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December 2012

Dec 20 - Dec. 20: Notice of email delays
Dec 20 - Paying fees easier thanks to new Interac service
Dec 20 - Don't miss these important dates
Dec 19 - Concordia requests conciliation in CUFA talks
Dec 19 - Interim Provost and CFO to host conversations on budget
Dec 19 - Concordia president extends best wishes to students
Dec 19 - Accolades for the week of December 17
Dec 19 - New travel web page for Concordians
Dec 19 - Banner web reports decommissioned Dec. 21
Dec 18 - Dec. 18-19 - Interruption to Empath
Dec 18 - President extends best wishes for the holidays
Dec 18 - Christopher Moore appointed Acting Associate Dean
Dec 17 - Assisting professors with classroom technology
Dec 12 - Shuttle bus mapping service down
Dec 12 - President discusses budget cuts with Senate
Dec 11 - Accolades for the week of December 10
Dec 11 - Network interruption: Dec. 16 and 17
Dec 11 - New telecommunications policy
Dec 11 - Concordia closed December 22 to January 2
Dec 11 - Leading the way in online learning
Dec 10 - John Molson School of Business climbs in global rankings
Dec 10 - John Molson School of Business holds Dean's Awards
Dec 7 - Concordia disappointed by decrease in government funding
Dec 5 - Estelle Bouthillier awarded medal
Dec 4 - Conserving energy during the holidays
Dec 3 - Stephanie Sarik appointed interim registrar

November 2012

Nov 30 - Two senior appointments made
Nov 27 - It's fine outside the yellow line
Nov 27 - Accolades for the week of November 26
Nov 27 - Nominate a deserving librarian
Nov 23 - Remembering Pamela Bright
Nov 21 - Board of Governors approves bicameralism measures
Nov 21 - Political science professor named a Montreal ambassador
Nov 21 - Accolades for the week of November 19
Nov 20 - Nominations open for advisory search committee for dean, School of Graduate Studies
Nov 14 - Mandatory recycling audit set to begin
Nov 14 - Business students win ethics case competition
Nov 13 - Frank Chalk honoured
Nov 13 - Your turn to rate campus facilities
Nov 12 - P-card holders welcomed in the Campus Retail Stores
Nov 12 - Seeking nominations for staff award
Nov 9 - Concordia responds to homestay allegations
Nov 7 - New QST rate takes effect January 1, 2013
Nov 7 - Concordia delegation ensures conference success
Nov 6 - Accolades for the week of November 5
Nov 6 - Senate approves research unit
Nov 5 - Reading the rankings
Nov 1 - Concordia adjusts student accounts to reflect rollback in tuition fees

October 2012

Oct 31 - Concordia addresses homestay issues
Oct 31 - Congratulations to our graduates!
Oct 31 - New president installed at convocation
Oct 30 - Email phishing attacks
Oct 30 - Understanding Concordia policies
Oct 29 - Arts and Science faculty honoured
Oct 25 - Concordia employee benefits and pension plan committees seek nominations
Oct 24 - Installation of Alan Shepard as Concordia's president
Oct 24 - Requesting refund easier thanks to new service
Oct 24 - Accolades for the week of October 22
Oct 23 - In it for Concordia
Oct 23 - Signing on the dotted line
Oct 17 - Nov. 1 - Deadline for Canada Savings Bonds payroll savings program
Oct 17 - Search process begins for selecting next Concordia provost
Oct 17 - Big day approaches for fall grads
Oct 17 - Concordia buys Faubourg floors
Oct 16 - Arts and science scholars honoured
Oct 15 - Shining a light on harassment
Oct 15 - Nov. 30 - Deadline to change pension plan contribution status
Oct 15 - JMSB student wins National Bank scholarship
Oct 12 - Message from Board chair about president's contract
Oct 11 - Adjustments to Guy-Metro Building HVAC system
Oct 10 - Accolades for the week of October 8
Oct 10 - Senate approves bicameralism recommendations
Oct 10 - Promoting a culture of safety
Oct 9 - Save, recycle or shred?
Oct 9 - JMSB students win prestigious award
Oct 4 - JMSB moves up in worldwide rankings
Oct 3 - Accolades for the week of October 1
Oct 3 - Board approves recommendations to improve HR policies for senior management
Oct 2 - Safety first

September 2012

Sep 28 - Concordia to improve HR practices for senior management
Sep 28 - Important information regarding tuition fee payments
Sep 27 - Concordia launches mobile course registration website
Sep 26 - Accolades for the week of September 24
Sep 26 - In Memoriam: Catherine Vermaessen Dallaire
Sep 26 - Streamlining research-related processes
Sep 25 - Protecting personal information
Sep 25 - Ranked third in Canada
Sep 25 - Tuition fees due Sept. 30
Sep 19 - Senate holds first meeting of academic year
Sep 19 - Concordia awards two honorary doctorates this fall
Sep 18 - Concordia withdraws Code of Rights and Responsibilities complaints
Sep 18 - Policy awareness campaign highlights employee Code of Ethics
Sep 17 - Updated Student Services locations on Loyola Campus
Sep 17 - Guy-Metro Building main entrance closed for renovations
Sep 12 - Looking for help to improve your health?
Sep 12 - Code exists to protect
Sep 12 - New Quebec registry lists businesses ineligible to deal with Concordia
Sep 7 - Second call: Five administrative and support staff members needed
Sep 5 - New president extends warm welcome as fall term begins
Sep 5 - Nominations sought for advisory search committee
Sep 4 - Remembering Jean-Paul Morin
Sep 4 - JMSB places second in New Zealand
Sep 4 - First day of classes moved to September 5

August 2012

Aug 30 - Accommodating Cegep students affected by protest action
Aug 29 - Accolades for the week of August 27
Aug 29 - Sign up for emergency alerts
Aug 28 - Honorary degree nominations sought
Aug 28 - Services for Aboriginal students gets new name
Aug 28 - In conversation with Concordia's new president
Aug 27 - Working together is key to our collective success and in addressing Bill 78
Aug 27 - La collaboration, essentielle à notre réussite et dans le cadre du projet de loi no 78
Aug 24 - Samuel Bronfman Building air conditioning down
Aug 22 - In Memoriam: Father Aloysius Graham
Aug 22 - Notice of final email migration workshops
Aug 21 - In Memoriam: Everett Price
Aug 20 - MyConcordia inaccessible to some off-campus users
Aug 20 - Interruption to the Concordia network: Aug. 21 and 24
Aug 17 - Call for nominations - Administrative and Support Staff Tribunal Pool
Aug 17 - Call for nominations - Advisory search committee for provost and vice-president, academic affairs
Aug 15 - Accolades for the week of August 13
Aug 14 - Additional make-up day added to fall term
Aug 13 - Don't miss these deadlines
Aug 13 - Evaluation of University Librarian under way
Aug 13 - Free entry for film and journalism students
Aug 3 - Update on De Maisonneuve renovations
Aug 1 - Welcome message from President and Vice-Chancellor Alan Shepard

July 2012

Jul 30 - David Graham appointed senior advisor on international strategy
Jul 30 - Concordia appoints Graham Carr to the position of vice-president, research and graduate studies
Jul 27 - In Memoriam: Paul Hrasko
Jul 19 - Concordia community mourns Rita Shane
Jul 17 - Interruption-of-service notice for users of Outlook Web App: July 17
Jul 17 - Information available on pay equity maintenance
Jul 17 - Matthew Stiegemeyer assumes role of director of student recruitment
Jul 16 - Concordia disciplines among global top 200
Jul 11 - Fall term on the horizon
Jul 10 - New John Molson School of Business dean takes the helm
Jul 9 - Concordia welcomes four new Vanier scholars

June 2012

Jun 28 - Information available on pay equity maintenance
Jun 28 - Fond farewell and best wishes from Concordia President
Jun 27 - Metro-level renovations near Concordia tunnel entrances
Jun 27 - Tuition fees for international students set for 2012-13
Jun 27 - May showers cause major renovations
Jun 26 - Celebrating innovation and productivity in business
Jun 26 - Concordia's Board approves 2012-13 operating budget
Jun 26 - Private memorial service held for Jun Lin
Jun 22 - Board approves three-year budget plan
Jun 20 - Henry F. Hall Building escalator update
Jun 20 - Faculty of Fine Arts - Great Grads 2012
Jun 20 - In Memoriam: Geoffrey Adams
Jun 19 - Valedictorian energized by her experience at Concordia
Jun 19 - Fascination with robots takes accomplished grad to Philadelphia
Jun 19 - Aidin Mehdipour garners multiple awards
Jun 19 - Design graduate lights up landscape
Jun 19 - Valedictorian on the fast-track route to a PhD
Jun 19 - Caroline Ostiguy receives dissertation prize
Jun 19 - From Degrassi to Concordia
Jun 19 - Top marks a family tradition
Jun 19 - PhD grad explored ways to improve physics teaching and learning methods
Jun 19 - Co-op experience proves invaluable to biochemistry graduate
Jun 19 - Class of Spring 2012
Jun 19 - Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science -
Great Grads 2012
Jun 19 - Mechanical engineering graduate leaves behind legacy
Jun 19 - High academic achievement has been a hallmark of this industrial engineering grad
Jun 19 - (VIDEO) Rhodes Scholar takes his interest in climate change to Oxford
Jun 19 - John Molson School of Business - Great Grads 2012
Jun 19 - Finance graduate encourages students to find mentors
Jun 19 - MSc graduate encourages students to reach out for support
Jun 19 - An engineer with global reach
Jun 19 - BFA graduate combines passion for art and teaching
Jun 19 - PhD graduate encouraged to avoid his comfort zone
Jun 19 - Stitching a greener world
Jun 19 - MBA grad returned to Concordia for professional and personal development
Jun 19 - Brothers get a sound fine arts education
Jun 19 - Art history offered intriguing 'buffet'
Jun 19 - Faculty of Arts and Science - Great Grads 2012
Jun 19 - MFA graduate named 2012 Bronfman fellow
Jun 19 - Linguistics honours student discovered rewards of volunteering
Jun 19 - MBA graduate co-organized international case competition
Jun 19 - Political science graduate demonstrates outstanding community spirit
Jun 19 - Film production grad explores the human mind through stories
Jun 14 - STILL Wanted: Your lost stories
Jun 13 - Susanne Thorup named manager, Career and Placement Services
Jun 12 - Professors honoured for outstanding achievements
Jun 12 - Award recognizes academic leadership of four Concordians
Jun 6 - Accolades for the week of June 4
Jun 6 - Researchers recognized for excellence
Jun 6 - In memoriam: Robert W. Barnes
Jun 6 - Frederick Clayman named manager, Accounts Payable
Jun 6 - Reminder: Purchases must be made using the web requisition system
Jun 4 - Outstanding discounts for Concordia employees
Jun 1 - Open meeting to introduce candidates for vice-president, research and graduate studies
Jun 1 - Concordia University ranks in new global top 100

May 2012

May 29 - Senate holds final meeting of the year
May 29 - Faculty of Arts and Science continues rollout of centralized email service
May 23 - Bill 78's impact on Concordia
May 23 - Accolades for week of May 22
May 23 - Major support announced for Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance
May 22 - Diversity and group dynamics workshops available for managers and staff
May 18 - New leadership in Advancement and Alumni Relations
May 17 - Loan deadline for U.S. students is June 27
May 16 - Concordia Human Resources offers workshops designed specifically for staff
May 16 - Dominique Michaud joins Concordia as associate director of research development
May 16 - Gambling research chair a first in Quebec
May 9 - IITS offering tech support for faculty email account transfer
May 9 - Concordia honours eight exceptional individuals
May 9 - Social economist honoured by Association francophone pour le savoir
May 9 - Guy-Metro Building renovation schedule update
May 8 - IITS Service Desk: Summer hours
May 7 - Evaluation process under way for performance of provost and vice-president, academic affairs
May 4 - Alan Shepard named Concordia president and vice-chancellor
May 2 - Bottled water no longer sold from vending machines on campus
May 1 - Terry Too takes on new role as project director of student information system
May 1 - Richard Young appointed senior director, environmental health, safety and security

April 2012

Apr 25 - Accolades for the week of April 23
Apr 25 - Senate calls for dialogue on student protests
Apr 25 - Board approves recommendations for senior administrators
Apr 23 - Brad Tucker appointed associate vice-president, Student and Enrolment Services
Apr 20 - Important notice for students about Late DISC for winter term
Apr 20 - Lunch with Provost a popular event
Apr 19 - Dr. Alan Shepard recommended as candidate for
Concordia president
Apr 19 - Norman Hébert, Jr. named chair of Concordia's Board of Governors
Apr 19 - Steve Harvey named dean of the John Molson School of Business
Apr 19 - Important dates
Apr 18 - Less than two weeks remain before the iPad draw
Apr 18 - Grey Nuns property designated historic site
Apr 11 - Sabrina Lavoie appointed Executive Director, Budget Planning and Control
Apr 10 - All examinations proceed as scheduled
Apr 10 - (VIDEO) Arts and Science students showcase research
Apr 5 - Engineering student flies high
Apr 5 - In Memory of Michael von Grünau
Apr 4 - Remembering a pioneering professor
Apr 4 - Accolades for the week of April 2

March 2012

Mar 28 - Year-end deadline for facilities requests
Mar 27 - Graduate earns Juno nomination
Mar 27 - Concordia's founding father of biology department passes away
Mar 27 - Concordia loses a member of the family
Mar 26 - Insurance claims deadline is April 30
Mar 26 - In Memoriam: Morrel Bachynski
Mar 21 - Ombuds Office annual report available
Mar 21 - Defender of social justice dies
Mar 20 - Volunteers needed for CAUBO Conference
Mar 20 - Participate in workforce survey and be eligible to win prizes
Mar 19 - Concordia University closed on Thursday, March 22. All classes and activities cancelled.
Mar 19 - L'Université Concordia sera fermée le jeudi 22 mars. Tous les cours et les activités seront annulés.
Mar 19 - Performance indicators for Board use to be determined
Mar 16 - President's message reaffirms commitment to students
Mar 14 - Join the provost for lunch
Mar 9 - Concordia receives letter from Quebec education minister
Mar 7 - Academic Leadership Award nominations sought by Mar. 16
Mar 7 - Engineering student recognized for innovative software
Mar 6 - Accolades for the week of March 5
Mar 5 - Message from the president on human resources

February 2012

Feb 29 - Nominations sought for Spring 2012 convocation medals and awards
Feb 29 - Presentations of shortlisted candidates for Dean, John Molson School of Business
Feb 28 - Concordians garner Governor General's Awards
Feb 28 - Accolades for the week of February 27
Feb 22 - Concordia University and CUCEPTFU reach agreement
Feb 22 - Online course registration rising
Feb 22 - Accolades for the week of February 20
Feb 22 - Create subsidized jobs for students
Feb 16 - Degrowth conference seeks submissions
Feb 15 - Accolades for the week of February 13
Feb 15 - Keep it inside the yellow lines
Feb 15 - Preferred names coming on some student documents
Feb 14 - Student bloggers sought for Huffington Post College
Feb 14 - Changes coming to official transcripts
Feb 7 - Dance community mourns Concordia teacher
Feb 7 - Accolades for the week of February 6
Feb 7 - Concordia major contributor to economy
Feb 6 - Four new research centres established
Feb 1 - Profs earn province's top prize

January 2012

Jan 25 - Students increasingly engaged at Concordia
Jan 24 - Community honours John O'Brien's legacy
Jan 24 - School prepares for review
Jan 19 - Winter fee payment deadline is January 31
Jan 18 - Second call for nominations
Jan 18 - Nominate a family business
Jan 18 - Call for honorary degree nominations
Jan 17 - Shaping Concordia's future
Jan 17 - Chief Financial Officer's term extended
Jan 17 - AIESEC Concordia receives award
Jan 16 - Board unanimously adopts Academic Plan
Jan 11 - Community mourns two professors
Jan 10 - JMSB Dean's Awards
Jan 10 - The quest for fluency
Jan 10 - Governor General honours Concordians
Jan 4 - A math student's winning words
Jan 4 - Correction to Entry in the 2011-2012 Undergraduate Calendar
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