Bill 62 compliance. Di-Octo.
Concordia in the news
Posted on October 25, 2017
University affairs
Various issues concerning Concordia University are often reported on by news outlets. Here is the most recent coverage pertaining to the institution:
- VICE, reporting on how different institutions may be impacted by passage of Bill 62, the Quebec religious neutrality legislation, says Concordia is evaluating the situation and suggests the university may contest the law or refuse to apply the provision banning face coverings on campus. Concordia University spokesperson Mary-Jo Barr is quoted.
- The Canadian Jewish News reports on the recent inauguration of 'Di-Octo' — an eight-metre-high kinetic sculpture donated to the university and the city by Concordia Chancellor Jonathan Wener (BComm 71) and his wife, Susan Wener. Jonathan Wener and president Alan Shepard are quoted. The gift helped mark Montreal’s 375th anniversary.