Click Click Significance of IPADE´s Crest The left side, which is formed by a red square and a blue stripe, was taken from the coat of arms of Christopher Columbus as Admiral of the Atlantic Ocean, and its presence on IPADE’s shield is meant to reflect: Columbus’ sense of adventure and dedication to accomplishing business endeavors. The spirit of Panamericanism that Columbus’ name evokes. The similarity between the main building of the Hacienda de Clavería (IPADE’s main building) and the Palace of Christopher Columbus in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), the first built by the Spanish in the Americas. Close On the right side appear thirteen blue islands in a sea of gold, which correspond to the crest of the House of Bustamante, and makes reference to the founder and first owner of the Hacienda de San Antonio de Clavería, who died in what is now Mexico City on December 22, 1783. Close