School Spirit and Traditions
展示你的鹰的骄傲
We proudly claim our position as a nationally renowned leader in higher education, research and public service. UHCL Hawks are strong, ambitious and prepared to make their community a better place.
的爪
In addition to being a symbol of UHCL pride, 的爪 gives all Hawks a sense of belonging while making them feel more connected. To make the sign, extend your thumb and first 两个手指. 的n curl all three fingers.
UHCL’s hand sign mimics the talon of a hawk, the university’s mascot, and was created 由学生投票选出. After students expressed the desire to distinguish UHCL from other universities, the campus held a student hand sign contest. 从收到的 submissions, the 鹰的精神 and 传统委员会 (HSTC) narrowed it down to three. 的se three hand signs were then vetted through the vice president of 学生事务 prior to the campus community voting on their favorite. 《欧洲杯竞猜网站》获得了冠军.
鹰猎人
鹰猎人 was unveiled as UH-Clear Lake's official mascot in 2013. 作为一种天性 preserve, UHCL is also home to wild hawks that live on campus as part of their natural 栖息地.
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On Wednesdays We Wear Blue and Green
Throughout the year, Student Involvement and Leadership and offices across campus host activities centered on the university’s official school colors. 看 参与进来 for free spirit T-shirt giveaways, seasonal refreshments, and much more every Blue 绿色星期三!
精神周 & 我喜欢UHCL日
Every October, UHCL celebrates 精神周 展示我们的校园自豪感.
Share your school spirit at 我喜欢UHCL日 and throughout the week with games, giveaways, contests, and community service events.
辣椒烹饪比赛
的 辣椒烹饪比赛 is the longest-standing tradition at UHCL. Held every spring, university teams of students, faculty, and staff go head-to-head for a chance at bragging rights. 所有 are welcome to enjoy chili tastings, food, music and fun.
Hunter, our beloved mascot, also celebrates his birthday at the cook-off!
字母处的灯光
Every winter, we celebrate the holiday season by lighting up the UHCL letters located near 校友 Plaza and Student 停车 Lot D.
Hosted by the 鹰的精神 and 传统委员会, this celebration also includes holiday performances, toy drop-offs, and giveaways.
鹰的精神 & 传统委员会
鹰之灵 & 传统委员会 (HSTC) is a student organization that encourages and supports the creation, promotion and preservation of pride at UHCL. HSTC主机 educational and social programming to showcase UHCL’s spirit and traditions, such as the annual 字母处的灯光 in November. You can request to join HSTC through UHCL达.