Waterloo’s 12th dean of mathematics tells us about the solutions math is seeking for the world right now, entrepreneurship in the Faculty, and what excites him about its future. Most academic and student-service buildings are now locked until January 10. A committee to review the University’s pregnancy and parental leave policy seeks feedback. And Waterloo signs strategic mandate agreements with the province, which introduced a performance-based funding model.
Links in this episode
Campus locked: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/campus-access#holiday-closures
Ontario’s holiday guidelines: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59338/celebrate-the-holiday-season-safely
Safety advice: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2020-12-08#president-offers-advice-on-staying-safe-and-connected-over-the-holidays
Strategic Mandate Agreements: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2020-2025-strategic-mandate-agreement-university-waterloo
