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Class of 1976 50th Reunion

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Reunion Weekend is May 15–17, 2026!

Save the date, rally your friends, and get ready to come back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2026! We cannot wait to celebrate our milestone 50th Reunion together!

We're getting a preliminary count of who's coming before registration opens March 1. Please complete our quick attendance survey below!

Whether this is your first trip back or you have never missed a reunion, this weekend is for us. The reunion will be packed with opportunities to reconnect with lifelong friends, create new memories, and celebrate how far we've come over the last fifty years. Plus, we can revisit our old stomping grounds, explore new and revitalized campus buildings, and learn how OWU continues to provide a transformative education for every student, just like it did for each of us.

A snapshot of the Class of 1976 50th Reunion Weekend events includes:

50th Reunion Welcome Luncheon to kick off the festivities on Friday, May 15
The signature event, the 50th Reunion Class Reception & Dinner, on Saturday, May 16
Campus tours, including the recently renovated Slocum Hall and residence halls…and much more!

Check back often for more information, including event details, registration, and ways to stay in touch!

Share My Story Here

50th Reunion Yearbook

Where Are You Now? Tell Your Story!

Let's create a collective memory book together! Submit your favorite photos, stories, or life updates. Share what you've been up to, the friends who've been there along the way, and what our time together at Ohio Wesleyan meant to you. This is OUR story—we can't wait to read yours!

Complete the yearbook questionnaire linked below to submit your entry. Note that all submissions are due by April 1, 2026 to be included in the final edition.

Yearbook Entry Form

January 25 Happy Hour Link

Virtual Happy Hours

Join us on Zoom!

Beginning in January, we are initiating a monthly OWU Class of 1976 Zoom Social Hour (and a Half). The first happy hour is scheduled for Sunday, January 25 at 6:30 PM EST! Come hear from Sally Christiansen Harris, our first featured guest, about her work with photography, and then we'll spend the rest of the time catching up! Please join us at the link below.

This will be the first of several happy hours through the beginning of May 2026, so watch for more details about future calls!

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Scheduled Highlights

Thursday, May 14

If you're traveling from out of town, we recommend arriving Thursday to be able to enjoy the first 50th celebration events on Friday, May 15!

Find friends arriving early at a class gathering to be held in Delaware Thursday evening. More details about time and location to come!

Friday, May 15

Our first 50th reunion event at OWU begins with the Welcome Back Lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a full afternoon of events for our class. Further event details will be shared in spring!

Saturday, May 16

Saturday has a full slate of activities to choose from, including the Alumni Award Breakfast & Recognition Ceremony, Parade of Classes, the presentation of the 50th class gift to President Matt vandenBerg, and more. Most importantly, plan to attend our 50th Reunion Class Reception and Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.!

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Create Your Legacy

As we celebrate our 50th Reunion, the Class of 1976 is coming together to leave a lasting mark on Ohio Wesleyan. Our $250,000 class gift honors our shared memories and supports future Bishops.

Ohio Wesleyan's motto is "In Your Light We Shall See the Light." An OWU education equipped each of us to go out into the world and make it a better place. Your support today continues the rich alumni tradition of investing in light.

Make a Gift or Pledge Now Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about our class gift. Printable Gift Commitment Form Securities and Wire Transfer Instructions

Join the Tower Society

Are you interested in making a difference not just today, but tomorrow, too? Want to support our class gift without any expense now? Consider joining Ohio Wesleyan's Tower Society!

All estate commitments or gifts left in wills (what are often called "planned gifts") are included in the 50th Legacy Gift total and also welcome you into Ohio Wesleyan's Tower Society. Joining the Tower Society is simple and rewarding way to establish a lasting legacy at OWU. Membership does not create a binding obligation, and we always keep the specifics of your gift confidential.

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Make your mark and support our class at the same time!

Where to Stay

Pacer Inn & Suites Motel

Address: 259 S Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: (740) 362-0050
*Only walkable option to campus*
Will offer a discounted rate to the Class of 1976. Call and ask for KK when making reservations.

Quality Inn & Suites

Address: 1251 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: (740) 369-1131
Discounted rate of $140 a room
Blocked 25 rooms

Microtel Inn & Suites in Sunbury

Address: 7323 OH-37 East, Sunbury, OH 43074
Phone: (740) 524-9848
Queen: $114, King: $127

Baymont Hotel

Address: 1720 Columbus Pike, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Phone: 740-363-3510
$119/night
Blocked at least 10 rooms

The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

Address: 100 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Phone: (614) 880-4300
10 rooms blocked for Fri & Sat nights
Standard King Room: $199.00
Deluxe Room with a King or 2 Queen beds: $209.00
Parlor Suites with a King or 2 Queen beds: $219.00

Link to Hotel Website

Campus Housing

Relive your college days and stay on campus! Select residence halls will be available to reserve for Friday and Saturday nights during Reunion Weekend. Reservations open on March 1. Stay tuned for more information!

Stay in touch!

Join the Committee

Want to Get Involved?

Join Our Class Reunion Committee!

Interested in helping plan our special weekend? Click below to complete an online interest form, and an OWU staff member will reach out to you to share more information about joining the committee or answer any questions.

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