WSU - Presentation
Transcript: How the Mascot Started Washington State University Pullman, Washington Background Info The mascot of the school is a cougar The school colors are grey and crimson The school is located in Pullman, Washington 1 Background Info Mascot - Founded in 1919 by Governorf Roland Hartley - Made his first appearance at the homegame in 1927 - Schools moto is "Go Cougs" - Has not always been the mascot - Named after quarterback - Now is statue on campus Introduction Students, Enrollment, Size Students, Enrollment, Campus Size Campus Size: 620 acres or 620 football fields Total Enrollment - 19, 114 Undergraduate - 16,760 Graduate - 1,884 Professional - 470 School Adress: This school is located in Pullman, Washington. Or to be more specific, 255 E Main Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Know For What Is This School Known For? Best known as top-tier research school Strive to make world better Vet School, communications, hospitality center, medical school Small college town feel/experience Known for football Question #1 Question: How are students successful while attending WSU? Create study groups Plan ahead Schedule study time and course deadline Study daily and review regularly Read information given by professors 2 https://cougarsuccess.wsu.edu/study-groups/ Students Success Requirments and Rules Requirments and Rules Rules: 1. 3-6 people 2. No more than 2-3 hours 3. Stay on topic 4. Set expectations Chinook Students Center Charts and Graphs Charts and Graphs - Open opportunities - Small college feel - robust and unique campus - largely inclusive - Practical Education for all 3 What makes the school Special Question 2: What make WSU special and why do students like the school? Why do Students like The School? Why Students Like the School? - Community Spirit - Athletics - Research Opportunities - Academic Programs - The Weather Week of Welcomes 4 Welcome Week Dates and Events Dates and Events Dates: August 10 - 17 Events: Be #PullmanProud Ice Cream Social, Student Enrollment Fair, Prep Rally and New Coug Photo, Academic College Kickoffs, University Convocation, All Campus Picnic & Resource Fair, CougGlow Dance Party Purpose: Help students get comfortable with their peers and the campus Origin: Annual Event every fall semester Who's Welcome? - All Students - Just Staff - Students and Staff Who's Welcome Importance - Meet basic needs - Make connections - Prepare for academic year - Establish social identity - Transisiton 5 Importance of Welcome Week What Makes It Special? What Makes It Special? - Combines different aspects - social programming and solid support - academic college kickoff's - Open to new and returning students 6 Reflection Reflection Overall: - Good school - Not first choice Process: - Google - School website - Make a slide - Find pics that correlate Things Learned: - Prefer Smaller campus - Prefer more rual schools - Like schools with a lot of opportunities