Owens Community College 60th Anniversary Celebration Podcast

Owens Community College has celebrated 60 years of service to our students and our region during the 2025-26 academic year. As we wrap up our celebrations, we have brought together voices from across our institution and our community to share the Owens story. Listen for a reflection on the values that have guided Owens and continue to shape our future.

Guests in this episode:

• Randy Gardner, former Chancellor, State of Ohio
• Mary Beth Hammond, Vice Chair, Owens Community College Board of Trustees
• Dr. Denise Smith, Owens Community College Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs
• Jeff Ganues, an Owens grad who is CFO and Vice President, Business Affairs
• Dr. Steve Culbertson, Owens Community College Professor, Humanities
• Jen Hazel, Owens Community College Professor, English
• Jim Welling, an Owens grad who is the former Owens Express men’s basketball coach and Hall of Famer
• Jennifer Strauss, an Owens grad who is Executive Director and Vice President, Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo