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USF Giving Week 2025: Support Engineering in Honor of Rocky D. Bull’s Birthday

Today, the University of South Florida is celebrating the birthday of beloved mascot Rocky D. Bull as part of USF Giving Week.

If we go by Rocky’s first official appearance, he’d be turning 60 years old this year! Rocky the Bull got his start as a toy idea for the USF Bookstore in 1965. The first Rocky was drawn as a cartoon rendition for USF Athletics to use in their newsletters.”

In honor of Rocky’s milestone 60th birthday, we invite you to support the USF College of Engineering and help us meet our USF Giving Week 2025 goals.

Visit usf.to/bullsracing to support the College of Engineering and learn how you can help make an impact.

Learn more about Rocky D. Bull’s history at usf.edu/about-usf/rocky.

Happy birthday, Rocky D. Bull! 🐂


USF Bulls Racing: 2025 USF College of Engineering "USF Giving Week" fund


Who We Are

Founded in 2005, Bulls Racing is the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) team at the University of South Florida. Comprised of students majoring in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, marketing, graphic design and more, our team volunteers its diverse skills to compete and learn. Bulls Racing offers students practical experience that complements their academic studies.

What We Do
Throughout the year, Bulls Racing dedicates itself to designing, building and competing with a new internal combustion car annually, facing off against 120 teams globally. Our participation in the FSAE challenges students to implement their classroom knowledge in a practical setting, encompassing finite element analysis, computer-aided design and manufacturing. Our team members develop both technical and professional skills, gaining recognition from international companies and securing a competitive advantage in their careers.

Your Impact
Your support empowers Bulls Racing to maintain its competitive edge, even against teams with more substantial resources. It helps cultivate skilled engineers and ensures the longevity of this transformative experience for future students.

USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this site or complete this payroll deduction form (enter fund #220041004, 2024 - 2025 Bulls Racing ​) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.

What Your Generosity Will Do
Your contributions to Bulls Racing provide essential resources for the team, such as materials/parts, equipment, travel expenses for competitions, research and development opportunities, and marketing tools. We are immensely grateful for your support!

Spread the Word
We are counting on your help! Make an even bigger impact by sharing your support of this campaign using the social media tools at the top of this page.

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Support the future of engineering! Join me in backing our USF College of Engineering Bulls Racing team at usf.to/bullsracing. Your gift, no matter the size, drives us forward! Thank you and go Bulls! 🤘

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