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The 2011 Fukushima Dai'ichi nuclear disaster was the worst industrial nuclear catastrophe to hit Japan. It was a major event, rated at the highest severity, which released radioactive elements into the power plant's surrounding environment when back-up systems failed and could not sufficiently cool the nuclear reactors.

When
February 13, 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)
Maxime Polleri, Anthropology, Université Laval




Upcoming Arts & Science events

When
February 18, 2026, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Stefan Christoff and guests

An experiment in thinking together, this is a space to bring our own work and experiences, ask some uncomfortable questions, and support each other in committing to intentional, responsible uses of visual documentary forms.

When
February 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex 10.625 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Magdalena Hutter

Discover how matcha evolved from a traditional Japanese tea practice into a global cultural phenomenon. This talk explores matcha’s history, cultural significance, modern consumption in Japan and worldwide, and current debates around authenticity, sustainability, and commercialization. Featuring special guest and tea practitioner Reina Sakao (Madame Matcha), the session includes expert insights, a demonstration, and opportunities to reflect on matcha across cultures. Part of the “Exploring World Languages and Cultures: Lessons from Japanese Culture” series, presented through EmpowerGrad events by the CSLP in collaboration with the Concordia Japanese Language and Culture Community.

When
February 19, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)
Speaker(s)
Reina Sakao (Madame Matcha)

On Thursday, February 19, Professor Jean-Michel Roessli (Department of Theological Studies, Concordia University) will deliver a presentation entitled, Orpheus in Early Judaism and Early Christianity: Texts and Images.

When
February 19, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 411 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Professor Jean-Michel Roessli

In this talk, we provide a high level survey of some techniques for understanding the effects of these perturbations on the speed and profile of travelling waves. As examples, will also discuss the application of these techniques to models from mathematical physiology, including the FitzHugh-Nagumo system and neural field equations.

When
February 20, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building 921-4 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Zachary Adams

When
February 23, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Havin Guneser, Harriet Friedman

When
February 24, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
SGW campus FB - Faubourg Building 620 (1250 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1600 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

This panel brings together scholars, legal advocates, and community practitioners to explore how care ethics can be made actionable in trade policy.

When
February 24, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building Room LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Donal Sen Gill, Vivienne Walz, Hannah Ostiguy Hopp, Dimitri Lascaris, Amina Vance.

When
February 26, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building Conference Room (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Pablo Gilabert

When
February 27, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell CHODS Sunroom: LB 1019 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Yuriko Furuhata (McGill University)

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Michael Goodhart.

When
February 27, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 1220 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Michael Goodhart, Professor of Political Science and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, University of Pittsburgh

When
February 28, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
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Speaker(s)
Marina Johnson-Zafiris

You are invited to explore Irish night culture in the School of Irish Studies at Concordia University as part of Nuit Blanche.

When
February 28, 2026, 8 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building McEntee Reading Room (Room 1001.01) (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

When
March 11, 2026, 9:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Florencia Abbate, Dolores Chew, Niloofar Golkar, Bermal Küçük, Geneviève Pagé

Join our monthly seminar to hear Simone de Beauvoir Institute professors and affiliates discuss their research. A short Q&A will follow the discussion.

When
March 11, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus ER - ER Building 672 (2155 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Alex Tigchelaar, Sandra Smele, Constance Lafontaine, Viviane Namaste

The first Annual Vinesh Saxena Family Foundation Lecture with award-winning and best-selling author Monique Gray Smith. Monique will be speaking on the transformative and spiritual power of narratives and interaction.

When
March 11, 2026, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building MB9 ABCD (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Monique Gray Smith

When
March 12, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building McEntee Reading Room (H 1001.01), 10th floor (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Oein DeBhairduin

When
March 13, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building LB 651 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Devin Curry Sanchez.

When
March 13, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building 362 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Devin Sanchez Curry, Associate Professor of Philosophy, West Virginia University

When
March 24, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
SGW campus FB - Faubourg Building 620 (1250 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1600 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Sean Kelsey.

When
March 27, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building 362 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Sean Kelsey, Professor of Philosophy, University of Chicago

When
April 10, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building LB 651 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

This presentation builds on existing work to ask how the transnational flows of materiality, expertise, and capital that accompany large-scale infrastructural development can transform rural communities situated along lines of hydropower transmission at a distance from power-generating rivers and dams themselves.

When
April 10, 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)
Sara Shneiderman

When
April 10, 2026, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus EV - Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex 1.605 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

When
April 21, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus FB - Faubourg Building 620 (1250 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1600 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

Two-day event where QUESCREN research network and the wider community come together to explore, discuss, and advance research on English-speaking Quebec.

When
May 6, 2026 – May 7, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
SGW campus MB - John Molson Building CD (1450 Guy St.)

When
May 15, 2026 – May 16, 2026, 9:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building Open space (first floor) (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

When
May 28, 2026 – May 29, 2026 (all day)
Where
SGW campus MB - John Molson Building MB 14.250 (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Pablo Gilabert and others




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