Flashcards in Campus Traditions Deck (7)
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blue-skinned "comet in human form" that's official mascot of UTD; designed by a student in 1998; official adopted 4/1998; used to be called Blaze
Temoc
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invented in early 1990s; became a way for UTD students to show campus unity; named because it's sound a comet would make if there was sound in space;
1. Make a fist with your left hand and put it in front of your mouth. 2. Extend your right arm out and slightly upward, with palm down and fingers extended. 3. Lean to the left and say "-----!“
mini version: place thumb and first finger to make an "O," and make the other three fingers extend horizontally above the "O" to represent the tail of the comet
Whoosh
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UTD community engages in pinky-hooking when it's sung
Alma Mater
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a series of events + activities that celebrates arrival of new students + return of continuing students (Cometvill Carnival, Breakfast Bonanza, Rec N' Wild, TX Party); starts w/ University Convocation
Weeks of Welcome
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celebrates special connection btwn students + their families; held annually ea. fall; includes meet-and-greets with faculty and staff, a picnic, a sporting event, family games, and campus tours; Sat. Oct. 7th; Res Halls will facilitate an open house in ea. building
Family Day
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held in fall; activities include a parade, pep rally, 5k, tailgate party, dance, alumni events, + a casino night; culminates with a basketball game
Homecoming
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