Show Your Pride

Whether you’re a current student, proud alum (from the days of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ State or Richard Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ College!), or part of the extended Osprey family, we hope you celebrate your Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ pride at University Weekend this year.

 

Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Traditions

Every true Osprey should know a few of our campus traditions. Are you up to speed?

University Weekend T-Shirt Events 

University Weekend T-Shirt Design 2025

Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ students are eligible to pick up their FREE University Weekend T-Shirt (Limit 1 per student with ID while supplies last) at the following events:

  • October 10 - Float Decorating Party
  • October 11 - Street Fair
  • October 12 - Fred Fest

T-Shirts will also be on sale at the University Weekend Street Fair on Saturday, October 11, 2025. T-shirts are $20.00 each and all net proceeds will benefit the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Student Relief Fund.  

Get Your Picture with Talon!
Talon, our fierce and feathered mascot, will be flying around University Weekend and ready for selfies, fist bumps, and high-fives. Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s most famous bird!

Learn More About Talon
In January 1973, Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s College Council selected the Osprey as the mascot after several rounds of voting over alternatives like Sandpipers and Clamdiggers.

Learn More About Talon

Lake Fred
More than just a pretty reflection.

Learn More About Lake Fred

Do You Know the Alma Mater?

Ospreys on Parade

Music by Bud Noble
Lyrics by Stephen Dunn
Adapted by J. Sramaty

Let us travel in the footsteps of those who came before:

Here on our campus in the pines, knowledge opens every door.

And when we go marching out into the world beyond our Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾;

At ease with what we learned our future has begun.

Knowledge leads to knowledge and Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ shows the way.

Oh, let us be among those for whom Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ leads the way;

Oh, let us proudly strive, to be examples day by day.

Wear Your Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Gear!
The easiest way to show your Osprey pride? Wear it. From hats and tees to hoodies and mugs, the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Bookstore has you covered. Whether you need a wardrobe refresh or your first piece of Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ swag, stop by the Campus Center or shop online.

Alumni get 10% off all Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Itemsat the bookstore during University Weekend. Must have Alumni Card!

Give Back
When you give to Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, you open doors for future Ospreys. Donations to the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Fund help provide scholarships, support academic programs, enhance facilities, and ensure our students have access to the tools and experiences they need to thrive.