Dr. Giuseppe (Pino) Tenti, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Applied Mathematics, passed away on Friday, June 10th following a short battle with gastric cancer.
Pino joined Waterloo in 1983 and remained with the Faculty until his retirement in 2006. He was an active participant in many aspects of university life but was particularly known for the energy and dedication he put into undergraduate teaching.
He had been happily married to his wife Pina for 46 years, and retirement afforded him the opportunity to enjoy more rounds of golf with her, and also to indulge in another of his passions, cooking.
For the many of us that knew him, it was plain to see that Pino put his heart and soul into trying to impart his love of learning and his clear, logical thinking to others - his impact on countless generations of students is, no doubt, profound and far reaching.
Professor Tenti is remembered as a loving husband, an inspiring and stimulating teacher, a passionate mathematician and researcher.
"[Professor Tenti], you are by far the best prof I had (or will have), thanks for your contribution." - Nicky C.
"Thank you for being such a great teacher and a great inspiration." - Om Patange
To honour his legacy of inspirational teaching and his motivation of many to pursue a research career in applied mathematics, the department and the family of Dr. Tenti have created an endowed undergraduate scholarship in his memory. If you would like to make a contribution to the Pino Tenti Memorial Scholarship, however small or however large, we would be so grateful. All contributions qualify for a charitable donation receipt and may act as a credit towards your federal and provincial tax burden. All contributions can be made directly from this webpage.
If you have any questions, please contact Candace Harrington, c2harrington@uwaterloo.ca.