Class of 1976 50th Reunion

What a Weekend!

Ohio Wesleyan welcomed over 119 members of the Class of 1976 and our guests to campus on May 15–17, 2026 to celebrate our 50th reunion. What a marvelous weekend it was! Keep scrolling for photos and more from the reunion below.

Let's stay in touch!

Join in the conversation, keep the celebration going, and share your favorite photos and memories in our "OWU Class of 1976" Facebook group!

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Virtual Happy Hours

Reunion Recap! June 23 @ 6 p.m. EDT

Join us for our next virtual happy hour on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. Eastern! Share your favorite 50th reunion moments, catch up with folks you didn't get to see, and keep the fun going from our best reunion yet. Please click the link below to join the Zoom!

Topic: Class of 1976 Reunion Recap Zoom
Time: Jun 23, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting: https://owu-edu.zoom.us/j/91440023362?pwd=Kz1hPxJEYC9PsWa1ao0zl86ygcKbRU.1
Meeting ID: 914 4002 3362
Passcode: 812038

Please find links to the recordings for past happy hour presentations below.

Recording: Sally Christiansen Harris Recording: Tom Goodman Recording: Fred Baron

Reunion Photos

Browse and download Ohio Wesleyan's photos from Friday and Saturday events.

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In Memoriam

We fondly remember those in our class who are no longer with us.

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Photo Slideshow

Thank you to all who submitted photos for the slideshow!

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Award Recipients

Congratulations to Glenn Entis for his Distinguished Achievement Citation and Greg Moore for his Alumni Award!

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Who Was There?

See the list of those who registered in advance for our 50th Reunion.

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'72 Deja Vu

Listen to the music that took us back to freshman year!

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50th Reunion Yearbook

Access a Digital Copy

Click the link to request access to a digital copy of our 50th Reunion Yearbook! See what friends have been up to and what our time together at Ohio Wesleyan meant to them. It's a treasure trove of stories, contact info, photos, and more!

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The Class of 1976 raised $3,059,357.27 for Ohio Wesleyan!

Members of the fundraising committee presented President Matt vandenBerg with our class gift at Reunion Weekend. Thank you to all who participated!

Many thanks to the reunion planning committee for organizing a fantastic event!

Dave Osborne led our class cheer at the Bishop Rally!

We filled our guest book!

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 goal 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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