![Person sized alphabetic letters P I L O T S with a person standing in the place of the letter I.](https://sites.up.edu/museum/files/2024/05/2016-Move-in-Day-aa6eb2aabc78ec27-1280x676.jpg)
It is the individual person who puts the I in P-i-l-o-t because each of us has a unique, specific contribution in creating the UP experience. For example, STEM pursuers — particularly Engineering and Math — occasionally think of themselves as π-lots. And of course mathematics is an essential element in a well-rounded collegiate curriculum. Then there is the student life, night-life, CPB/ASUP bonfire, spirit of all-around vitality emphasis (Pi-lit). Finally, wheeling around again, combining wheel, anchor, and directions: A Portland Pilot is someone who knows where they are going.
![Greek pi symbol - lots.](https://sites.up.edu/museum/files/2024/05/math-club-on-club-page-2-5881fa7f6cd91e61-e1715012246454.jpg)
![West Coast Conference Tournament Champions](https://sites.up.edu/museum/files/2024/07/Champions.jpg)
![PIlots Vote Voting Initiative](https://sites.up.edu/museum/files/2024/07/Pilots-Vote-2022.jpg)
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