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Friday, September 28, 2018 10:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute Launch

Join us

On Friday, September 28 we will launch the new Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute.

The Institute brings together under one umbrella Waterloo’s 40 security researchers from across the University. These renowned experts are collaborating to uncover new approaches to security and privacy while also partnering with corporations and government to advance the application and implementation of cybersecurity and privacy technologies.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Minds in Machines: Comparing Biological and Synthetic Intelligence

The incredible explosion in the power of artificial intelligence is evident in daily headlines proclaiming big breakthroughs. What are the remaining differences between machine and human intelligence? Could we simulate a brain on current computer hardware if we could write the software? What are the latest advancements in the world's largest brain model?

Participate in the discussion about what AI has done and how far it has yet to go, while discovering new technologies that might allow it to get there.

Complimentary tickets are required for this lecture.

Thursday, October 25, 2018 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Bridge to 2020 Mathematics Consultation Session

Join us for the consultation session for the University's strategic plan - Bridge to 2020. This consultation session is open to all members of the Faculty of Mathematics. 
 
Through the strategic plan consultations, the University will gather your ideas on what we need to achieve by 2025 and what success will look like.

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Movement within art and math and where it takes us

In all creative endeavors, we are inspired by the work of others to move the frontiers of our intellectual interests forward. Our experiences, in work and life alike, challenge us to grow and evolve. This process allows us to realize the quintessential goal of education: to change ourselves.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

CryptoWorks21 Distinguished Lecture - Marc Morin

The "blood, sweat, tears, toil and triumphs" of commercializing technology

Marc Morin is the co-founder and CEO of Auvik Networks, creators of cloud-based software that makes it dramatically easier for IT managed service providers to monitor and manage their clients' IT networks. A serial entrepreneur, Marc has previously co-founded several successful companies, including PixStream (acquired by Cisco for USD$369 million) and Sandvine (Sold to Francisco Partners for CAD$582 million), and is a seed investor in a number of local tech companies.

Friday, November 30, 2018 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Math De-stress Event

Math Students:

Come join us for an evening of math board games in the Math C&D and math trivia in MC 2066.

There will be an Open Mic in the MC Comfy Lounge.  If you are interested in performing, here is the link to sign-up check or email: amfreita@uwaterloo.ca

There will be free pizza, hot chocolate, candy and popcorn.

See you all there!!!

David Lepofsky, LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.M, Harvard Law School
Chair, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act AllianceAdjunct Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School