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Western Michigan University’s History Of the Seal A Mini-Lesson Presented By:Kendra Falk for EDT 347

Western Michigan University’s History Of the Seal A Mini-Lesson Presented By:Kendra Falk for EDT 347. The Development of the Seal. Four seals represented the University prior to its current seal The first two were circular to resemble the seal of the state of Michigan. Continued Development.

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Western Michigan University’s History Of the Seal A Mini-Lesson Presented By:Kendra Falk for EDT 347

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  1. Western Michigan University’s History Of the SealA Mini-Lesson Presented By:Kendra Falk for EDT 347

  2. The Development of the Seal • Four seals represented the University prior to its current seal • The first two were circular to resemble the seal of the state of Michigan

  3. Continued Development • From 1941 to 1957 the University’s seals were rectangular and represented the buildings on campus

  4. The Current Seal • The current seal was designed in 1957 by John Kemper after Western was declared a University • Mr. Kemper, an art professor, drew the seal on the back of his faculty card

  5. Components of the Seal • The five stars stand for the five colleges(Applied Arts, Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies) • The tree and it’s roots stand for the college’s growth and firm planting • The stone arch and the missing keystone stand for the gateway to knowledge and the University’s continuing growth • The pyramid stands for the building of knowledge and the fire represents enlightenment

  6. When did Western become a University? • 1955 • 1927 • 1941 • 1957

  7. CORRECT!!!THE ENDI hope you enjoyed my presentation

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  9. Bibliography • Information and Photos Concerning Western Michigan University’s History were obtained at • http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/

  10. Biography • WMU Graduate • BA in Special Education • MA in Reading • Special Education Teacher; Elementary • Family of Five

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