Category Parent & Family Engagement

April 10-18: OWU Presents Spring Musical “Into the Woods”

Ohio Wesleyan spring musical production “Into the Woods,” directed by Jennifer Whitehead, on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine, “Into the Woods”…

April 6-9 – Make an Impact to Your Favorite OWU Athletic Team!

At Ohio Wesleyan, we believe every student-athlete deserves an athletic program they should be proud of. Our varsity teams thrive because of our facilities, coaching, equipment, and support, funded by the operating budget and gifts made through Team OWU. However,…

April 16 – Spring Student Symposium

The Annual Spring Student Symposium will be held in Merrick Hall on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10 to 6 pm.  The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio Wesleyan students across the academic spectrum.  There will be a…

Support Our Student-Athletes During Bishops for Bishops! 🏆

Bishops for Bishops is our annual giving event dedicated to supporting our student-athletes, and we’re inviting every parent to be a part of it! From April 6-9th, we aim to reach 850 donors amongst our 24 varsity teams! Every gift directly…

Squirrels to Scholarships: Celebrating the Success of We Are OWU

Thank you for fueling the momentum of We Are OWU! While we are still finalizing the official totals, preliminary results are inspiring: 900+ donors contributed over $760,000 to support our students. When Bishops unite, the impact is felt across campus through milestones like: Maximum Impact: Donors…

Parent & Family Survey—Send us your thoughts by March 13!

The Office of Alumni & Family Engagement is interested in your ideas and opinions. As we plan for the future, we want to ensure your parent/family experience meets your needs.  Please use this link to complete the Family survey by Friday, March 13. Our team will use…

We Are OWU: The Power of Parents

At Ohio Wesleyan, giving back is the “OWU Way.” Join us for We Are OWU on February 18–19. For 1,842 minutes, we aim to reach 1,000 donors and ignite possibilities for every Bishop. You see your student’s growth firsthand. You know that behind every late-night…

When Taking the Scenic Route Ignites Possibilities

How do you combine Biology, Economics, and Podcasting? Just ask junior, McCalister Klinzing. From the basketball court to the mountains of Italy, McCalister is applying his OWU education to “ignite possibility” through his podcast, The Scenic Route, at the intersection of…

Ohio Wesleyan Near You Returns September 9-17, 2026!

OWU Near You returns this September, and the Bishop community is already gearing up! From bustling metropolises to quiet hometowns, this special week is all about bringing OWU Bishops together for easy, casual gatherings. Our volunteer hosts (alumni, parents/families) organize low-stress get-togethers…