A gold two-button blazer from the University of Waterloo worn by Peter Dallas (BSc '72), an undergraduate student in one of the first kinesiology classes at the University of Waterloo. The front left side of the jacket includes a patch with the University of Waterloo name and the School of Physical Education and Recreation logo on the chest pocket. The jacket was manufactured by Sainthill-Levine Co. Ltd.
According to Peter Dallas, the blazer was ordered for students in the first kinesiology classes by Dr. Robert (Bob) Norman and Neil Widmeyer, both faculty members in the School of Physical Education and Recreation during that period.
Peter Dallas wore the blazer with pride at numerous alumni reunions and celebrated his fiftieth-year anniversary in 2022.
Dallas, Peter OliphantA black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo worn by Kathleen Land (BA ’99), a former undergraduate student. The front left side features a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto, while the back displays gold letter patches spelling “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The sleeves are detailed with “ARTS” lettering on the left and the number “99” on the right, indicating Kathleen Land’s program of study and year of graduation.
University of WaterlooA gold leather jacket from the University of Waterloo worn by James Land (BA '72), a former undergraduate student. The front left side features a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto, while the back displays black letter patches spelling “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The sleeves are detailed with “ARTS” lettering on the left and the number “73” on the right, indicating James Land’s program of study and year of graduation (discrepancy in graduation dates noted).
University of WaterlooA red melton wool jacket from the University of Waterloo likely worn by an undergraduate student. The back of the jacket features white letter patches spelling "UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO." The left sleeve is detailed with "ARTS" lettering and the number "65" indicating the student's program of study and year of graduation. The jacket is lined with brown paisley polyester satin.
University of WaterlooA grey melton wool jacket from the University of Waterloo worn by David Rumpel (BASc '64), a former undergraduate student. The front left side features a patch with the University of Waterloo initials and an Engineering banner. The back displays gold letter patches spelling "UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO" and the right sleeve is detailed with the number "64" indicating David Rumpel's year of graduation.
Rumpel, David John WalterA black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo likely worn by a former undergraduate student. The front left side features a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto, while the back displays black letter patches spelling “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The sleeves are detailed with “CO-OP / KIN” lettering on the left and the number “84” on the right, indicating the student’s program of study and year of graduation.
University of WaterlooThe collection includes a University of Waterloo jacket likely worn by a former undergraduate student and a t-shirt featuring characters from the film Wayne’s World, likely worn by a first-year undergraduate student during orientation week in September 1992.
University of WaterlooA midnight blue leather jacket from the University of Waterloo worn by Russell Hiscock (BMath '75), a former undergraduate student. The back features black letter patches spelling “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO,” while the sleeves display “MATH” on the left and “75” on the right, indicating Russell Hiscock's program of study and year of graduation.
University of WaterlooA yellow nylon jacket from the University of Waterloo likely worn by an undergraduate student. The front left side features a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto, while the back displays white letter patches spelling “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The sleeves are detailed with “SCI” lettering on the left and the number “67” on the right, indicating the student's program of study and year of graduation.
University of WaterlooThe collection includes two University of Waterloo jackets (Faculty of Arts) worn by former undergraduate students and a handknit scarf.
University of WaterlooA teal t-shirt from the University of Waterloo likely worn by a first-year undergraduate student during orientation week in September 1992. The t-shirt features an illustration of Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, two characters from the Wayne’s World film, along with the movie’s tagline “You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl” and the words, “FROSH WORLD” at the bottom. In the illustration, Campbell is seen wearing a hat with the inscription, “1992 FROSH WORLD” while Algar is wearing a University of Waterloo t-shirt and holding a cup labeled, “Village 1.” The characters are placed near a couch surrounded by clouds and birds. The top left side of the t-shirt displays a triangular logo that reads, “University of Waterloo Frosh 92.”
University of WaterlooA handknit scarf made for James Land (BA '72), an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, by his mother, Eleanor Land, likely to wear to university football games. The scarf features horizontal black and gold stripes and white fringe.
University of WaterlooA hand-knit scarf, likely created for an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, possibly to wear to university football games. The scarf features horizontal black, gold, and white stripes and black, gold, and white fringe.
University of WaterlooA teal sweater designed by Professor Emeritus Peter Ponzo for the Faculty of Mathematics that features illustrations of various animals on the front representing different groups within the faculty. Included in the illustration is a penguin representing the artificial intelligence group, a flamingo representing the Computer Science Group, beavers also representing Computer Science, as well as a python and a lion although their representation is unknown. In addition, the sweater illustration includes drawings of the Math and Computer Building, the Waterloo Crest, a Waterloo Math logo, two individuals wearing pink ties and other small details such as computers, pencils, waves, graphs, a maple leaf, and more.
University of WaterlooA black, white, and gold athletic tracksuit. The front left-side of the jacket has a vertical white stripe with black vinyl letter patches spelling out "WATERLOO." The tracksuit was manufactured by Darby Sportswear Co. Ltd of Paris, ON. While it is believed that this tracksuit is from the University of Waterloo, it is possible that it is associated with the Waterloo Thunderbirds, a local girls’ hockey team.
University of WaterlooA white and blue cotton twill jacket from Waterloo College and Associate Faculties worn by Robert Judd (BASc ’63) as an undergraduate student in 1958. The jacket displays Waterloo College identification on the front, including the school name, coat of arms, and motto Veritas omnia vincit, with the word "Engineering" printed across the back indicating Robert's program of study. The jacket was manufactured by Beaver Fine Outerwear and is regarded as the earliest known University of Waterloo jacket.
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