McKendree Unveils New University Logo
6/27/2007
Lebanon, Ill. — McKendree College changes its name to McKendree University July 1.
Along with the name change a new logo was unveiled on June 26 at the 14th Annual Pizza
with the President luncheon held for the McKendree faculty and staff.
"Pizza with the President" has become a tradition at McKendree. McKendree President
Jim Dennis often invites groups of students to his house for "Pizza with the President,"
to discuss issues and concerns regarding student life and their educational experience.
During the summer, President Dennis hosts a "Pizza with the President" for the staff
and faculty, recognizing the attendee’s contributions to McKendree through their years
of service to the institution.
With the university’s new logo hanging high from the rafters of Pearsons Hall and
speaking to the university’s faculty and staff, President Dennis said, McKendree’s
transition from college to McKendree University "speaks to the institution's heritage
as well as to the vision for its future. We are excited and proud as a community to
have graduated from college to university," Dennis said. "With the growth of program
offerings, new facilities and enrollment, we have evolved into a university, and now
our name reflects that. This transition can be directly attributed to the success
of McKendree’s students and the generous support of faculty, staff, friends and alumni."
Michele Peck, director of communications and marketing, was a member of the committee
that worked with Arthur Agency in Carbondale, Ill. to develop "a new symbol for McKendree
University – an identity with broad appeal." Peck said, "We wanted the McKendree University
logo to be simple and clean, so that it is easily remembered and recognized by the
public. The classic font reflects McKendree’s rich tradition of providing a liberal
arts education. Our new logo, which frames ‘M-c-K,’ distinguishes McKendree University
from the sea of ‘M-Us’ in our backyard and across the country. The cornerstone shape
represents McKendree’s contribution as a building block of the community. In keeping
with our heritage and our constant advancement, the radiating line surrounding the
logo symbolizes McKendree University’s continuing efforts to expand education opportunities."
To publicize its change from college to university, McKendree is also planning a series
of "U" events throughout the fall semester.
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