Shoppers can browse exclusive WSU merchandise and pick up Cougar-themed gifts before festivities begin
VANCOUVER – Washington State University Vancouver invites community members to ring in the holiday season Cougar style. Cougar Cheer and Gift Gear will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver.
Holiday shopping begins early with the CougarWear pop-up shop, which opens at 10 a.m. and runs through the evening event. Shoppers can browse exclusive WSU merchandise and pick up Cougar-themed gifts before festivities begin. If you are looking for something specific, visit the CougarWear webpage or email tracy@anchorbaymtg.com by Nov. 30.
The family- and pet-friendly celebration is free and open to the public. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., guests may enjoy a complimentary photo opportunity with WSU’s mascot, Butch T. Cougar, and capture a festive holiday memory.
Guests may also enter a drawing to win WSU swag or two flight vouchers generously provided by Alaska Airlines.
Attendees are encouraged to support the Cougar Food Pantry by making a cash donation or bringing nonperishable food items. To view the pantry’s current list of most-needed items, visit the Cougar Food Pantry webpage.
If you have questions about the event, contact Maddy Juul at (360) 546-9600 or madelyn.juul@wsu.edu.
For accommodation requests, call (360) 546-9739 or email van.accommodations@wsu.edu
About WSU Vancouver
As one of six campuses of the WSU system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment. The university provides affordable, high-quality baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people and communities it serves. As the only four-year research university in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver helps drive economic growth through relationships with local businesses and industries, schools and nonprofit organizations.
Information provided by WSU Vancouver Communications.
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