Current OWU Near You Events

OWU Near You is September 9-17, 2026!

We're bringing Ohio Wesleyan University to you—wherever you are.

OWU Near You is returning September 9-17, 2026, and we're already hearing from alumni, families, and friends excited to host gatherings in their communities. Whether you're part of a thriving Bishop community in a big city or one of a few Ohio Wesleyan University connections in a smaller town, this special week is all about coming together.

Our volunteer hosts organize easy, casual get-togethers—think coffee shops, breweries, favorite restaurants, or even a park. No formality, no fuss. Just good conversation and the chance to reconnect with fellow Bishops (or meet new ones!) right in your neighborhood.

No matter where life has taken you, you're part of the Ohio Wesleyan University family. Let's stay connected.

Below, you will find a list of confirmed locations and hosts for OWU Near You (Fall 2026). We will be adding more locations each month, and registration for each event will open in early July 2026. 

• Huntsville, Alabama – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: George '63 and Peggy '64 Heeschan
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Phoenix, Arizona – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: Stella Dellamora '92 and Shawn Pierce '94
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Los Angeles, California – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Keith Rozanski '99
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Denver, Colorado – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Hannah Urano '15
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Washington, D.C. – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Callia Barwick '24
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Atlanta, Georgia – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: Tom Simons '88 and Kennedy Wright '23
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Boise, Idaho – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Savannah Domenech '25
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Chicago, Illinois – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Caroline Hamlin '19
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Indianapolis, Indiana – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: John Vandersall '00 and Shannon Sedgwick '10
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Tokyo, Japan – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Mana Tokoi (Nabeshima) '89
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Louisville, Kentucky – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Mary Chambless (Boatwright) '12
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Boston, Massachusetts – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: Gloria Alonzo '11, Evan Bai '11, and Erin Wasserman '14
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Ann Arbor, Michigan – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Kat Dudzik '03
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Detroit, Michigan – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Jeff Egdell '96
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• St. Louis, Missouri – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: Anthony Grawe '12 and Rose Moller-Jacobs '13
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Missoula, Montana – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Timothy Albon '14
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Omaha, Nebraska – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Bob Gerseny '78
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Cherry Hill, New Jersey – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Carrie Wilkie '01
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• New York City, New York – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Sara Hollabaugh (Serbanoiu) '17
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Charlotte, North Carolina – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: Carrie Reinhardt '94 and Ellie Ivey '14
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Durham, North Carolina – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Laura Baker-Campbell '87
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Cincinnati, Ohio – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Jon Sinclair '90
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Cleveland, Ohio – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Jessica Lieberth '06
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Columbus, Ohio – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: Alexander Pacilio '18 and Faith Deschamps '24
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Toledo, Ohio – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Kelli Winston '93
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Olivia Gillison '14
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: Rachel Vinciguerra '14 and Patrick Carrier '21
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Charleston, South Carolina – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Mike Fielding '09
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Nashville, Tennessee – Time/Date/Location
  Hosts: Eilish Donnell '16 and Maddie Naughton (Penn) '20
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Houston, Texas – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Kelsey Ullom '14
  REGISTER (available soon!)
• Seattle, Washington – Time/Date/Location
  Host: Jen Beighley '02
  REGISTER (available soon!)

Don't see your city listed? Interested in helping organize a OWU Near You gathering in your area? We can use your help! Email Jay Cherry, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, to learn more about coordinating an event in your region.