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A pillar of UBC zoology passes away
David R. Jones, UBC Professor Emeritus, Member, Order of Canada (2003), Distinguished Scholar, Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies at UBC (2002), Flavelle Medal, Royal Society of Canada (2000), Killam UBC Research Prize (1993), Fry Medallist, Canadian Society of Zoologists, … Continue reading
Physics Nobel catching up with Nobel for Peace
I thought I was the only one whining about our colleagues not getting the Nobel prize for Physics.Wrong! According to Naturenews, the Nobel prize committee did not do its homework before making the 2010 award for physics.
From geometry to hedge funds to the theory of computing
“Mathematical models, miscast as villains in some accounts of the current financial crisis, have been responsible for keeping the hedge funds of at least one carefully watched firm spectacularly profitable. In a classic case of giving back, profits from … Continue reading
UBC to award Louis Nirenberg an Honorary degree
Louis Nirenberg is one of the mathematical giants of the second half of the twentieth century. A world scientific leader, a prolific problem solver, a committed educator, and an outstanding human being, Louis Nirenberg has contributed enormously to the development … Continue reading
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In memoriam: Richard Kane, 1944 – 2010
Richard Kane passed away on October 1, 2010. He was a very dear friend, a friendship that was based on a common purpose of making Canadian Mathematics a major player on the international scene. His distinguished research career, his incredible … Continue reading
Recent and future Fields medalists
These photos were taken during a mathematics graduate summer school organised by Wilfrid Gangbo (Geogia Tech) in Benin, Africa during the period June 25-July 04, 2010. Courses were given by Cedric Villani (U. de Paris, who was later awarded the … Continue reading
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Welcoming MITACS to UBC
Honorable members of parliament, MLA, Mr. President, Friends and colleagues Yes, I was involved in the founding of MITACS 10 years ago. I had the privilege to have fun doing it with Luc Vinet, Don Dawson, and Steve Halperin. They … Continue reading
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Honouring Nigel Lloyd
Ladies and Gentlemen, Messieurs Dames, Friends of Nigel Lloyd. My name is Nassif Ghoussoub and I am a friend of Nigel Lloyd. Nigel: I have many messages from old friends of yours: Steve, Jacques, Luc, Don, and Arvind. The most … Continue reading
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PIMS 10th Anniversary
Thanks Ed and thanks Arvind for your generous comments. It is always embarrassing to hear so much praise from two of the most unsung heroes of PIMS. With these two guys, I feel like I am a graduate student with … Continue reading
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My friend Uli and what define Canadians
Honouring U. Haussman at his retirement luncheon, UBC Golf Club Every once in a while, we hear pundits explaining to us what made Canada and what defines Canadians. To me, when I think Canada, I think of the colleagues I … Continue reading
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Honouring Tom Brzustowski
Chers collègues, chers amis, chers étudiants et cher Président, Notre communauté a choisi d’honorer le Président sortant du CRSNG. Et quelle belle occasion pour le faire devant les centaines d’étudiants de la génération MITACS (si j’ose dire). Apres tout, Tom … Continue reading
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Honouring Barry McBride
Friends and colleagues, One day last year at home, I could hear my son Joseph shouting in his bedroom. Go McBride Go!Go McBride Go! Surprised I went to check. He was playing a computer game where the main character’s name … Continue reading
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Honouring Jacques Hurtubise
Il y a 4 ans, on était tous là, au même endroit souhaitant que le même Centre puisse continuer sa pente ascendante après le départ de Luc Vinet qui l’avait ramené de loin. Je connaissais déjà Jacques et je ne … Continue reading
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Farewell to PIMS
As you can see all my family is here today. But you may not know why? They wanted to make sure that I am really quitting. Joseph is expecting me to play Lego with him. This is Mathematics Daddy! Mireille … Continue reading
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The MITACS tribute-Ottawa, 2003
Je me demandais depuis le début de la soirée, mais pourquoi ils sont tous là? Nigel, Janet, Luc, Barry, même ma femme Louise. Tous les gens que j’ai tourmenté sans cesse depuis des années? Maintenant j’ai compris! I finally understood … Continue reading
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Honouring Luc Vinet
Chers Collègues, Je suis là parce qu’ il se trouve qu’il y a beaucoup de choses à célébrer. Je n’ai pas hésité une seule seconde à accepter cette invitation, pourtant Vancouver (en fait Toronto) n’est pas à côté comme vous … Continue reading
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Piece of Mind 