English At 50 | University of Waterloo

Dr. Bill Davey completed a PhD in medieval literature at the University of Ottawa.
Cassandra Sanders, with other students across the Arts faculty, organized the first winter carnival on campus.
Eric Friesen left UW in 1967 loaded with books that are still part of his library.
Esther Etchells wrote about her life's journey as a short talk for a church event.
Dr. Gordon Campbell is excited to be returning to Waterloo for the 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration on September 17.
Gwen Nowak McGrenere published poetry to The Jabberwocky, a literary magazine published at SJU.
Leslie (Fujita) Straus is the President of SkyRiver, a start-up library technology company.
Lois Claxton was honoured when a scholarship was established in her name.
Rev. Maurice Martin attended the Goshen Biblical Seminary in Elkart, IN and became a pastor.
Dr. Norman Hodge had the chance to meet Nelson Mandela.
Dr. Paul Beam returned to the UW to teach after completing an MA and a PhD.
Peter Grant had the opportunity to teach children with learning problems.

Ever wonder what your classmates are up to? What types of careers English majors can pursue? What English classes at UW were like years ago? Or what English classes at UW are like now?

Explore profiles of UW English alumni by clicking the following links.

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If you are a UW English alumnus and would like to be interviewed, please contact the 50th Anniversary Committee at english50@uwaterloo.ca.

1960

There were no English graduates in this year.

1961

There were no English graduates in this year.

1962

1963

Ms. Cassandra Sanders, BA

1964

Dr. Paul Beam, BA

1965

Dr. Norman Hodge, BA
Mrs. Gwen Nowak McGrenere, BA
Mrs. Leslie (Fujita) Straus, BA

1966

1967

Dr. Gordon Campbell, BA
Mrs. Esther Etchells, BA
Mr. Eric Friesen, BA

1968

Mrs. Lois Claxton, BA
Mr. Peter Grant, BA
Rev. Maurice Martin, BA

1969

Dr. Bill Davey, BA
Dr. Norman Hodge, MPHIL

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