Anniversary signifier

Learn more and download the Faculty of Medicine 75th anniversary signifier.


To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine, the signifier (emblem) is now available to use to celebrate the occasion and recognize excellence in medical education, research and innovation at UBC.

The signifier, which is available in a variety of formats, can be applied to a wide range of assets, including banners, memorabilia, letterhead, and even your email signature.

For high-impact projects that require a more detailed design, please connect with the Office of Creative & Communications for design guidance: digitalcomms.med@ubc.ca

UBC Faculty of Medicine 1950–2025: 75 years of excellence across British Columbia

Using the anniversary signifier

The signifier is available for download in multiple colour options (white and UBC blue), colour modes (CMYK and RGB) and file formats (eps, pdf, jpg and png).

Guidelines for use

  • The signifier must not be altered or modified in any way.
  • The use of the signifier ends on December 31, 2025.
  • The signifier is available in standard (white background) and reverse (UBC blue background)
  • Clear space around the signifier is equivalent to 25% of the signifier width or greater

Download the complete signifier guidelines for more information about the available styles and usage. For further information or questions, contact digitalcomms.med@ubc.ca.

Email signature

The signifier is available for use as an email signature.

To add the signifier to your email signature in the Outlook app:

  1. Download the 75th Anniversary Email Signature file.
  2. In your Outlook app or browser, open a New Email.
  3. Select Signature, and click Edit Signatures… to open the Signatures editor.
  4. Select an existing signature and click Edit, or create a new one by clicking +
  5. In the edit signature window, click Pictures and browse for the file: 75thAnniversary_EmailSignature. Select the file and click Insert.
  6. Ensure the image is below your signature text. Do not alter the size of the image.
  7. Click OK to save your new signature.

Example

The Faculty of Medicine Anniversary Signifier added below the text in an example email signature

Please note: On high pixel density screens (including some Mac laptop or iPad screens), the email signature signifier may appear slightly less clear. This is a known limitation when using Outlook on higher-resolution screens. The signifier will appear clear on the majority of displays.