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May 26, 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 New Yorker features a story about selling Tim Horton’s to Americans and quotes Harold Simpkins, professor in the Department of Marketing.

  • La Devoir features an article about the changing landscape of the Shaughnessy Village and quotes Clarence Epstein, director of Special Projects and Cultural affairs, who discusses Concordia’s part in the rejuvenation of the area.

  • The Suburban publishes an op-ed by Suzanne Reisler, an instructor in the School of Extended Learning, about living in the moment.

  • La Presse features a story about our fascination with maps and quotes Sébastien Caquard, professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment.

  • The Montreal Gazette features an article about the launch of a collection of essays, In The Sacred Encounter: Jewish Perspectives on Sexuality, edited by Lisa J. Grushcow, rabbi at Westmount’s Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. Donald Boisvert, professor in the Department of Religion, participated in a panel organized by and he is quoted in the article. The article is reprised by Press Display, The Leader-Post, The Province, Star Phoenix and The Edmonton Journal.