Event banner for the WSU Foundation Crimson Celebration event. The words Crimson Celebration are white overlayed on a crimson background, with the WSU Cougar Head logo within the "O"

WSU Foundation Inaugural Crimson Celebration

Saturday, September 5

Hyatt Regency | 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 Washington State University’s future.

Held in conjunction with WSU in the Puget Sound and the Apple Cup, 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.

We look forward to celebrating with you and expressing our deep gratitude for the remarkable difference you are making at Washington State and throughout the communities we serve.

Yes, I will be there!

Kindly respond by August 14, 2026.

Schedule

Reception and hors d’oeuvres to begin at 5:00 p.m.

Program to start at 5:30 p.m.

Cocktail attire.

WSU System President, Betsy Cantwell (right), pictured with fellow WSU community members at an event.

Lodging

Attendees are encouraged to book hotel rooms as soon as possible.

Hyatt Regency

Phone: (206) 973-1234

Book your stay online.

The cutoff date for booking a room in the room block is 3pm on Tuesday, August 4th.

Questions

If you have questions about the Crimson Celebration, contact the WSU Foundation Events Team, at 509-335-6686 or WSUF.Events@wsu.edu.