Frequently Asked Questions about the mascot
Q: What is the name of the hawk?
A: The Fighting Hawk
Q: Is it a boy or girl?
A: The Fighting Hawk is gender neutral.
Q: Who is the mascot? Or How do I become the mascot? Will the mascot be paid or is it a volunteer position?
A: The performer in the mascot costume is a UND student. If you are interested in becoming a performer, contact Nicole Brush at nicole.brush@und.edu. There is a small scholarship available to the performers.
Q: Where will I see it?
A: The Fighting Hawk will appear at various North Dakota Athletic events and a limited number of university and alumni events.
Q: How do I schedule The Fighting Hawk for an appearance?
A: Public appearances will be scheduled starting fall 2019.
Q: How much did UND pay for the mascot?
A: The graphic identity and the two physical mascot costumes totaled approximately $32,000.
Q: Where did the money come from?
A: The money came from private donations.
Q: Who designed the mascot?
A: Rickabaugh Graphics designed the graphic identity and Street Characters produced the costume.
