The National Institutes of Health is again supporting the significant work of Ursinus Professor and Chair of Biology Dale Cameron and students in his lab with a $418,000 competitive grant renewal.
The museum also presents three other exhibitions through December 17 and a public opening reception for all the Berman’s current exhibitions will take place on Thursday, September 14, at 6 p.m.
The festival, which is free and open to the public, features professional, student, faculty, and staff artists. It will take place September 13-16 on the Ursinus College campus.
Welcome back, students! Ursinus College is proud to welcome a new class of Bears to campus. Traditional “Welcome Week” activities featured special events, a convocation ceremony with guest performers, and of course, the first-year student’s first official CIE class.
Hydrate Days in Advance
I sweat 5 to 7 pounds as the mascot over the course of a football game. I have to start hydrating days before wearing the costume because drinking a high volume of water quickly would just flush my system.
Show Situational Awareness
Being a mascot is a great test of emotional intelligence. It requires you to know body language and respond to unprecedented events on the fly.
Get a Comb to Keep Fur Looking Fine
If you leave the costume alone while hanging it to dry, the fur will clump together. I use a brush to make sure the fur is even and a box fan to speed the drying process.
“Yes, it’s hot in here.” – A.J. Moss
This one is pretty self-explanatory.
Mascots Are Athletes
Humans are not designed to be in fur-lined costumes for extended periods of time. Just like the athletes on the field, I need to take care of my body to optimize performance.
Set Aside Rivalries
By befriending other mascots, you can set up joint events for more publicity. During mascot camp, I performed at a minor league baseball game as part of a birthday party for Downtown, mascot of the York Revolution.
Drink Pickle Juice
It’s important to replenish electrolytes lost when profusely sweating. Gatorade does the trick too, but pickle juice is a straight shot of electrolytes without all of the added sugar.
Watch Videos of Wild Bears
As ridiculous as it may sound, it helps to watch videos of the animal you are portraying to pick up their mannerisms.
When in Need, Fake a Sneeze
Much like an apple a day keeps the doctor away, a fake sneeze does the same for small cubs who become a little too paws-on with the costume.
Professor of English Jon Volkmer’s new book, Brave in Season, is a fictionalized version of a rumored baseball game in his hometown of Julian, Neb. It is a story that weaves railroads, race relations, and America’s pastime.
For the first time ever, Ursinus goes global - all the way to Doha, Qatar where 2009 alumnus Andrew Clark shares his experience in digital marketing in the Middle East. Now based in Baltimore, Andrew discusses how taking a leap of faith paid off.
