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1969 (Creation)
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2 buttons : metal and plastic ; 6 cm in diam.
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James (Jim) Keron is an alumnus of the University of Waterloo. Keron graduated with a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) in 1970 and a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology in 1986. Keron also received a Master of Arts (MA), Archeology in 2003 and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Bioarcheology in 2015 from Western University.
During his time as a student at the University of Waterloo, Keron was actively involved in various clubs and committees, including the Folk Music Club and the Federation of Students (now known as the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, WUSA).
Keron served on the Orientation Committee in 1967, where he played a key role in coordinating events and activities for incoming students. He also served on the Homecoming Committee in 1967 and helped organize the celebration.
In 1968, Keron took on the role of Chairman for Summer Weekend 68, a multi-day event featuring activities and musical performances for the university community, which was organized by the Federation of Students. Additionally, he served as the Chairman of the Board of Student Activities during Fall 1968.
In 1969, Keron served as Chairman of the Orientation Committee and worked as the Treasurer of the Federation of Students between 1969 and 1970.
As a student, Keron also worked with the concert technology group providing sound and lighting for concerts on campus and for performances held at Wilfrid Laurier University, McMaster University, and other venues.
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Material collected by Jim Keron related to Orientation 69 at the University of Waterloo including two buttons, a budget plan, three music posters advertising concerts on campus featuring Dionne Warwick, Chicago Transit Authority, and Michael Cooney, and one sticker also promoting the concert by Chicago Transit Authority.
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Donated by Jim Keron in 2018.
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English
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The three posters and sticker were scanned as TIF files April 2024.
A photograph of the buttons is available for reference purposes.
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See 69-1463 for photos from the Chicago Transit Authority concert.
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- University of Waterloo (Subject)
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Described by NM in 2024.
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English