Arms of Mount Royal University
Arms of Mount Royal University
Blazon
Argent three piles reversed throughout, on a chief Azure a mace Or embellished Argent;
Symbolism
The design is essentially that of the arms created in 1912 for the newly-created Mount Royal College by Vincent Massey, likely in collaboration with the artist Alexander Scott Carter. The colours of the original design have been replaced by the university’s colours of blue and white. The triangular shapes allude to the “Mount” of the university’s name, and the mace is a symbol of royal authority alluding to the “Royal” in the name.
Crest of Mount Royal University
Blazon
A demi-bighorn sheep Or muzzled Argent accorné and unguled Azure its dexter hoof resting on a closed book proper bound Azure charged with a dove descending Argent;
Symbolism
The bighorn sheep is the provincial animal of Alberta. The book indicates that the university is a place of learning, and the dove is an allusion to its origins as a Methodist and then United Church college. The descending dove, symbolic of the Holy Spirit, appears on the emblem of the United Church of Canada as a mark of its Methodist component.
Motto of Mount Royal University
Blazon
QUAM BENE NON QUANTUM;
Symbolism
Meaning “How well, not how much”, this Latin phrase has been the university’s motto since its foundation.
Supporters of Mount Royal University
Blazon
Two cougars Or each supporting on the shoulder a mace Azure embellished Argent and standing on a rocky mount Argent;
Symbolism
Cougars refer to the name of the Mount Royal University sports teams. The rocky mountain base and the maces allude to the name Mount Royal.
