Class of 1977 50th Reunion

Reunion Weekend is May 14–16, 2027!

Save the date, rally your friends, and get ready to come back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2027! We cannot wait to celebrate our milestone 50th reunion together!

Whether this is your first trip back or you have never missed a reunion, this weekend is for you. 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 spaces, and learn how OWU continues to provide a transformative education for every student.

A snapshot of the Class of 1977 50th Reunion Weekend events includes:

50th Reunion Welcome Luncheon to kick off the festivities on Friday, May 14
The signature event, the 50th Reunion Class Reception and Dinner, on Saturday, May 15
Campus tours, open houses, Parade of Classes, and much more in between!

Check back often for more information as we approach Reunion Weekend! Registration will open March 1.

Our 20th Reunion in 1997

Our 25th Reunion in 2002

Our 15th Reunion in 1992

1977 Reunion Committee

David Vadas

This is a once-in-a-lifetime event—you don't want to miss it! You'll reconnect with friends, reminisce as you walk through campus, and hear about the future of OWU. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Sean Harrigan

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrowmindedness and many of our people need it surely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime."
—Mark Twain

Kathy Mandusic Finley

My fondest memories of my youth are those from Ohio Wesleyan University. It's there that I made lifelong friendships, expanded my horizons beyond the small town in Ohio where I grew up, and had amazing professors who enhanced my love of learning and shaped my career choices. I hope everyone will attend our upcoming 50th class reunion, reconnect with college friends, and relive your special memories of OWU.

Lydia Keller Calio

Much to our credit, our class has always had strong reunion participation. Let's make our 50th the strongest showing yet!

Dean Karrel

50 years! So many great memories along with a few that are probably best left in the past lol. I'm excited to return to campus, see all of the incredible changes, and reconnect with classmates I haven't seen in decades. Hope you can join us!

Karen Wilton Crane

There is nothing like long-lasting friendships and rekindled friendships to sustain us all through life!

Laurie McGregor Connor

Every reunion has been a blast! Rekindling friendships and making some new friends too. It doesn't matter if this is your first or one of many, it would be great to see you on campus!

Speed Stodghill

If you want to be together, you've got to be together.

Create Your Legacy

As we celebrate our 50th Reunion, the Class of 1977 is coming together to create an enduring impact for Ohio Wesleyan. Together, we honor our shared memories and support future Bishops.

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Are you interested in making a difference not just today, but tomorrow, too? Honor your values and shape the future when you join 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 esteemed Tower Society. Joining the Tower Society is a 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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