episode 70 - Math Dean, Campus Locked, Parental Leave

Beyond the Bulletin Podcast

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