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Open House is a unique opportunity to see for yourself what it’s like to be a Concordian. Discover our two vibrant campuses, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and get advice from faculty, staff and current students.

When
October 24, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex (1515 St. Catherine W.)

Les journées portes ouvertes sont une occasion unique de découvrir par vous-même ce que signifie être un étudiant de Concordia. Découvrez nos deux campus dynamiques, visitez nos installations ultramodernes et bénéficiez des conseils des professeurs, du personnel et des étudiants actuels.

When
October 24, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex (1515 St. Catherine W.)


Ongoing events

The Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery is pleased to present FOODWAYS, a group exhibition curated by Zoë Chan.

When
September 1, 2026 – December 5, 2026 (all day)
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)


Upcoming events

For this second gathering with Hexagram, International Digital Arts Alliance (IDAA) will welcome Mourad Bennacer (SAT), continuing the conversation initiated through the Manifesto for a Living Digital Memory, presented at MUTEK Forum 2026.

When
October 26, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex 11.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Isabella Salas

In this series, participants engage in structured dialogue to cultivate key metacognitive skills, self-reflection, and self-awareness within their professional and teaching practice.

When
October 26, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 637 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Ridge Shukrun

When
October 26, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Get hands-on experience with urban farming while learning practical gardening skills and helping build a more food-secure community.

When
October 27, 2026, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
TB Building ()

Get your hands dirty, learn essential gardening skills and connect with fellow plant lovers while helping care for the mind.heart.mouth Intergenerational Garden.

When
October 27, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
HA - Hingston Hall, wing HA In front of HA Building (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)

Please join us on October 27th as we launch the 2026-27 Gender Equity Mentoring in AI (GEMinAI) Program!

When
October 27, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building MB9-AB (1450 Guy St.)

Come get your spook on at the Center for the Arts in Human Development in this year's Halloween Bake Sale!

When
October 27, 2026 – October 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Loyola campus HB - Hingston Hall, wing HB HB-133 (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
October 27, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The Concordia Farmers' Market returns this summer and fall with weekly markets at both the Loyola and Sir George Williams campuses.

When
October 27, 2026, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Join us for a fun Halloween Themed Zumba class at Honey's (previously The Hive) on Loyola Campus (SC-200) to move and dance to some spooky tunes to chase away the exam scaries!

When
October 27, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Loyola Campus Student Centre 200 (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)

Get your hands dirty, learn essential gardening skills and connect with fellow plant lovers while helping care for the mind.heart.mouth Intergenerational Garden.

When
October 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
HA - Hingston Hall, wing HA In front of HA Building (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)

Are you concerned about a student or navigating a difficult situation? Join us for a virtual drop-in Q&A session for faculty and staff on recognizing and responding to students in distress or identified as a student of concern. Co-facilitated by Dr. Elana Bloom, Senior Director of Health and Wellness, and Aisha Topsakal, Director and Senior Advisor, Office of Rights and Responsibilities, this session will provide practical guidance on responding with empathy, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, and connecting students with the right campus resources. Bring your questions, situations and concerns. The session will also provide an overview of faculty and staff roles and responsibilities when responding to student concerns, including when and how to raise or report a student-of-concern issue.

When
October 28, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Dr. Elana Bloom and Aisha Topsakal

Please join the Feminist Policy Lab in a special screening of The Returning Tide: Thirty Years On. The film revisits more than twenty feminist activists from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China to trace the lasting impact of the 1995 United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing across East Asia.

When
October 28, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 1220 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Xiaotong Xu, Iris Yu Yang, Kimberley Manning

Get hands-on experience with urban farming while learning practical gardening skills and helping build a more food-secure community.

When
October 29, 2026, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
TB Building ()

Shop spooky by supporting Concordia artists who will bring their work to the Fripe.

When
October 29, 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building LB-018 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The Future Genders Archive is a monthly workshop series that translates feminist theory and Science and Technology Studies (STS) into accessible design methods for imagining fluid, expansive technical futures. Each month, a guest facilitator gives a short talk on one theme.

When
October 29, 2026, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Ceyda Yolgormez

Join us for a free, interactive workshop all about zines!

When
October 29, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Faubourg Ste-Catherine Building Room 5.255 (1610 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Sage Pantony

Join Guillaume Lamontagne, chief architect for satellite systems at MDA Space, for an in-person presentation on the rapid expansion of the commercial space sector. Discover how advances in launch capabilities, satellite technologies and new applications are driving this growth.

When
October 29, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus EV - Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 1.605 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Guillaume Lamontagne

Grounded in over a decade of hands-on research, the seminar will discuss critical insights into how brands and retailers convey sustainability, along with strategies for more authentic communication across diverse consumer sectors.

When
October 30, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building MB14.250 (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Professor Jennifer Lynes Murray

Please join us on Portfolio Day and receive one-on-one constructive feedback, discuss your creative artworks and aspirations from a Design or a Computation Arts faculty member.

When
October 30, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Prof. Jonathan Lessard

Join City Herbal for weekly drop-in gardening sessions in their perennial herb garden and food forest.

When
October 30, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
Loyola campus SH - Future Buildings Laboratory Behind Hingston, Near the Solar house (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)

In this presentation, I analyze a wealth of primary statistical data and testimonies of menstruators and healthcare workers to argue that we need to urgently cast menstrual dysregulation in rural America as a serious crisis in public health.

When
October 30, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 1120 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Akanksha Misra (SUNY Plattsburgh)

In this series, participants engage in structured dialogue to cultivate key metacognitive skills, self-reflection, and self-awareness within their professional and teaching practice.

When
November 2, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 637 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Ridge Shukrun

Get textbooks, mysteries, fiction, classics and cookbooks and more! Prices at $3 and up, all funds raised support student scholarships.

When
November 3, 2026, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
November 3, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Get textbooks, mysteries, fiction, classics and cookbooks and more! Prices at $3 and up, all funds raised support student scholarships.

When
November 4, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

A series of events where Concordians can come together to share loss, support one another through change, and build caring community in a non-judgemental space.

When
November 4, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

When
November 5, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
SGW campus FB - Faubourg Building 620.21 (1250 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1600 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Mireille Paquet

Meet Concordia's Next-Generation Scholars and discover the projects they have been working on alongside faculty mentors across disciplines.

When
November 5, 2026, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building Foyer (1450 Guy St.)

What does it take to navigate a world defined by uncertainty and rapid change? Join us for a special taping of CBC’s Ideas featuring global health leader Dr. Raj Panjabi. Panjabi will share his perspective on confronting uncertainty and preparing for the challenges ahead, followed by a conversation with Ideas host Nahlah Ayed. About the speakers Dr. Raj Panjabi is a global health leader, physician and author who served as Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense at the White House National Security Council from 2022 to 2023. He co-led the U.S. response to COVID-19 vaccination and other public health crises, including mpox, influenza and Ebola. A co-founder and former CEO of Last Mile Health, Panjabi has helped expand access to care by training community health workers in communities beyond the reach of formal health systems. He has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and TIME’s 50 Most Influential People in Healthcare. His honours include the TED Prize and Clinton Global Citizen Award. His first book, Safer, explores how we can prepare for a more uncertain world. Nahlah Ayed is the host of CBC’s Ideas, the nightly radio program exploring the people and ideas shaping our world. A veteran foreign correspondent, she spent nearly a decade reporting from London and another decade covering upheaval across the Middle East. She was previously a parliamentary reporter for The Canadian Press and has received numerous journalism awards, including the 2025 Edward R. Murrow Award.

When
November 5, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Raj Panjabi and Nahlah Ayed

Dr. Anthony A. Noce will be hosting an armchair conversation in-person and live online with Samuel Berridge, High Commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis to Canada, and Don Stephenson, Former Canadian Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

When
November 6, 2026, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Anthony A. Noce, Samuel Berridge, Don Stephenson

The purpose of this interest group is to bring together educators, graduate students with teaching roles, and student-facing staff to explore the impacts of trauma in the classroom setting and to apply and practice trauma-informed approaches and equity-driven frameworks.

When
November 6, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Katrina Grabner, Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Professor, Creative Arts Therapies

When
November 7, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Join us for lively discussions of new scholarship on gender and sexuality! Hosted by the Feminist Governance in Times of Crisis Working Group, the reading group brings together interdisciplinary research to encourage thoughtful exchange, collaboration, and fresh perspectives on emerging topics in the field.

When
November 9, 2026, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 1224 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Join us for the official closing event of Concordia’s 2026 Centraide Campaign.

When
November 10, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building MB 10.121 (1450 Guy St.)

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
November 10, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

A panel discussion on emerging trends shaping the accounting industry and practice.

When
November 10, 2026, 4:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building LB 103 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

This reading group explores current issues at the intersection of science and society, with a focus on science writing and communication, provides a platform for participants to discuss latest research, share ideas, develop practices, and hone skills to support effective public science communication across media.

When
November 11, 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Serena Bianchi, Science Communicator In-Residence and Maggie McDonnell, Coordinator, Composition & Professional Writing, English

When
November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-655.01 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

When
November 12, 2026 – November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Will Kymlicka

Socio-political divides, hate speech, and other complex dynamics are increasingly finding their way into our classrooms. Led by Dr. Jessica Bleuer, in partnership with Centre for Teaching and Learning at Concordia University, this interactive workshop gives educators an opportunity to explore and practise strategies for addressing difficult classroom moments.

When
November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Jessica Bleuer and Naj Sumar, Educational Developer, CTL

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
November 16, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

This Faculty Interest Group seeks to deepen the Community of Practice by moving beyond the exchange of ideas toward the co-construction of assessment practices, pedagogical resources, and scholarly knowledge.

When
November 17, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Fanny Mace, Études Françaises & Margo Echenberg, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
November 17, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Wear Concordia colours or merch as a simple, visible way to celebrate being part of the Concordia community on campus.

When
November 18, 2026, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Build practical skills for using generative AI critically and responsibly, from recognizing unreliable outputs to verifying AI-assisted work.

When
November 18, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

Recipes and stories come together to work as partners in storytelling, evoking the places, people, and emotions behind them. What histories do our recipes tell? How do they function as vehicles of memory and transmission of knowledge? What more can we learn from these recipes and community members, beyond the kitchen and the plate?

When
November 18, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus ER Building 672 (2155 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Cassandra Marsillo, Noah Solomons

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
November 19, 2026, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Jennifer Addison

This interest group supports faculty and teaching staff in applying or improving their application of contemplative practices in their classroom to promote well-being and a compassionate classroom, to further course goals, and to support learning. 

When
November 20, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 and online via Zoom (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Prof. Rosemary C. Reilly, Applied Human Sciences and Cristina Galofre Gomez, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Vous souhaitez développer vos compétences en français écrit et faire reconnaître votre niveau? Le département d’études françaises organise une session de certification écri+ le 20 novembre à 13 h en salle LB-618.

When
November 20, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell LB 618 (1400, boul. De Maisonneuve O.)

The Industrial Engineering Challenge is a one-day event designed to introduce CEGEP students to Industrial Engineering through fun, hands-on optimization and decision-making challenges. Working in teams of up to three, participants will use logic, creativity and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world inspired problems. No previous knowledge of Industrial Engineering or optimization is required.

When
November 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus EV - Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 2.260 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Marzieh Ghiyasinasab and Masoumeh Kazemi Zanjani (Concordia), Danielle Nguyen (Galderma) and Alexandre Clarizio (Kaster Technologies).

Explore how hardware-assisted security can help verify AI system compliance without exposing sensitive information. As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used, governments are introducing regulations to ensure AI systems are fair, trustworthy and accountable. But how can we verify that these systems meet those requirements? Join us for the Gina Cody School Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring N. Asokan, University Professor at the University of Waterloo. Asokan will explore new methods for verifying properties of AI systems that can help assess regulatory compliance while protecting sensitive information.

When
November 23, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Where
SGW campus EV - Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 1.605 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
N. Asokan

Explore how colonialism shapes stories, bodies, places and futures in a community dialogue centring lived experience, memory, resistance and belonging.

When
November 24, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
November 24, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Are you concerned about a student or navigating a difficult situation? Join us for a virtual drop-in Q&A session for faculty and staff on recognizing and responding to students in distress or identified as a student of concern. Co-facilitated by Dr. Elana Bloom, Senior Director of Health and Wellness, and Aisha Topsakal, Director and Senior Advisor, Office of Rights and Responsibilities, this session will provide practical guidance on responding with empathy, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, and connecting students with the right campus resources. Bring your questions, situations and concerns. The session will also provide an overview of faculty and staff roles and responsibilities when responding to student concerns, including when and how to raise or report a student-of-concern issue.

When
November 25, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Dr. Elana Bloom and Aisha Topsakal

Looking to build AI partnerships between Quebec and India? Join Concordia researchers and government, industry and funding partners from Quebec, Canada and India for a two-hour online forum on collaborative AI projects, training and knowledge exchange.

When
November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Join us for our Immigration Politics Reading Group

When
November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
SGW campus FB - Faubourg Building 620.21 (1250 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1600 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Mireille Paquet

In the busyness of university life, it can be easy to focus on what is missing, stressful, or uncertain. This interactive workshop invites you to explore gratitude as a practice that can support well-being, resilience, and connection. Through guided reflection, discussion, and simple activities, we'll consider what gratitude means, how it shows up in our daily lives, and how cultivating it can deepen our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to reflect.

When
November 26, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus Hall 608.02 ()

Socio-political divides, hate speech, and other complex dynamics are increasingly finding their way into our classrooms. Led by Dr. Jessica Bleuer, in partnership with Centre for Teaching and Learning at Concordia University, this interactive workshop gives educators an opportunity to explore and practise strategies for addressing difficult classroom moments.

When
November 27, 2026, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Jessica Bleuer and Naj Sumar, Educational Developer, CTL

The lecture draws from Jiso Yoon's research on South Korea's gender equality machinery (GEM) to explore how public institutions can advance and sustain gender justice amid shifting political priorities.

When
November 27, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 1220 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Jiso Yoon

When
November 27, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building Meet at H-608.02 to travel together (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

When
November 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
St John's Lutheran Church

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
December 1, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

This reading group explores current issues at the intersection of science and society, with a focus on science writing and communication, provides a platform for participants to discuss latest research, share ideas, develop practices, and hone skills to support effective public science communication across media.

When
December 2, 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
Loyola campus CC - Central Building 405 (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Serena Bianchi, Science Communicator In-Residence and Maggie McDonnell, Coordinator, Composition & Professional Writing, English

A series of events where Concordians can come together to share loss, support one another through change, and build caring community in a non-judgemental space.

When
December 3, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The purpose of this interest group is to bring together educators, graduate students with teaching roles, and student-facing staff to explore the impacts of trauma in the classroom setting and to apply and practice trauma-informed approaches and equity-driven frameworks.

When
December 4, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Katrina Grabner, Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Professor, Creative Arts Therapies

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
December 7, 2026, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Casey Burkholder

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
December 8, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

This interest group supports faculty and teaching staff in applying or improving their application of contemplative practices in their classroom to promote well-being and a compassionate classroom, to further course goals, and to support learning. 

When
December 11, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 and online via Zoom (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Prof. Rosemary C. Reilly, Applied Human Sciences and Cristina Galofre Gomez, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
December 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
December 15, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
January 18, 2027, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

This Faculty Interest Group seeks to deepen the Community of Practice by moving beyond the exchange of ideas toward the co-construction of assessment practices, pedagogical resources, and scholarly knowledge.

When
January 19, 2027, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Fanny Mace, Études Françaises & Margo Echenberg, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Manish Oza, Assistant Professor at Western Law, whose research currently focuses on voluntary associations and the state.

When
January 22, 2027, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus MB - John Molson Building 14.250 (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Manish Oza, Assistant Professor, Western Law

In this interactive workshop, participants will be guided through the process of creating or refining their teaching dossier. Participants will examine key components of an effective dossier, explore strategies for curating and presenting meaningful evidence of teaching impact, and learn how to articulate a compelling, values-driven statement of teaching philosophy.

When
January 26, 2027, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 and online via Zoom (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
John Paul Foxe, Senior Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Wear Concordia colours or merch as a simple, visible way to celebrate being part of the Concordia community on campus.

When
January 27, 2027, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
January 28, 2027 – January 29, 2027, 12 p.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Sabrina Ward-Kimola

Build practical skills for using generative AI critically and responsibly, from recognizing unreliable outputs to verifying AI-assisted work.

When
February 3, 2027, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

In this workshop we will look at basic techniques for classroom management along with strategies for promoting engagement through large group active learning.

When
February 10, 2027, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 and online via Zoom (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
John Bentley Senior Instructional Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

This Faculty Interest Group seeks to deepen the Community of Practice by moving beyond the exchange of ideas toward the co-construction of assessment practices, pedagogical resources, and scholarly knowledge.

When
February 16, 2027, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Fanny Mace, Études Françaises & Margo Echenberg, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
February 22, 2027, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Wear Concordia colours or merch as a simple, visible way to celebrate being part of the Concordia community on campus.

When
February 24, 2027, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
February 25, 2027, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Heather White

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Nicholas Smyth, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, whose research focusses on ethics and moral psychology.

When
February 26, 2027, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus MB - John Molson Building 14.250 (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Nicholas Smyth, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University

This Faculty Interest Group seeks to deepen the Community of Practice by moving beyond the exchange of ideas toward the co-construction of assessment practices, pedagogical resources, and scholarly knowledge.

When
March 16, 2027, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Fanny Mace, Études Françaises & Margo Echenberg, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
March 22, 2027, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Wear Concordia colours or merch as a simple, visible way to celebrate being part of the Concordia community on campus.

When
March 24, 2027, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Build practical skills for using generative AI critically and responsibly, from recognizing unreliable outputs to verifying AI-assisted work.

When
March 24, 2027, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
March 25, 2027, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Raesetje Sefala

Discover how erasure poetry can reveal what educational policies, curricula and media emphasize, silence and leave unsaid in this two-part creative workshop series.

When
April 6, 2027, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Ariel Zylberman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, State University of New York at Albany.

When
April 16, 2027, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GN - Grey Nuns Building NR-4 (1190 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1175 St-Mathieu St. | 1185 St-Mathieu St.)
Speaker(s)
Ariel Zylberman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, State University of New York at Albany

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
May 20, 2027, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Lindsay Rodgers