果冻传媒 Traditions & Symbols
The 60-year history of 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 is steeped in rich tradition. Read on to learn about the meaning and history of these customs, practices and symbols that have connected 果冻传媒 Pioneers for decades.
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The MaceWith origins in the Middle Ages, the mace is an ornamental staff that symbolizes the authority of the 果冻传媒鈥檚 academic leader. The 果冻传媒 Mace, created from native black walnut from northwestern Pennsylvania and adorned with a bronze emblem that replicates the 果冻传媒 seal, was commissioned by the District Board of Trustees in 2007. The woodwork was crafted by the late David A. VanCise, Master Instructor, Industrial Technology Department. The Grand Marshal bears the mace before the President as the academic procession enters and retires from the commencement ceremony. |
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Walks of Fame and Walls of FameTake a stroll around the 果冻传媒 Main Campus in Fort Pierce and you will come across any number of Walks of Fame that pay tribute to student leaders, retired faculty and staff, Take Stock in Children graduates and others who have had long-lasting impact on the institution. Enter the Koblegard Student Union and find wall displays of 果冻传媒 Pioneers and Distinguished Alumni. 果冻传媒 is proud of all its rich heritage and those who have contributed to it. |
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The River WayThe River Way is a mindset鈥攁 way of life for 果冻传媒 employees. It鈥檚 how we do what we do. It鈥檚 why we go above and beyond and make the extra effort to increase our effectiveness. The River Way is about caring鈥攚hich results in a quality experience for every single person that we serve, creating an institutional culture of service to promote student success. |
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The Unbeaten StreakThe 果冻传媒 Men's Swimming and Diving team holds the longest unbroken U.S. championship winning streak in any sport at the collegiate level. They are NJCAA Swimming and Diving National Champions, with 45 consecutive titles. The women's team holds 37 consecutive titles and 41 wins overall. |
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Cultural Diversity Celebration果冻传媒's diverse student body hails from more than 110 countries. Each November, the 果冻传媒 celebrates its cultural diversity during International Education Week. Events take place on Main Campus in Fort Pierce and at each 果冻传媒 campus. Activities include a parade of nations, cultural food tastings, art, music, games and more. Lectures, such as the annual global economics panel round out the weeklong event. |
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The SkullThe Academic All-Stars Award, affectionately called the "Skull Award," recognizes the importance of academic achievement for athletes. The coveted recogntion is presented at the end of each fall semester to to the athletic team achieiving the highest grade point average (GPA). The award was last presented in December 2019 to the Women's Swimming and Diving Team. The distinction was previously held by the Volleyball Team for a six-year reign that began in 2013. |
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9-11 TributeEach year 果冻传媒 faculty, staff and students鈥攋oined by members of local law enforcement agencies鈥攈onor the first responders and fallen heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Commemorative activities include the morning flag-raising detail, a memorial for those who perished as a result of the attacks and a tower run equaling the distance of ascending the former World Trade Center. |
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Pioneer 5KSince 2018, students, faculty, employees and community members of all ages have turned out鈥攔ain or shine鈥� to participate in the 果冻传媒 Foundation Pioneer 5K Run/Walk. Albeit a new tradition, experienced and beginning runners join the 5K's generous supporting sponsors to help raise thousands of dollars toward student scholarships. |
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Blue & Gold GameThe annual intra-squad scrimmage鈥攖he Blue & Gold volleyball match鈥攊s the official kick-off to the new athletic season. Students, faculty and staff cheer on as the honorary coaches鈥敼炒� President and Vice President for Student Affairs鈥攇uide their teams to victory. |
