The Friends of Oregon Rowing is a group of former rowers who wish to continue supporting the current crew members through building community, events, and fundraising!
Chests up, hearts open. That's how we row.
Coming up
We are excited to invite you once again for our 5th annual Spring Banquet on April 4, 2026!
Save the Date and check back here for a link to register and more information. Plan to join us for community building, celebrating our amazing Oregon Rowing crew and coaches, raise your blades and Power Ten to reach our fundraising goals. If you’re one of us, then row with us.
Oregon Rowing Info
Visit the UO's Club Rowing team's website to stay up to date on races and events for the team.
Questions?
Email, Deshna Charron, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, at dshine@uoregon.edu
Friends of Oregon Rowing Events
Donate to Friends of Oregon Rowing
When you donate to Friends of Oregon Rowing, you are directly supporting our current Oregon Rowing crew, our coaches, and improvements to facilities and equipment. Donations go toward coaches' stipends, boathouse improvements, and operating expenses for the teams. Past contributions have constituted a substantial portion of the team’s revenues. This support makes a huge impact on the team budget. Row hard or row home. That's how we row.
To donate and support Oregon Rowing, join us at our upcoming Spring Banquet and raise your blade during our paddle raise, or send a check to:
UO Alumni Association, Attention: Friends of Oregon Rowing
1720 East 13th, Eugene, OR 97403
(Do not send donations to University of Oregon Foundation when donating to Friends of Oregon Rowing.)
Brightcrowd - an online yearbook and community
Join our Brightcrowd book, an online yearbook and networking platform to connect with Oregon Rowing alumni and view photos!
New Boathouse Fund Endowment!
We are also currently working with UO Advancement to start an endowment to build a new boathouse! If you are interested in supporting this important project and would like to talk with someone, please reach out to Deshna Charron at dshine@uoregon.edu. The Boathouse fund is well on its way to reaching its minimum amount for endowment. Use the button below to donate today!
Help UO Rowing get a new boathouse!
Thanks for a successful and meaningful 2025 Spring Fundraising Dinner! We exceeded our fundraising goal!
We met and exceeded our $40,000 fundraising goal at our 2025 Spring Fundraising Dinner, with over $43,000 in contributions from folks wanting to support our current UO Oregon Rowing team. Thank you! Just as importantly, we came together in community and had a blast. We hope to see you at our next annual Spring dinner in 2026! Join our Brightcrowd book to view all the professional photos from the event!
"Rowing is a sport for dreamers. As long as you put in the work, you can own the dream.” — Jim Dietz.
Friends of Oregon Rowing News
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Chapter Board Members
Rob Johnston, BA '81
President
Vicky Brown Lindsey ’75
Vice President
Robby Brown
Treasurer
Carey Connell, BA ’05
Board Member
Ruoxi He, BS '15
Board Member
Julia Hill, BA '06
Board Member
Mike Marsh, BS '73
Past President
Phil Johnson, BA '94
Board Member
Emily Kraschel, BS '22
Board Member
Connie Lenderman, BA '75
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Tim Meier, BArch '84
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Joe Sweeney, ’72
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Historical UO Crew photos
Don McCarty, 1969, First UO crew coach
2012 UO Women's crew team
A young woman acts as coxswain in this 1970's crew photo.
1974-75 Oregon crew team; 1975 Oregana
2011 Men's Oregon crew team
UO crew's first rowing ergometers (erg for short) in the 1980's.
2000 UO Women's crew team
A new UO crew boat is christened in 1982.
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