Traditions

 

ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³ÏñShield

The College Shield

The shield of ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñbears an open book inscribed "I. Thess. Ch. V. Vs.21" (Prove all things; hold fast that which is good) against a gold background. Three lilies appear against a blue field in the left lower quarter; in the right lower corner are the arms of the state of Maryland and of the family of Lord Baltimore.


Rowdy the Gopher

College Mascot

Gopher


Gopher

College Colors

Blue and Gold


New students convocation

New Student Convocation

The New Student Convocation is an Academic College Welcome to the new incoming class and a brief informal opportunity for faculty to connect with students and their parents.


Opening Celebration parade on Van Meter Highway

Opening Celebration

At the start of each academic year, students, faculty, and staff gather to welcome new and returning members to the ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ community. To celebrate, students process from the residential area to the academic quad, where a ceremony and campus-wide dinner with entertainment are held.


Parents and students.

Family Weekend

Parents and families of all students are invited to visit ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ in the fall semester for a full weekend of activities.


Students climbimg a rock climbing wall during a GIG event.

GIG (Get Into ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ)

GIG is our traditional fall celebration that takes place at the end of Welcome Week. This activity-filled day begins with the ringing of the chapel bells to end classes and signal the start of carnival rides, games, food, and music. This event promotes college-wide festivities for all students, faculty, staff, and their families.


The ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ seal.

Victory Bell

Originally a gift to former President Rhoda Dorsey, the Victory Bell is a symbol of ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ pride and athletic excellence. It is rung after a home athletics’ competition win, celebrating the achievements of our student-athletes and the spirit of the Gopher community.

Follow the Gophers, schedules, and scores on the and listen for the bell after every home victory.


Convocation ceremony in auditorium

Spring Convocation: ÌÒÌ«ÀÉÓ³Ïñ Celebrates Academic Achievement and the Arts

This ceremony to honor students is held every spring in Kraushaar Auditorium and, weather permitting, is followed by a campus-wide dinner in the courtyard or the academic quad.