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Gundolf Graml Named Ursinus Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
At Agnes Scott College in Georgia, he led one of the nation’s most innovative curricula. He begins at Ursinus on February 1.
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NIH Funding Extends Cameron Lab Research on Disease-Causing Misfolded Proteins
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.
Examining Incarceration as a Legacy of American Slavery
Six members from the faculty, staff, and community embarked on an initiative to explore the long-lasting impact of slavery in the region as part of a Council of Independent Colleges public history institute.
At the Berman, Printmaking | Worldmaking Invokes Time Before the Digital Age
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.
Students Participate in National Education for Women’s Leadership
The program addresses the underrepresentation of women in the political arena by focusing on the role of women in politics and policy-making in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Welcome Back, Students!
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.
Top 10 Things I Learned at Mascot Camp
Aidan Nadell ’25 | Gold Ambassador and Mascot
It’s perhaps the college’s worst-kept secret that Aidan is the face behind the fur at athletic, admission, and alumni events. Here he breaks down lessons learned at a two-day summer camp for collegiate, high school, and professional mascots. Who says you can’t teach an old Bear new tricks?
- Do NOT Dry Clean
Dry cleaning or placing the costume in a dryer can melt the fur. The costume (turned inside out) can be washed on the delicate cycle and hung to dry. 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.
Faculty Research & Inquiry
Gandy Dancing Through History: Volkmer’s Book is a Portrait of His Hometown
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.
History Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
Social Movements: A Theory and History
Researching a Pioneer of Drag Performance and Representation
Research Reveals Reasons for Right Whale Decline
Design and Synthesis of Fluorescent Molecules for Imaging and Detection Applications
An Analytical Toolkit for Music Theory and Jewish Liturgical Chant
New Book Details Spain’s Strategic Road to Modernization
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To Conserve and Protect
In 2022, Ursinus College became the first liberal arts institution in the world to sign the international Okanagan Charter, signifying a holistic commitment to the well-being of people, places, and planet. Partnerships such as the one that has developed between the environmental studies department and the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is just one example of this commitment in action. (pictured: Jessie Kemper ’12 and Beth Myers ’17 with Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Executive Director Ryan Beltz)
What’s the Buzz? The Hive Expands Ursinus’s Wellness Services
When President Hannigan signed the Okanagan Charter last fall, Ursinus embarked on a mission to embed health and well-being into all aspects of campus culture—for students and employees—and to lead health promotion action and collaboration locally and globally. One of the most visible and tangible ways in which we’re going to do that is through The Hive, a brand-new flex space next to the Wellness Center that will greatly enhance the way we deliver wellness services to our students and colleagues. Watch the Video
A Shared Responsibility: Ursinus Hosts Indigenous Representation Symposium
As part of its Welcome Home Project, the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement and the the Delaware Tribe of Indians co-hosted the first Symposium on Indigenous Representation on August 8 and 9 in the Lenfest Theater and the Innovation and Discovery Center.
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Transfer Tuesday
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Fall Open House
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Jewish Life Lecture: Rabbi David Wolpe
Athletic News
- October 1, 2023 at 4:04pm
Women’s Golf Finishes 8th at Dickinson Fall Invite
- September 30, 2023 at 7:59pm
Men’s Tennis Competes at ITA Regionals, Jespersen Earns 50th Career Win
- September 30, 2023 at 5:46pm
Women’s Soccer Battles Washington College to 0-0 Draw
- September 30, 2023 at 4:38pm
Washington College Outlasts Men’s Soccer
- September 30, 2023 at 12:10pm
Women’s Cross Country Races at Paul Short Run
- September 30, 2023 at 11:30am
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Seventh at Paul Short Run
Episode 5: Taking a Leap of Faith
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.