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Events

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September 30

Family Day at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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October 15

New York City Bishops in Service

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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October 19

175 Celebration - Homecoming & Family Weekend - Connect Today, Create Tomorrow Campaign Kickoff

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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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December 12

Cleveland Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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December 13

Philadelphia Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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December 14

Washington, DC Holiday Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Homecoming & Family Weekend

Featuring Affinity Reunions, Battling Bishops Tailgate and Connect Today, Create Tomorrow Campaign Kickoff! October 19 - 22, 2017

Please plan to join us for an important weekend in Ohio Wesleyan's history!

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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.

Alumni Award

Craig A. Luke ’85

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.

Distinguished Achievement Citation

Carol Jane Galante ’76

Alumni Award

Michael G. Long ’66

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.

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.