Joliet Junior College is proud to introduce its new logo! Launched in June 2009, it features the college's bell tower as its first official symbol. A gift from alumni, the bell tower symbolizes both the college's proud history and bright future as an educational resource shaping lives in its surrounding communities. Together with the shield, the bell tower represents the longevity, strength, endurance and collegiate excellence of JJC. The bell tower is currently located between the lake and E-Building on the college's Main Campus.
Why the bell tower is used for the symbol:
- It has a rich history connected with the college and the local community, and is a symbol of JJC alumni's dedication and support of the college
- It was a gift to the college from alumni in 1969 to celebrate the opening of Main Campus
- Alumni William Glasscock ('37), who was also the Chair of the first JJC Board of Trustees, led the movement to bring the bell tower to JJC from the Will County Courthouse
- 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the bell tower's dedication
Downloadable versions
The logos can be downloaded one of two ways:
- Right-click on the link and select "Save Target As" from the menu box that pops up. Users can then choose the file name and location where they would like to save the logo.
- Click on the link, and when the logo appears in a new window, right-click on the image and select "Save Picture As" from the menu box that pops up. Users can then choose the file name and location where they would like to save the logo.
JJC Logo (Black)
JJC Logo (Purple)
JJC Logo (Horizontal, Black)
JJC logo (Horizontal, Purple)
Contact the Marketing Office at marketing@jjc.edu if you have any questions about the logo, or would like to request vector files.
Fun facts about the logo
- The JJC yearbook was named "The Shield"
- The bell was forged in 1872 in New York
- Its original home was the Will County Courthouse in downtown Joliet
- It was purchased by a group of alumni for $1,500 in 1969
- The bell weighs 1,500 pounds and the clapper weighs 50 pounds