New Exhibit on Signs, Seals, and Symbols of Rensselaer

Visit Folsom Library for a new exhibition exploring the signs, seals, and symbols designed and used by the Institute’s offices and students throughout the Institute's  history.  Assistant Institute Archivist Jenifer Kuba has assembled quite a few visual materials--pins, medals, key chains, stamps, paperweights, and documents that carry the various seals and symbols. As Jen explains, "The Institute’s logo or official seal, school colors, phrases, school letters, and the name 'Rensselaer' communicate its presence to students and communities. We see how Rensselaer communicates through material culture--pins, medals, official events--but student traditions and alumni pride make up a slightly different aspect of the Institute, one which embodies the internal culture of student life and courses of study. The exhibit places the Institute in historical context by examining the visual material it has created since its advent."

After viewing the exhibit, feel free to visit the Fixman Room on the third floor to see more Rensselaer signs, seals, and symbols and to say hello to Jen. 

 

 

 

 

Adrienne Birchler

Coordinator

Friends of the Folsom Library