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DUC, the Owl

DUC, the Owl

 

DUC is an owl that was created by University of Coimbra's Image, Media and Communication Project.

 

DUC, the owl, it's the interpretation of a symbol of the Greek mythology that is present on University of Coimbra (UC) insignia, "The Owl of Minerva", that represents knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition, and it can be seen on the University Tower when seen from University Stadium of Coimbra.

 

The name DUC is an acronym of "Desporto Universitário em Coimbra" (University Sport in Coimbra) and was created after analysing several proposals from SASUC's kindergarten students.

 

Get to know how DUC was created

 

DUC can play all kinds of different sports

Badminton DUC

Badminton

Basketball DUC

Basketball

3×3 Basketball DUC

3×3 Basketball

Canoe Sprint DUC

Canoe Sprint

Football DUC

Football

Futsal DUC

Futsal

Handball DUC

Handball

Judo DUC

Judo

Rowing DUC

Rowing

Rugby 7s DUC

Rugby 7s

Table Tennis DUC

Table Tennis

Tennis DUC

Tennis

Volleyball DUC

Volleyball

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