Events

A brief reception will begin at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm.

At the ceremony, we will honour students who have established outstanding academic records in a number of areas. During the evening, we will honour first year entrance award winners, upper-year Senate Scholarship winners, students who have done well in university competitions, and recipients of numerous one-time awards.

This event is by invitation only.

Additional information:

The David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science presents:

Leslie Pack Kaelbling - Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Speakers

• Steven J. Brams, New York University
• D. Marc Kilgour, Wilfrid Laurier University

Talk abstract

A multitude of election systems have been proposed for choosing both single winners (for mayor, governor, or president) or multiple winners (to a council or committee). Those based on approval voting, which allows voters to vote for more than one candidate or party, are especially appealing.

The winner will go on to compete in the University of Waterloo 3MT competition, held on April 2. Come out and cheer on the graduate students.

Speakers

Margaret Martonosi 
Princeton Friday, June 12
DC 1302
4:30 p.m

Mike Stonebraker
MIT and Turing Award Winner

Monday, September 14
Humanities Theatre
2:00 p.m.

Abstract:

This Turing Award talk intermixes a bicycle ride across America during the summer of 1988 with the design, construction and commercialization of Postgres during the late 80’s and early ‘90’s.  Striking parallels are observed, leading to a discussion of what it takes to build a new DBMS.  Also, indicated are the roles that perseverance and serendipity played in both endeavours.

Biography:

Friday, October 2nd - Pub Night in Uptown Waterloo!

Plan to arrive on Friday and join fellow alumni and faculty for a pub night in uptown Waterloo. Huether Hotel (a.k.a. The Kent) 59 King St N, Waterloo

Gather in the Billiards Room from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (or whenever the night ends) Complimentary pool, appetizers and 2 drink tickets will be provided. Registration is required.