It is also employed as a component of adhesives and emulsifiers, as a water-soluble protective film, and as a starting material for the preparation of other resins. By reaction with butyraldehyde (CH3CH2CH2CHO) and formaldehyde (CH2O), PVA can be made into the resins polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and polyvinyl formal (PVF).
Tassels are available in different colors, depending on the type of degree conferred. Master's hoods will show colors to indicate the area of study. The color designations for tassels and/or hoods are listed below. Black Tassels--Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, all Master's degrees.
The Mexican flag consists of three equal vertical stripes in green, white and red colors. The green denotes hope and joy, the white is symbolic of peace and religion, and the red stripe represents independence of the nation. The Mexican coat of arms on the white stripe is symbolic of the nationâs Aztec heritage.