General Determination - The Bulldog of Kettering University

General Determination - The Bulldog of Kettering University They call me General Determination. I am the Kettering University mascot and sit watch over the campus from my vantage point on "the Beach."

I am General Determination or Gen D for short. I am the Kettering University mascot. You can see the statue of me on the "Beach" outside the Campus Center, and you can hang with me at campus events I come out of my dog house for. I'll be posting about activities, doggy jokes, and anything else pertaining to Kettering and General Determination (Me!)

This page is student run and does not portray the express views of Kettering University, its faculty, or staff. We are here primarily to entertain.

06/18/2025

Meet the Bulldog behind the mask. We’re proud to reveal the Kettering spirit driving our mascot, General Determination, a student who embodies grit, drive, and the determination.

Congrats, Chiny! We're excited to see what you do next!

I HAVE RETURNED! Post your pics of me as you all dress me up in wonderful colors!
07/16/2021

I HAVE RETURNED!

Post your pics of me as you all dress me up in wonderful colors!

Spa treatment has been ruff, but I'm feeling 30 years younger! Stay safe, Bulldogs, I'll be back on the Beach in no time...
05/13/2020

Spa treatment has been ruff, but I'm feeling 30 years younger! Stay safe, Bulldogs, I'll be back on the Beach in no time at all.

Kettering did an awesome video of me leaving the Beach!
03/17/2020

Kettering did an awesome video of me leaving the Beach!

“Last week we said a temporary goodbye to our beloved bulldog statue, General Determination. The bulldog statue has a rich history on campus that will continue during this next century. He will be back and looking better than ever. Stay tuned for updates. https://t.co/BeQe9eexhC”

03/13/2020

I want to thank everyone who helped decorate me over the years. I'll be taking a brief vacation from the Beach while I do a bit of self care.

I will return soon, ready for decorating and ready to keep watch over the Beach once again.

01/26/2020

It's good to see students back on campus! It got a bit lonely over three holidays. I can't wait to see what colors you change me to this term!

01/02/2020

Happy New Year students, faculty, staff, and alumni!

Can someone get a picture of me? Selfies are hard to do as a dog 🐶!

The trees are changing colors almost as quickly as I do.
10/25/2017

The trees are changing colors almost as quickly as I do.

It's Founders Day! Come on over and sign your name on the Bulldog! Pizza and cake to celebrate 98!
10/20/2017

It's Founders Day! Come on over and sign your name on the Bulldog!

Pizza and cake to celebrate 98!

08/16/2016

Halfway through the term and I hope everyone is/has gotten through midterms okay! Even if it feels ruff just keep putting that work in and you'll do great!

06/19/2016

So proud of all my graduating Bulldogs today! Will miss seeing your faces all the time but I am proud to know you will be out their in the world doing good! Creating new things and spreading that bulldog spirit!

03/21/2016

Happy Finals Week, Bulldogs!! I know everyone's probably locking down and getting ready for their exams. I know how stressful that can be so I called in my good friend, Faith, the Golden Retriever Comfort Dog, and she's gonna be in the Great Court TODAY from 11:30-1:30 if any one needs some relaxing puppy time!! Not to mention, if any of you are feeling ruff, there will be Professional Chair Massages in BJ's Lounge TODAY from 4:30-7:00 p.m! Make sure to get there early to get your name on the sign up sheet!

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