Canadian Jewish archives. Helping Syrians.

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

• The Canadian Jewish News reports the official naming of the national archives at the former Canadian Jewish Congress, housed in Concordia's Samuel Bronfman Building, on Docteur Penfield, to 'Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives'. It notes that the building is also home to Concordia's Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies. The article states also that Concordia religion professor and CJN columnist Norma Joseph is chair of the archives’ advisory committee.
• The Université de Montréal student publication Quartier Libre writes about efforts at Concordia to help a number of Syrian refugees begin studies here. It notes the university's initiative, announced last fall, of waiving tuition for two Syrian students coming to Montreal, along with the announcement of a $50,000 donation by Concordia chancellor Jonathan Wener to help establish sponsorships for another three Syrian students. 

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