March 2024
Compelling Perspective
Ohio Wesleyan students participate in OWU Connection Conference programming held Feb. 29 in historic Slocum Hall. This view looks from the building’s third floor into its second-floor Reading Room. (Photo by Paul Vernon)
Clear Determination
Zoë Swanson ’24 and Blake Johnson ’24 earn $3,000 in OWU’s first Big Problem Challenge for their entrepreneurial idea to help clean up water pollution in Ohio.
Soy, Oh Soy
Clint Johnson ’25 works with OWU-based Airable Research Lab, an experience that led to his developing a soybean-based protective coating, which he hopes to take to market.
Germ of an Idea
Mindi Klaus ’25 is using an OWU Connection grant to study bacteria on playgrounds in humid Ohio and dry Arizona to determine their resistance to antibiotics.
‘A Lending Hand’
Future physician Gia Hailu ’24 shadows a medical scribe and incorporates the skill into her volunteer work at Grace Clinic of Delaware, which provides no-cost care.
Parks and Trek
Associate Chaplain William Hayes and (from left) Abbie Kline ’24, Grace Luxon ’26, Etta Pierce ’26, and Jack Payne ’26 visit Chile to study conservation and its national park system.
That’s the Ticket
Ella Holtsberry ’27 presents platform testimony at OWU’s 2024 Mock Convention. Students nominate Mitt Romney and OWU President Matt vandenBerg for the GOP ticket.
‘Party Rocking’
Professor Brianna Mack and Teresa Martin ’23 collaborate on a newly published journal article exploring the link between people’s musical tastes and their political party preferences.
Serious Business
Ohio Wesleyan’s Matt vandenBerg (center), Delaware County’s Gary Merrell (left), and Delaware City’s Tom Homan (right) renew their joint commitment to operate The Delaware Entrepreneurial Center.
National Recognition
Kasey Schipfer ’24 is named one of 10 women’s finalists for the national Jostens Trophy, based on the Bishop guard’s basketball ability, academic prowess, and community service.
All-Sports Race
Ohio Wesleyan is in fourth place in the NCAC All-Sports title chase. The Bishops compile 40½ points during the winter season, with finishes of third or better in two of six fall sports.
Hinkle Voted to D3hoops.com All-Region Teams
Guard Henry Hinkle ’25 was a third-team D3hoops.com All-Region 7 selection.
Legacy Assist
Point guard Elizabeth Homan ’24 makes OWU history as the Battling Bishops’ all-time assist leader. Homan’s 464 assists break the 462 record set by Tyler Cordell ’11.
Alumni to Perform March 24 with
Choral Art Society, Chamber Choir
You’re Invited to OWU’s
April Shower of Events!
Heisler Lecturer to Discuss
Global Leadership April 1
Join Us to See Matt vandenBerg
Become OWU’s 17th President!
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