PULLMAN, Wash. — Football will be the prime focus this weekend as Washington State University prepares to line up against the Colorado Buffaloes at Qwest Field in Seattle this Saturday, Sept. 11. But the Cougar’s west-side season-opener also will feature a variety of activities on both Friday and Saturday intended to showcase the university’s achievements and bring together Cougar alumni and friends.
Friday (Sept. 10) events include a WSU Board of Regents’ meeting, a “power breakfast” with local business leaders featuring Kerry Killinger, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Seattle-based Washington Mutual, the Bon-Macy’s Second Annual Future Cougars of Color Diversity Scholarship Luncheon, and a Cougar Spirit Rally downtown
On Saturday, three-hours of pre-game activities will precede the 12:30 p.m. football game which will be followed at 7:05 p.m. by Cougar Night at Safeco Field as the Seattle Mariners take on the Boston Red Sox.
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Beginning a 7 a.m. on Friday, WSU President V. Lane Rawlins and Len Jessup, dean of the WSU College of Business and Economics, will join Puget Sound business leaders for the first WSU Power Breakfast at the W Hotel in
Kerry Killinger, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Seattle-based Washington Mutual, will be the guest speaker for the inaugural WSU event. Killinger was named “Banker of the Year” by American Banker magazine in 2001. He joined Washington Mutual in 1982, became its president in 1988 and chair in 1991. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a national financial services retailer and is the largest savings and loan in the
The Bon-Macy’s Second Annual Future Cougars of Color Diversity Scholarship Event
The luncheon in support of diversity scholarships will be held at Bon-Macy’s at Third and Pine in downtown
A limited number of luncheon tickets remain available and can be purchased through the WSU Foundation Office of Scholarships and Diversity by calling (509) 335-2103 or by e-mail to mrbowen@wsu.edu.
Spirit Event
The Cougar Marching Band, the Cougar mascot Butch and the WSU Spirit Squad will be on hand as the Cougar faithful rally to show their crimson pride beginning at 5 p.m. Friday at
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From 9:30 a.m. to game time on Saturday, Cougar fans of all ages are invited to raise the decibel level before the big game. Displays showcasing WSU’s world-class academic achievements and an array of activities for children also will be featured.
WSU vs.
Cheer on the Cougars at 12:30 p.m. at Qwest Field on Saturday as they tackle the Colorado Buffaloes. For ticket information, call 1-800-GO-COUGS and select option 3.
Cougar Night at the Mariners
Baseball fans can catch the Mariners at Safeco Field at 7:05 p.m. Saturday as they take on the Boston Red Sox. For ticket information, call Mike Aceto at (206) 346-4463 or e-mail maceto@seattlemariners.com.
