Alumni & Friends

Get Involved

Through our Make the CASE volunteer initiative, we offer dozens of ways to show your OWU love - and support - by getting involved.

Become a Volunteer

Connect Virtually

While we are eager to resume face-to-face gatherings, we’ve been inspired by the engagement that’s taken place virtually over the past year. Thousands of alumni & friends from around the world have connected through events such as our Ask A Bishop Series, Alumni Town Halls, Women of Ohio Wesleyan, OWU Book Clubs and more.

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Create Tomorrow

Alumni giving helps OWU in so many ways and helps ensure the value of your degree. Learn about all the ways you can support your alma mater.

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Events

Click more information to register for each event. Call the Alumni Relations Office at 740-368-3325 with questions.

October 1

Celebration Weekend

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October 1

Chi Phi Reunion

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October 1

2020 Alumni Award Recipients

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October 2

"W" Association - Hall of Fame Induction and Team of Distinction Ceremony

9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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October 5

OWU Town Hall - It's Time to Celebrate!

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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October 22

Global Town Hall with President Rock Jones

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

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Celebration Weekend is right around the corner!

October 1 - 3

Join us on OWU's beautiful campus as we celebrate!

~ The impact of Connect Today Create Tomorrow—the largest campaign in OWU’s history!
~ Homecoming & Family Weekend traditions
~ 1970 and 1971’s 50th Reunions
~ Reunion Weekend traditions for classes ending in ’0 and ’5
~ 2020 Alumni Award Recipients & Awardees from the Class of 1971

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

Michael G. Long ’66

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

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.

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

Carol Jane Galante ’76

Alumni Award

Evan R. Corns ’59

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.