MONTREAL/May 19, 2005—
On behalf of Concordia University's Board of Governors, Chair Alain Benedetti is proud to announce the appointment of Claude Lajeunesse as its President and Vice-Chancellor for a five-year term beginning August 1, 2005. The appointment was ratified at the Board's meeting earlier today.
"Concordia University has the potential to be one of Canada's leading universities. Dr. Lajeunesse is exactly the right person at the right time to lead it into the next phase of growth and excellence," said Mr. Benedetti, who also chaired the search committee that recommended Dr. Lajeunesse."His deep knowledge of teaching and research along with his excellent management skills and track record in managing change will serve him well in his new position. He is a well-rounded leader."
Claude Lajeunesse comes to Concordia from a ten-year mandate as President and Vice-Chancellor of Ryerson University in downtown Toronto. "After ten exciting years at Ryerson, it is a privilege and honour to be selected to lead Concordia University," said Dr. Lajeunesse. "I share its fundamental values of excellence, accessibility, collegiality and equity. I also recognize the remarkable work of Dr. Lowy and his contribution to building this fine institution. I look forward to working with faculty, staff, students and the senior leadership team to fulfill all of Concordia's brilliant potentialówith the support of the Board, alumni and friends of the university."
The Concordia community wishes to thank Dr. Frederick Lowy for his dedication and invaluable contribution to the development of Concordia. We are proud to welcome Claude Lajeunesse and to join him in preparing the next stage of Concordia's future.
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Tanya Churchmuch
Senior Media Relations Advisor
Concordia University
