Student Lore and Traditions
Bronze Plaque of Father Paul Foik
To receive good grades on exams, a tradition is to rub the nose of the bronze plaque located outside Scarborough-Phillips Library. Although the rest of the bronze plaque has developed a dark brown patina over the years, the nose has remained highly polished and shines like new.
St. Edward's University Presidential Award
St. Edward's University Presidential Awards are prestigious awards presented each year to a select group of graduates from Undergraduate College, New College and the graduate programs who have excelled in leadership, scholarship and service.
Recipients of the Presidential Award have participated fully in the life of the university and have been a positive influence in promoting the mission and values of St. Edward's and the Congregation of Holy Cross.
Students are nominated for Presidential Awards by members of the St. Edwards University community. Nominees submit comprehensive applications to the Presidential Awards Committee, which is coordinated by the Student Life Office and composed of students, faculty and staff. The committee makes recommendations to the president of St. Edward's University.
SEU Fight Song
March On:
March on and win for SEU.
March on with joy and pride!
March on and win the victory
We're cheering at your side!
March on and win for SEU
Hilltoppers all are we!
March on for good old SEU and
Bring home the victory!
Mascot
Legend tells that during a basketball game, some time ago, a few of the baseball players showed up with a live ram. They proceeded to race it around the gym during time-outs and slow periods. The ram was such a success that eventually it became the St. Edward’s University mascot. Today, the athletic teams are known as the Hilltoppers, and the ram is named Topper. In the Spring semester of 2010, a real goat named Pax started attending athletic events. Lieutenant Dan Beck owns the goat, as well as other "Topper" goats.
University seal
Student's at St. Edward's University do not walk on or over the seal out of respect for those who have passed through the university and those who helped establish it.
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