Concordia University chronology – 1950s
1959-60
Katherine Waters is the first female faculty member (part-time) at Loyola College, in the English Department. Coincidentally, she was also teaching part-time at SGW at that time
1953
(Job) Placement Bureau established at Loyola
1959
First women admitted to Loyola
1957
Incorporation of the Association of Alumni of SGWC on September 16
1958
Creation of the original Boggemobile by SGW Engineering students
1957
The first Loyola Carnival takes place featuring an ice palace and sculpture competition, a torch-light parade, a sleigh ride on Mount Royal, a variety show, and a dance from February 14-16