Because of my scholarship I’ll be able to take care of others. I am forever grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness!
I would like my donor to know that as a local kid, WOU was one of my dream schools to play at and because of my athletic ability and the resources my donor provides I am able to live out this dream.
For many years I believed that higher education would simply be unattainable for me. This was largely due to the price tag of tuition. However, thanks to your generosity, I have been able to discover new dreams and am financially able to pursue them.
I don’t think there are any words to describe how thankful I am for this scholarship. I would like you to know that I am on track to graduate in four years, and this is all because of donors like you that believe in me.
We are Linked by Loyalty! More than 75 class years were represented from 13 decades, including every year between 1988 and 2023.
Thanks for honoring Dr. Helppie’s retirement: Donors to the Kevin & MaryRuth Helppie Music Education Scholarship will be invited and thanked at his Farewell Concert on March 14 at 7pm.
Success for the LGBTQIA+ Commitment Scholarship: Thank you Alums Bec Williams ’95 and Brad Purdom ’05 for your match of $1,000.
Emeritus Society members keep on giving! An anonymous donor has agreed to match any gift by an Emeritus Society member to help grow the Emeritus Society scholarship by up to $5,000. At $3,800 and counting!
You did it!! You gave more than $175,000, exceeding our goal and helping us reach a new milestone!
The second Tuesday in March is Western Oregon University’s most impactful annual tradition, it is WOU Giving Day. And this year on March 2, 2021 we celebrated the power of the Wolves community and what we can do when we come together. Thank you to all the alumni, friends, family, employees and students that invested in WOU’s mission!
Every gift will make a difference, whether you gave to one of the featured initiatives or to a specific program, scholarship, college or department. Thank you for howling from the heart!
Who benefits from Giving Day?
Hear more from WOU students, watch interviews and read stories here.
Save the date for 2022 – March 1!
Wolves Women’s Basketball
WOU Choir
WOU Men’s Rugby
Wolves Men’s Basketball
Wolves Women’s Soccer
WOU Model UN ($5,000 match)
Wolves Volleyball
Wolves Track & Field and Cross Country
Give a gift of any amount to the Fund for WOU, scholarships or any college or department!
Use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, LinkedIn and email to spread the message of #WOUgivingday and encourage your friends to make a gift and spread the word!