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Triton Spirit - University of California, San Diego
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Meet UC San Diego's mascot, learn the fight song, and spread Triton spirit! Who is the UC San Diego mascot? The Triton is described as the offspring of Poseidon and Amphitrite, a demigod of the sea with a lower part of the body like that of a fish.
UCSD Mascot - King Triton - UC San Diego
WEBSep 6, 2005 · UCSD Mascot - King Triton. Nickname Origination. Given UC San Diego's close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its connections with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the nickname of the Tritons became an appropriate one in 1964.
University of California, San Diego - Wikipedia
WEBAthletic mascot, the Triton. Until 2007, UC San Diego was the only Division II school that did not offer athletic scholarships. In 2005, the NCAA created a rule that made it mandatory for all D-II programs to award athletic grants.
UC San Diego Tritons - Wikipedia
WEBThe UC San Diego Tritons are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of California, San Diego. The Tritons compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big West Conference (BWC).
King Triton | Mascot Hall of Fame
WEBMascot Type: Costumed Human Character Description: Human Given UC San Diego’s close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its connections with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the nickname of the Tritons became an appropriate one in 1964.
From Twitter to Town Square, Campus Celebrates Tritons United at ...
WEBOct 24, 2013 · Also underway is a Founders’ Celebration Twitter contest, a fun opportunity to help create the myth of how King Triton came to be UC San Diego’s mascot. The contest is open through Nov. 13 with winners selected weekly. The prize: a limited-edition UC San Diego beach chair.
UCSD Unveils New Triton Sculpture At Price Center East - UC San …
WEBOct 17, 2008 · UC San Diego unveiled a sculpture of the University's mascot the Triton during a ceremony Thursday morning on the Triton Steps at Price Center East. The 750-pound bronze sculpture was championed by the senior classes of 1998 and 1999 and designed by artist and alumna Manuelita Brown.
Sun God (statue) - Wikipedia
WEBSun God is a monumental statue by French-American sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle located on the campus of the University of California San Diego. The figurative sculpture is a 14-foot (4.3 m) multicolored bird-like creature, perched atop a 15-foot (4.6 m) tall arch -shaped, vine-covered concrete pedestal. Erected in February 1983 as the first of ...
UCSD's King Triton mascot - School Mascots on …
WEBAug 4, 2009 · UCSD's King Triton mascot. in School Mascots. Posted by: Team Taskmaster. N 32° 52.767 W 117° 14.167. 11S E 477913 N 3637946. This 750 lb. bronze fountain of Triton sits at the base of the steps to enter the east wing of The Price Center. It was unveiled October 20, 2008, by artist Manuelita Brown.
Why are we the Tritons? – The UCSD Guardian
WEBMay 12, 2003 · Our mascot is Triton, therefore we, at UCSD, are the Tritons. It seems fair to me, then, that our symbol is the trident. It would have been more convenient to have had Triton pictured with a conch shell, but honestly, there’s nothing too intimidating about a …
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