JOINT NEWS RELEASE

February 7, 2023

Media Contact:
Libby Siebens, community relations executive director, 509-682-6436 (Mon.-Thurs.)
Rachel Evey, WVC Foundation executive director, 509-682-6415

Wenatchee Valley College is partnering with Wenatchee Wild hockey for “Knight at the Wild” on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. Ticket proceeds will go to support the WVC Foundation, which provides scholarships, emergency grants and more to students in need.

WVC students can purchase discounted tickets for $5 from the Associated Students of WVC at the Campus Life office. There is a limit of four tickets per student and tickets are first come, first served.

Those wishing to support the WVC Foundation can purchase tickets using this link to donate $3 of every ticket sold to the foundation general fund.

The Feb. 10 game is versus the Nanaimo Clippers from Canada. It will also feature bands from local high schools, including Ephrata High School. Two dozen WVC clubs and programs will be tabling in the Town Toyota Center concourse.

“We are excited to partner with the Wenatchee Wild to promote Wenatchee Valley College and support the WVC Foundation's mission,” said Rachel Evey, WVC Foundation executive director. “We haven't had Knight at the Wild in a few years. I hope students, alumni, and the community will come out for a fun night of hockey and WVC pride.”

You can view the Wenatchee Wild schedule and roster at wenatcheewildhockey.com. You can learn more about the WVC Foundation and donate at wvc.edu/Foundation.

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Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, title9@wvc.edu.
• To request disability accommodations: Director of Student Access, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.