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Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 97
Arms of Faculty of Business Administration - Université LavalBlazonArgent on a pile reversed throughout Azure between a caduceus Gules its serpents Vert and a torch Vert enflamed Gules a schooner Argent set on four bars wavy and ensigned by a mullet Or; SymbolismThe schooner symbolizes transportation, trade and travel. It is also a symbol of safety in the face of bad weather at sea. The star symbolizes light and recalls the radiating star of faith that adorns the emblem of the Congregation of Brothers of the Christian Schools, which founded the faculty’s predecessor, the École Supérieure de Commerce. The caduceus is a symbol of commerce. Its rod represents power; its snakes, prudence and cunning; its wings, diligence. The caduceus also represents the enigmatic complexity of humanity and the infinite possibilities of human development. The torch suggests the light of reason, genius and science. The flame is a symbol of purification, illumination, spirit and transcendence. |
CrestBlazonThe helmet of Hermes Sable winged Or; SymbolismThe helmet is a symbol of invulnerability and power. With the wings, it alludes to the Greek god Hermes, protector of merchants and the emblem of the Faculty. |
MottoBlazonSCIENTIA ANIMOQUE PRAEESSE; SymbolismMeaning “To excel through knowledge and character,” the motto emphasizes creative intelligence and determined fortitude, two important qualities in the modern business person. |
Flag of the Faculty of Business Administration - Université LavalBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Faculty of Business Administration - Université LavalBlazonOn a hurt a schooner Argent, all within a belt Gules edged, buckled, its tip adorned with a mullet and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3052 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Maurice Brodeur (Arms and Motto) and François Payeur (Flag and Badge), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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