{"id":2365,"date":"2025-02-05T12:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T17:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/newsforowufamilies\/?p=2365"},"modified":"2025-02-05T12:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T17:21:17","slug":"host-a-gathering-build-a-community-owu-near-you-returns-september-11-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/newsforowufamilies\/host-a-gathering-build-a-community-owu-near-you-returns-september-11-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Host a Gathering, Build a Community: OWU Near You Returns September 11-18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From\u00a0<b>September 11-18, 2025<\/b>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/alumni-family-friends\/ohio-wesleyan-near-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/alumni-family-friends\/ohio-wesleyan-near-you\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738862368369000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0d3ZqPJMlduMWV8IrVNDvb\">OWU Near You<\/a>\u00a0will connect Bishops across the globe, and we need your help to make it happen. We&#8217;re especially excited to expand our reach into areas where OWU gatherings have been rare or non-existent. Whether you&#8217;re in a major metropolitan area or a smaller community, if there are Bishops nearby, we want to bring them together.<\/p>\n<p>The best part? Hosting couldn&#8217;t be simpler. Pick your favorite local spot \u2013 perhaps that charming caf\u00e9 down the street or the brewpub with the perfect patio \u2013 and we&#8217;ll handle everything else. No coordination headaches, no financial commitment, and no complex planning required. Just show up a few minutes early, wear your Bishop pride, and enjoy connecting with fellow OWU parents and alumni. We&#8217;ll manage all the communications, RSVPs, and even send you OWU swag to share.<\/p>\n<p>Many parents and alumni have already stepped forward to host gatherings, but we&#8217;re looking to expand our reach even further. Your participation could help create the first-ever OWU gathering in your area, sparking connections that might last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Think about it: that coffee shop where you start every morning or the neighborhood restaurant you&#8217;ve been meaning to try could become the birthplace of new Bishop friendships. All it takes is your willingness to say &#8220;yes&#8221; to hosting.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to bring the Bishop spirit to your community? Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ndbowlby@owu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Bowlby<\/a>, Associate Director of Alumni &amp; Volunteer Engagement, to learn more about hosting an event in your area. We&#8217;re here to support you every step of the way!<\/p>\n<p><strong>OWU Sponsoring Organization\/Office:<\/strong>\u00a0Alumni &amp; Family Engagement<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Nancy Rutkowski at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:nbrutkow@owu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nbrutkow@owu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From\u00a0September 11-18, 2025,\u00a0OWU Near You\u00a0will connect Bishops across the globe, and we need your help to make it happen. We&#8217;re especially excited to expand our reach into areas where OWU gatherings have been rare or non-existent. 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