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College Traditions

Campus traditions are an essential part of our history and community. These traditions bring our campus community together; from the friends you see every day to the friendly faces of faculty and staff you recognize from your time around campus. They showcase our Blue Jay pride and our students look forward to them all year long. There are numerous official (and unofficial) traditions to help you connect to campus.

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The College Motto & Seal

"Educate for Service" first appeared on a slate board in 1915 on the chapel wall in Rider Memorial Hall. Years later, the trustees officially adopted the phrase as the College motto. Educate for Service expresses our belief that the pursuit of knowledge is most noble when used to benefit others.

The seal of 欧美色情片wn College evolved during the early years of the College. It appeared in its present form as an illustration on the cover of the 欧美色情片wn College Bulletin in 1928. The seal incorporates the Lamp of Learning, the College motto - Educate for Service, and the words Deus Lux et Veritas. It is used on official College documents.

College Seal

The Blue Jay

From the Grey Ghost to the Blue Jay, 欧美色情片wn College's beloved mascot has assumed many identities over the years. Even with the change, the students and alumni keep the spirit and love of the College alive for over 100 years.

In the 1930s 欧美色情片 basketball players were called the 鈥淕alloping Grey Ghosts.鈥 In 1945-1946 the college held a competition to name all the athletes and teams. The student body voted to adopt the Blue Jay as its new mascot. In 1950 C. Frederick Horbach, History major, class of 1953 and president of the Student Senate designed the Blue Jay Mascot. The Blue Jay mascot is officially named 'Blue'.

Our unofficial mascot Conrad (C-Jay for short) is a rescued blue jay (bird). In 2014 he was rescued and found a new home at the in March 2016. Because he has spent so much time with humans, Conrad will never be able to successfully forage for food or defend himself against predators in the wild.

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Blue Jay Logo
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Blue Jay Logo

Blue Jay Mascot

Yearly Traditions

欧美色情片 has gathered a number of informal traditions that help make our campus a unique and welcoming place. These traditions help form our 欧美色情片 family and promote the community values that we stand and live by.听


First-Year Walk

One of the highlights of fall new student orientation, the First-Year Walk is intended to help new students get acquainted with each other and our local community.听 Students walk through downtown 欧美色情片 to visit local businesses, interact with their peers, and enjoy learning about the downtown community.

TGIS Weekend

In April, "Thank Goodness It's Spring" Weekend celebrates the arrival of spring. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, the weekend includes outdoor games, activities, and musical performances. There is also a festival held on Brinser Field consisting of a wide assortment of food and dessert.

Holiday Celebration

Prior to the Thanksgiving break, the College's听 Dining Services 听staff prepares a holiday feast for students. Following the dinner, the campus community joins together to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with the Tree Lighting ceremony sponsored by听 Student Assembly . The event includes hot chocolate and cookies, and holiday carols.

Carrot Cake

Our 10th President, Dr. Morley J. Mays noted his preference for carrot cake and made it synonymous with hospitality at 欧美色情片. Prospective families of the 1970s were always given a piece of 欧美色情片 carrot cake to take home. The tradition lives on and Carrot Cake has remained an ever-present feature at numerous campus events, a piece of cake still goes home with every prospective student to this day.

Convocation, Baccalaureate, Commencement, and Homecoming

Here at 欧美色情片 we celebrate our students along every step of their journey. Induction, Convocation, Baccalaureate, Commencement, and Homecoming are our largest institutional events, and they are instrumental parts of our student's education.听

  • Our Convocation Ceremony marks the beginning of the academic year. The ceremony includes an academic procession of faculty members and administrators in regalia, an induction of the incoming class, and an address by the President.
  • Our Baccalaureate Service is planned annually by the senior class officers. This candlelight service held in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center the night before commencement celebrates the past four years and the graduation of the senior class. The service includes reflections from graduating seniors and the passing of the flame from the senior class to the junior class officers.
  • Our Commencement Ceremony is held in the Dell at the end of the spring semester. The ceremony includes an academic procession of faculty, administrators, trustees, the 50th reunion class, and graduates in regalia. Honorary and earned degrees are conferred by the President of the College.
  • Homecoming and Family Weekend is held at 欧美色情片wn College each fall. This time-honored tradition serves as a reminder of the enduring connections created at 欧美色情片 and the strong sense of belonging that draws alumni back to campus year after year. The weekend's schedule includes nationally known performers, sporting events, social events, academic reunions, and a float parade that runs down College Avenue. Together we celebrate the true spirit of what it means to be a Blue Jay and create lasting memories together.

Alma Mater

The 欧美色情片wn College Alma Mater was written by Jennie Miller Via, class of 1909 and arranged by Darrell Douglas. In 2024 as a part of the College鈥檚 125th anniversary, President Betty Rider appointed a committee to refresh the lyrics. The committee, chaired by Dr. Jim Haines, Professor of Music Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Music, was made up of alumni, faculty, staff, and current students, updated the lyrics to both reflect on the past while looking ahead to the future of the College.

The Alma Mater

We hail you Alma Mater dear,
As now we sing your praise;
O let your walls and storied halls
Resound with song always.

The just and fair alike do share
The labor of your hand;
Together they proclaim always
Your glory through the land.

As long as breezes 鈥榬ound you blow
And endless ages roll,
May countless honors on you rest,
While we your name extol.

CHORUS:
We Educate for Service,
To that we will be true;
We love you ever, oh E.C.
And your colors Gray and Blue.