCC Atrium during lunch. Ask upperclassmen in the Economics and Business Department questions about major and minor requirements, course workloads, course selection, and scheduling tips. Students…
Overstock Returns of Fall 26 Textbooks Starting Nov. 15
The OWU Campus Store will start sending the remaining inventory of Fall 2026 print books back to publishers soon. If you have not yet purchased or rented your Fall course materials from the campus store, please do so before Nov.…
Nov. 9 – Career Exploration Group Week 7: Decision-Making Skills
Counseling Services & Career Connections Week 7 Topic: Decision-Making Skills. Decisions can feel overwhelming–especially when the pressure is on. Let’s build skills and confidence to help you make choices that align with your goals and values. This week we will…
All Souls Day – Nov. 5 @ 7:30 p.m.
Join OWU Catholic for a student-led discussion of All Souls Day in the Smith Game Room at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. OWU Sponsor: OWU Catholic Contact: Samuel Baer at sjbaer@owu.edu
Nov. 9 @ 5-7 p.m. – Breathe, Bask, Be Event
Come to SCSC 211 on Monday, Nov. 9, from 5-7 p.m., for an evening of meditation and reflection. Professor Patti O’Toole will lead us through calming breathing exercises to recenter ourselves for the week! We will choose something to let…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Designing Meaningful and Effective Writing Assignments, This Wednesday!
Sign up today to join colleagues and student tutors on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 12 p.m. in Elliott 101 for a hands-on workshop on designing effective writing assignments using the TILT framework. Lunch is provided. Please bring a current or…
Submit Proposals for Fall TLI Grants by Oct. 22
Don’t forget – submit your Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (TLI) Grant proposal by Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. We especially want to invite new applicants to consider how this grant could further your professional development goals. Here are some ideas…
Oct. 12 @ Noon – Faculty/Staff Bible Study
The Chaplain’s Office is continuing its once-a-month Bible study for interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on the following Mondays: Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 7. This semester, we’ll be exploring the…
University Classifieds
June 17 – Strand Theatre to Host Book Signing & Panel Discussion on ‘America’s Hometown Theaters’
The Strand Theatre will host a special evening June 17, celebrating the launch of the book “America’s Hometown Theaters: Please Remain Standing,” an exploration of the importance and architectural legacy of hometown theaters. Tickets are $10 for everyone for the…
Camera Film Lost and Found @ Ross Museum
Did you accidentally leave a Tupperware container of camera film rolls at the Ross Art Museum during the April 11 Student Show/Rod Bouc Reception? We have it! Please email ramuseum@owu.edu to arrange its return. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
Mini iPad Found
A mini iPad was found at the front desk of the Economics and Business Department. It was dropped off at the helpdesk in Information Services in the bottom level of R.W. Corns. OWU Sponsoring Office: Department of Economics and Business…
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