Give $10 for Rock's 10

397
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397% of 100 Donor goal
$29,793
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This campaign ended on October 10, 2018, but you can still make a gift to Ohio Wesleyan University by clicking here!
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Give $10 for Rock's 10

This year President Rock Jones celebrates 10 years as the 16th president of Ohio Wesleyan. From alumni holiday parties, to serving midnight breakfast at Smith Hall, to presiding over convocation, commencement, and the Parade of Classes each reunion year, Rock does it all. Whether you were here for some of Rock's 10 years or not, it's easy to see that he has helped make OWU a better place, ensuring the strength of your degree.

Will you give $10 today to say thanks for Rock's 10?

If desired, you may write a short congratulatory message to Rock when you make your gift!


Updates
Thank you for celebrating Rock's 10!

Thank you to all of the 397 generous donors who gave $10 (or more) to celebrate Rock’s 10th anniversary at OWU, raising $29,793!

Thank you, too, to Doug Dittrick ’55 for inspiring 200 donors with his generous matching challenge!

As usual, the OWU community rose to the challenge. Thank you for taking this opportunity to celebrate Rock’s decade of leadership at OWU, and to wish him well!

If you missed the official campaign, don’t worry - you can still make your gift to celebrate Rock at the link above or at owu.edu/give.

1880 days ago by Julia Hatfield
350 donors? OWU Rocks!

Thanks again to everyone who has submitted a congratulatory message to Rock along with your gift to the Give $10 campaign! There are still a few hours left to give and leave your message for Rock!

Here is our final batch of favorite messages:

  • You really rock, Rock. So happy you joined the OWU family 10 years ago.
  • Thank you, Rock, for 10 years of great progress! Here's to the next decade!
  • Congratulations! Thank you for supporting me and all the other students during our four years at OWU. I am more than happy to support the Giving 10 Campaign in your honor.
  • Go Rock! Thank you for your time and sacrifice for OWU! We are grateful!
  • Rock you have changed the landscape at OWU and inspired my personal involvement the past 10 years! Thank you for all that you do for Ohio Wesleyan!
  • Thanks for 10 terrific years!!
1880 days ago by Julia Hatfield
Time is running out!

Just over six hours remain to give $10 for Rock’s 10! We are so close to 300 donors – who will put us over the top?

Here are a few more of our favorite messages:

  • Hearty congratulations...and many more! We're lucky to have you.
  • Thank you for your tenacious and steadfast leadership!
  • Congratulations wise and mighty leader!
  • All the best to Rock and Melissa, with many thanks for your leadership!
  • Congratulations on a decade of inspired leadership at Ohio Wesleyan. We are lucky to have you and best of everything going forward.
1880 days ago by Julia Hatfield
Wow - almost 200 donors!

We're almost at 200 donors - wow! Thank you for celebrating Rock's anniversary with us!

Once again, here are a few more of our favorite messages!

  • Congrats Rock!  Thanks for leading OWU into a very bright future!
  • Congratulations, Rock on your highly successful 10 years at OWU.  We all appreciate tremendously what you have done to improve Ohio Wesleyan over this past decade! 
  • You and your staff are doing a wonderful job.  I couldn't be more pleased with the man my son became during his 4 years at OWU.  Congrats on reaching the ten year mark!
  • Rock Rocks! #BishopPride #OhWooo
  • Congratulations on 10 years. Looking forward to many more!
1881 days ago by Julia Hatfield
A matching challenge to sweeten the deal!

Doug Dittrick ’55 was so inspired by the early response to the Give $10 for Rock’s 10 campaign that he has issued a match – he will give an additional $50 per gift for the next 200 donors! Make your gift today to help unlock $10,000!

1881 days ago by Julia Hatfield
100 donors - You Rock!

"100 donors, awesome! Thank you so much for the overwhelming support! Melissa and I are humbled by your show of support and your heartfelt messages. Your generosity supports students of today and helps lead OWU into tomorrow." – President Rock Jones

1881 days ago by Julia Hatfield
Closing in on 100 donors!

We're nearing our goal of 100 donors - thank you for your enthusiasm! We continue to love your messages of support for Rock! Here are a few more of our favorites:

  • Congratulations on a great 10 years of service to OWU! 
  • You have been the heart of Ohio Wesleyan--a great, inspiring president. 
  • Congratulations! Thank you for starting the marching band! 
  • Thanks for your years of dedication and great leadership! 
  • Congrats on reaching the ten year mark! You all are doing a fantastic job. Today, like all others, is a great day to be a Bishop!

We agree – It’s a great day to be a Bishop!

1882 days ago by Julia Hatfield
We're off to a great start!

Thanks to everyone who has already supported the "Give $10 for Rock’s 10" campaign! We’re so grateful you’ve chosen to celebrate Rock’s 10th anniversary at OWU and inspired by your congratulatory messages. Here’s a sampling of our favorites so far:

  • Congratulations. Here’s to decades more. 
  • President Jones, thank you so much for your dedication to OWU.  Happy Anniversary. 
  •  You started at OWU the same year as our daughter! Congrats Rock!  
  • Rock, 10 years strong. You have been a blessing to the University, thank you! 
  • Congratulations on reaching 10 years Rock! Onto the next 20!
1882 days ago by Julia Hatfield

Donor Map
Class LeaderboardThe Class Leaderboard reflects giving from Students, Alumni, Parents
AffiliationDonors$ Raised
197731$2,010
202221$795
196515$395
202113$320
201313$360
202012$330
197411$375
20129$280
20099$260
19688$2,320
19798$100
19838$290
20148$120
19857$210
20007$90
19847$685
19817$470
20067$85
19827$320
19697$260
20186$440
19666$400
20156$100
19785$1,040
19555$10,180
20195$280
20055$195
20025$130
19725$410
19764$220
20104$1,030
19674$170
19584$130
20164$55
19884$105
20114$55
19863$210
19593$1,020
19643$110
20013$80
20033$130
19733$273
19573$110
19753$250
19943$70
19702$1,100
19992$20
19802$60
19622$10
20072$30
19712$200
19912$510
19952$60
19982$20
20172$35
19562$20
20082$20
20231$10
19961$10
19971$10
20041$10
19931$10
19921$10
19631$10
19611$10
19891$10
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Gradhat icon60%Alumni
Parent icon24%Parents
Suitcase icon9%Faculty/Staff
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