WSU in the Puget Sound
Join Washington State University alumni and friends for a special lineup of events and activities celebrating the Boeing Apple Cup on Sunday, September 6. Check out the schedule below for a full list of what is happening and help us paint Puget Sound Crimson!
WSU in the Puget Sound is made possible in part thanks to generous support from BECU.
EVENTS IN THE PUGET SOUND
The Boeing Apple Cup
Sunday, September 6, 2026
1:00 PM Kickoff
Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge
Sunday, Aug. 23 – Sunday, Sept. 6
WSU and the UW are teaming up to tackle hunger on our campuses. This friendly competition aims to raise awareness, engagement, and crucial funding for the university food pantries.
Every donation counts as a gift, and the university with the most gifts will be celebrated in the final announcement during the week of September 6.
Want to make your challenge gift through a different channel from the online portal, like a DAF or check? Please reach out to camille.vaughn@wsu.edu.
Hosted by WSU Student Affairs
After-Hours Meet-Up with CougFirst!
Wednesday, Sept. 2
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Flatstick Pub Pioneer Square
240 Second Ave S, Seattle, WA
Join fellow Coug entrepreneurs who truly get what you’re building for a relaxed After Hours event hosted in partnership with the WSU Carson College of Business at a Coug-owned spot.
Enjoy unlimited putt-putt, great conversation, and your first drink included, with food and additional beverages available for purchase.
Hosted by CougsFirst! and the WSU Carson College of Business
Happy Hour
with Jon Haarlow
Wednesday, Sept. 2
5:30 – 7:30 PM
7th Street Pub
631 N Broadway, Everett, WA
Reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy great conversation, and build the excitement before the Cougs take on the Huskies in the Apple Cup.
Hear the latest from WSU Vice President and Director of Athletics, Jon Haarlow, as he shares updates on WSU Athletics and what’s ahead for Cougar Nation.
Hosted by the WSU Alumni Association Snohomish County Chapter and WSU Athletics
Black Alumni
Reunion Weekend
Thursday, Sept. 3 – Sunday, Sept. 6
Multiple locations across the Greater Seattle/Tacoma Area
Black Alumni Weekend 2026 is a signature alumni engagement experience that celebrates the history, achievements, and enduring impact of Black Cougs.
The weekend features opportunities for networking, fellowship, recognition, and campus connection, bringing together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of WSU to strengthen community and honor shared traditions
Hosted by the WSU Alumni Association
Fluke Engineering Lab Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, Sept. 3
3:30- 5:00 PM
WSU Everett
915 N Broadway, Everett, WA
The Fluke Engineering Lab was recently named in honor of the $1.2M gift of equipment to the university, signifying their belief in the future workforce and WSU.
Join us as we celebrate the relationship between Fluke and WSU.
Hosted by WSU Everett
Recent Grads: Cougs in the City
Thursday, Sept. 3
Classes ’23-’26: 3:30- 5:00 PM
Classes ’16-’26: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Ozzie’s
105 W Mercer St., Seattle, WA
Whether you’re new to Seattle, launching your career, or looking to reconnect with fellow Cougs, join us for an evening of networking, community-building, and meaningful connections with WSU alumni.
This event is designed to help recent graduates and young alumni expand their personal and professional networks while learning about opportunities to stay engaged with WSU and the Seattle alumni community.
Hosted by the WSU Alumni Association
Crimson Key: A WSU Speakeasy
Friday, Sept. 4
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Rainier Square
401 Union Street, Seattle, WA
The Crimson Key: A WSU Speakeasy is a one-night-only Cougar experience featuring curated wine tastings, casual bites, great conversation, and a little mystery.
Step behind the secret door for an evening of wine, WSU spirit, and unforgettable connections
Hosted by the WSU Alumni Association
Pathways to Higher Education: Led by Today’s Cougs
Saturday, Sept. 5
Doors at 9:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Seattle
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
You’re invited to a special fundraiser supporting the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU) Multicultural Conferences.
Enjoy brunch, hear inspiring stories from students and alumni, and learn how your support helps the next generation of students find their place, build community, and pursue their future in higher education.
Hosted by WSU Student Affairs
Pre-Apple Cup
Alumni Dinner
Saturday, Sept. 5
Starting at 4:30 PM
Cactus -South Lake Union
350 Terry Ave N., Seattle, WA
Join La Alianza de WSU and fellow Cougs in Seattle for a special Apple Cup Weekend gathering filled with great food, meaningful connections, and Cougar spirit. Whether you’re reconnecting with friends, meeting new members of the WSU community, or celebrating the traditions that bring Cougs together, this event offers a welcoming opportunity to connect before the big game.
Presented with the generous support of WSU Multicultural Student Services, this gathering is open to all. Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.
Hosted by the WSU Alumni Association
Apple Cup
Veterans Event
Saturday, Sept. 5
Starting at 5:00 PM
Flatstick Pub – South Lake Union, 609 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
Celebrate Apple Cup Weekend with a special gathering honoring the military community. Veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and friends are invited to come together for an evening of camaraderie, connection, and Cougar spirit.
This event is free to attend and includes complimentary mini golf for all guests. Military veterans will receive a commemorative Apple Cup Military Coin, courtesy of WSU’s Carson College of Business Veterans’ Excellence Fund, while supplies last.
Sponsored by the Carson College of Business Veterans Excellence Fund in collaboration with the WSU Alumni Association King County Chapter
Crimson
Celebration
Saturday, Sept. 5
5:00- 7:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Seattle
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
Join us for an evening celebrating the collective impact of our 2025 and 2026 Benefactors, Laureates, and 1890 Legacy Society members—whose generosity and vision are shaping WSU.
This special evening brings together generations of proud Cougs to honor the life-changing impact of private support for students, faculty, and programs across our university.
Hosted by the WSU Foundation
Multicultural Cougs Apple Cup Watch Party
Sunday, Sept. 6
11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Hatback Bar & Grille
1201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA
Join WSU Alumni Association multicultural communities and Student Affairs Student Centers as we cheer on the Cougs.
Reconnect with fellow alumni, meet current students and staff, and learn how WSU’s Student Centers continue to foster belonging and support across our campuses. All are welcome, but space is limited, so grab a spot now!
Hosted by the WSU Alumni Association multicultural communities and the WSU Student Affairs Student Centers
OUR IMPACT IN THE PUGET SOUND
Learn more about the impact that Washington State University has statewide,
in both the Puget Sound region and beyond.
Engineering students contribute to Washington Ferries electrification project
A few years from now, a device built by Ledoux and his Washington State University classmates will be instrumental to charging hybrid-electric ferries each time they pull into Seattle’s Colman Dock.
WSU fellowship program to train critical care physicians in Everett
The Critical Care Medicine Fellowship–Everett expands the college’s medical education offerings to train more doctors in-state and will help address a growing national and statewide shortage of intensive care specialists.
WSU helps launch Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator
That breadth of work positions the university to contribute at every stage of sustainable aviation fuel development, from early research to commercial deployment.
ONCE A COUG, ALWAYS A COUG
Discover the ways you can get engaged, give back and support
the future of Washington State University!
Membership that matters
Plain and simple, Cougs love WSU, and joining the Alumni Association is the best way to show and share that passion for Washington State University. Other universities around the world can only wish they had alumni and friends as committed to their universities as Cougs are to WSU.
Drive with pride, no matter the side
No matter if you call the east or west side of Washington home, you can drive with pride with a crimson license plate. More than 24,000 active WSU plates are on the roads in Washington today, more than double any other university in the state!
Unlock possibilities for tomorrow’s Cougs
Discover how giving to WSU can transform lives and unlock possibilities for students, families, faculty, and alumni around the world. Gifts of all sizes are important to the University’s ability to provide students with a quality educational experience and to enable faculty to pursue cutting-edge research opportunities.
