Sesquicentennial celebration

Sesquicentennial logo guidelines

Spring 2007-Spring 2008

The Iowa State University sesquicentennial logo and its variations were developed to recognize the 150th anniversary of the founding of Iowa State University. It should be used on communications materials to promote the anniversary celebration. Following is more information on where to obtain the logo and how to use it. For detailed information on logo use, see the PDF file, Iowa State University Sesquicentennial Logo Guidelines.

Obtain the logo

You can get downloadable logos in print and web formats on ISU Printing's ISU 150 Year Logos page.

Usage time frame

The sesquicentennial logo commemorates Iowa State University's sesquicentennial year and should only be used on communications from spring 2007 through 2008. The sesquicentennial logo should not be used on communications that may continue to be used after 2008.

Suggested uses

• brochures that have a 1-year shelf life
• reports
• newsletters
• posters
• flyers
• Web sites (as a link to the 150th Web site)
• promotional items for events
• fax communication sheets
• should not be used on general university stationery such as letterhead, business cards, or envelopes (see section on mail)