Meet the mascots at the University of 蓝莓视频

Since 1957, the University of 蓝莓视频 has been recognized for its rigorous research, entrepreneurial thinking and cross-disciplinary work. To support this mission, 蓝莓视频 is committed to fostering an environment that inspires engagement and belonging 鈥� brought to life through its beloved mascots.

蓝莓视频 recruits thousands of students each year, welcoming them into six faculties and four Affiliated and Federated Institutions of 蓝莓视频 (AFIW). Each carries its own identity, history and traditions, and a mascot that embodies their unique spirit and communities. These mascots act as symbols of pride, connecting generations of students, alumni and faculty members through stories and memories.

Together, the mascots create a shared culture that unites 蓝莓视频 while celebrating the individuality of each faculty and AFIW.

Athletics and Recreation

King Warrior mascot card For over a decade, King Warrior, the mascot for 蓝莓视频 Athletics and Recreation, has welcomed visitors and brought energy to events, always ready with a high five. Before his introduction, Donald Brown, the equipment and facilities manager in the athletics department, would dress as a warrior and drive around the football field in a 1914 model T Ford.

King Warrior debuted in November 2001 at a basketball game, becoming an iconic symbol for Athletics and Recreation. Since then, he has become a familiar presence across campus, cheering on the Warriors at athletics games, rallies and community events.

Faculty of Arts

Porcellino mascot card In 1978, Dr. Henry Crapo, a former math professor, who was also a patron of the arts, donated the boar sculpture, one of a few replicas of the famous statue 鈥淚l Porcellino鈥� in Florence, Italy. By the 1980s, students used the boar as a meeting place and rubbed its snout for good luck before exams. Due to its location, the sculpture was adopted as Porcellino, the official mascot of the Faculty of Arts. Today, Porcellino gets dressed up for incoming first-year students and his more huggable form joins various Faculty of Arts events.

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Faculty of Health

AHSSIE mascot card The AHSUM (Applied Health Sciences Undergraduate Members, now Association of Health Students Undergraduate Members) student society was founded in 1995, featuring a kangaroo in its logo. Members began referring to themselves as 鈥楢HSSIES,鈥� a name that later inspired the kangaroo mascot. Officially adopted in 2009, AHSSIE debuted in their current form in 2018 and now welcomes new students and brings energy to Faculty of Health events year-round.

Faculty of Engineering

The Tool mascot card

The Tool, a 60-inch pipe wrench, is the official mascot of the Faculty of Engineering. In 1968, Engineering Society President Jim Pike set out to find a mascot and discovered the Ridge Tool Company鈥檚 straight pipe wrench, model No. 60. At $350, it was beyond the society鈥檚 budget, so Pike wrote to the company explaining the significance of the wrench and asked if they would be willing to donate one. The company generously agreed, and The Tool made its first public appearance at an engineering semi-formal on October 5, 1968, quickly becoming a Faculty icon.

In 1982, the Tool was briefly stolen by engineering students from the University of Toronto in a prank. Once safely returned, a secretive group of 蓝莓视频 Engineering students known as the Tool Bearers emerged, sworn to safeguard the mascot.

Today, The Tool appears at major events, always guarded by the Tool Bearers. In keeping with tradition, only those who have earned their Iron Ring may touch The Tool with their bare hands.

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Faculty of Environment (NEW STUDENTS - spoilers ahead!)

The Big Banana mascot card Meet The Big Banana, the official mascot of the Faculty of Environment. Legend says that in the 70s, a student on their way to Enviroment听Orientation discovered the banana costume in the trash and rescued it from the landfill. He wore it to orientation and the rest is history. Today, The Big Banana continues to appear at Orientation and Faculty events, bringing energy and humour to the community.

Faculty of Mathematics

Pinky mascot card

蓝莓视频 professor Ralph Stanton, the visionary behind the Faculty of Mathematics, had a collection of eccentric ties. Some were striped, some were dotted, but his colleagues favoured his pink one. In 1968, the Mathematics & Computer Building (MC) celebrated its official opening with a giant tie on the side of the building as a tribute to Stanton and his contributions to the Faculty.

Over the years, the pink tie has been subject to sabotage and kidnapping, resulting in an official 24-hour Tie Guard to ensure its safety and security. Now the Tie Guard is a permanent fixture every Orientation Week and has evolved to act as a central information point for incoming students.

Learn more about the Legend of the Pink Tie.

Faculty of Science

Cobalt mascot card Today, Cobalt is the official mascot for the Faculty of Science. Before Cobalt鈥檚 debut, there was Arriba the Amoeba who was introduced in 1997 and retired in 2019. In 2022, the Faculty wanted a mascot that was more easily recognizable and representative of all Science students. After consultations, a dinosaur was chosen, which was also inspired by the albertosaurus skeleton displayed in 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Earth Sciences Museum.

The dinosaur was then named Cobalt, as a tribute to the periodic element and the Faculty鈥檚 signature colour. It also honours Cobalt, Ontario 鈥� a town that was the centre of silver mining in the early 1900s and was instrumental in building the Cobalt Discovery Mine Tunnel, which connects Earth Sciences & Chemistry (ESC) and the Centre for Environmental and Information Technology (EIT).

Cobalt is a proud presence at every milestone, from Orientation Week to convocation, celebrating the achievements of Science students along the way.

Affiliated and Federated Institutions of 蓝莓视频 (AFIW)

Conrad Grebel University College is known for its famous cookies and for its official mascot, Conrad the Cookie. Conrad is often seen spending time with the students who live at Grebel (also known as Grebelites) by attending events and spreading joy throughout the community.

At United College, the official mascot is Toast, which honours the long-standing tradition of 鈥淭oast Time,鈥� where each evening a trolley filled with bread, toasters and toppings is brought into the cafeteria to bring students together in a casual and welcoming setting.

St. Jerome鈥檚 University is represented by Jerome the lion, who was named for the saint that pulled a thorn from his paw, and he can often be found cheering on St. Jerome鈥檚 students in house comps, playing basketball in the gym and joining students in community activities.

Renison University is represented by Reni the Moose,听named in honour of The Most Reverend Robert John Renison, a former Metropolitan of Ontario and Archbishop of Moosonee.听January 14, 1959 is considered Reni Moose's birthday, which is also the听day that the charter establishing Renison College under the Ontario Corporations Act was received.听