Concordia University Magazine 2012

Fall 2012

In it for Concordia Alan Shepard, Concordia's enthusiastic new president, foresees great things for the university
TAG along! Researchers at Concordia’s Technoculture, Art and Games centre take play seriously.
Colour our world Concordia faculty members examine colours from marketing, art theory, physics and a kaleidoscope of other perspectives
A canvas to our imagination Concordia’s Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery marks two important anniversaries while continuing to look to the future.
Celebrating Sir George Williams Happy 75th birthday to the first graduating class and alumni association of one of the university’s founding institutions.
There’s no place like Homecoming A look back at the highlights of the first 22 years of Concordia’s Homecoming.
Faculty Spotlight: Arts and Science The faculty’s diverse new institutes and research centres will bolster its international profile.

Taking wing A BA's value can be measured in dollars and sense.
Billion dollar babyA recent study reveals that Concordia adds nearly $1.3 billion to the Quebec economy
Drawing up a plan for success The university presents its new, transformative five-year academic plan
Before the law We introduce you to seven alumni lawyers who've taken non-traditional paths
Brand yourself Career advice from a diverse group of accomplished grads
Faculty Spotlight: John Molson School of Business
JMSB celebrates a new dean, two new research centres and a record year for case competitors

Alumni profiles: the creative class
These Concordia grads have found creative ways—from offering communications advice to building high-end saunas—to translate their Fine Arts degrees into successful businesses.
In pursuit of stolen art—and justice
For 10 years, Concordia has led the Max Stern Art Restitution Project's search for Nazi-looted art.
Pelagic life: nurturing the soul in the open ocean An alumna joins a team working to preserve the spectacular ocean beauty off the Mexican coasts.
Trancher le noeud gordien Pierre Gauthier, professeur au Département de géographie, d’urbanisme et d’environnement, s’affaire à dépêtrer Montréal du bourbier de l’échangeur Turcot.
Faculty Spotlight: Fine Arts
The Department of Design and Computation Arts teaches students to be imaginative and environmentally conscious