Badge of office of the Rector of Queen's University at Kingston
Badge of office of the Rector of Queen's University at Kingston
Blazon
On a hurt a demi puma issuant from an ancient crown and holding in the dexter paw a balance Or, all encircled by a belt Gules fimbriated, buckled, its tip adorned with a maple leaf and inscribed PRINCEPS SERVUSQUE ES, meaning "Be a leader and a servant", in letters Or;
Symbolism
The three colours are those of Queen's University. The puma is the symbol of the Office of the Rector, a tradition started by Rector Michael Kealy in 2000. The crown appears in the border of the arms of Queen's University as a reference to its name. The balance is a symbol of justice and equity and thus represents the Rector's role in acting as an ombudsperson for students. The strap and buckle design is characteristic of Scottish heraldry and thus refers to the fact that the position of Rector is based on a similar post in the four ancient Scottish universities. The maple leaf is a mark of Canadian identity.
Motto of the Rector of Queen's University
Blazon
PRINCEPS SERVUSQUE ES;
Symbolism
Meaning "Be a leader and a servant" and was inspired by Queen's Principal George Monro Grant, who said: "If you can become at once the servant and the leader of [others], then you will show what Queen's has done for you." The Latin translation of the motto is based on a suggestion by Sean M. Rodgers, Artsci '04.
