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News
- Sep. 25, 2020Remembering George Cross
We’re sad to announce the passing of George Elliot Cross on Thursday, September 17.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, George attended Dalhousie University to complete both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Following his graduation, he headed West and taught undergraduate math at Victoria College and the University of British Columbia where he completed his doctorate in 1958.
- Sep. 25, 2020Medals for Team Canada at the 2020 IOI
The Canadian team competing at the 2020 International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) earned two gold medals and two silver medals, putting them all in the top 25 per cent of all competitors.
- Sep. 24, 2020Creating opportunities in cryptography
“I was never the type to plan out my career,” says Alfred Menezes, a professor in the Department of Combinatorics & Optimization (C&O) at the University of Waterloo.
Events
- Sep. 26, 2020Alumni Black and Gold Day at Home
Join us to celebrate Alumni Black and Gold Day at Home! Whether you watch the concert, take part in the virtual fun run or enjoy the day of math-specific activities, we hope you have a great time. Be sure to register today!
- Oct. 2, 2020Workshop for NSERC applicants
The Faculty of Mathematics is holding a virtual workshop on writing a research proposal for NSERC applications. We have invited professors and doctorate students from various departments to share their experience and answer your questions. If you would like to attend, please register for the workshop.
- Oct. 26, 2020Graduate Studies Information Session
Considering graduate studies? Join us on Monday, October 26 at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual event. You will have the chance to interact with other students, speak with department representatives and ask questions about various programs. Register for Grad Info Session.
