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Concordia in the news
Posted on December 9, 2015

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.

University affairs

Various issues concerning Concordia University are often reported on by news outlets. Here is the most recent coverage pertaining to the institution: 

  • The University Affairs update of university appointments for December includes two Concordians: it notes Bram Freedman's transition from Vice-President of Development and External Relations and Secretary-General to the full-time position of Vice-President, Advancement and External Relations, effective December 1; the appointment of Frederica Jacobs as secretary-general and general counsel is also noted.
  • Nation Talk picks up an earlier release announcing that the Azrieli Foundation has made a $5-million investment in the Youth Fusion stay-in-school program, initiated as a pilot project at Concordia in 2008. President Alan Shepard was among the speakers at Monday's news conference at the John Molson School of Business, where the investment was announced. 
  • Matangi Tonga picks up an earlier release announcing that Eizo Ve'ehala is the first Tongan to complete the Aviation Security Professional Management Course, offered jointly by Concordia and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).