Shala Hankison & Erinn Nicley matched $100Keith Rozanski matched $500An Anonymous Donor matched $680Sean Harris '97 & Alyssa Adams Harris '97 matched $1,842
Candy Caldwell Kennedy '79 matched $1,850Julie M MacMillan '88 matched $2,000Jonathan T Woods matched $45
Kate Dailey & Keith Dailey matched $2,500Al Snyder '69 matched $10,000Tom Simons '88 & Lorraine McCann Simons '90 matched $10,000Tim Carney '12 & Kate Raulin Carney '12 matched $11,000Tom Simons '88 & Lorraine McCann Simons '90 matched $20,000Alan Kirby '65 matched $50,000Liesel Graff Traister '64 matched $50,000Class of 1972’s 50th Reunion Committee Challenge matched $60,222Lloyd Ferguson '62 matched $200,000Candy Caldwell Kennedy '79 gave $118
Dr. Jennifer Magro gave $200Jill Jacobson-Bennett gave $200Megan Radebaugh Demolina ‘97 gave $250Disty Reeves Lengel gave $250Jill Jacobson-Bennett gave $350Joni Manos Brown gave $800
Ellen Simpson gave $1,977
We invited Bishops to join us on a journey for Ohio Wesleyan. Not only did you follow the path, you paved the road to success. Thank you Bishops for a victorious—and fun—giving day! We’re still counting the official totals, but at least 952 of you said “yes” to OWU with your support of We Are OWU. We couldn’t have this adventure without you. Together, We Are OWU!
398 days ago by Makenna DanielsWe are in the homestretch for the #WeAreOWU giving campaign, but it’s not too late for you to join us on the road to success! President Rock Jones shares why he hopes you’ll be one of the 1,842 people who say, “Yes, We Are OWU!” 🔴⚫
Lloyd Ferguson '62 said yes, and Bishops rose to his challenge! His $1 for $1 match was fully met this morning thanks the generosity of the OWU community, and President Jones and Vice President for University Advancement Natalie Doan '03 celebrated with him today!
There are still several matches remaining! Will you go the distance, Bishops?
398 days ago by Makenna Daniels
Your gifts continue to change lives at Ohio Wesleyan!
Alumni Board Director Sean Harris '97 joined us on campus today! (Did you see our Facebook Live video?) With just 3 hours left, you still have time to make a difference!
📸 Sydney Lewis '23
There are just over nine hours ⏳ remaining for #WeAreOWU, and another matching gift donor has come forward! For today only, your gift to Ohio Wesleyan can be tripled thanks to the Alan Kirby '65 Challenge Match! ⚫🔴
“OWU provided a stellar liberal arts education when I was there and has continued to improve to prepare today's students. I am pleased to support We Are OWU and encourage my fellow Bishops to join me in this effort. Your participation truly makes a difference!"
—Alan Kirby '65
Have you seen the We Are OWU Community Board? Consider sharing your OWU story or a note for current students! Simply click on the “+” symbol at the bottom of the board to create your post.
You can also check out more stories, like Olivia’s here, through our Social tab. (You definitely don’t want to miss the We Are OWU #uncut videos! You can also find them on Twitter @OWUAlumni.)
399 days ago by Makenna Daniels
Big news, Bishops! There is an additional donor who will match your gift through We Are OWU $1 for $1 for another $50,000: Liesel Graff Traister ’64! We are thrilled to share that Liesel was our anonymous matching donor for last year's giving day, and she is stepping up this year to make your gift go further at OWU once again.
Will you follow her lead with your gift today?
399 days ago by Makenna Daniels
Did you know that you can help ensure your peers and future Bishops have the resources they need at OWU? Scholarships, lab supplies, internships, and more are supported by the Ohio Wesleyan Fund!
Plus, when you make your gift through We Are OWU, your impact will be amplified thanks to two matching gifts:
- Seniors: Tom '88 and Lorraine '90 Simons are matching $100 per student for the first 100 seniors who make a gift to We Are OWU, no matter the gift amount! (Remember, seniors who give $20.22 will receive student philanthropy cords for commencement!)
- First Years, Sophomores, and Juniors: Sean Harris '97 is matching $18 for the first 103 freshmen, sophomore, or junior students who make a gift to We Are OWU!
Every gift matters and has collective power to create opportunities at OWU.
We’re off to a running start! At posting, 298 members of the Ohio Wesleyan community have already said yes to OWU and yes to the futures being built here every day. Students have been busy learning all about the impact donor support can have, and they are sharing their stories!
Thank you to our sponsor, AVI Fresh, for providing snacks for students for OWU’s giving day!
We Are OWU kicks off in just 1 day! Ohio Wesleyan is grateful for all the volunteers working behind the scenes to make this year’s giving day a success, especially the We Are OWU Crew. Each Crew member stepped up to offer their support. Will you follow their lead?
Thank you, Crew, for your commitment to current students and OWU!
400 days ago by Makenna Daniels
Happy Valentine’s Day, Bishops!
Help us share the love during We Are OWU by becoming an Advocate! When you use the We Are OWU sharing buttons and other advocacy tools, you can track your personal impact and earn fun prizes along the way:
- Generate 2 gifts with your outreach and receive an OWU luggage tag 🧳
- Generate 5 gifts and receive exclusive Bishop emoji socks 🧦
- Generate 10 gifts and receive a $25 OWU Campus Store gift card! 🎁
Let’s spread the word! #WeAreOWU
401 days ago by Makenna DanielsAre you celebrating a reunion this year? We cannot wait to celebrate with you in May!
Good news: All annual gifts made through We Are OWU—including the Ohio Wesleyan Fund, Team OWU athletics, and academic departments—also count toward your class gift!
In addition to the other matches taking place during We Are OWU, the Classes of 1972 and 1962 have special matches in honor of their reunions!
The Class of 1972 50th Reunion Committee is offering a $1 for $1 match, up to $60,222, just during We Are OWU!
Richard Gordon is offering a $1 for $1 match for the Class of 1962, up to $100,000, this year! When you make your gift during We Are OWU, you capture the Gordon match and the match from Lloyd Ferguson ‘62!
Let’s secure these matches, Bishops!
404 days ago by Makenna Daniels
Are you ready, Bishops? We Are OWU returns Wednesday, February 16 at 12 p.m. EST!
Donors
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| Affiliation | Donors | $ Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 40 | $80,805 |
| 1977 | 37 | $8,201 |
| 1962 | 32 | $228,553 |
| 1979 | 30 | $13,098 |
| 1965 | 30 | $57,697 |
| 1998 | 25 | $5,755 |
| 1969 | 25 | $17,422 |
| 1970 | 23 | $11,634 |
| 1974 | 20 | $3,711 |
| 1981 | 20 | $2,871 |
| 1997 | 18 | $3,766 |
| 1976 | 18 | $5,859 |
| 1978 | 18 | $8,209 |
| 1973 | 17 | $5,405 |
| 2006 | 16 | $1,550 |
| 1990 | 16 | $38,049 |
| 1996 | 16 | $1,473 |
| 1968 | 16 | $3,854 |
| 1964 | 14 | $59,525 |
| 2000 | 14 | $2,679 |
| 1966 | 13 | $3,046 |
| 1980 | 13 | $3,361 |
| 1967 | 13 | $1,659 |
| 1993 | 13 | $4,066 |
| 1982 | 13 | $4,711 |
| 1992 | 13 | $6,345 |
| 1971 | 12 | $6,060 |
| 2012 | 12 | $11,502 |
| 1999 | 12 | $3,917 |
| 2009 | 11 | $413 |
| 1991 | 11 | $11,899 |
| 1988 | 11 | $36,463 |
| 1983 | 11 | $1,279 |
| 1994 | 10 | $2,047 |
| 2003 | 10 | $7,634 |
| 1985 | 9 | $5,182 |
| 1961 | 9 | $3,600 |
| 2002 | 9 | $7,966 |
| 1975 | 9 | $4,924 |
| 2001 | 9 | $3,129 |
| 2004 | 9 | $530 |
| 2015 | 9 | $920 |
| 1986 | 8 | $2,804 |
| 2005 | 8 | $619 |
| 1995 | 8 | $4,003 |
| 2018 | 8 | $567 |
| 1963 | 8 | $1,417 |
| 1957 | 8 | $2,560 |
| 1959 | 8 | $46,018 |
| 1987 | 7 | $693 |
| 2007 | 7 | $270 |
| 2011 | 7 | $780 |
| 1984 | 6 | $2,497 |
| 2008 | 6 | $597 |
| 2014 | 6 | $274 |
| 2016 | 6 | $231 |
| 2013 | 6 | $147 |
| 1958 | 5 | $3,042 |
| 1989 | 5 | $3,118 |
| 1956 | 5 | $3,100 |
| 1960 | 4 | $400 |
| 1952 | 3 | $400 |
| 1953 | 3 | $10,150 |
| 2010 | 3 | $450 |
| 2020 | 3 | $47 |
| 1947 | 2 | $320 |
| 2017 | 2 | $58 |
| 1955 | 2 | $1,301 |
| 1954 | 2 | $1,200 |
| 2019 | 2 | $37 |
| 1948 | 1 | $2,500 |
| 1946 | 1 | $100 |
| 1945 | 1 | $250 |
| 2022 | 1 | $100 |
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