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University of Washington Huskies
The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. Also known as Washington and locally as The U or UW (usually pronounced "U-Dub"), it is the largest university in the Northwestern United States and the oldest public university on the West Coast.
The husky was selected as the school mascot by student committee in 1922. It replaced the "Sun Dodger," an abstract reference to the local weather that was quickly dropped in favor of something more tangible. The costumed "Harry the Husky" performs at sporting and special events, and a live Alaskan Malamute, currently named Spirit, has traditionally led the UW football team onto the field at the start of games. The school colors of purple and gold were adopted in 1892 by student vote.
Graves Building
Box 354070
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-2210
QUICK FACTS
Location: Seattle, WA 98195
Founded/Enrollment: 1861/31,474
Colors: Purple & Gold
President: Mark Emmert
Faculty Rep: Pat Dobel
Athletic Director: Todd Turner
Sr. Assoc. AD (SWA): Marie Tuite
Washington State University Cougars
The school was founded in Pullman on December 28, 1890 and opened on January 13, 1892 as the state's land-grant college, the school changed names from the Washington Agricultural College and School of Science to the State College of Washington in 1905, and, subsequently, in 1959 to Washington State University.
In 1927, Governor Roland Hartley presented a cougar cub to the students of Washington State. This first cougar mascot was named Butch in honor of Herbert "Butch" Meeker of Spokane, who was WSU's gridiron football star at the time. Today, the Washington State University mascot "Butch T. Cougar" is a costumed mascot that people love and enjoy. He 
is a widely recognized symbol of the university.
Bohler Athletics Complex
Pullman, WA 99164-1602
(509) 335-0311
QUICK FACTS
Location: Pullman, Wash.
Founded/Enrollment: 1890/23,300
Colors: Crimson & Gray
President: V. Lane Rawlins
Faculty Rep: Ken Casavant
Athletic Director: Jim Sterk
Associate Athletic Director (SWA): Marcia Saneholtz
