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November 5, 2013

Concordia in the news
Posted on November 5, 2013

Concordia in the news features stories of Concordians who appear in the news. Discover alumni, students, faculty and experts who recently made an impact in the media.

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:

  • Clarence Epstein, director of Special Projects and Cultural Affairs in the Office of the President, appeared on various radio and television programs yesterday to discuss the 1,400 pieces of Nazi-looted art that were found in a Munich apartment. Among the appearances include Radio-Canada’s Pas de midi sans info (beings at 14 minutes) and CBC Radio's World at Six (no link available). 

  • The Globe and Mail publishes an article about the speculated severance package of outgoing BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins and quotes Michel Magnan, professor and Lawrence Bloomberg Chair in Accountancy. The article is reprised by the Business News Network.

  • The Gazette reports on former Union Montreal party members who ran as independents in this year’s Montreal municipal election and won their ridings. The article quotes Harold Chorney, professor in the Department of Political Science.