Mikal Skuterud, a labour economist and professor from the Department of Economics, shares what’s behind some staggering numbers from Canada’s labour market, and what we can expect in the future. The University condemns racism and commits to doing more to support the campus community and advocate for change. Spring convocation goes virtual. And Jennifer Clapp, a professor from the Faculty of Environment, wins a Killam fellowship.
Links in this episode:
President’s statement on anti-racism: https://uwaterloo.ca/president/blog/post/we-stand-together-against-racism
Statement from Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion Office (HREI): https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/anti-racism-statement
HREI training and events: https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/events
Fall term update for employees: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/news/confirming-details-fall-term
COVID-19 information: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus
Convocation website: https://uwaterloo.ca/convocation/
Jennifer Clapp NYT opinion piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/opinion/coronavirus-global-food-supply.html
