Reflections on 15 Years Leading Ohio Wesleyan
Fifteen years ago, when I joined Ohio Wesleyan, I posed two questions as I met with dozens of groups of faculty, staff, students, trustees, alumni, and community members.
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
Double Trouble
For only the third time in league history, students from one school captured both men’s and women’s Player of the Year honors in NCAC basketball.
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.
Understanding Through the Sense of Touch
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.
President’s Circle Leads the Way for Life-Changing OWU Experiences
Coffee and a donut. Simon and Garfunkel. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Some things work best in pairs.
Alumni Happenings
Includes:
Alumni Photos and Gospel Lyres Choir Reunion to Make a Joyful Noise
Alumni Board of Directors
The Alumni Association Board of Directors is the leadership board of the Alumni Association and works to increase awareness, pride, participation, volunteer involvement and philanthropic commitment of alumni to OWU.
What’s the Story?
OWU Archives has a large file of old photos labeled “Unknown.” Photos like this one.
January 11
Red and Black Alumni Track and Field and Cross Country Meet
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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(Photo by Brian Rellinger)
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)