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Reunion Weekend

May 19-21

OWU IS ROLLING OUT THE RED & BLACK CARPET - MAY 19 - 21!
Invitations are in the mail and registration opens March 1!

More Alumni Events

Events

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June 11

Oregon Wine Tasting Event

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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June 15

Shakespeare on the Sound

6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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June 23

Columbus Clippers Game & Reception

5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

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July 15

Red & Black Northern Michigan Luncheon

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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July 22

Columbus Bishops in Service

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October 19

175th Birthday Party / Homecoming & Family Weekend

12 p.m. – 12 p.m.

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November 30

Chicago Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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November 30

Denver Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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December 1

San Francisco Holiday Party

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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December 5

Columbus Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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December 6

Boston Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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December 7

New York Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Honoring Our Alumni

Over the years, Ohio Wesleyan has defined ways to recognize and honor its outstanding former students. By bestowing these awards on our most amazing alumni, we say "Thank you!" for adding to the ever-increasing caliber of graduates who have walked across campus with an OWU diploma in their hand.

Full List of Honorees Nomination Form

Alumni Award

Kathe Law Rhinesmith ’64, politics and government major, is recognized for outstanding dedication and service to Ohio Wesleyan, including roles with the Alumni Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees.

Young Alumni Award

Meghan Feran Sexton ’06

Young Alumni Award

Sahan Dissanayake ’04

Distinguished Achievement Citation

Byron Pitts ’82, journalism major, is recognized as an award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and inspirational leader. His many credits include reporting for CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes, ABC News, and Nightline.

Alumni Award

Craig A. Luke ’85

Alumni Award

Evan R. Corns ’59

Distinguished Achievement Citation

Andres Duarte ’65, geology and business double-major, is recognized as an adventurous, skillful, and adaptable business developer in the international marketplace.

Distinguished Achievement Citation

Zack Rosenburg ’95

Young Alumni Award

Kathryn “Katie” Schlaudt ’10, a Spanish and French double-major, is recognized as a dynamic and diligent humanitarian for works including helping HIV patients in Kenya.