Make history: Name our D-INFK owl mascot!
Initially introduced in 2018 to add an emotional touch to our giveaways distributed at school visits or recruiting and young talent events, the little owl is becoming increasingly popular as a mascot in the D-INFK community.
The laptop and phone stickers featuring the owl have become a hit among students. There are first special editions, such as the hologram version and an exclusive gold edition for our Master's graduates. This year, we have taken it up a notch by offering the owl as a temporary tattoo in various colours at public events.
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The laptop stickers are popular. Get one from the VIS office, the ISG Desk at CAB E48 or drop by the Communication & Marketing group office on CNB E floor. (Photo: D-INFK / ETH Zurich) -
The temporary tattoos are easy to apply. They last for several days, but can also be easily rubbed off. (Photo: Andreas Eggenberger for D-INFK / ETH Zurich) -
Are you planning an event with children or do you want to surprise your own offspring at home? Contact communications@inf.ethz.ch. (Photo: D-INFK / ETH Zurich) -
The mascot has also made it onto the mugs produced as a thank-you for D-INFK alumni in their commitment to the next generation.
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The water bottles with the owl print are mainly handed out at workshops with children and teenagers. (Photo: D-INFK / ETH Zurich)
In May 2023, our mascot reached a new level of recognition. During the Department Party at OAT, the then VIS President Julia Bogdan and Festival Minister Florence (Flo) Kissling presented us with a "live" version of our mascot in the form of a fabric owl. Just as the polar bear Björn represents VIS, the little fluffy owl will now be the official mascot of the Department of Computer Science. A big shoutout to VIS for this wonderful idea and gesture!
Community power for the name search
Now, here is the fun part: We need a name for our new D-INFK community member!
We invite you to unleash your creativity and come up with a suitable name. Simply fill out the form below and suggest your ideas. There is an exciting prize in it for the sender of the winning name: You will be immortalized in the department's history and get to have lunch with our current department head, Kenny Paterson, for some quality Q&A time and discussions.
Participation details
Eligibility:
All D-INFK staff and students are eligible to suggest names and subsequently vote, except for the members of the shortlist committee, which includes representatives from both our department and the student body.
Committee:
The committee (see the members further below) receives all proposals anonymously and nominates their five favourites, which are then voted on.
Timeline:
Submit your name suggestions by Wed, 18.10.2023
Shortlist (5 nominations) by the committee by Wed, 25.10.2023
Vote your favourite name from Tue, 31.10.2023 until Fri, 17.11.2023
The announcement of the maskot name is planned for the READ.ME newsletter in November.
Winner:
The name giver will be notified by email before the public announcement, find mention in the D-INFK History, and win lunch with Kenny Paterson, our current department head. (And if you are really lucky, he will bring his cool dog! Who can claim to have had lunch with a "Duke" 🙂).
Let the naming frenzy begin!
The name submission is now closed.
Shortlist Committee:
The following committee members will nominate five names from the proposals submitted:
- Julia Bogdan, outgoing VIS President and new VSETH President
- Felix Friedrich, Head of Studies Administration
- Sandra Herkle, Head of Communication & Marketing
- Felix Linker, VMI President
- Danielle Luterbacher, Manager of Operations, Interactive Geometry Lab
- Kenny Paterson, Department Head
- Stefan Walter, ATP representative and ISG Head
Questions? Please contact the Communication & Marketing Group.
communications@inf.ethz.ch
21.09.2023 by Sandra Herkle