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Madre del Bon Consejo, Instituto


image by Ivan Sache, 4 January 2009

"Instituto Madre del Bon Consejo" is an "educative citadel" founded in 1972 by Mother Verónica Tejedor in Floridablanca, Department of Santander. Since 2003, the institute has been ruling four seats all located in Floridablanca, "Instituto Madre del Bon Consejo" (main seat), "Instituto Domigo Sabio", "Instituto Josefa del Castillo" and "Instituto El Progreso".
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically and described on the website of the institute, is vertically divided King blue-white, with the emblem of the institute in the upper left part of the white field, and five blue SW-NE diagonal stripes in the lower fly of the flag. Blue represents peace and harmony, and the diagonal stripes represent the ladder to excellence.
The emblem of the institute is a shield with the name of the institute written in the border, the red letters "IMBC", a yellow book representing science, a football ball representing sports and a torch representing the flame of knowledge.
Ivan Sache, 4 January 2009


Madre de Trinidad de Calcuta, Gimnasio


image by Ivan Sache, 2 February 2009

"Gimnasio 'Madre de Trinidad de Calcuta'" is located at Alamos Norte, Bogotá.
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically on the website of the institute, is horizontally divided green-white.
Ivan Sache, 2 February 2009


Magdalena, Universidad del


flag according to image
image by António Martins-Tuválkin, 6 January 2009


suspected flag with regular colors (see below)
image by António Martins-Tuválkin, 6 January 2009

"Universidad del Magdalena" was founded in Santa Marta in 1962.
The flag of the university, as shown graphically on the university website, is horizontally divided, the upper stripe being golden yellow and the lower stripe vertically divided into two equal blue and red fields. The emblem of the university is placed in the middle of the flag.
The emblem of the flag is a disk horizontally divided brown-blue with a four-directions rose wind overall, whose northern point ends in a vertically divided yellow-blue fleur-de-lis, and a golden bird in the upper part.
Ivan Sache, 30 December 2008

I suspect that these colors are standing for regular flag colors (taken from the national flag) in the actual flag.
António Martins-Tuválkin, 6 January 2009


Instituto Manizales


image by Ivan Sache, 01 November 2011

Instituto Manizales is based in Manizales, Caldas Department.
The flag of the institute, as used during the schools' parade held on 7 August 2000 in Manizales, is horizontally divided white-green-red (that is, the flag of Manizales) with the institute's emblem in the middle.
Ivan Sache, 01 November 2011


Manuel José Caicedo, Liceo


image by Ivan Sache, 1 February 2009

"Liceo 'Manuel José Caicedo'" was founded in 1949 by Priest Louis Eduardo Pérez Molina in Barbosa, Department of Antioquia. The institute is named after Manuel José Caicedo (1850-1937), first Archbishop of Popayán (1901-1905), and then Archbishop of Medellín (Bishop in 1905, as Cayzedo), who had ordained priest the founder of the institute.
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically and described on the website of the institute, is horizontally divided red-white-green. Red stands for energy and vitality. White stands for purity and chastity. Green stands for hope and aspiration to a better future through study.
By pure coincidence, this flag is also used, but with proportions 1:2, by the non-related municipality of Barbosa, Department of Santander.
Ivan Sache, 1 February 2009


Manuel Mejía Vallejo, Colegio


image by Ivan Sache, 15 November 2010

Colegio Manuel Mejía Vallejo, located in Envigado (Department of Antioquia), was founded in 1993. The institute is named for the Colombian writer Manuel Mejía Vallejo (1923-1998), founder of the writers' group La Tertulia.
The flag of Colegio Manuel Mejía Vallejo, as shown graphically on the institute's website, is horizontally divided blue-white with a gay triangle placed along the hoist and charged with the emblem of the institute. Grey represents firmness, blue represents horizon and mission, white represents spirit.
The emblem of Colegio Manuel Mejía Vallejo is a white oval with a blue border charged with the white writing "FORMACIÓ INTEGRAL" (top, Complete education) / "PARA LA NINEZ Y LA JUVENTUD DE HOY" (bottom, For today's children and youth). The oval is filled with a pentagon containing two wheat spikes surmonted by the letters "MMV", all in white bordered blue. The pentagon is flanked by the black writing "COLEGIO" (top) / "MANUEL MEJÍA VALLEJO" (bottom). The spikes are the symbol of fertile growth producing fruits of love and kindness.
http://www.colegiomanuelmejiavallejo.com/popup/simbolos.html
Ivan Sache, 15 November 2010


Manuela Beltran, Universidad


image by Ivan Sache, 9 June 2001


image by Carlos Thompson, 24 June 2003

Universidad Manuela Beltran (Bogotá) - 2:3 (by default) flag, horizontally divided white-red. Flag shown on <www.umb.edu.co>, located by Dov Gutterman.
Symbolics:
- White stands for peace, science and academic harmony.
- Red stands for effort and solitary work.
Ivan Sache, 9 June 2001

In the website of the university reported above they only say that the colors of the flag are white and red and some drawing that is not a flag is shown, suggesting a horizontal divided flag. In <www.umb.edu.co> , there is a picture of the flag and a link to an animated version.  This annimate version is horizontal white over red, with the emblem.  The photograph is from a stand flag but it seems to be diagonal divided, white on the top-hoist and red on the fly-bottom, and includes the emblem (set diagonally so at it looks right in the stand flag).
The flag I have seen flying is diagonally divided, with no emblem.  Let me confiirm, I am pretty sure it is diagonally divided but last time I checked there was no wind (and I was driving) so I am not sure on the disposition of the colors.  Red seemed to be above, and white seemed to be towards the fly, anyhow.
Carlos Thompson, 24 June 2003


Marco Antonio Carreño Silva, Colegio

"Colegio 'Marco Antonio Carreño Silva'" is located in Bogotá.
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically and described on the website of the institute, is green with a white ascending diagonal stripe and the emblem of the institute in the middle (represented as a white disk on the drawing but explicitely mentioned in the description). Green symbolizes hope and white the pacific common life. The orientation of the stripe represents the constant permanent and institutional improvement.
The emblem of the institute has a green border charged with the three pillars of the institute, in white letters: "AUTONOMÍA" (left), "PARTICIPACIÓN" (right), and "CREATIVIDAD" (top), the flag of Bogotá (horizontally divided yellow-red, without the coat of arms), and the flag of the institute. The shield is blue, divided into three parts by two green branches of laurel emerging from a single stem, representing the fulfillment of the objectives proposed in the institute. Above the branches are two open hands, symbolizing unity and strength, on the left, a book, symbolizing science, on the right a computer, representing access to knowledge through technology, and under the stem the five Olympic rings, symbolizing sociability, fraternity, equity, solidarity and diversity.
Ivan Sache, 17 January 2009


Marco Fidel Suárez, Colegio


image by Ivan Sache, 1 February 2009

"Colegio 'Marco Fidel Suárez'" was created on 1 December 1967 (Decree No. 011) in Zulia, Departement of Norte del Santander. The institute is named after Marco Fidel Suárez (1855-1927), President of Colombia from 1918 to 1922, and also a famous writer.
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically and described on the website of the institute, is white with two thin vertical green lines near the host and another two near the fly, and the emblem of the institute in the middle. White represents aspiration to peace while green represents the ecological awareness of the community of Zulia.
The emblem of the institute is diagonally divided yellow-red by a red-orange ascending diagonal stripe charged with "Esfuerzo y Triunfo" (Strength and Triumph) in black letters, a reference to Marco Fidel Suárez' life . The yellow field is charged with a white open book while the green part is charged with a white torch hold by a hand.
Ivan Sache, 1 February 2009


María Auxiliadora, Colegio de


image by Ivan Sache, 8 January 2004

"Colegio 'María Auxiliadora'" (COLMAUXI) was founded in 1955, as "Colegio San Juan Bosco", by priest José Darío Ovies Garcés in Guadalupe, Department of Huila. Closed in 1959 because of the lack of official license, the college was reopened on 8 March 1960 under its current name and placed under the administration of the parish of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Official website at here.
The flag of COLMAUXI is shown on a photo taken during the celebration of Independence Day as horizontally divided light blue-pink (as it was shown graphically on a defunct webpage located by Dov Gutterman on 8 January 2004) . However, the graphic representation of the flag on the institute's website shows the flag with reverted colours.
Ivan Sache, 5 August 2009


María Goretti, Colegio


image by Ivan Sache, 9 January 2004

The College is located in Pasto, Narino department. Its flag is horizontally divided blue-white-red (2:1:1).
Source: <www.voluntad.com.co>, located by Dov Gutterman.
Ivan Sache, 9 January 2004


María Inmaculada, Colegio


image by Ivan Sache, 11 January 2009

"Colegio María Inmaculada" was founded in 1906 in Bogotá, as "Sagrada Familia" (Holy Family) by the Community of the Tertiary Capuchin Sisters, a community founded by Friar Luis Amigó on 4 April 1905 in Riohacha, Department of Guajira.
The flag of the institute can be seen on the stage on photos taken during the celebration of the Family Day 2007.
The flag, as shown graphically and described on the website of the institute, is horizontally divided white-light blue with the emblem of the institute in the middle.
The emblem of the institute shows a yellow star sending four yellow rays to an open book charged with the words "LUZ / CIENCIA" (Light / Science).
Ivan Sache, 11 January 2009


María Inmaculada, Institución Educativa


image by Ivan Sache, 03 July 2011

"Institución Educativa María Inmaculada" was founded on 11 February 1963 in Armenia (Quindío Department) by the Sisters of the Poor of St. Peter Claver (Hermanitas de Los Pobres de San Pedro Claver), a congregation founded on 11 February 1912 by Mother Marcelina (Luisa Marcelina Aveledo Aveledo, 1874-1959).
The flag of the institute is presented on the institute's website as horizontally divided light blue-white with the institute's emblem in the middle. The colors represent protection and help granted by the Virgin to all the members of the educational community.
The emblem of the institute is made of a shield placed on a white disk surrounded with a yellow ring inscribed with "INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA MARIA INMACULADA / ARMENIA Q." The shield, of Swiss shape and horizontally divided blue-white, is surmonted by a cross trefoiled symbolizing redemption. The blue part, of the color of the Virgin's cloak, recall the Marian virtues - high dignity, majesty, beauty, commitment and abnegation - to be maintained by all students. A seven-pointed golden star placed in the middle of the blue field represent faith that should guide our life. The white part representing purity and innocence, is charged with an open book supported by two hands, symbolizing the commitment of students to science, research and culture for the development of their human, moral, social, physical, ethical and religious potential.
Source: http://www.colmariainmaculada.com/simbolos.html
Ivan Sache, 03 July 2011


Maximiliano Kolbe, Colegio


image by Ivan Sache, 09 July 2011

"Colegio Maximiliano Kolbe" was founded on 1 February 1989 in Bogotá by Pedro M. Sanabria Ortiz and Reynelda Becerra de Sanabria. The institute is named for the Polish Franciscan Friar Maximilan Kolbe (1894-1941, canonized on 10 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II), who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Nazi German concentration camp of Auschwitz.
The flag of the institute is shown graphically on the institute's website as horizontally divided white-blue-yellow. White represents spirituality based on a Christian vision of the world. King blue represents reality, achievement and success, recalling that excellence is built and transmitted with science, rigor and information. Yellow represents wealth, skills and values.
Source: http://www.maximilianokolbe.edu.co/simbolos.html
Ivan Sache, 09 July 2011


Medellín, Universidad de


located by Esteban Rivera, 7 September 2010

Universidad de Medellín (UDEM) was founded on 1 February 1950 by professors and students seceding from Universidad de Antioquia, as a response to "intolerance and ideological persecution". In 1951, the university was transferred to the Campus of Belén los Alpes, located south-west of Medellín.
The flag of UDEM was designed by Dr. Francisco López de Mesa, one of the founding members of the university, as a piece of white satin, 1.80 x 2.80 m (that is, with proportions 9:14). The emblem of UDEM, surrounded by seven red fleurs-de-lis, is placed in the upper central part of the flag, surmonting 34 sea green triangles, placed 1+6+11+16 and seven fleurs-de-lis argent placed along the bottom of the flag. The flag has a golden fringe and a Greek torch as its finial.
Each of the seven red fleurs-de-lis surrounding the emblem represents 10 of the founders of the university watching its progress. Each of the 34 triangles represents 5 of the 170 students founders of UDEM. Each of the seven fleurs de lis argent represents seven of the 49 professors founders of UDEM, who form the base of the students' pyramide.
The golden fringe is a tribute to the sponsors of the university. The Greek torch conveys the ideals of independence and liberty of thought.
The emblem of UDEM, also designed by Dr. Francisco López de Mesa, is circular, with a green border symbolizing hope and prosperity. The name of the university ("UNIVERSIDAD DE MEDELLIN") and its motto ("CIENCIA Y LIBERTAD", Science and Liberty) are written in golden letters in the upper and lower part of the shield, respectively. The shield of the university, placed over a ribbon of the Colombian colours, is quartered. The first quarter, with a border argent, shows the logo of the town of Medellín on a blue background. The second quarter, with a border or, is white with a red bend sinister and a pair of scales, a symbol of equity, also recalling that the Faculty of Law was the first created in UDEM. The third quarter, with a border argent, is charged with an open book whose left page is charged with a golden Greek letter "Pi", a symbol of sciences.  The fourth quarter, with a border or, shows on a black background a Greek torch raised by a young hand, as a symbol of liberty, without any political, racial..., distinction.
Source: <www.udem.edu.co>.
Ivan Sache, 6 February 2010

The flag of the Universidad de Medellín is seen here (first flag from left to right): http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archivo:Seminario_Periodismo_Deportivo.jpg
The flag is a white horizontal flag with the Coat of Arms  in the middle, surrounded by four red fleur-de-lys in a diagonal manner pointing to each corner of the flag.
The full description of the symbols is here: http://www.udem.edu.co/UDEM/Institucional/Simbolos/
It is important to notice, that while the University's official website shows a flag, the one displayed is very different as this attachment shows:


located by Esteban Rivera, 7 September 2010

Images from pictures taken at a tv interview broadcasted on Canal U on January 17, 2010.
For more information please see: Universidad de Medellín (official website).
Esteban Rivera, 7 September 2010


Menorah, Colegio Distrital Técnico


image by Ivan Sache, 18 January 2009

"Colegio Distrital Técnico Menorah" was set up by Contract No. 771 signed on 14 December 1974 between the Secretary of Education of Bogotá and the B'nai B'rith Jewish Ladies' association. The Menorah Foundation, set up on 22 November 1993 in Bogotá and incorporated on 22 April 2003 in Miami, USA, is in charge of the equipment and management of the institute.
The menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, has been a symbol of Judaism for almost 3000 years and is the emblem of Israel.
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically on the website of the institute, is horizontally divided white-blue-white-blue-white.
Overall and respective stripe proportions are not given, but it can be assumed they fit the specifications of the national flag of Israel.
Ivan Sache, 18 January 2009


Mercedes Nariño, Liceo Feminino


image by Ivan Sache, 8 January 2009

"Liceo Feminino 'Mercedes Nariño'" was founded on 5 October 1916 in Bogotá by Priest Diego Garzón, as "Sindicato de la Aguja, Artes y Oficios" (Syndicate of Needle, Arts and Works) to prepare women to household work. The institute was later renamed "Escuela Departamental Superior de Artes y Oficios para señoritas" (Departmental Higher School of Arts and Works for Women) and "Liceo Femenino de Cundinamarca" (1958). On 18 June 1960 (Decree No. 778), the institute was dedicated to Mercedes Nariño, the daughter of the precursor of the national independence, Antonio Nariño.
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically and described on the website of the institute, is horizontally divided blue-white-red.
Blue represents loyalty, confidence, knowledge, intelligence, faith, truth and eternal heavens.
White is associated to light, kindness, innocence and purity; it is considered as the colour of perfection.
Red represents energy, vitality, power, force, passion, value, aggressivness and courage.
Ivan Sache, 8 January 2009


Meta, Corporación Universitaria del

"Corporación Universitaria del Meta" (aka Unimeta) was founded on 16 November 1982 in Villavicencio. Redacted by Rafael Mojica García, the statutes of the university were approved on 28 March 1983. The university was recognized by the Ministry of National Education on 5 August 1985 (Decree No. 12249, published in the Colombian official gazette on 16 September 1985).
The flag of the university is prescribed by Decree No. 009 of 31 August 1988, signed by Rector Rafael Mojica García.
"Article 1.
The flag of the "Corporación Universitaria del Meta" shows on a reseda yellow ("gualda") background a cardinal red ("purpurada") St. Andrew cross stretching diagonally over the flag. On the cross are placed six blue stars representing the areas of knowledge prescribed in the university statutes.
Article 2.
The colours match the patriotic colours."  
The Decree is given on the university website, together with a colour photo of the flag. If I understand correctly Article 2, the colours should be the same as on the Colombian national flag. On the photo, the yellow background has faded to white and the saltire is not symmetrical, reaching the corner of the flag only in the upper right part.
Ivan Sache, 17 December 2008


Miguel Antonio Caro, Colegio


image by Ivan Sache, 14 November 2010

Colegio Miguel Antonio Coro (COLMAC), located in Bogotá, was founded in 1951 by Adriano Beltrán Acuña, who transferred in 1977 the institute's ownership to Sociedad Tecnológica y Educativa Ltda.  The institute is named for the classicist scholar and Conservative politician Miguel Antonio Caro (1843-1909), President of the Republic in 1892 and 1894-1898.
The flag of COLMAC is shown on the institute's website as horizontally divided red-blue-white-rted-blue, 2:1:6:1:2. White represents peace; to stress the need of harmony and sincere unity among the institute's members, the white stripe is placed in the middle of the flag and its height is equal to the cumulated height of all the other stripes. The red stripes represent the youth vigor, the commitment to study, the joy shared by the institute's members and their eagerness in the quest of greatness. The blue stripes represents infinite heavens fostering deep ecstasy.
Source: http://www.colmac.edu.co/paginas/nuestro_colegio_texto.htm
The flag is shown on several photos available on the institute(s website, for instance: http://www.colmac.edu.co/paginas/galeria_fotos_semana_cultural2010_texto.htm - Culture week, 2010
http://www.colmac.edu.co/imagenes/galeriasemanacultural2010/foto_sem_cultural2010_5_g.jpg
http://www.colmac.edu.co/paginas/galeria_fotos_inauguracion_olimpiadas2010_texto.htm - Sports festival, 2010
http://www.colmac.edu.co/imagenes/galeriaolimpiadas2010/foto57_g.jpg
http://www.colmac.edu.co/paginas/galeria_fotos_grados2009_texto.htm - Graduation ceremony, 2009
http://www.colmac.edu.co/imagenes/galfotosgrados2009/foto_grados4_g.jpg
Ivan Sache
, 14 November 2010


Miguel Antonio Caro, Institución Educativa Departamental

"Institución Educativa Departamental 'Miguel Antonio Caro' " (IEDMAC) was founded, as "Unidad básica", on 20 May 1997 (Municipal Decree No 6) at Funza, Department of Cundinamarca, mostly to handle the numerous students who had been expelled from the other institutes of the municipality.  Per the Departmental Decree  No 9786 of 21 November 2007, the institute has now eight seats (Miguel Antonio Caro, Policarpa Salavarriata, San José, San Andrés, María Immaculada, Jardín Infantil, Vivencias, La Unidad and Retorno al Aula).
The institute is named after the classicist scholar and Conservative politician Miguel Antonio Caro (1843-1909), President of the Republic in 1892 and 1894-1898.
The flag of IEDMAC, as shown graphically and described on the website of the institute, is horizontally divided celeste blue-white with nine yellow sons representing the nine seats of the institute, placed horizontally over the border of the to fields. (The nine suns also appear on the crown surmonting the emblem of the institute).
Ivan Sache, 28 March 2009


Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Institución Educativa Distritál


image by Ivan Sache, 18 January 2009

"Institución Educativa Distritál 'Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra'" was set up on 27 August 2002 by the Federal District of Bogotá (Decree No. 2524), succeeding "Centro Educativo Distritál de Educación Básica y Media 'Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra', which had been founded on 11 August 1997 (Decree No. 5581) by the merging of "Colegio La Marichuela" and "Colegio 'Miguel de Cervantes de Saavedra'"
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically and described on the website of the institute, is horizontally divided green-red (2:1). Green represents vitality, youth, hope, respect and dedication. Red represents fluor, humor, victory and liberty.
Ivan Sache, 18 January 2009


Mochuelo Bajo, Colegio

"Colegio Mochuelo Bajo" is located in the village of Mochuelo Bajo, part of the Federal District of Bogotá.
The flag of the institute is described on the website of the institute only by its colours, yellow, green and white. The arrangement of the colours is not given.
Yellow represents people, the human touch and the cultural diversity of the population.
Green represents the natural resources provided by the mountains, arable lands and trees characteristic of the rural area of Ciudad Bolívar.
White represents sociability and harmony, the social commitment of the institute, and light and hope offerred to the population.
Ivan Sache, 17 January 2009


Moderno, Gimnasio


image by Ivan Sache, 10 November 2010

Gimnasio Moderno, located in Bogotá, was founded in 1914. The today's institute was built in 1918 on on a plot offered by José María Samper and with funds provided by Agustín Nieto Caballero, Rafael, Félix and José de Jesús Salazar, Gabriel and Joaquín Camacho, Luis Eduardo Nieto, Ricardo Olano, Paulina de Cano, Nicolás Camargo, Daniel Sáenz, Joaquín Samper, Sergio Martínez and José María Samper. The founders belonged to the so-called "Centenary's Generation"; referring to the 100th anniversary of the independence of Colombia (1810), this modernist movement wanted to rebuild the country destroyed by the Thousand Days War, that had opposed the Liberals and the Conservatives in 1899-1902.
Gimnasio Moderno was thought as a "new school" free from any direct or indirect influence of the Roman Catholic Church; quickly ranked among the best Colombian schools, the institute was the first successful "new school" in South America. The main promoter of Gimnasio Moderno was the educationalist Agustín Nieto Caballero (1889-1975), who imported several modernist ideas from Europe and North America, where he had studied and taught until 1914. He was in touch with the most modernist educationalists of the time, for instance Ovidio Decroly, Maria Montessori and Jean Piaget. Nieto subsequently represented Colombia in several international conferences (for instance, at the League of Nations and UNESCO), was a main contributor to the development of education in Colombia (for instance, as the director of the National University), always promoting the cultural relations between Colombia and the rest of the world. The first director of Gimnasio Moderno (1918-1933) was Tomás Rueda Vargas (1879-1943), also the author of historical novels and director of the Colombian National Library.
Source: http://www.gimnasiomoderno.edu.co/elgimnasio/

The flag of Gimnasio Moderno, designed in 1928 by the alumni, is horizontally divided green-orange. Green symbolizes hope while orange symbolizes enthusiasm.
http://www.gimnasiomoderno.edu.co/elgimnasio/elgimnasio_01.html  (photo)
http://www.gimnasiomoderno.edu.co/elgimnasio/elgimnasio_06.html  (photos and explanations)
Ivan Sache, 10 November 2010


Mondo Nuevo, Colegio


image by Ivan Sache, 13 November 2010

Colegio Mundo Nuevo, located in Timiza (Bogotá Capital District), was founded in February 1986 by Alejandro Albarracin and María Teresa Rangel de Albarracin.
The flag of Colegio Mondo Nuevo, as shown on photos available on the institute's website, is horizontally divided blue-white-blue.
http://www.colmundonuevo.edu.co/index.php/galeria/view/60
http://www.colmundonuevo.edu.co/index.php/galeria/view/61
http://www.colmundonuevo.edu.co/index.php/galeria/view/62
http://www.colmundonuevo.edu.co/index.php/galeria/view/29
http://www.colmundonuevo.edu.co/index.php/galeria/view/30
Ivan Sache, 13 November 2010


Montemorel, Colegio


image by Ivan Sache, 4 January 2009

"Colegio Montemorel" was founded on 1 October 1994 in Bogotá; classes started on 7 February 1995. In 1997, the institute was transfered to its rural seat in the municipality of Chía; it was recognized next year by the Department of Cundinamarca (Decree No. 1655).
The name of the institute was formed on "monte", "mounts", as a tribute to the Colombian mountains, and "mora", "blackberry", a plant with a great capacity of adaptation and production.
The flag of the institute, as shown graphically on the website of the institute, is divided green- turquoise blue by a SSW-NNE diagonal and charged in the middle with the emblem of the institute placed on a white disk
The colours represent ther harmony between heavens and the natural environment, recalling the ecologic name of the college. White represents purity and truth.
The emblem of the institute is made of a letter "M", half blue, half green, on which walks a white silhouette. The two parts of the "M" represent the touter and inner part of knowledge, respectively. The outer knowledge develops the rational skills of the left hemisphere of the brain, while the inner knowledge relies on psychophysic strategies of human development, involving the right part of the brain. In the middle of the emblem is placed the essence of the process, a student walking to self-knowledge.
Ivan Sache, 4 January 2009


Montería, Liceo


image by Ivan Sache, 8 January 2004

The Liceo was funded in Cordoba in 1953. Its flag is quartered green-white.
Source: <www.voluntad.com.co>, located by Dov Gutterman.
Ivan Sache, 8 January 2004