It's Going to Be a Great Weekend to Be a Bishop!
Registration for Reunion Weekend 2025 has closed.
On-site Registration:
To ensure the best experience for all attendees, we prioritize those who register by the deadline. However, limited on-site registration will be available during the weekend. For on-site registration, please visit the Welcome Center in the Hamilton Williams Campus Center lobby, which opens at 9:30 a.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. If you have any questions, please contact 740-368-3325.
What to Expect
Get ready for a weekend packed with meaningful connections and joyful celebrations. Catch up with friends, old and new, at Friday night's Blues & BBQ kick-off dinner. Celebrate our 2025 Alumni Awardees at breakfast on Saturday. Cheer for your class and others during the traditional parade of classes. Share stories and memories at your class reunion dinner. Tour the campus to see what's new while revisiting your favorite spots that haven't changed a bit. There is something for everyone!
Weekend Highlights
Friday, May 16
- 50th Reunion Welcome Back Luncheon
- 50th Reunion Alumni College Session: Exciting presentations from OWU Faculty and Students
- All-Affinity Social
- President's Reception for Leadership Donors (invite only)
- Blues & BBQ kick-off dinner with live music, food, and fun!
Saturday, May 17
- Alumni Award Breakfast recognizing our 2025 awardees:
- Distinguished Achievement Citation: Dr. Lindsey N. Godwin '00, Dr. Jen Henretty '00, William Marks '70 (posthumously), Vivianne Ngugi '85, James G. Wallar '70
- Alumni Award: Andrew Morrison '85, Anand Philip '00, Annie Griffith Seiler '75, Jonathan Woods '85
- Young Alumni Award: Claire Everhart '10, Ryan Haddad '15, Brianna Robinson '15, Ibrahim Saeed '15
- My Life As...
Hear from fellow Bishops as they share their unique journeys after OWU—the pivots, passions, and unexpected turns that led them to where they are today. This candid conversation is all about real stories, practical insights, and the many ways a liberal arts education can take you further than you imagined.
- Debra Force '75, My Life as an American Art Specialist
- Dr. Lindsey Godwin '00, My Life as a 'Pracademic'
- Nevin Horne '20, My Life as a Professional Gamer
- Colin Campbell '05, My Life as a Consumer Brand Builder through CPG Sales & Marketing
- All-Alumni Picnic
- Parade of Classes & Bishop Rally
- Tower Society Ice Cream Social with Emeriti Bob Gitter, Jeff Nunemacher, Mary Jean Roach, Carol Neuman de Vegvar, Karen Poremski, Louise Musser
- Klais Organ Reflection with Joe Musser, Ph.D.
- Psychology Gathering
- Reunion Class Receptions & Dinners
- Young Alumni Reunion Party
- All-Alumni After Party on the Jay
- and more!
Support Your Class Reunion Gift
Looking to support your class reunion gift? It's easy to . Choose an Ohio Wesleyan Fund, academic department, Team OWU, or President's Circle designation to support your class gift total.
Other Resources & Information
Accessibility
OWU values inclusion and access for all participants and will do their best to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. If you have a specific request, please contact Mindie Burke, msburke@owu.edu by April 18, 2025.
Additionally, OWU will have numerous golf carts available to assist in taking guests to and from various events, as well as a designated golf cart campus tour to serve those with accessibility needs.
The majority of campus buildings used are accessible, including the newly renovated Slocum Hall.