Category Parent & Family Engagement

October 2 & 3 – OWU’s Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026!

Please mark your calendars for OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend on October 2 & 3!!  You put the ‘family’ in Family Weekend! Join us for Pints with Profs, lots of athletic events, and Downtown Delaware ‘First Friday!’ The Family Mixer…

Aug 20: Celebrate New Bishops on their First Lap

The newest class of Bishops will complete their first lap of campus on Thursday, August 20, 2026! Families are encouraged to join OWU faculty and staff to cheer on students by lining both sides of the JAYwalk at approximately 4:30…

Women of Ohio Wesleyan 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join us in celebrating a decade of impact at the Women of Ohio Wesleyan (WOW) 10th Anniversary Celebration during Homecoming and Family Weekend! On Friday, October 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., enjoy a special evening featuring a reception,…

Support OWU Athletics! Register for the Golf Outing!

Join us Friday, October 2nd, to kick off Homecoming & Family Weekend at our annual golf outing that supports OWU Athletics! Gather your family, friends, and fellow Bishops for a great day on the course while helping provide exceptional opportunities…

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…

Save the Date! OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026!

Mark your calendars now for OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026! Details will be added to the webpage as the summer progresses. We look forward to seeing you on campus, October 2 & 3! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Alumni & Family Engagement Contact: Nancy Rutkowski…

Help Us Stay Connected: Complete the Family Data Form

As we partner with you to support your students’ college journey, staying connected is more important than ever. We kindly ask all families to take a few minutes to complete our annual Family Data Form. Providing this information ensures you receive…

Celebrate the Class of 2026’s Final Lap on May 7!

It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2026! Join us for the Final Lap on Thursday, May 7. Families and community members are encouraged to line both sides of the JAYwalk alongside OWU Faculty and Staff to cheer on the…

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”…