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Staff and students are invited to join us in the reveal of the 3 Mascot options for VUT's FIRST OFFICIAL MASCOT. Three unique concepts. Three different personalities. One future face of VUT.

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Our staff members are in on the excitement, striking a pose and joining the build-up to the BIG REVEAL! 🎉🔥

Tomorrow, the mystery ends as we unveil 3 mascots, introduce 5 names, and kick-start the voting process! 🐾🗳️

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VUT students and staff, the excitement is building, and your participation matters! Join us tomorrow at Ampi Theatre for the BIG REVEAL and get ready to make your voices heard. 🔥🐾

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