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Campuswide News & Events
🚨Today @ Noon – Join OWU for Significant Campus News!
Please join President Matt vandenBerg and the OWU Board of Trustees today for exciting Ohio Wesleyan news you won’t want to miss! John F. Milligan Library Announcements & Groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m. JAYwalk (in front of the…
OWU Daily Fall Break Publication Schedule, Oct. 8-12
Thank you for a great start to the semester! The OWU Daily will publish Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 6-7, and then be on break until Monday, Oct. 13. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish,…
CROP WALK is on Sunday! Come walk with the community!
Ohio Wesleyan is hosting Delaware’s annual CROP WALK this Sunday. Please join us at the OWU JAYwalk at 2 p.m. There will be a short and a long route. Your participation helps raise awareness of hunger. We’d love to see…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and OWU is joining the effort to help everyone stay safe online. Throughout the month, Information Services will share practical tips, resources, and best practices to protect your accounts, devices, and personal information. From…
Oct. 5 from 5-8:30 p.m. – CULTURE FEST – Benes Rooms
Celebrate cultures from around the world at Culture Fest 2025, featuring delicious food, exciting performances, and festive activities! This year, we’re also including a special Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, so enjoy mooncakes, treats, music, dance, and more as we come together…
UPDATED, Campus Operations Notification: HVAC Work at SCSC to Require Temporary Road, Building Closures
UPDATE: South Henry Street will not be closed on Saturday, Oct. 4, to accommodate HVAC work at Schimmel/Conrades Science Center. Instead, Ohio Wesleyan will follow the timeline below to complete work on the heating and cooling system: Monday-Thursday, Oct. 6-9…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 19 – School for International Training (SIT) Visit
Do you want to tackle the most critical issues of the world today in a global context? When you think about studying abroad, is it more than just sightseeing? Then check out the School for International Training (SIT). SIT Study…
Sept. 17 – Arcadia Abroad Campus Visit
Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? Would you like to learn how to go away/abroad affordably? Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia University, Wendy Lombardo, on Sept. 17, at the…
Sept. 25 – Where Do Startup Ideas Come From?
Not sure where to get ideas for a startup? Join us for this FREE workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. We will show you how you can find your next breakthrough idea…
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum. Depending on the line, getting…
Sept. 25 @ 11-2 p.m. – Career & Grad School Fair!
SAVE THE DATE!! The annual Career and Grad School Fair is on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ Employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
🌟TODAY – Working Career Lab: REUs, Personal Statements & CVs
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Slocum 201 Are you applying for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) or other competitive programs? Join us for this Working Career Lab to learn how to craft standout personal statements and strong CVs that highlight your strengths. You’ll get guidance from…
Student News & Events
CNX 100: Study Abroad Survey with Link 😀 (Please)
Our Group in Dr. Bailey’s CNX 100 class is studying the reasons that influence a student’s choice to study abroad. If you’re a student and 18 years or older, please consider completing our quick survey available at this Survey Link.…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Jollof Wars
🔥 You’re invited to Jollof Wars! 🔥 Join us on Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m. in the Stuy Milligan Hub for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition! Come taste and judge different versions of West Africa’s famous jollof rice as…
Oct. 29 – Learn about Budgeting for Your Future
Kick off Wellness Week with a workshop with the Zillennial Advisors! The presenters are a mission-driven group of strategists, builders, and creatives who are shaping the future of financial wellness. They build accessible, tech-forward financial tools and educational programs, designed…
Oct. 20 @ Noon – Colors and Candles Diwali Celebration!
Come celebrate Diwali: The Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, from 12-2 p.m. in the Merrick lobby. We will have coloring activities, henna, and traditional baked goods! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: CDO Office Contact: Andrew Inamdar at cdo@owu.edu
Check Out This Year’s Spring Break Wilderness Treks!
If you are looking for something fun, challenging, and meaningful to do for spring break, then check out this year’s two Wilderness Treks: Climbing in Colorado and Kayaking in Florida. Each trip focuses on outdoor skills and growing in faith.…
Today! Hall Council’s Camp Stuy
Join Hall Council today (Oct. 16) for a cozy campfire, smores, and games in the grassy area between Hayes and Stuyvesant Halls from 7:30-9 p.m.! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Hall Council Contact: Brooke English at jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Connection Conference – Call for Programming
On Sept. 18, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Connection Conference. The Connection Conference features poster presentations, hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want…
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…
Faculty & Staff – First-Gen OWU Info Needed!
Dear Faculty & Staff: Are you a first-gen college graduate or just a big supporter of first-gen students? Please take a few moments to complete the (very brief!) First-Gen OWU Faculty and Staff Information Form. You can access the form…
University Classifieds
Wanted: Kombucha SCOBY
I want to start brewing my own kombucha. If you make kombucha at home and have a SCOBY, please let me know. Thanks! Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Does Your Department Have a Spare Desk?
The Economics & Business Department is in search of a spare office desk. Perhaps you have a beautiful antique workstation crafted from the logs of Rev. Adam Poe’s log cabin, just languishing in a corner? Maybe the very desk where…
Bracelet and Black Water Bottle Found
A beaded bracelet with a saying and, separately, a black water bottle have been found. The bottle was in the Slocum Reading Room. Please claim them in the IOCP Office, Slocum Hall, Room 311. Thanks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact:…
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