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Spirit and Traditions
We are the BSU Bears!
Bridgewater State University holds hundreds of events and programs each year for a wide range of audiences, from students to faculty and staff to the entire Bridgewater community. From Orientation to Commencement, there's a whole world of experiences to bring members of the community together in fun and engaging ways.
EngageBSU Portal
Be sure to log on regularly to your
EngageBSU portal
, Bridgewater’s student engagement platform. This tool is great for viewing and registering for events, joining student organizations and more!
EngageBSU Events
Kick-Off Programs
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At the start of each semester, we greet all our new and returning students with a variety of engagement opportunities during
Kick-Off
. From
Opening Day
and the
Welcome BBQ
to events like
Program Council's Bingo
and the
Rondileau Student Union Takeover
, there is something for everyone.
Homecoming
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BSU students, alumni, families and friends come together every fall for
Homecoming
, which unites the past with the present.
Traditions include our Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the Homecoming pageant, alumni reunions, the Homecoming football game and so much more!
Commencement
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Every May, BSU holds three commencement ceremonies. The BSU community, families and friends celebrate our students as they graduate in
two undergraduate ceremonies
and
one graduate commencement ceremony
Bristaco’s Bucket List
Each spring semester, Bridgewater’s student-led Program Council, in partnership with other organizations and departments, sponsors several signature events that have become known as “Bristaco’s Bucket List.” Bucket List events include:
Bristaco’s Birthday Bash
Drag Show
Arts Festival
Spring Carnival
Spring Concert
Bingo
Duck Day
Midnight Madness at BSU
BRISTACO
BRISTACO the bear is our mascot.
The bear was chosen as the school mascot by a student vote in the 1960s, when Bridgewater State brought modern day football to the college. Bristaco was named for the institution, which — at the time — was
BRI
dgewater
STA
te
CO
llege.
Crimson
Crimson is our signature school color.
In the school fight song, you will hear:
Bears all unite.
BSU fight with all our might.
Crimson and white we’ll stand tall and proud tonight.
Alma Mater Song
New lyrics for BSU’s
alma mater song
— which was originally written by Zelma Lucas, Class of 1904, and William Lester Bates, Class of 1892 — were unveiled in May of 2022. Juliana Horton, G’22, wrote:
Our love of community guides us in purpose and thought, well aware, the courage to lead and inspire, the hallmark of ev’ry Bear.
Refrain:
Alma Mater! Alma Mater! Rising to what lies before. Alma Mater, keep Bridgewater close to heart forever more!
Wherever the road takes us onward, a time will arise, now and then, with ever a sense of belonging, we’ll come home to you – again.
Refrain
For legions of those you have tended, your history vital and strong, for then and today and tomorrow, we join in our loyal song.
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Center for Student Engagement
Rondileau Student Union, Rm103
19 Park Avenue
Bridgewater, MA 02325
508.531.1273
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