Dormitory assault. Homa Hoodfar. Concordia First Book Prize. HEC satellite.
Concordia in the news
Posted on October 20, 2016
University affairs
Various issues concerning Concordia University are often reported on by news outlets. Here is the most recent coverage pertaining to the institution:
- In the wake of the sexual assault case at the Université Laval, Andrew Woodall, dean of students, was invited by Radio Canada justice reporter Isabelle Richer to discuss Concordia’s leadership in dealing with issues surrounding sexual assault on university campuses. Listen to the interview.
- Homa Hoodfar's recent ordeal is referenced in a Radio Canada International text story about criticism of Montreal mayor Denis Coderre for his recent official trip to Iran. The Stopru picks up earlier coverage of the story.
- Quill & Quire announces that Montreal poet Kelly Norah Drukker is short-listed for the Concordia University First Book Prize for her debut collection, Small Fires.
- Sympatico.ca picks up coverage of the Quebec government's decision to move forward with a $94-million investment to build a new HEC satellite in downtown Montreal. It says critics of the project note the presence of three established business schools in the downtown area, at Concordia, McGill and UQAM.