Andrew Woodall, dean of students, addresses the crowd in the Loyola Chapel. Photos ©Concordia University
From promoting lab safety to researching green engineering, Concordians are transforming how we live and work. Individuals who promote and enact sustainability on campus and further afield, as well as the university’s proponents of safety on campus, were recognized at a gala on March 17.
That afternoon, Andrew Woodall, dean of students, welcomed a throng of Concordians to the Loyola Chapel to celebrate the latest cohort of champions. They are:
Representatives of the Fine Arts Safety Committee, from left: Rebecca Duclos, dean of Fine Arts; Norberts Muncs, director and chair of Performance Production; Joel Taylor, supervisor of Academic and Research Facilities for Fine Arts; Brian Cooper, technician in the Core Technical Centre; and Adam Perelson, hygiene and lab safety officer in Environmental Health and Safety. See the full list of representatives.
The Fine Arts Safety Committee, represented by Norberts Muncs
Formed in 2005, the committee addresses occupational health and safety issues relating specifically to the Faculty of Fine Arts. “The committee would like to position itself as the go-to group helping all members of the faculty’s community to become aware of the need for safety awareness and accident prevention.”
Barry Robinson, lab and safety technician in the Department of Psychology
“I believe it is critical for anyone doing research to know the associated risks, and health and safety training makes that possible.”
Keroles Riad, PhD student in the individualized program, developing new photocurable polymers for stereolithography 3D printing
“We students can make a positive difference that lasts. Always be generous with your ideas and willing to work for them.”
Benoit-Antoine Bacon, provost and vice-president of Academic Affairs
“I am particularly proud of the Sustainable Curriculum Project, which identified all the courses with sustainability content in our four faculties.”
Michael Banks, electrical engineering student working on power and renewable energy, and president and founder of the student group Sustainable Engineering Concordia
“Sustainable development is full of opportunities for all types of engineers, which is why I sought to engage my fellow engineering students by creating Sustainable Engineering Concordia.”
Sylvie Lacelle, food contract administrator with Hospitality Concordia
“Actions involving sustainability are a day-to-day engagement, for our society and for our future.”
Olivia Oudinot, undergraduate student in the Department of Management with a minor in marketing at the John Molson School of Business
“My goal is to work in governmental organizations to advocate sustainability and assist in the environmental agenda to further global understanding and action.”
Janis Timm-Bottos, associate professor in the Department of Creative Arts Therapies, Provost Fellow for Community Engagement, and director and founder of the Art Hives Initiative
“Art hives are becoming recognized as an important method for bringing people of differing backgrounds together in order to share their voice and skills and develop collaborative community projects.”
Arlene Zimmerman, office assistant in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
“This award motivates me to accomplish many more tiny acts in the future.”
Check out photos from the gala on March 17:
Learn more about what drives each of the champions, as well as their proudest achievements.
For more about sustainable initiatives at Concordia, read up on the Sustainability Hub.
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