Post-secondary institutions in Waterloo region optimistic about in-person learning this fall
Post-secondary institutions in the region say they re planning for more students to be on campus and learning in-person for the fall 2021 semester, but say lack of certainty around the number of COVID-19 infections and vaccinations are holding them back from making a decision.
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March 14 is recognized as global Pi Day. Pi represented by the Greek letter π is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14159 (hence the 14th day of the third month 3/14).
In 2017, Pi Day was celebrated at the Monroe Correctional Center in Washington state, where prisoners who were math enthusiasts were joined by mathematicians. It was the first event organized by the Prison Mathematics Project (PMP), an organization started by Christopher Havens to share his passion for math with fellow inmates.
This year, the PMP’s Pi Day celebrations will be virtual with mathematicians from all over the world coming together and sharing their knowledge and passion with a growing community of prisoners who love mathematics.
WATERLOO As St. Patrick s Day approaches, Waterloo regional police say they re working on a plan to deal with any potential partiers. Ezra Avenue in Waterloo has been the site of unsanctioned street parties over the years. In 2019, an estimated 33,000 people came out for the day. But police are confident things will be different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We ve seen good response from students who live in this area around compliance and recognizing the state of emergency, Chief Bryan Larkin said. In 2020, there were more police officers than students on Ezra Avenue. Officials don t know what to expect this year, but are preparing for any outcome.