Future Cougars Get a Glimpse of WSU Sept. 21

PULLMAN, Wash. — More than 800 students and their families will learn what college life on the Washington State University campus is about when they attend Future Cougar Day set for Saturday, Sept. 21.

The activities begin at 10 a.m. at Beasley Coliseum. Some 65 faculty members and students from many of WSU’s world-class academic programs will be on hand to answer questions at the department fair. Guests will also take a campus tour, which includes the remodeled Honors Hall and the award-winning Student Recreation Center.

Students may attend the event without charge. The cost for parents and other family members is $6 per person. The price includes a barbeque lunch and a ticket to watch WSU’s football team take on the team from Montana State University at Martin Stadium.

Bank of America and Washington Mutual are sponsoring the event.

Participants may register at Beasley Coliseum the day of the event or download a registration form at www.visit.wsu.edu to register early.

For more information, contact New Student Programs at (509) 335-4242 or by e-mail at orientation@wsu.edu.

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