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• 1 2020-04-01T18:05:56+00:00 Heraldic Banners 47 This section contains images, and information about the symbolism, of the heraldic banners for Case Institute of Technology, Western Reserve University, Western Reserve College, and the schools and colleges of Case Western Reserve University. plain 2021-03-02T17:30:40+00:00

  Definition of "heraldic banners": armorial ensigns or similar insignia.
  
  As part of the 1976 sesquicentiennial celebration of the founding of Western Reserve College in 1826, Case Western Reserve University worked with herald Anthony W. C. Phelps to create heraldic banners for schools from its past.

  The colors and symbols traditionally used by heralds at England's College of Arms were utilized to create heraldic banners appropriate to 15 schools from CWRU's history. Below are explanations of the symbolism of each banner.

  There has been 1 additional banner and 1 revised banner since 1976.
   

  Case Institute of Technology 

  
  Adapted from the seal of Case School of Applied Science and Case Institute of Technology, which included a globe.
  Heraldic Banner of Case Institute of Technology 1
   

  Western Reserve University 

  
  Adapted from the seal of WRU, which included a rising sun. 
  Heraldic Banner of Western Reserve University 1
   

  Western Reserve College 

  
  Based on the seal of WRC. The book signifies knowledge, while the Hebrew "aleph" and the Greek "omega" stand for learning, as well as for the beginning and the end.
  Heraldic Banner of Western Reserve College 1
   

  School of Medicine 

  
  Features the caduceus, a traditional symbol of the medical profession. This banner was replaced on 5/17/2015.
  Heraldic Banner of the School of Medicine 1
  
  The School of Medicine revised its heraldic banner design. The new banner was first used at the 5/17/2015 Commencement Convocation.
  Heraldic Banner of the School of Medicine
   

  Adelbert College 

  
  A stylized version of the rising sun, adapted from the WRU seal. 
  Heraldic Banner of Adelbert College 2
   

  Flora Stone Mather College 

  
  A stylized version of the Mary Chisholm Painter Arch, built in 1904 and located at the Euclid Avenue entrance to the Mather campus, which has traditionally been the symbol of Mather College.
  Heraldic Banner of Mather College 1
   

  Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law 

  
  The Scales of Justice are balanced on the curtana, which is the sword of mercy and, therefore, is broken.
  Heraldic Banner of the Franklin Thomas Backus School of Law 1
   

  School of Dental Medicine 

  
  Features a Greek Delta for dentistry interwoven with a circle, which signifies unity, and surrounds a one-serpent caduceus.
  Heraldic Banner of the School of Dentistry 1
   

  School of Library Science 

  
  The book, which symbolizes the transmission of knowledge, is placed on a disk that signifies the unity of knowledge.
  Heraldic Banner of the School of Library Science 1
   

  Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences 

  
  The black and white background signifies the change from darkness to light and from ignorance to knowledge. The wavy star represents man or life, while the green and gold represent youth and old age, country and town, etc.
  Heraldic Banner of the School of Applied Social Sciences 1
   

  Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing 

  
  The cross within the circle is a stylized version of the pin of the School.
  Heraldic Banner of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing 1
   

  Cleveland College 

  
  The quartered banner of ermine and sable is derived from the coat of arms traditionally ascribed to Moses Cleaveland. The gold lamp signifies learning and adult education.
  Heraldic Banner of Cleveland College 1
   

  School of Graduate Studies 

  
  The two books symbolize the traditional division of learning into arts and sciences.
  Heraldic Banner of the School of Graduate Studies 1
   

  Weatherhead School of Management 

  
  The small circles represent a group of people in conference, while the counterchange of colors signifies the transfer of ideas.
  Heraldic Banner of the School of Management 1
   

  School of Engineering 

  
  Based on the Case coat of arms, the silver gear represents applied science or technology. The gold star signifies pure science.
  Heraldic Banner of the School of Engineering 1
   

  College of Arts and Sciences 

  
  This heraldic banner appeared in 1999 for the inauguration of David Auston as CWRU president. The reversed background color symbolizes the arts and sciences in the field of education. The sun represents a source of energy for the college.
  Heraldic Banner of the College of Arts and Sciences