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ACCENT - Concordia Arts & Science

June 2025

Cherry Marshall and Paul C. Genest with the 14 new members of the Art Volte collection, as well as Annie Gérin, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts.

$1-million donation from Power Corporation of Canada to advance Art Volt

The major gift to the Campaign for Concordia strengthens professional pathways for emerging artists

‘With patience, perseverance and commitment, we can make ourselves heard’

Expert-in-residence Ghislain Picard looks back on 33 years with the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador

Great grads reflect on the lessons they’ve gleaned during their time at university

‘Learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms, it thrives in community’

Pascale Sicotte reappointed as dean of Concordia’s Faculty of Arts and Science

After five years of leadership, she reflects on lessons learned and the future of her faculty

Thanks to a university connection, Eric Fallen brings a hidden talent to light

An introduction from fellow alum Russ Makofsky led the comms grad to help launch an artist’s New York City debut

Emma Chen found her research focus — and a community — in Montreal

Drawing on her background as a scientist and a dancer, this researcher is making a difference in her chosen city and beyond

Silvae Mercedes debuts at the Stratford Festival this month

They credit their recent BA Honours in English and Creative Writing with helping them bring their love of poetry to the stage


Meet our latest Great Concordians

Kahente Horn-Miller, scholar, researcher and advocate for Indigenous knowledge

‘Concordia gave me the opportunity to study my community and culture’

Julien BriseBois, Stanley Cup-winning NHL executive

‘To ensure lasting success you need to create an environment where every player and staff member contributes to a shared vision of excellence’

Lady Mireille Gillings, biotech trailblazer and global health philanthropist

‘The next generation of public health leaders will rely on dynamic collaboration and a new skillset’

Natalie Voland, real-estate developer and social entrepreneur

‘Innovation comes with resistance, but the challenges make success meaningful’

Marc Séguin, acclaimed artist

‘Concordia gave me a sense of purpose. It was about becoming part of a community where art mattered’


One faculty, a world of disciplines


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