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Seal of Rutgers University
This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Seal of Rutgers University.
The University Seal based on that of the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands whose motto around a sun is "Sol iustitiae illustra nos": "Sun of righteousness, shine upon us".
Rutgers modified the Utrecht seal to read "Sol iustitiae et occidentem illustra"; embracing the Western world, meaning "Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West also." The boards of governors and trustees approved a revised seal for the University 1997 that includes the words "Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey" and adds the 1766 founding date.
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Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has no crossing lines.
Categories: Emblems, University Symbols.
Seal of Rutgers University is part of the Seals group.
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