LTR: Hannah Rispler and Randi Lydum at the 2024 Athletic Auction
Written by Maureen Brakke
MONMOUTH, Ore. –Western Oregon University is pleased to announce that the 39th annual Wolves Athletic Auction presented by Oregon State Credit Union will be held Saturday, May 31.
The Wolves Athletic Auction is the premier fundraiser for Wolves Athletics, helping to support the over 400 student-athletes across 14 men’s and women’s NCAA Division II teams and cheer. “The Wolves Athletic Auction is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Wolves Athletics,” says Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randi Lydum. “It has become a tradition at the university and in the community, and it brings alumni and friends of Wolves Athletics together to support all of our student-athletes.”
Western graduate student and former women’s soccer standout Hannah Rispler ’24 will once again serve as the master of ceremonies for the evening, and senior men’s basketball guard Tony Salinas is the evening’s featured speaker.
Proceeds from the evening go towards enhancing the student-athlete experience by growing scholarship funds, purchasing needed team equipment, and offsetting the cost of travel for away games and tournament play.
Attendees can bid on dozens of high-quality items and experiences at the live and silent auctions. Additional elements include a catered dinner with beer from WOU beer partners Parallel 45 and Xicha Brewing, wine from Eola Hills Winery, a curated wine wall, and a raffle.
The auction is presented by Oregon State Credit Union and is sponsored by Petals & Vines; Compass Visual; Eola Hills Winery; Xicha Brewing; Parallel 45 Brewing; Rookies Sports Tap; Arena Sports Bar & Grill; Vines, Tours, and Cruises; Ferguson Wellman; Miller Nash; Servpro Team McGinnis; “C” Cable Realty; Salem Health; Partnerships in Community Living; Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce; Anne Allen Group; Turner Construction; and Andersen Construction.
Limited tickets are still available for the event and can be purchased at wouwolves.com/auction. Event doors open at 5:00 p.m. at the New PE Building on the campus of Western Oregon University.
Support for the Wolves Auction helps fulfill the goals of the Wolves Rising campaign, which include raising funds for scholarships, student success, and Wolves Athletics.
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About Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University, established in Monmouth in 1856, proudly stands as Oregon’s oldest public university. Hosting around 4,000 students, Western embodies a mid-sized, NCAA Division II institution, with approximately 80% of its students hailing from within the state. Notably, its diverse student body comprises individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, Veterans, and non-traditional learners. Western stands as the preferred campus in Oregon for those pursuing an enriching education within a nurturing, student-focused environment, characterized by faculty-led instruction. Where YOU belong.
