September 16, 2013
Concordia in the news
Posted on September 16, 2013
Expert commentators
Concordia faculty and researchers are regularly asked to offer expert, informed opinions on many of today's most pressing problems. Read some of the latest news items about Concordians:
- Canadian University Press reports that the Government of Quebec’s proposed Charter of Values is raising concern in post-secondary institutions. The article mentions that universities are refraining from commenting and quotes Chris Mota, Concordia University spokesperson.
- Also on the proposed Charter, CTV News Channel interviews Mireille Paquet, professor in the Department of Political Science, who explains how the Charter is enforcing negative stereotypes. Paquet is also quoted in Le Soleil in an article that presents various perspectives on the subject.
- The Montreal Gazette publishes an article about the difficulties of engaging a new generation of municipal participants and leaders. The article quotes Bruce Hicks, who teaches political science.
- Blouin Artinfo features an article about an art installation of four wall drawings by American postwar artist, Sol LeWitt, that are on display at Concordia’s FOFA Gallery. Director of the FOFA Gallery and artist, jake moore, is quoted.