Carl Arthur Pollock, a native of Kitchener, Ontario graduated from the University of Toronto in electrical engineering. A scholarship from the Massey Foundation (founded by Vincent Massey) financed two years at Oxford University, England. At university he showed exceptional talent in track and rowing. Bell Tower Of Old City Hall The City of Kitchener, in southwestern Ontario, Canada, has a population of 190,399 (2001 census). ... Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto (U of T), in Toronto, Ontario, is the largest university in Canada. ... Electrical engineering is an engineering discipline that deals with the study and application of electricity and electromagnetism. ... The Right Honourable Charles Vincent Massey, CC PC (February 20, 1887 - December 30, 1967) was the eighteenth Governor General of Canada and the first who was born in Canada. ... The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ...

He taught for a short time at the University of Toronto, but his father's illness led him to choose a career in business and industry at Electrohome Ltd. in Kitchener, employing 3,100. Pollock joined the firm and was president for many years. Pollock was a member of the National Design Council and in 1963 he became president of the Canadian Manufactures' Association. He was convinced that Canadian technology and industry would take no second place. His own firm led in introducing several firsts in the electronics field. 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1975. He was a founder of the University of Waterloo, chairman of the Board of Governors for eleven years and Chancellor from 1975 - 1978. He was a founder of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and supported musical groups, including the K-W Symphony Orchestra. Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means they desire a better country. ... 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... The University of Waterloo, also known as UWaterloo, UW, or simply Waterloo, is a medium-sized research-intensive public university in the city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. ... 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... The Stratford Festival of Canada is a summer-long celebration of theatre. ... Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ...