The Beatles released their final album, Let It Be; the Apollo 13 mission launched and failed, leading to the infamous quote, “Houston, we have a problem”; and the digital watch was invented. It was the year you graduated from the University of Waterloo: 1970.
Discover campus circa 1970
A lot has changed on campus since you were a student. See what was happening in select buildings during this time.
Buildings marked in yellow were built before 1970
Buildings marked in grey were built after 1970
Carl A. Pollock Hall
In 1970, Construction was underway for Engineering IV, later renamed Carl A. Pollock Hall.
Physical Activities Complex (PAC)
Of the many iconic rock concerts held on campus in the ’60s and ’70s, a favourite in 1970 was Neil Diamond who performed at the PAC on February 6.
South Campus Hall (SCH)
After fall convocation in 1969, Gerald Hagey received a plaque from the Historical Branch of the Ontario government, marking the University as a historic site. This plaque still stands today in front of SCH.
Did you know...
The Canadian voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1970.
In 1970...
Botanical name: Acer plantanoides 'Drummondi' Common name: Harlequin Maple Dedication: Donated by the Graduating Class of 1970
See how your legacy has grown
To honour your time at the University, your class donated a tree to our campus. Just like your tree, your role in Waterloo’s history is still felt today.
Because of your class, and the culture you fostered as students, our campus community has grown and flourished. On behalf of current and future students, thank you for the role you played in Waterloo’s legacy.
Presented by TD Insurance Meloche Monnex
All archival photos courtesy of the University of Waterloo Library. Special Collections & Archives, Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection and University of Waterloo Archives, Graphic Services fonds