One for the Birds
https://mailchi.mp/4ceea271cfe7/march-2023-newsletter?e=803a891fc0
A potential new mascot is gaining popularity at the University of Illinois: the belted kingfisher
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/12/10/a-potential-new-mascot-is-gaining-popularity-at-the-university-of-illinois-the-belted-kingfisher/
American Indian group: Proposal to make kingfisher UI’s new mascot isn’t for the birds
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/university-illinois/american-indian-group-proposal-to-make-kingfisher-uis-new-mascot-isnt-for-the-birds/article_5ffc6595-d3b0-5eb2-976c-9f8494bd4ec6.html
Help make the Belted Kingfisher the official mascot of the University of Illinois
https://blog.lauraerickson.com/2022/11/help-make-belted-kingfisher-official.html
Kingfisher mascot discussions continue in committee
https://dailyillini.com/news-stories/administration/2022/10/12/kingfisher-mascot/
UI seeks to gain support for kingfisher with merchandise
https://dailyillini.com/life_and_culture-stories/2021/05/23/ui-seeks-gain-support-for-the-kingfischer-with-merchandise/
Kingfisher backers to “take it slow,” build alumni support
https://dailyillini.com/news-stories/2020/10/05/kingfisher-advocates-to-take-it-slow-build-alumni-support/
U of I Senate overwhelmingly favors kingfisher as new mascot
https://www.smilepolitely.com/splog/u_of_i_senate_overwhelmingly_favors_kingfisher_as_new_mascot/
With campus senate approval, the belted kingfisher continues hopeful dive toward becoming the University of Illinois’ new mascot
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2020/09/22/with-campus-senate-approval-the-belted-kingfisher-continues-hopeful-dive-toward-becoming-the-university-of-illinois-new-mascot/
University Senate endorses kingfisher mascot in landslide vote
https://dailyillini.com/news-stories/2020/09/22/university-senate-endorses-kingfisher-mascot-in-landslide-vote/