Mathematics Alumni Weekend

Saturday, June 1, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
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On the Shoulders of Giants 

Celebrating our Past, Building our Future

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Mathematicians and computer scientists of today build on the knowledge and discoveries made by those who have come before them. Two such giants in the field were Professor William Tutte and J. Wesley Graham. 
 
This Alumni Weekend, the Faculty of Mathematics will offer alumni, family, and friends an engaging lecture series that will showcase these incredible faculty founders who were ahead of their era, followed by a talk from an alumnus doing cutting edge work in that area. 
 
Schedule:

8:30 am - Dean, Eggs, and Ham: Dean's Notes (DC 1301, Fishbowl)

"The talent of our people, the quality of our education, and the depth of our research have earned the University of Waterloo a global reputation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. We will build on these to embrace the challenges of today and the opportunities of the future."

9:30 am - William Tutte: Mathematician and Codebreaker (DC 1302)

"We should never forget how lucky we were to have men like Professor Tutte in our darkest hour and the extent to which their work not only helped protect Britain itself but [saved] countless lives."

DAVID CAMERON British Prime Minister,
in a 2012 letter to Tutte’s remaining family in Newmarket, England

10:45 am - Entering the Era of Quantum Computing: Challenges and Opportunities (DC 1302)

Presented by Professor Michele Mosca (BMath '95), co-founder of Waterloo's cryptography centre and the Institute for Quantum Computing, and is a leader in the field of quantum information.

Emerging quantum technologies will change the way that our online information is stored and secured. To be cyber-safe we must be quantum-safe. It’s possible, but we need to start planning now if we want to be ready in time. Quantum-safe cryptography expert Prof. Michele Mosca, co-founder of the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, provides insight into the new security challenges that will arise with evolving quantum technologies and what needs to happen to protect ourselves from security threats such as viruses, fraud and identity theft.

COST: COMPLIMENTARY -SOLD OUT email mathalumni@uwaterloo.ca to join the waiting list

12:00 pm - 25, 50 55-YEAR ANNIVERSARY LUNCH (Main Hall, Federation Hall)

Enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon and join alumni from all across campus to celebrate your 25th, 50th or 55th anniversary at this very special celebration! University of Waterloo President Feridun Hamdullahpur will bring words of welcome and it will be a great chance to reconnect with your classmates and friends.

Alumni from all faculties and colleges are invited to attend.

COST: $25 PER PERSON -SOLD OUT

12:00 pm - Alumni Class Luncheon (DC 1301, Fishbowl)

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Register for lunch in the Davis Centre Fishbowl if you are attending Alumni Weekend with a class group.

COST: COMPLIMENTARY - Please email Kristine McGlynn if you would like to register for the lunch.

2:15 pm - Wesley Graham: Father of Computing (DC 1302)

Presented by Professor Kenneth McLaughlin

Join Prof. Kenneth McLaughlin for an engaging one hour lecture focusing on J. Wesley “Wes” Graham, a math professor who is known as the father of computer science at the University of Waterloo. Graham was an early catalyst for the developments that spurred the growth of Waterloo as numerous software company spinoffs emerged from the campus.

Because of his immense contributions to the University, in May 2017 Canada’s biggest campus supercomputer, capable of unprecedented data processing installed in the former Red Room, was named Graham.

COST: COMPLIMENTARY -SOLD OUT email mathalumni@uwaterloo.ca to join the waiting list

3:30 pm - From Campus to the Red Carpet (DC 1302)

Presented by Academy Award Winner J.W. Graham Medal recipient, Kim Davidson (MMath ‘81)

Find out more about how a 3D visual-effects software company in the hyper-competitive industry has kept innovating for three decades to win this year’s Oscar for insane special effects by Kim Davidson, President and CEO of SideFX, a company he co-founded in 1987.

COST: COMPLIMENTARY -SOLD OUT email mathalumni@uwaterloo.ca to join the waiting list


An exhibit from the Computer Science Museum will be available through the day.
 
We hope that you will join us on June 1 to celebrate the past and future of the Faculty of Mathematics!

If you want to grab some lunch and/or a pint, the Grad House will be open from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The Waterloo Store will be open from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Alumni receive 15% off the newest black and gold items!

SOLD OUT!

If you would like to join the waiting list please email mathalumni@uwaterloo.ca
                                                                                                                       

Location Information
Location Address: DC - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre
200 University Avenue West
DC 1301, DC 1302
Waterloo, ON, CA  N2L 3G1
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Link to map: https://uwaterloo.ca/map/
Additional Information
Cost: Lecture Series Complimentary