So, what did it all mean? The University community has spent the last 12 months celebrating an institution that is a great place to learn, work, and live.
There were many opportunities to get involved as the University celebrated sixty years of innovation in 2017, but as fall turned to winter, the celebrations kicked into high gear as Waterloo finished its anniversary year on a high note.
As Waterloo's 60th anniversary reached its midpoint, the temperature was definitely rising throughout the summer, with celebrations continuing across campus.
As the University's 60th Anniversary celebrations continued through the dead of winter and into spring, a number of events took place across campus commemorating sixty years of innovation.
The University of Waterloo has spent the last year celebrating 60 years of innovation.
In honour of the University’s 60th anniversary, the President’s Community Impact Awards were established to recognize those who embody the University’s spirit of innovation and contribute to making Waterloo Region strong and prosperous.
A gala event hosted by President Feridun Hamdullahpur celebrated the outstanding alumni, partners, students, faculty and staff who have invested in the University of Waterloo's past, present and future.
The paintings in this series are a collection of 11 canvases done in oil and acrylic with glass, charcoal, gold leaf and calligraphy ink: one canvas which gathers all of the branding colours of the University, one for each of the 6 faculties and one each- to be hung as a collective-- for the Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo.
I grew up in Hamilton Ontario and at the age of six, my mother and I, the oldest child, were advised by two army officers, who visited our home, that my father was killed overseas in the war, on February 15, 1945.
This was a very emotional time for my family, especially for my mother who was already working hard to support us. With my dad out of the picture I knew that I would not be able to go to university, as we had limited funds. So I decided at the time, that I would go to high school to become a draftsman.
What does 60 years of co-op look like at the University of Waterloo?