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February 14, 2014

Concordia in the news
Posted on December 9, 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:

  • The chair of the Département d'études françaises at Concordia University, Philippe Caignon, has been awarded a 3M National Teaching Fellowship in celebration of his dedication to teaching, learning and educational leadership in Canada: Maclean’s and Maclean’s on Campus.

  • Martin Racine, professor in the Department of Design and Computation Arts, is featured on the cover of Québec Science and in the related feature story about 3D printing.The issue will be on newsstands February 21.

  • Jordan LeBel, professor in the Department of Marketing, appeared on City TV Breakfast Television (video will be available later in the day) to discuss the relationship between pleasure and eating.

  • Lea Katsanis, professor in the Department of Marketing, is quoted in an article by Canadian Grocer about Sobeys and Loblaws demanding that their suppliers reduce their prices.

  • The City of Montreal issued a press release announcing the 2nd edition of the Montréal joue and Graham Carr, vice-president of research and graduate studies, was among the attendees at the press conference. The Concordia and Technoculture, Art and Games lab is among the partners who participate during Montréal joue: Le Lézard.

  • Ciel Variable magazine features three Concordians on the cover: faculty member Marisa Portolese, professor in the Department of Studio Arts, Master of Fine Arts alumnae Jacynthe Carrier and Kim Waldron. The issue will be on newsstands until May.