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• Bright Red is the color of energy. It symbolizes the strength of its drive and commitment

to its vision and mission. Red is the Chinese color for good business relations. While it

symbolizes energy and strength, it is consistently used among cultures to seek restraint

and help. Restraint is symbolic of accountability and as a state institution, of public

accountability – public trust, public service. The bright red color denotes the university’s

quest for and responsible exploitation of knowledge – information, skills, and technologies.

• The Leaf Green color in its various hues is the color of life and intelligence – the

environment, people, the flora and fauna and all the intelligence of the elements their

ecologies exhibit. Its use in the seal is symbolic of the university’s original mandate in

agriculture and forestry education and now as a comprehensive university; it depicts the

character of the institution as the University for People and Nature.

• The Brown Color is a versatile foundation of many colors. It is the color of the earth, a

strong foundation from which to build upon. It is symbolic of capacity and strength in unity

– binding all the elements of the institution together. Brown is also the color of

acceptance symbolic of the university’s inclusive character inviting the participation of

many without discrimination to build a synergy that can build wisdom and positive virtues.

• Deep Blue is the color of confidence and security. Aside from red for good business

relations, blue is used by banks to create the feeling of security and confidence among its

clients. The blue skies are seen as one that binds the universe in peace, and giving it the

promise of a vibrant good life. Its use in the seal symbolizes Integrity as one of the valued

institutional characters.

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