LOGO BREAKDOWN

The CNND seal brings together the distinct symbols of Nursing and Nutrition & Dietetics into a unified emblem grounded in Augustinian spirituality and Marian devotion. Each element carries meaning drawn from the professional traditions, values, and identity of the college and its two programs

THE CIRCULAR BAND

The outer ring carries the text “COLLEGE OF NURSING, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS” on the upper arc and “UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN” on the lower arc. Set against a deep green band with a gold border, the circular form symbolizes the unity of the college’s two programs — Nursing and Nutrition & Dietetics — and their shared mission of health, service, and care. It was established in 2022 as one of the university’s newest colleges.

THE OPEN BOOK

Positioned at the base of the seal, the open book is the foundation upon which the entire emblem rests—a symbol of scholarship, evidence-based practice, and the academic rigors of both nursing and nutrition education. It represents the college’s commitment to producing graduates who are not only caring but also deeply learned, capable of contributing to the science and ethics of health care and nutrition. Beyond its academic significance, the open book also symbolizes the Holy Bible, the Word of God, reflecting the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through faith and knowledge. It serves as a reminder that wisdom is rooted not only in human learning but also in divine guidance, inspiring students to uphold compassion, integrity, and service in their profession.

THE TWO NURSES   

Two nurse silhouettes flank the central composition of the seal, representing the heart of the college — its nursing program and the professionals it forms. Facing inward, they symbolize attentiveness, presence, and the relational nature of nursing care. Their mirrored placement also speaks to equality and inclusivity — affirming that the nursing profession welcomes all, regardless of background, and that every patient deserves equal dignity and care. Together, they embody the college’s commitment to compassionate service: two hands extended in healing, two hearts devoted to the well-being of others. 

THE NIGHTINGALE LAMP  

Held prominently between the two nurses, the Nightingale Lamp is the enduring international symbol of nursing excellence. Named in honor of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, it represents the light of knowledge, the guiding spirit of care, and the commitment to alleviating suffering. Florence Nightingale’s pioneering work also laid important foundations for nutrition and dietetics by emphasizing the vital role of proper nourishment in patient recovery and health, making her an influential figure in both disciplines. For CNND, the lamp is a constant reminder of the calling that defines every Augustinian nurse and nutrition professional: to bring light, healing, and hope into the lives of those in need. 

THE NUTRITION & DIETETICS EMBLEM  

Rising above the central composition is the Rod of Asclepius — a staff entwined by a serpent, the internationally recognized symbol of medicine, healing, and the health sciences — adapted here to represent the Nutrition & Dietetics program. Alongside it, stylized leaves or botanical elements evoke nourishment, growth, and the natural world. Together, the emblem signifies the program’s focus on food science, clinical nutrition, and the promotion of health through balanced, evidence-based dietary practice. 

THE AUGUSTINIAN FLAME HEART  

At the center of the seal rests the Augustinian Flame Heart — the spiritual core of the University of San Agustin. For the CNND, it carries particular resonance: the flame represents the burning desire to serve, and the heart represents the love that motivates every act of care. It is the theological and philosophical foundation upon which the college’s mission stands — that to truly heal is to love, and to truly nourish is to serve. 

THE MARIAN SYMBOL  

The Marian Symbol — an ornate monogram of the letter M in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary — is incorporated into the seal to reflect the college’s Augustinian Christian identity and its devotion to the Marian tradition. Mary is a model of service, selflessness, and compassion, virtues that the CNND seeks to instill in every student. The Marian symbol grounds the college’s professional formation in a spiritual heritage that calls health workers to serve with the same love and dedication that defines the life of the Virgin Mary. 

THE MADONNA  

The Madonna — a classical image of the Virgin Mary as nurturing mother — appears within the lower portion of the seal as a figure of care, tenderness, and protection. For the CNND, the Madonna represents the ideal of the health professional as one who nurtures life, guards health, and accompanies the vulnerable with gentleness and strength. It reinforces the college’s identity as not merely a technical training ground, but a formation community built on faith and human dignity.