Show Your Pride

Whether you’re a current student, proud alum (from the days of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ State or Richard Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ College!), or part of the extended Osprey family, we hope you celebrate your Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ pride at University Weekend this year.

 

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Traditions

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

University Weekend T-Shirt Events 

Gray t-shirt with University Weekend logo on front and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ on back

2024 design pictured above; Check back soon for 2025 design!

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s most famous bird!

Learn More About Talon
In January 1973, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s College Council selected the Osprey as the mascot after several rounds of voting over alternatives like Sandpipers and Clamdiggers.

Lake Fred
More than just a pretty reflection.

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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ;

At ease with what we learned our future has begun.

Knowledge leads to knowledge and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ shows the way.

Oh, let us be among those for whom Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ leads the way;

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

Wear Your Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Gear!
The easiest way to show your Osprey pride? Wear it. From hats and tees to hoodies and mugs, the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Bookstore has you covered. Whether you need a wardrobe refresh or your first piece of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ swag, stop by the Campus Center or shop online.

Alumni get 10% off all Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Itemsat the bookstore during University Weekend. Must have Alumni Card!

Give Back
When you give to Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, you open doors for future Ospreys. Donations to the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Fund help provide scholarships, support academic programs, enhance facilities, and ensure our students have access to the tools and experiences they need to thrive.