Category Parent & Family Engagement

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”…

Commencement Weekend – Family Night at Perkins Observatory

After the Baccaulaureate ceremony, you’re invited to explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 8, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Content varies based on weather conditions, but may include a planetarium show, observatory tours, and…

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…