{"id":2832,"date":"2026-02-04T13:39:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/newsforowufamilies\/?p=2832"},"modified":"2026-02-04T13:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:39:11","slug":"we-are-owu-the-power-of-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/newsforowufamilies\/we-are-owu-the-power-of-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"We Are OWU: The Power of Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Ohio Wesleyan, giving back is the &#8220;OWU Way.&#8221; Join us for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/s\/qu4ymx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/s\/qu4ymx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770316262746000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0tg2zGK6GNd_qf6Kwn5hCb\"><b>We Are OWU<\/b><\/a>\u00a0on February 18\u201319. For 1,842 minutes, we aim to reach\u00a0<b>1,000 donors<\/b>\u00a0and ignite possibilities for every Bishop.<\/p>\n<p>You see your student&#8217;s growth firsthand.\u00a0You know that behind every late-night study session and every successful internship is a network of support. By participating in We Are OWU, you aren&#8217;t just making a gift; you are becoming a part of the Bishop stories that define this campus.\u00a0Your involvement ensures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Freedom to Explore:<\/b>\u00a0Removing financial barriers for multi-disciplinary passions.<\/li>\n<li><b>Life-Changing Access:<\/b>\u00a0Funding independent research and global travel.<\/li>\n<li><b>A Stronger Community:<\/b>\u00a0Strengthening mentorships and lifelong friendships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can help sustain these vital opportunities and champion the next generation of Bishops by participating in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Give and Ignite Possibility (Feb 18\u201319):<\/b>\u00a0Starting at Noon EST, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/s\/qu4ymx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/s\/qu4ymx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770316262746000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0tg2zGK6GNd_qf6Kwn5hCb\"><b>owu.edu\/WeAreOWU<\/b><\/a>. Look for matching gifts to double your impact!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/calendars\/details\/we-are-owu-bishops-giving-back\/2026-02-01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.owu.edu\/calendars\/details\/we-are-owu-bishops-giving-back\/2026-02-01\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770316262746000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Vr9tmuMB1IuI9Hf0oINzQ\"><b>Bishops Giving Back<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0(Feb 1\u201316):<\/b>\u00a0Participate in community service. Join our food drive on Feb 14, sort sports equipment on Feb 16, or volunteer locally in your OWU gear.<\/li>\n<li><b>Engage Your Student:<\/b>\u00a0Encourage your student to get involved on campus! From service projects to the chance to<b>\u00a0name a campus squirrel\u00a0<\/b>(yes, really!), there are countless ways for them to show their Bishop pride.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Together, we ignite possibility! Together, We Are OWU!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>OWU Sponsoring Organization\/Office:<\/strong>\u00a0University Advancement<br \/>\n<strong>Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Makenna Daniels at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:owfund@owu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">owfund@owu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Ohio Wesleyan, giving back is the &#8220;OWU Way.&#8221; Join us for\u00a0We Are OWU\u00a0on February 18\u201319. For 1,842 minutes, we aim to reach\u00a01,000 donors\u00a0and ignite possibilities for every Bishop. You see your student&#8217;s growth firsthand.\u00a0You know that behind every late-night study session and every successful internship is a network of support. 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