New mascot at Spalding University (Louisville)

[DrBear]

Spalding University is changing mascots from the pelican to the golden eagle.

"The pelican will remain on the school's official seal and will be used in non-athletic areas, Spalding said in a news release.

According to the release, the pelican represents "peace, justice, service and spiritual values," and the golden eagle embodies "strength, courage and strong vision."

The eagle was selected by a committee including members of the school's alumni board and athletics advisory board, along with input from students."

(At least they didn't pick The Gold.)

[hecticbro]

Was the NCAA afraid pelicans were being offended or something?

[Survival79]

The pelican will remain on the school's official seal and will be used in non-athletic areas

Charity is described as "the act or feeling of benevolence, good will, or affection; God's benevolence toward people."

This benevolence is depicted in the Spalding University seal. Inside the seal, is a representation of a mother pelican, pecking her breast to draw blood to feed her young.

This is a representation of Christ's sacrifice for His people. The pelican, also used as Spalding's mascot, symbolizes the height of charity -the willingness to give of oneself for the benefit of others.

The mother pelican is willing to give anything for her young to thrive and grow.