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Student Society Liivika
FoundedApril 21, 1909; 115 years ago (1909-04-21)
Riga, Latvia
TypeStudent society
AffiliationUnion of Student Societies (former)
StatusActive
ScopeLocal
MottoEx solo ad solem soli patriae
"Up from the Soil to the Sun for the Benefit of Homeland"
HeadquartersKE von Baeri tn 7
Tartu 51005
Estonia
Websiteliivika.ee

Student Society Liivika (Estonian: ÜS Liivika) is an Estonian student society.

History

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Student Society Liivika was established on April 21, 1909, in Riga, Latvia, mostly by former members of the student corporation Vironia. Its original name was Estonian Students' Society of Riga (Estonian: Riia Eesti Üliõpilaste Selts), but was changed when it moved to Tartu after World War I.

Symbols

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The society's motto is "Ex solo ad solem soli patriae", which means "Up from the Soil to the Sun for the benefit of Homeland".[1][2]

The symbol of membership is a silver ring with its coat of arms and the motto.[2] The coat of arms has a lion above a golden wave. Below the wave is the letter "L" decorated with oak leaves.[2] The lion represents masculinity, the letter "L" is for Liivikat, the oak leaves represent the love of one's country, and the golden wave represents the predecessor organization.[2]

The society does not have colors, but its members wear white coats.[2]

Notable members

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Treier, Jüri (2009-04-24). "Üliõpilasselts Liivika 100-aastane". Eesti Elu (Estonian Life). Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Sümboolika (Symbolism)". Üliõpilasselts Liivika (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-29.
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