Silent Auction 2025 - University of Southern Indiana

Welcome to the Administrative Assistants and Associates Silent Auction 2025. This fundraiser helps provide funding for scholarships for three (3) USI students needing financial assistance each year, staff professional development and campus networking. We cannot thank our donors enough for their support of our fundraising event.

ALL BIDDING IS CLOSED. THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS A FUN SUCCESS!

ALL items are to be picked up in ED 0129 on Monday, November 24 from 9:00 pm - 4:30 pm OR Tuesday, November 25 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

We can only accept CASH OR CHECK ONLY for all payments. Makes checks payable to USI and in the Memo add AA&A Auction.

No portion of the winning bid is tax deductible.

Item #1 - Humble Beginnings $15 DO

Value $45. Taking you back to the AA&A beginning with apple butter, a bread knife, and cutting board, kitchen towel and two (2) bread mixes that would be delicious with some apple butter.

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Item #2 - BIG FAN!! $125 AR

Value $500. Two (2) Season tickets to the Men's & Women's basketball season. Section 103, Row J, Seats 5 & 6, plus two (2) of each of the following swag items: license plate frames, scarves, winter hats, coffee mugs, magnets, key chains, and temporary tattoos. Donated by USI's Athletic Department.

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Item #3 - Go Wild! - $50 MS

Value $52. Two (2) adult and two (2) children's passes. Good through 11/17/2026, AND a 1/2 dozen donuts from Donut Bank.

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Item #4 - Date Night - $47 TJ

Value: $54. $30 gift card to WayBack Burgers & two (2) tickets to a movie of your choice at Showplace Cinemas.

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Item #5 - Symphony in the City - $65 JC

Value $84 - Two (2) passes to the Evansville Philharmonic 2026 concert series.

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Item #6 - Splash Away the Winter Chill - $30 EH

Value $60. Two(2) day passes to Big Splash Indoor Waterpark in French Lick, IN.

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Item #7 - 'Seas' the Day & Go Play! $36 DC

Value $45 - 1/2 Dozen donuts from Donut Bank and Two (2) passes for all day indoor play at Evansville's most exciting indoor play center *EXPIRES 12/31/2025.

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Item #8 - Birthday in a Box $35 MVJ

Value $150. Everything you need to throw a birthday party in one (1) box! Six (6) cake mixes, six (6) icing flavors, two (2) sprinkle variations, cake pans, Lilo & Stitch party decorations - balloons, table cloths, party sticks, gift bags and stickers, Kool-Aid mixes, candles and party sticks. Donated by the Social Work Department.

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Item #9 - Champions Choice - $125 JH

Value $270. Six (6) month prime membership to any Bfit location in Evansville or Newburgh.

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Item #10 - Check It Out! Bookworm Basket - $100 TA

Value $263 - $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble, full/queen plush white blanket, 8x10 journal, two (2) books, cross stitched butterfly bookmark, a stained glass flower hanger, coasters, spiced tea, candy jar, page magnifiers and candy bars. Donated by the USI Rice Library

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Item #11 - The Show Must Go On! $35 ED

Value $108. Four (4) Tickets to "Almost Maine" showing February 19th - 22nd, AND four (4) Tickets to the musical "Merrily We Roll Along" showing April 16th - 19th at the USI Performing Arts Center. Donated by USI's Performing Arts Department.

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Item #12 - Dinner and Discovery - $45 TJ

Value $68. Forty ($40) dollar gift card to Texas Roadhouse &Two (2)-Single Use Family Passes - EXPIRATION DATE: 12/2025. Museum entrance for all family members, Koch Immersive Theater Tickets for 1 film per pass. Admission to EMTRAC for all family members

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Item #13 - Stay Anywhere - $152 JC

Value $200. Stay overnight at any one of over 150 locations across more than 30 states in the U.S at Drury Hotels.

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Item #14 - Covered with Chocolate $80 MD

Value $175. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Cover up with a USI blanket while sipping from one of two (2) USI mugs and enjoying decadent chocolate: Oreo's, Tony's, Toblerone, Whoppers, and more. Donated by USI's Graduate Studies office.

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Item #15 - Winter Break Escape - $45 JC

Value $67. Two (2) 60-minute jump passes (no expiration date) for Sky Zone, two (2) rounds of mini golf at Walther's Golf & Fun, and two (2) skate passes + skate rentals at Swonder.

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#16 - It's not a Salad! - $100 LT

Value $165 - Overnight stay good Sunday - Thursday and $30 dinner coupon to Caesar's Southern Indiana Casino & Hotel.

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Item #17 - Entertainment Trio - $65 JC

Value $106 - Three (3) admission passes + skate rentals at Swonder, three (3) movie tickets to Showplace Cinemas, and three (3) 60-minute jump passes at Sky Zone.

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Item #18 - Dynamic Duo $40 CM

Value $75. Two (2) platinum passes to Urban Air and two (2) rounds of mini golf at Walther's Golf & Fun.

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Item #19 - Chic - & - Putt - $20 CN

Value $40. Two (2) free sandwiches from Chic-fil-A, Chic-Fil-A swag, and two (2) mini golf passes to Walther's Golf & Fun.

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Item #20 - Chic - & - Putt (2) - $20 CM

Value $40. Two (2) free sandwiches from Chic-fil-A, Chic-Fil-A swag, and two (2) mini golf passes to Walther's Golf & Fun.

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Item #21 - Fetch! $71 RY

Value $140. Automatic dog ball launcher. Donated by Vicki Brasel at State Farm Insurance.

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Item #22 - Teen's Time Out $20 CN

Value $40. Two (2) pases for mini golf at Walther's Golf & Fun and $20 gift card to WayBack Burger.

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Item #23 - Family Game Night - $85 BK

Value $200. Board games, card games and snacks makes for the perfect night of playing games. Donated by USI's Student Financial Assistance office.

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#24 - Kitchen Kaleidoscope - $85 TA

Value $Priceless. WIth three (3) cutting boards, two (2) mugs, wooden spoons, a Farberware knife and pom pom plant, this basket is priceless with the inclusion of a recipe book created by USI's HR employees that includes a few of their favorite things. Donated by USI's HR Department.

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Item #25 - Take me out to the ballgame! - $40 CM

Value $65. Four (4) general admission tickets, four (4) popcorn vouchers, logo ball, #1 fan foam finger, and Otter's bobblehead for the 2026 Otter's baseball season.

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Item #26 - Discover in Cincinnati $20 ED

Value: $49. Two (2) Admission Tickets to the Cincinnati Museum Center. Expires 4/30/2026.

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Item #27 - Rootin' for the Reds! $75 WF

Value: $160.00 Two (2) Terrace Line or 4 View Level Tickets to preselected games, restrictions apply expires 9/20/2026

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Item #28 - Student Fan - $26 NB

Value $55. Archie's Army swag: Backpack, Ball cap, mug, sunglasses, magnet, and key chain. Donated by USI's Athletic Department.

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Item #29 - History Rising @ Conner Prairie - $80 LT

Value: $180.00 Four (4) Tickets for daytime general admission to the 1859 Balloon Voyage Experience that will take you 370 feet up in the air! Expires 10/31/2026.

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Item # 30 - Be Creative with the Crayola Experience $25 BR

Value: $85.00 Four (4) General Admissions Pass (2) Plano, Texas location (EXPIRES 12/31/2025) (2) Orlando, Florida location (EXPIRES 7/31/2026) all nestled in with some Crayola and other art supplies to create your own masterpiece.

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Item # 31 - In the Beginning - $20 JC

Value: $114. Two (2) Admission Tickets to the Creation Museum, does not include parking. Located in Petersburg, Kentucky and expires 10/09/2026.

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Item #32 - Galloping Good Times - $40 MS

Value: $65. Two (2) Clydesdale Tour Tickets; parking NOT included. Located in Grants Farm, St. Louis MO. Expires December 2026.

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Item # 33 - Every Day is a Holiday - $75 BW

Value: $120. Two (2) General Admission Tickets. Expires October of 2026.

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Item # 34 - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra $5 AY

Value: $80. Two (2) Tickets to Coffee or Evening Classical Performance of your choice at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Expires June 2026.

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Item #35 - Bee Happy! - $115 MVJ

Value $190. Set of 3 Kitchen Towels, Jar of Wildflower Honey, Honey Spoons, Honey Lemon Tea, Honey Body Scrub, Beeswax Candle, Honey Hand Soap, Honey Bee Wall Decor, and $100 Schnucks Gift Card. Donated by the Provost's Office.

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Item # 36 - Adventures for All! $55 RY

Value: $220.00. Four (4) General Admission Passes to Kentucky Kingdom. Expires 7/18/2026.

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Item #40 - Living the Wild-life! $16 AM

Value: $47. Two (2) Admission Tickets to the Louisville Zoo. Does NOT include parking and expires 12/31/2026.

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Item #41 - A Higher Degree of Hospitality $41 DO

Value: $265.00. Overnight Stay for two (2) in a traditional room. expiration 11/07/2026. Located in South Bend, IN. Blackout dates apply during Notre Dame home football games. AND a Fighting Irish, handmade pillowcase.

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Item #42 - A Well Oiled Machine - $66 NB

Value: $75. $75.00 gift card & wash book valid at any Lucas Oil location.

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Item #43 - A Bulk Purchase - $25 - KO

Value: $25. $25.00 Gift Certificate to Gordon Food Service. Expires 9/1/2026.

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Item # 44 Sports Car Legacy - $35 JC

Value: $50 Two (2) Adult admission tickets to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. Expires 11/17/2026.

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Item #45 - Professional Theater in Bloomington -$40 SW

Value: $76.00. Two (2) Tickets good for any show; expires 7/18/2026. Located in Bloomington IN.

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Item #46 - Bidder's Advantage - $185 JC

Value $300. One night stay at Evansville's Bally's Casino and Hotel and a $150 gift card to Cavanaugh's restaurant.

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Item #47 - Tea Time $15 CN

Value $20. Spiced Cinnamon Tea, a mug and a 1/2 dozen donuts from the Donut Bank.

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Item #48 - Vroom Vroom! $20 LLR

Value $40. Two (2) Qualifying Day passes valid May 16 - 17, 2026 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Item #49 - Forgone Conclusion $20 RY

Value: $140. Two (2) Tickets to a production of your choice; "A Soldier's Play", "Othello", "Pericles" and "Emma" are on schedule for 2026. Restrictions apply expires 11/22/2026.

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Item #50 - Archie's Army Duo - $22 NB

Value $50. Archies' Army swag: scarves, mugs, magnets, license plate frames, and koozies. Donated by USI's Athletic Department.

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ITEM #51 - Winter Wonderland $60 DO

Value $158. Two (2) skiing/snowboarding tickets or two (2) tubing visits to Perfect Slopes in Lawrenceburg, IN. Good Monday - Friday for the 2026/2027 season.

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Item # 52 - Dink Responsibly! - $11 DO

Value $40. Pickleball Paddle Charcuterie board.

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Item # 53 - Grocery Gift $45 NB

Value $50. Gift Card to Schnucks grocery store.

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Gift # 54 - Science Central $12 DD

Value $24. Two (2) admission tickets to Science Central in Ft. Wayne, IN. Expires 5/29/2027.

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Item # 55 - Seasonal Home Decor $10 JR

Value $20. Wooden HOME Decor that can be changed with the seasons.

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Item #56 - Good Dog! $85 IH

Value $185. Dog basket filled with dog toys, a blanket and dog treats. Donated by Vicki Brasel @ State Farm.

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Item #57 - Beach Bound $75 JR

Value $250. Beach wagon donated by Working Distributors filled with beach fun: cooler, pool noodles, and a to-go beverage holder.

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Item # 58 - Cardinals Nation $61 AR

Value $120. One Marty Pass good for two (2). Valid through 8/31/2026.

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Item # 59 - Hands-on Science and Discovery $15 CN

Value $58. Four (4) admission tickets to the Wonderlab in Bloomington, IN.

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Item #60 - Get Out! - $55 DO

Value $ . Basket donated by the USI Trails Coalition. Portable hot/cold drink containers, canvas bag, informational guides on plants, animals and the history of the coalition, hand-held magnifier, personal guide through USI trails

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Item #61 - Roaring Recreation -$35 AS

Value: $79.50 .Two (2) Admission Tickets & Parking Pass for the Indianapolis Zoo. Expires 11/30/2026.

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Item #62 - Kitchen Essential - $75 JS

Value $125. Cuisinart Elemental 8 Food Processor.

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Item #63 - Coffee Break $15 EH

Value $25. Enjoy this coffee break with French Roast Starbucks coffee in a Starbucks mug alongside Trader Joe's Wafer Cookies AND 1/2 dozen donuts from the Donut Bank.

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Item #64 - ONEP: The Snow Waltz Tour with Lindsey Stirling $180 CB

Value $550. Four (4) premium tickets in the Loge Suite that includes dinner for the December 18, 2025 Lindsey Stirling concert.

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