This annotation was created by Christine Liebson.
Symbolism, Development and Usage
Symbolism. This seal combines elements of the Case and WRU seals, in particular the rising sun.
Development. Case Western Reserve University was established on July 1, 1967, through the federation of WRU and Case. WRU president John S. Millis formed an advisory ad hoc committee to design a seal for the new University. Members included trustees, faculty, staff, and William Ward from the Cleveland Museum of Art. Millis presented the seal to the trustees of CWRU, who approved it at their first meeting on July 5, 1967.
Usage. In 1991, it was decided that use of the seal should be limited to formal and ceremonial functions. Because it was difficult to read, it would no longer appear on university stationery, publications, or advertisements.
Information was compiled by staff of the Case Western Reserve University Archives, November 2004.
