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Interview with Dr. Vershawn Young.

An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Dr. Vershawn "Vay" Young, an artist, actor, diversity consultant and Professor, Joint Appointed, in Communications Arts and English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo where he has been the director of Waterloo's Black Studies program since its launch in 2022. The interview explores Dr. Vershawn Young’s family background, education, career path, published works, academic practice, experiences as a solo performance artist, professional actor, and faculty member at the University of Waterloo, his involvement in the Black Studies program at Waterloo, and his thoughts about the university today. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Samantha Lange.

An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Samantha Lange, an undergraduate student studying physics in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo. The interview explores Samantha Lange’s family background, immigration from Trinidad to Canada, education, experiences as a student at the University of Waterloo including her participation in the Black Studies program and in several student organizations such as the University of Waterloo Science Society and FemPhys, and her thoughts about where the university will be at 100 years old in 2057. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Dr. Murchison Callender.

An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Dr. Murchison Callender, Professor Emeritus, School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Waterloo. The interview explores Dr. Murchison Callender’s family background, immigration from Trinidad and Tobago to Canada, education, research, career path, legacy as perhaps the first Black faculty member in optometry in Canada, experiences working as a faculty member at the University of Waterloo, and his thoughts about where the university will be at 100 years old in 2057. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Lannois Carroll-Woolery.

An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Lannois Carroll-Woolery, Manager of Data Analytics & Reporting for the Department of Institutional Analysis & Planning at the University of Waterloo, and current President of the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR). The interview explores Lannois Carroll-Woolery’s family background, immigration from Jamaica to Canada, education, involvement with the Association of Caribbean Students at the University of Waterloo and CCAWR, career path, experiences working as a staff member at the University of Waterloo, and his thoughts about where the university will be at 100 years old in 2057. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo

Interview with Darrell Adams.

An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Darrell Adams, Head Coach for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and formerly the Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator for the University of Waterloo men's football team. The interview explores Darrell Adams’s family background, education, experiences playing football in school and in professional leagues, his career as a football coach at several institutions including the University of Waterloo, and his thoughts about where the university will be at 100 years old in 2057. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae.

An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae, artist, poet, and Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Waterloo. The interview explores Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae’s family background, education, artistic and academic practice, current projects, experiences working as a faculty member at the University of Waterloo, and her thoughts about where the university will be at 100 years old in 2057. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

Interview with Judi Jewinski.

An audio-visual recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Judi Jewinski, retired Administrative Dean at Renison University College, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Jewinski's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include teaching, writing and grammar, drama, English literature, Renison College, Faculty of Arts, students, poetry readings, Association of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario, English Language Institute, Centre for Teaching Excellence, Gordon Stubley Language Competency Committee, Maurice Evans, Richard “Dick” Knight, Grace Logan, Harry Tuyn, Neil Hultin, Harry Logan, Gordon Slethaug, Tanya Missere Mihas, Michael Smyth, and Switzerland. The interview was conducted in-person in Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Jennifer Shousterman.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Jennifer Shousterman, Executive Assistant, Office of the President at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Shousterman's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Jacky Beckford-Henriques.

An audio-visual recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Jacky Beckford-Henriques, Swimming Head Coach, Athletics at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Beckford-Henriques's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include immigration, Jamaica, coaching, Olympics, Jamaican National Swim Team, Learn to Swim, Swim Canada, Ontario University Athletics, university sport and swimming, Roly Webster, advocacy, anti-racism, George Floyd, Darrell Adams, Sadiq Sadiq, The Alliance, Black History Month, Black Excellence Interviews, diversity, Adventure for Change, and donors. The interview was conducted in-person in Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Don Cowan.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Don Cowan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Cowan's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include computer science, IBM, Computer Science Days, math contests, WATFOR, WATFIV, MicroWAT, Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, intellectual property, startups, co-op, Wes Graham, Ralph Stanton, Doug Wright, Ken Fryer, Paul Dirksen, Paul Cress, and Pat Fisher. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Camille Huo.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Camille Huo, a student in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Huo's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include China, pharmacy, conditional admission to pharmacy, co-op, and COVID-19. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Brandon Sweet.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Brandon Sweet, Associate Director, Internal and Leadership Communications at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Sweet's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include Wilfrid Laurier University, electronic music, rave culture, communications, speech writing, Federation of Students, student movement, culture wars, diversity, student referenda, University Senate, United Arab Emirates Satellite Campus, University of Waterloo fifth anniversary, COVID-19, the Gazette, the Daily Bulletin and Beyond the Bulletin. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Anita Layton.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Anita Layton, the Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematical Biology and Medicine, and Professor of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Pharmacy, and Biology at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Layton's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include Hong Kong, immigration, Duke University, computer science, University of Toronto, the two-body problem, Canada 150 Research Chair, Associate Dean for Research, health research, gender equity, diversity, sex difference, and race difference. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Interview with Aaron T. Francis.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Aaron Francis, PhD candidate, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Francis's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include Jamaica, Leeds, England, immigration, COM DEV, art, political science, and Francis's PhD studies. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

University of Waterloo Archives

Engineering rug presentation.

Images of A. N. Sherbourne and Om Dutt standing on either side of a rug with the University of Waterloo Crest at centre and holding the top corners up to better display the rug.

Chemistry-Biology link.

Image of the building link between the Biology and Earth Sciences & Chemistry buildings seen from a distance in warm weather with trees and campus greenery in frame.

Crime prevention.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to crime prevention in the Waterloo region. Records include documents highlighting Telegdi’s involvement with the Waterloo Region Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council such as correspondence, agendas, and invitations. Also includes news releases, information sheets, a paper titled, Agenda for a Safe Canada, an invitation to attend a crime prevention public forum at the University of Waterloo, and an agenda for a meeting of the Working Together Against Hate Crimes committee. Additionally, contains a signed letter from Harold Albrecht, then Member of Parliament for the riding of Kitchener-Conestoga, regarding youth crime rates.

Telegdi, Andrew

Twentieth anniversary of Andrew Telegdi in public office.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi related to the celebration commemorating his twentieth anniversary in public office. Records include letters of congratulations from colleagues and friends such as David Johnston, President of the University of Waterloo; Chief Kim Recalma-Clutesi, Qualicum First Nation; and Karen Redman, Member of Parliament representing Kitchener Centre. Also includes invitations to Telegdi’s anniversary celebration sent by John and Hilde English, and Richard Clausi, President of the Kitchener Waterloo Federal Liberal Association.

Telegdi, Andrew

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario. The material documents the general history of the centre and some funding opportunities and announcements for the Perimeter Institute in partnership with the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo. Records include correspondence, speaking notes, and handwritten notes.

Telegdi, Andrew

Eco-planning and environmental management in coastal communities in China.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to a project focused on eco-planning and environmental management in coastal communities in China that received funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Records include a project proposal prepared by Dr. Geoff Wall, Program Director and David Johnston, President of the University of Waterloo and correspondence confirming funding approval. Also contains material related to the formal announcement of CIDA funding for the project held at the University of Waterloo on January 15, 2002 including an event schedule, news release, and Telegdi’s speaking notes. Andrew Telegdi attended this event as a guest speaker.

Telegdi, Andrew

Negatives.

File consists of five negatives showing images of University of Waterloo, Mennonite women, Castle Kilbride and a park.

Rex, Kay

Electrohome conference.

File consists of 69 photographs, some or all of which were taken at a conference held at the University of Waterloo in 1966. Includes snapshots of female models in posing with televisions, stereos, and furniture on a stage; conference participants touring an Electrohome plant, in a lecture hall, and taking turns dancing with a woman in a lobby area; and men and women, including Carl A. Pollock, having cocktails. One snapshot shows banners on either side of a stage reading "Younger by design" and "Happy 60th anniversary".

Electrohome

Buildings and signs.

File consists of photographs and snapshots of Electrohome plants, warehouses, offices, and subsidiaries, including exterior, aerial, and interior shots. Some photographs contain identification on verso. File also includes a photograph of the Physics Building at the University of Waterloo during construction.

Electrohome

Interview with Donald Cowan and others.

Audio cassettes with recordings of interviews Donald Cowan likely participated in recounting the history of computer science at the University of Waterloo. One cassette is a recording of a group interview. These interviews may have taken place as part of the 25th anniversary of computer science at the University of Waterloo in 1992. It is not clear who is serving as the interviewer on any of the tapes.

Cowan, Donald D.

Computer equipment.

Slides featuring photographs primarily of computer equipment at the University of Waterloo. Some slides include images of students and staff working with the equipment.

Cowan, Donald D.

Red Room in Computing Centre.

A photograph of the Red Room in the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo taken on May 3, 1982. This photograph is a reproduction of an image from a file in the Graphic Services fonds titled, "View of Red Room, Computer Centre," reference code 82-05-04. A link to file 82-05-04 is available in the related materials note.

Cowan, Donald D.

Unidentified event.

Slides featuring photographs of an unidentified event at the University of Waterloo. The event name may have included the acronym OUCC and it may have been held between May 15-17 (year unknown).

Cowan, Donald D.

Computer equipment.

Slides featuring photographs of computer equipment at the University of Waterloo. Some slides feature photographs of unidentified individuals.

Cowan, Donald D.

University of Waterloo facilities and other topics.

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams related to various topics including networks, input methods, facilities at the University of Waterloo and more. Some slides feature images of the University of Waterloo crest, the Mathematics and Computer Building, the Red Room, and the Computing Centre. It is possible these slides are duplicates from several presentations.

Cowan, Donald D.

Waterloo microcomputer systems for the 1980's.

Slides and negatives featuring images of text, diagrams and graphics used during a presentation likely titled, "Waterloo microcomputer systems for the 1980s." The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo. The presentation may have been delivered at the ACM Dallas Conference in 1982.

Cowan, Donald D.

Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system.

Slides featuring images of text and diagrams used during a presentation about the Waterloo Interactive Debugging Job Entry Terminal (WIDJET) system. The slides also include information about the University of Waterloo, student computing problems, and the delivering of computing services and micro computer networks. The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.

Cowan, Donald D.

Need for a network.

Slides featuring images of text, diagrams and graphics that were used during a presentation likely titled, "Need for a network." Twelve slides are numbered 25-36. The other twelve slides are duplicate copies. The diagrams were created by Peter J. Ponzo, Professor, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo.

Cowan, Donald D.

Computing Centre.

Slides featuring photographs primarily of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Many of the images include unidentified individuals.

Cowan, Donald D.

Computing Centre.

Slides featuring photographs primarily of the Computing Centre at the University of Waterloo including the Red Room. Many of the images include unidentified individuals.

Cowan, Donald D.

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