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Logo chosen to represent UWG's Centennial
June 12. 2006
CARROLLTON, GA - The University of West Georgia Centennial Steering Committee has selected a logo to provide visual identity for centennial events during the 2006-2007 academic year, according to steering committee co-chairs, Drs. Anne and Fred Richards.
Searching
for a logo that best illustrated the centennial theme, From Rural Roots
to Global Reach: Celebrating a Century of Success, the steering committee
selected a design by alumnus Matthew Clay, director of education technology
at UWG.
Clay says the inspiration came from a culmination of months
of committee work and ideas and input from art faculty, the Publications
and Printing design team and the campus community at-large.
“The centennial logo was designed to embody the 100-year celebration
of this great institution,” explains Clay. “The legs represent
the rural roots on which the institution was founded and the arms signify
our goal of reaching for higher knowledge.” The head illustrates
UWG’s global presence.
Additionally, Clay says the red and blue celebrate UWG’s school colors while the chartreuse (bright green) represents a new generational color while acknowledging UWG’s beginning as an agricultural and mechanical school.
The year-long centennial celebration kicks off Friday, Aug. 18, with an evening black-tie gala in the new Campus Center. For more information concerning the centennial celebration, contact Lisa Ledbetter, director of University Communications and Marketing at 678-839-6464.
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