Otus has been selected as the mascot nickname for the Southern Connecticut State University Owl.
'Otus' Selected As Southern Connecticut State University Owls Mascot Nickname
5/3/2010 2:26:19 PM
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Following an extensive search involving members of the campus and Greater New Haven communities, ‘Otus’ has been selected as the mascot nickname for the Southern Connecticut State University Owls. Individuals were invited to submit name suggestions throughout the month of March. More than 100 names were suggested, but Otus was the unanimous choice of a search committee that included representatives from the athletic department and the general campus community.
Linda Marra of the university’s Graduate Studies office had the winning submission and received a prize package courtesy of the SCSU athletic department for her efforts.
The Owl is the longstanding nickname for the athletic department’s 19 intercollegiate programs. The mascot is a regular at athletic contests as well as campus and community events.