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Announcements
May 18, 2012
New leadership in Advancement and Alumni Relations
Gilbert Tordjman is new Director of Finance and Administration; Sharon J. Fraenkel named Director of Alumni Relations, Sponsorships and Events
May 14, 2012
Does Iran pose a legitimate nuclear challenge?
Israeli Professor Efraim Inbar visited Concordia and shared his views on Israeli and Middle East security concerns
Celebrating achievement
The Alumni Recognition Awards honour outstanding university community members
May 10, 2012
Mary Kay and Frederick Lowy to be honored at Alumni Recognition Awards
Mary Kay Lowy and Frederick H. Lowy have been exemplary champions of Concordia University for more than 15 years.
May 8, 2012
Garnet Key engages students to be global citizens 
Concordia society celebrates year of philanthropic work, welcomes new inductees
May 4, 2012
Partners with a Concordia affinity
Students and alumni benefit from the university's sponsorship partners' support of a wide-range of events.
May 3, 2012
Support for promising fine arts students
Concordia University and the Université du Québec à Montréal announce the 2012 winners of the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowship in Contemporary Art
Une bourse pour des étudiants prometteurs
L'Université Concordia et l'Université du Québec à Montréal annoncent les lauréats 2012 d'une bourse de fin d'études supérieures Claudine-et-Stephen-Bronfman en art contemporain
Cannibal spoof takes bite of Big Apple
A dark comedy-horror by Concordia graduate and Montreal filmmaker Boris Rodriguez takes the TriBeCa Film Festival by surprise
May 2, 2012
Concordia scribes win for investigative reports
Concordia alumni Andrew McIntosh and Kinia Adamczyk took home prestigious prizes at the annual Canadian Association of Journalists' award ceremony last month.
Break a leg! (Or marionette string)
Alumni David Oppenheim and Joseph Shragge co-produce new play with varied cast of puppets, people and other eccentrics that runs at the Segal Centre from May 2 to 19
Empire state of mind: Concordians take on Manhattan
Alumni of all ages connected at geographic chapter event in New York City featuring a talk on digital media age by alumnus Gary Regenstreif of Thomson Reuters.
May 1, 2012
Garnets hold keys to success
How the Garnet Key Society leverages the skills of Concordia's brightest and politest
April 30, 2012
Midlife struggles in the Maritimes
'I became a writer at Concordia':says first-time novelist and alumnus Connie Barnes Rose, who also teaches creative writing at her alma mater
19th-century iPhone app
The Victorianator, created by Jason Camlot, chair of Concordia's Department of English, brings a bit of Victorian sensibility to the iPhone generation.
April 20, 2012
New light on strategic communications
Luc Beauregard Centre of Excellence in Communications Research to be established at John Molson School of Business
April 15, 2012
Top athletes honoured at Stingers banquet
Rugby player Hughanna Gaw named Female Athlete of the Year and football player Max Caron and wrestler David Tremblay share Male Athlete of the Year honours
April 11, 2012
Celebrating student athletes
Stingers honoured by Concordia's Department of Recreation and Athletics
April 3, 2012
Taking courses for fun, not grades
Concordia's non-credit program geared to students 55 or older
Life after a political science degree
Successful Concordia graduate Gregory Newman returns to impart wisdom on career matters after university
Wine-making gypsy introduces family vintage
Two decades after alumnus traded communications for winemaking, Thomas Bachelder now produces three self-named vintages in Canada, France and the United States
Speedy advice for graduate students
GradProSkills' inaugural speed-networking event attracts more than 65 students for career tips and advice
Good to the last (free) drop
A pause that refreshes: coffee breaks let off exam-time steam
An accent on improvement
Concordia's alumni newsletter, Accent, features a fresh new look
L'accent sur l'amélioration
Le bulletin des diplômés de Concordia, Accent, arbore un nouveau look
April 2, 2012
Kaylah Barrett ends Stingers' all-Canadian drought
Kaylah Barrett, a second-year guard with the Stingers, is the first Concordia women's basketball player in 35 years to be named to the CIS first all-Canadian team.
March 27, 2012
Tonight's main course: expert career advice
Dinner for Eight has all the ingredients for both launching and enhancing careers
March 8, 2012
From Stingers to Eskimos
Concordia football alumnus Burke Dales signs with Edmonton team after seven years with Calgary Stampeders.
Oh Canada art exhibit shouts "Oh Concordia"
Quarter of artists in Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art exhibit hail from Concordia
March 7, 2012
2012 Alumni Recognition Award recipients announced
Awards honour the valuable contributions of alumni, students, friends and teaching staff of Concordia, Loyola and Sir George Williams
March 5, 2012
New award honours library staff member
Library assistant and alumna Faye Corbin receives inaugural Freda Otchere award
February 28, 2012
Concordians garner pair of Governor General's Awards
Two alumnae among eight recipients in visual and media arts
January 18, 2012
NSERC/Ericsson Industrial Research Chair for Khendek
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science professor to receive $1.5 million in funding over five years
December 22, 2011
Comfort (food) and joy for international students
A fabulous feast and fat beats for Concordia's international students
December 6, 2011
Message from Journalism and Communication Studies Alumni Chapter President
As a 2001 graduate of Concordia's highly respected Journalism program, I consider it a great privilege to be giving back to my alma mater in this fashion.
December 2, 2011
Student blogger on his Dinner for Eight experience with journalist Kim Fraser
Concordia student blogger David Adelman attends Alumni Relations' Dinner for Eight and meets a real-life professional journalist
November 17, 2011
Business-savvy engineer and alumnus brings real-life experiences back to the classroom
Sami Girgis returns to his alma mater to teach a course in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. Photo by Marc Bourcier By Cléa Desjardins From an early age, Sami Girgis couldn’t wait to find out how something...
November 7, 2011
Alumnus breaks ground with interactive virtual reality
Alumnus Stephen Roy and his best friend produce spectacular real-time, interactive virtual reality models that are a hit with real estate developers.
October 12, 2011
David Devine, EMBA 88, is Canada's new High Commissioner to Guyana
He was also appointed Ambassador to Suriname and Canadian Representative to CARICOM
September 23, 2011
Laughs light up the night at President's Reunion Dinner
The nostalgia and cheer was palpable as kindred spirits gathered at Concordia's Sir George Williams Campus on September 17.
September 22, 2011
Up Close and Personal: A Panel Discussion on Engagement in Haiti
Up Close and Personal: A Panel Discussion on Engagement in Haiti, was held at the D.B. Clarke Theatre on September 22. From left: moderator Stéphane Brutus, Management professor and chair; Dr. Paul Farmer, UN deputy special envoy to Haiti;...
September 21, 2011
Henri Habib Distinguished Lecture with Kenneth D. Taylor
Former ambassador speaks on Iran – The Middle East Power
September 20, 2011
Ken Dryden delivers AbitibiBowater Lecture to packed auditorium
The hockey legend and former Liberal MP kicked off Homecoming '11 festivities
September 16, 2011
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet
Seven athletes, one team and a builder inducted into the Concordia Sports Hall of Fame
Le Centre conditioning centre open for free trials and tours
From September 16 to 18, Concordia alumni are invited to tour and try out the state-of-the-art fitness conditioning centre at Loyola Campus
September 13, 2011
Ken Dryden to kick off Homecoming '11: The man behind the legend
Pursuing what matters to him has led to Ken Dryden's wide-ranging careers
September 2, 2011
Come find out more about your alumni association!
Do you know what your alumni association and alumni volunteers do throughout the year to make your alma mater a great place for past, present and future Concordia students?
Homecoming highlights: September 15 to 25
"Back to school" has a whole different meaning for alumni visiting Concordia this month
September 1, 2011
Update from the Chair of the Board of Governors
To all members of the Concordia University community
July 18, 2011
Alumnus named youngest bishop in Canada
Father Thomas Dowd, BComm 92, is poised to become Canada's youngest bishop--and the world's second-youngest--on September 10, the day before his 41st birthday.
July 5, 2011
The Origin of Ricci's Order of Canada
Alumnus Nino Ricci, MA 87, honoured for his literary contributions
June 23, 2011
CUAA awards annual Fine Arts purchase prize
Kyler Kelly, BFA 11, receives $1000 purchase prize from alumni association for The Summit
May 31, 2011
Prestigious Loyola Medal goes to Fr. John (Jack) O'Brien
Founder of Concordia's renowned Communication Studies department, distinguished professor emeritus, and Jesuit priest to receive one of Concordia's highest honours
May 17, 2011
Concordia honours stellar group at 20th Alumni Recognition Awards Banquet
The Concordia University Alumni Association created the awards in 1990 to recognize the exceptional contributions of alumni, students, faculty members, staff and friends of Concordia and its founding institutions, Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.
April 28, 2011
Concordians connect in Toronto and New York
Alumni take advantage of vibrant chapters to grow their professional networks - and have some fun along the way
Alumna earns her second Pulitzer Prize
Los Angeles Times photographer Barbara Davidson, BFA 90, won the feature photography award for a series of images depicting the impact of deadly gang violence
April 27, 2011
Concordians at Blue Metropolis Literary Festival
Giller Prize winner Johanna Skibsrud, MA 05, is among Concordians participating in international festival
April 26, 2011
Concordians to launch unique sci-fi web series
Alternate realities collide in a new science-fiction web series titled Process, produced by Jason Gondziola, BA 09
April 4, 2011
Beloved professor Henri Habib to be honoured at 20th Alumni Recognition Awards
Veteran political science professor and highly recognized Middle East scholar to be honoured by Concordia University Alumni Association May 16.
March 30, 2011
Around the world in 21 chapters and regions
The Concordia University Alumni Association and its 21 alumni groups around the globe organize events to foster fellowship among grads.
February 24, 2011
Wide consultation on academic plan begins
Provost David Graham is actively seeking input from alumni on the draft academic plan and the directions it sets for Concordia.
February 22, 2011
2011 Alumni Recognition Award recipients announced
Congratulations to the Concordia University Alumni Association's 2011 Alumni Recognition Awards Recipients
February 16, 2011
From backpacks to briefcases
The winter 2011 Backpack to Briefcase series features four workshops designed to help students transition from a life of roommates and ramen noodles to one of briefcases and Bollinger.
February 15, 2011
Arcade Fire wins Grammy: Three of seven are grads
The seven-member Arcade Fire, fronted by lead vocalist and songwriter Win Butler, features three Concordia alumni
February 10, 2011
Georgians: 2012 is your alumni association's 75th Anniversary!
There are 2 ways you can help make the diamond jubilee a great success
February 8, 2011
Bob Rae speaks out on Canadian foreign policy
Liberal MP delivers insightful talk at the Henri Habib Distinguished Lecture Series on Peace, Conflict and Global Politics
January 14, 2011
Alumni Associations support Board of Governors
The alumni associations affirm their support for Concordia's Board of Governors in the process of the transition to a new president and vice-chancellor.
December 8, 2010
Concordia grad honoured by his community
Canada's Aboriginal youth have a brand-new role model in recent Concordia graduate Duncan Cree.
November 29, 2010
Alumnus builds popularity of chess in the Big Apple
One move at a time, New York City Chess Inc. has created the Big Apple's largest community of chess players.
Beijing Chapter welcomes deans for PhD recruitment workshop
Chapter President Chen Zhang volunteered his services for the PhD Workshop China 2010 recruitment event on November 27 and 28 at the Swissôtel in Beijing.
November 18, 2010
Literary alumni shine
Concordia alumna Johanna Skibsrud rocked the Canadian literary establishment by winning the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her debut novel, The Sentimentalists.
November 10, 2010
Giller Prize winner Johanna Skibsrud, MA 05, hails from Concordia
After being labeled “the darkest horse” in the Giller Prize race by The Toronto Star, Concordia alumna Johanna Skibsrud’s debut novel, The Sentimentalists, has earned the number one spot
November 9, 2010
Two proud graduates honoured at 21st John Molson School of Business Awards of Distinction ceremony
Randall Kelly, BComm 78, and Anna Martini, BComm 85, GrDip 86, honoured by JMSB this year.
October 27, 2010
Grads in the News: October 27, 2010
Appointments, articles/media, honours and awards
October 26, 2010
Business education without prerequisites
Anyone who has ever wanted to take practical business courses - without the usual prerequisites - will want to learn more about the new offerings from Concordia's School of Extended Learning
October 20, 2010
An Evening with Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel, acclaimed writer, professor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, joined Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth and about 80 guests for a cocktail reception at Sofitel Montreal on October 19, 2010.
October 6, 2010
New president for alumni association
Philippe Pourreaux has been named president of the Concordia University Alumni Association for a term that extends until 2012
September 29, 2010
Homecoming off to a great start!
Inclement weather can’t hold Concordians back. Despite the threat of rain over the weekend, more than 1,500 people attended outdoor activities offered as part of Homecoming 2010, which began September 23 and wraps up this coming Sunday. Hundreds of...
September 28, 2010
4th President's Conference Series kicks off October 27
This fall, Concordia presents its 4th President's Conference, themed "Montreal is the world: the city through the eyes of Concordia," in association with the Grande Bibliothèque du Québec. A program of lectures, performance and discussions by Concordia's researchers will be...
September 27, 2010
Concordia acting alumnus James Tupper appears on new season of Grey's Anatomy
Cast as trauma counselor Dr. Andrew Perkins, he is slated to appear in at least two episodes of the television series
August 24, 2010
Concordia Football News
A message from Concordia Stingers Football Coach Gerry McGrath
August 18, 2010
Lucas Haneman, BFA 10, wins CNIB's The I Factor
Concordia grad wins Canadian Idol-style musical competition for individuals living with vision loss.
July 29, 2010
Grads in the News: Week of July 29, 2010
Appointments, articles/media, honours and awards
June 8, 2010
Grads in the News: Week of June 8, 2010
Appointments, articles/media, honours and awards
May 17, 2010
Concordia University Alumni Association recognizes excellence in alumni and friends
Even though more than 275 people packed the elegant Hyatt Regency Montreal ballroom May 17, 2010, the room had a family feel.
April 27, 2010
Dinner for Eight alumni program wins silver medal!
Concordia’s Dinner for Eight Program earned a silver medal in the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education’s 2010 Prix d’Excellence in the Best Alumni Program category. The program creates a forum for Concordia graduates to share their professional...
April 13, 2010
JMSB Alumni Chapter Welcomes New President
Adriana Molluso, MBA 08 The John Molson School of Business Alumni Chapter of the Concordia University Alumni Association is pleased to announce the appointment of its new President, Adriana Molluso (effective March 18, 2010). Adriana completed her MBA at...
March 31, 2010
Alum and professor's film wins Jutra for best documentary
Last Train Home, produced by Concordia professor Daniel Cross, MFA 98, won Best Documentary at Quebec's Jutra film awards, presented at a gala on March 28 at Montreal's TOHU.
March 22, 2010
Concordians perform at 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics
Concordia represented at 2010 Winter Paralympics by Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli, BComm 09, who performed during the Opening Ceremonies, Concordia student Arly Fogarty, who competed at the games.
March 11, 2010
Concordia Joins Forces With International Festival of Films on Art
The International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA) and Concordia University are pleased to announce their partnership for the 28th edition of the Festival, which will take place from March 18 to 28.
March 9, 2010
Class of 2010 launches $20.10 Campaign!
It provides graduating students the opportunity to contribute to the university in honour of their upcoming graduation.
March 1, 2010
Alumni Recognition Awards 2010 - Recipients announced
Recipients will be honored at the awards banquet on May 17.
February 14, 2010
Concordia grad lights up the sky over Vancouver Olympics
The large-scale public art installation transforming the sky over Vancouver for the duration of the Winter Olympics was designed by artist and Concordia alumnus Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, BSc 89.
December 22, 2009
L’Université Concordia organise le 10e dîner des Fêtes pour les étudiants étrangers
Pour ceux qui ne peuvent rentrer chez eux en cette période de célébrations
December 21, 2009
Concordia University Hosts 10th Annual International Students Holiday Party
Complimentary dinner for students who can't go home for the holidays
September 1, 2009
Windmills, tulips and other jewels
From April 24 to May 2, 2009, Concordia distinguished professor emerita Maïr Verthuy joined the alumni travel program trip, cruise the magnificent waterways and canals of Holland and Belgium.
June 1, 2009
Treasures of Southern Africa
Tony De Santis, EMBA 99 recounts the breath-taking sights and emotional experiences on his trip to Southern Africa with his father.
December 1, 2008
With Love, From Russia
Suzanne Leworthy and her husband, Jim Leworthy, S BComm 66, joined the Concordia Alumni Travel Program trip to Russia, Cruise the Passage of Peter the Great, from August 31 to September 12, 2008.
March 1, 2008
Sights and sounds of Antarctica
Christine C. Lengvari, L BSc 72, recounts her remarkable experiences from the Concordia University Alumni Association's Expedition to Antarctica, the first Alumni Travel Program trip.
