Quartier Loyola. Sponsored Syrian.

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

• The Suburban writes about 'Quartier Loyola', a Concordia initiative to gauge the nature and extent of the involvement of the Loyola campus in the lives of residents of the surrounding neighbourhoods. Clarence Epstein, senior director of Concordia's Urban and Cultural Affairs, is quoted throughout. He explains how Concordia continues to look for ways to make itself relevant and useful to the community at large. The article mentions an online survey that probes Montrealers' familiarity with what Concordia has to offer. 
• Global News Montreal runs a story about Concordia's sponsorship of 18-year old Syrian refugee Duina Al Melhm, among others. The report, which mentions that Concordia is sponsoring at least five Syrian refugees, includes on-camera appearances by Bram Freedman, Vice-President, Advancement and External Relations. Freedman, first seen at the 1:15 mark, speaks of the recently-announced $50,000 refugee sponsorship fund established by chancellor Jonathan Wener. Qatar Daily Star posts an edited text version of the story.

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