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Another Amazing Show & Career Expo

Hundreds of WSU alumni, friends, and fans gathered in Bellevue last Friday to reconnect, network, and discover Coug-owned, -managed, and -affiliated businesses at the 11th Annual CougsFirst! Show & Career Expo.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended, exhibited, and participated!

Preview of Captured Moments:

Power Lunch panel discusses navigating funding options for businesses.

Eric Johnson interviews President Betsy Cantwell during the WSU Keynote.

Attendees take selfies with Butch T. Cougar.

Networking and hiring with exhibitors.

Attendees getting WSU-themed flash tattoos.

Cougfan.com interviews Kamie Ethridge, David Riley, and Jimmy Rogers.

Kelsey Marie Knutson hosts the Scaling with Social live stage panel.

Attendees enjoy the Valley GMC tailgate.


Businesses & Exhibitors

We had over 75 Coug businesses exhibiting in Bellevue last Friday! We encourage you to follow-up with the connections you made, and if you didn’t have a chance to attend, check out this year’s exhibitors here and continue to “Cougle It” for your products, services, and hiring!


Cougs Behind the Scenes

We couldn’t host this event every year without the support of Coug vendors and businesses that work hard behind the scenes. We would like to extend a very special thank you to the following businesses for all their help and support.

Event Planning & Decor by Wild Blossom & Co.

A/V by Adam’s DJ Service

Show Set-Up & Decor by Design Events

Career Expo Partner – WSU ASCC

Photography by Media by Lance Lee

Power Lunch Partner – WSU Carson College of Business


WSU Keynote & Live Sessions

If you didn’t have the chance to attend the event, or watch the WSU Keynote or Live Stage Sessions, you’re in luck! Visit our YouTube page to tune-in for these amazing interviews.