Leader’s Letter
Reflections on 15 Years Leading Ohio Wesleyan
by Rock Jones, President, Ohio Wesleyan University
Spring 2023 OWU Magazine
Rock Solid
For 15 years, Rock Jones has guided OWU through some of its most difficult challenges and greatest achievements. Susan Headden ’77 examines the Rock years.
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Glory Days Anew
OWU rededicates beloved Slocum Hall after an $11.25-million, donor-funded renovation. See the results in this photo story.
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So Close
Sarah Yerian ’06 and her team from The Carter Center are nearing their historic goal of eradicating Guinea worm disease.
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From the JAYwalk
Includes:
Matt vandenBerg Named 17th OWU President, New Major Focuses on Creating Healthier World, Doing Good, and New Program Elevates First-Gen Students
Comfort Zones
Doug Zipp
Director of Athletics
Doug Zipp joined Ohio Wesleyan as athletics director in 2017, and in his first five years, he has helped expand OWU sports with a successful wrestling team, increased access and opportunities in women’s programs, overseen the renovation of Branch Rickey Arena, and guided the program through a pandemic.
Teaching Moments
Understanding Through the Sense of Touch
by Kristina Bogdanov, Associate Professor of Fine Arts
Enjoy this mini-class from fine arts faculty member and ceramics aritist Kristina Bogdanov.
Faculty Notes
Includes:
Barbara Andereck, Kira Bailey, Mary Anne Lewis Cusato, Nick Dietrich, Rich Edwards, Michael Flamm, James Franklin, Eric Gangloff, Bob Gitter, Hanliang Guo, Shala Hankison ’95, Sarah Kaka, Chris Modica, Dustin Reichard, Shari Stone-Mediatore, and Samantha Tucker.
Gifts & Gratitude
Includes:
President’s Circle Leads the Way for Life-Changing OWU Experiences
Alumni Happenings
Includes:
WOW, NYC Rock Tour, Door Crashers, Naples Rock Tour, Homecoming, and Gospel Lyres Reunion.
OWU students under the direction of Jason Hiester, associate professor of performing arts, rehearse for a performance at the First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple. During the spring break trip, they also performed at the Windy City Choral Festival at Chicago Symphony Center. The Rev. Myron McCoy ’77, senior pastor at the historic church, invited the group to perform at the Sunday service on March 19. (Photo by Brian McConkey ’88 Photography)
(Photo by Brian Rellinger)