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| About the Logo & Artist |
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Noted artist Bennett Brien, an
American Indian from Belcourt, N.D., created The
University of North Dakota's current Fighting
Sioux logo. Brien, who holds a Master of Fine
Arts degree from UND, describes the symbolism
of the UND athletic mark as follows:
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| The University
of North Dakota "Fighting Sioux"
Logo; Designed by American Indian Artist,
Bennett Brien. |
- The feathers symbolize
the outstanding rewards that students, faculty,
staff and alumni will achieve for academic,
athletic and lifelong excellence.
- The determined look in the
eyes symbolizes fortitude and never
giving up and the focus necessary for
sustained academic, athletics and lifelong
achievement.
- The paint on the cheekbone
symbolizes that life can be a battle and we
have daily struggles.
- The color green
symbolizes the development of young people
and their growth at the University of
North Dakota.
- The color yellow
symbolizes the sun which provides humanity
light and warmth in order that life may
continue.
- The color red
symbolizes the lifeblood that has been poured
out to make our state and peoples great.
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