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Engineering Society gavel plaque.
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1 plaque: wood and metal ; 22 x 28 cm
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Paul Koch is an alumnus of the University of Waterloo. He studied Chemical Engineering and received a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in 1963 and a Master of Applied Science (MASc) in 1964.
During his time as a student, he served as B Term President of the Engineering Society from 1958-1959, the Assistant Secretary of the Engineering Society from 1959-1960, and Co-President of the first Students’ Council from 1961-1962.[1] Koch was also the co-chairman of the Jackets Committee in 1962.[2]
Between 1989 and 1995, Paul Koch was a member of the University of Waterloo Board of Governors.[3]
Pauk Koch received the Alumni Achievement Medal for Community Service from the University of Waterloo in 1998.[4]
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A gavel plaque given to Paul Koch (BASc ’63) in recognition of his role as the first B Term President for the Engineering Society of the University of Waterloo (now Waterloo Engineering Society) from 1958-1959. The plaque was presented to Paul Koch during Engineering Nite '63, an event hosted by the Engineering Society. In addition to the gavel, the plaque features an engraving plate with the following inscription: PAUL KOCH / PRESIDENT / ENGINEERING SOCIETY / OF THE / UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO / 1958-59.
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Donated by Paul Koch in 2024.
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Other past presidents of the Engineering Society were also presented with commemorative plaques at the Engineering Nite '63 including Nick Hathaway (1959-1961), Gordon Sterling (1961-1962), Jack Kruvv (1959), Al Strong (1960), Bill McGratten (1961), John Makarchuk (1962), and Eric Taylor (1963).[1]
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Described by NM in April 2024.
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[1] "Past Presidents Honoured." The Coryphaeus, Friday, May 31, 1963, p. 2.