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Events

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

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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August 2

Red & Black Gathering in Boise, Idaho

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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August 4

5th Annual OWU Night at the Rockies

4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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August 21

15th Annual Team OWU Golf Outing

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September 23

Gathering with the New York City Football Club

2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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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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Reunion Weekend

May 19-21

What an incredible weekend! We were thrilled to have just over 900 alumni and friends connecting on campus to celebrate classes ending in '2' and '7'!

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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

Michael G. Long ’66

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

Zack Rosenburg ’95

Distinguished Achievement Citation

Gregory L. Moore ’76

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.

Young Alumni Award

Sahan Dissanayake ’04

Distinguished Achievement Citation

Carol Jane Galante ’76

Alumni Award

Evan R. Corns ’59

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.

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.