Student Networking Night Preparations

CAHNRS 2026 Career Fair and Networking Night:

Monday, February 9, 2026
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Washington State University
Lighty Student Services, 1815 Wilson Road, Pullman, WA 99163
Pullman, WA

All students are welcome to attend our College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) 2026 Career Fair and Networking Night on February 9th, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in Lighty Student Services on the Pullman, WA campus.

This is a night for students to meet employers specialized in their field of interest, other companies & organizations–to receive feedback on your resume, practice your 30-second professional introduction, and answer a selection of possible interview questions to build your confidence and professional development!

Students will also meet with leaders in our CAHNRS clubs to which ones might be a great fit to join! We want students to make connections in their field, get great professional feedback from other employer partners, and learn how to be more involved and a part of our CAHNRS community!

At this fair students can expect to:

  • Enter a raffle for one of TWO (2) $500 scholarships!
  • Meet with industry partners in your career field of interest as well as a wide variety of other professionals
  • Build a professional network
  • Practice essential networking skills
  • Learn more about available internship and full-time job opportunities
  • Dress professionally–no hats!
  • Bring along multiple copies of your resume and a business card if you’d like
  • Prepare a 30-second statement to pitch to potential employers
  • Meet CAHNRS club leaders and become involved

CAHNRS Workforce Development Days

Title says "WSU Career Expo Prep Series". A calendar with a series of dates  has text "Jan 15 Coug's Guide to the Career Expo: Navigating Your First Fair 4:30pm - 5:00pm Lighty 180 ASCC Hybrid; Jan 21 Coug's Guide to Resume Building 4:10pm - 5:00pm Lighty 180 ASCC Hybrid; Jan 22 Professional Headshots 1:30 - 4:30 Terrell Library; Jan 27 Coug's Guide to LinkedIn and Handshake 4:10 - 5:00pm Virtual; Jan 28 Coug's Guide to the Career Expo: Steps to Full-Time Success 4:10pm - 5:00pm Lighty 180 ASCC Hybrid; Jan 29 Coug's Guide to Science Opportunities: A Virtual Networking Meet-Up 12:10 - 1:00pm Virtual; Jan 29 From Handshake to Hello: How to Impress a Recruiter 4:10pm - 5:00pm Virtual; Feb 3 Coug's Guide to Companies that Hire All Majors: A Networking Meet Up 12:10 - 1:00pm Virtual; Feb 3 Thriving Authentically: Alumni Journeys from Graduation to Greatness 4:10 - 5:30 Lighty 180 ASCC Hybrid; Feb 9 Resume Cafe at WSU Pullman 1:00 - 3:00pm Terrell Library; Feb 10 WSU Career EXPO 12:30 - 4:30 Beasley Coliseum; Feb 18 Coug's Guide to Salary Negotiation 12:10 - 1:00 Virtual". At the bottom, text states "Academic Success and Career Center"
Colorful text says "WSU CAREER EXPO  Vet Med; SCIENCES; PHARMACY; NURSING; MEDICINE; ENGINEERING; EDUCATION; COMM; CAHNRS; BUS; ARCH;ARTS In-Person General Expo Beasley Coliseum 12:30 - 4:30pm PST Tuesday Feb 10th 2026. Washington State University Academic Success and Career Center"

Day of Event Schedule

4:30-5:00 p.m.  Student Check-In

5:00 p.m. Networking Night event begins, enter for scholarship drawings to be announced after the event

Refreshments and cookies will be available throughout the evening 

7:00 p.m. Event ends–make sure to gather business cards or contact information to follow up with employers

All majors are welcome! See you there!

The CAHNRS Student Success and Academic Programs Team.