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Campuswide News & Events
LAST DAY: Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming Weekend – PRIZE!
Open the door to OWU spirit for Homecoming & Family Weekend by decorating your dorm-room or office door today (Friday, Oct. 2)! Materials provided & winners will receive an OWU Swag Bag (shirt, flag, bag, solo cup, stickers & more)! Open…
Homecoming Weekend Craft & Open House @ The 1842
During Homecoming weekend, stop by The 1842 Lounge to decorate your own pennant to use to cheer on the OWU teams competing this weekend. Available while supplies last. Want to show your family or friends The 1842? On Saturday, Oct.…
Fall Break Hours for Hobson Library
Fall break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing,…
Fleaji: Vintage Market – Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rock Quad
FIJI presents Fleaji, a traveling vintage market partnered with Phi Gamma Delta, coming to OWU on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Rock Quad! The market will include different businesses selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry, and…
Parking Update: Solar Canopy Work in Smith, Bradford Milligan, SCSC Lots
Campus Operations Notification: Parking lots scheduled for new or ongoing solar canopy installations during the week of Oct. 5 are listed below. As the 15-foot-tall canopies are installed, affected lots will be closed and reopened in stages as outlined at…
POSTPONED: Short-Term Closure of Soccer Complex Parking Lot
Please note this is postponed. Campus Operations Notification: The Jay Martin Soccer Complex parking lot will close at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and reopen on the evening of Monday, Oct. 5, following site preparation work to support the installation…
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
Singles Darts Tournament Sign Up Final Chance
The dart tournament is single-elimination. The tournament will start Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at The 1842. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must be registered by Tuesday, Oct. 20, at midnight in order…
Service and Cultural Immersion over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 28
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will be traveling to the Lakota Nation in South Dakota to work with Lakota Youth Development, an organization serving an important function for those living…
Cantarito Workshop ⚱️🧉 TODAY 5-7 p.m.
Come paint cantaritos with VIVA! These are traditional clay pots that were used to keep water cool and are now used as decor and for delicious cocktails. Design your own cantarito using traditional techniques and art styles, or come up…
Planning for Spring 2027 Graduation? Check Your Unit Count!
Are you a graduating senior planning to participate in the Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony? Then it is important for you to review your degree audit now to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements: Commencement Participation (32 Units): You must have at…
Oct. 20 @ 5 p.m. – Frame Your Affirmations Event
Celebrate Wellness Week with ResLife by creating your own affirmation shadow box! Fill and decorate your box with flowers, an instant photo, stickers, and more to make something that reminds you to prioritize self love. Location: Smith Hall West OWU…
Sweetest Day Card Making Station @ The 1842
Stop by The 1842 Lounge to create cards for friends and family to celebrate how sweet it is to have them. Card making station is available Friday and Saturday all day. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
Last Call – Emerging Leaders Nominations Due Sept. 16
Applications are open to nominate Ohio Wesleyan Students for the Emerging Leaders Program. Hosted by the Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Emerging Leaders Program gives rising student leaders the chance to build valuable networking skills and…
Wear Your Faculty Name Tag to Faculty Meeting!
Please wear your name tag to the upcoming faculty meeting to help welcome and connect with our new colleagues. To encourage belonging and OWU community connections, the Smith Center is giving all faculty name tags, which were delivered on Friday.…
University Classifieds
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…
New Restaurant Offers OWU Discount
Delaware’s Hummus Republic restaurant, 1710 Columbus Pike, Suite 216, offers OWU students and employees a 10% discount with a valid OWU ID card. The restaurant also offers Bishops an additional 5% off on your first visit when you sign up…
Career Connection Lost & Found (& items from Reading Room)
At Career Connection, we currently have several items in our Lost & Found, including a few sets of earbuds, a red and white hat, a dark blue coat, a couple of chargers, a small red notebook, a black Owala water…
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