The name of our mascot reflects the Franciscan legend of the Wolf of Gubbio. The wolf was a ferocious killer terrorizing the Italian community of Gubbio that was turned into a friend of humans by St. Francis' love.
The wolf makes for a powerful athletic logo and mascot, but it also reminds us to challenge each other, in a caring, compassionate manner, to bring goodness to our community and our world. We give life to our mascot each time we make peace with one another and work together on social-justice issues.
The mascot was chosen through campus balloting in early 2001 and the logo was created by a Stritch graphic design student, Kurt Keckeisen. The Wolves replaced the Crusaders, a name that was adopted in 1983. Before that, the mascot was the Red Devils.
For the complete story of the Wolf of Gubbio, click
here.
We are currently looking for energetic, friendly people to perform as “Wolfy,” the Stritch Wolf Mascot, at all home men’s and women’s basketball games and other university events, as needed. The mascot role is now classified as a student job so students can perform at athletic events and get paid.
Interested students must be able to participate at all scheduled events and training meetings. The season runs from September 2007-March 2008. Work/study and non-work/study students are eligible. No training in performance is necessary. Please contact Jenni Kiekow, director of Student Activities at (414) 410-4195 if interested.
To become a member, you must be a current Stritch student. Team membership is for a period of one year. Team members are required to attend all meetings and assigned practices, and participate at all assigned athletic events.
Download the application in PDF format by clicking
here.
For more information contact:
Tami Solano
Head Coach
Mascot Coordinator
Cardinal Stritch University
Mailbox 75A