Middlebury Shield and Seal

Shield

The Middlebury shield, introduced in January 2015, combines images familiar to generations of Middlebury alumni while giving newcomers a sense of our history and pride. The shield is typically used for non-academic events. The list of events below only includes some events where the Middlebury shield is used. Please contact the Department of Event Management if you have questions regarding whether the shield should be used for your event.

Any event hosted by the President of the College that is not considered an institutional event, such as Baccalaureate or Commencement.
Feb Celebration
Admissions Preview events
Student Leadership Award’s Ceremony
President’s Farewell Address
Honorary Degree Dinner
25-Year Club Reception
Cane Society Luncheon
Volunteer and 1800 Society Reception
Language School Convocation
Language School Commencement

Seal

The first official use of the Middlebury College seal was on diplomas for the Class of 1806. The College’s founding year, 1800, was added in 1932, and in 2007, the design firm Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv revised the seal to make each of its components easier to read and reproduce. Today, the seal is reserved for formal and ceremonial uses, including diplomas and commencement activities.

Fall Convocation
Feb Orientation Convocation
Baccalaureate
Commencement
Presidential inauguration ceremony