Editing Oregon Institute of Technology (section)

===Mascot===

Oregon Tech's mascot, ''Hootie the Hustlin' Owl'', is a great horned owl and has been portrayed as a costumed character since 1980. He sports the jersey number 47 as an homage to the school's founding year. 

Known originally as "OIT OWL", he first hatched out of a giant papier mâché egg during a home football game. Hootie's other alias was "OWLY OOP" in the 1990s amidst the loss of the school's football team, in an attempt to further emphasize their basketball program.
The beloved owl mascot was created by executive secretary Nancy Cox, inspired by the San Diego Chicken after attending a Padres game in 1980 and proceeding previous attempts at an official school mascot such as a rally head in the 1960s named "OTIS" and a live owl.

Notable stunts include skydiving, ziplining, basketball trick shots, and various feats of acrobatics and professional dancing abilities. Performed by actress Brooke Eldridge (2021–2025), as featured on ABC Nightline News.

'''Accolades:''' 
• CCC Mascot of the Year 2014, 2018
• Mascot Training Camp Champion 2023
• Mascot Hall of Fame Awards Nominee 2023 (best video skit, most community impact)