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Get textbooks, mysteries, fiction, classics and cookbooks and more! Prices at $3 and up, all funds raised support student scholarships.

When
November 4, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Human Resources is selling baked goods to raise money for Sun Youth. We will also be selling donated items to benefit Sun Youth, for example, pre-loved items, books, handmade crafts, etc.

When
November 4, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)

The Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology is proud to announce the celebrations of its 10-year anniversary, taking place at the Institute from November 4 to 6, 2026.

When
November 4, 2026 – November 6, 2026, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Milieux Institute ()

A series of events where Concordians can come together to share loss, support one another through change, and build caring community in a non-judgemental space.

When
November 4, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Join us for a panel discussion featuring Concordia faculty members Kregg Hetherington, VK Preston, Joanna Berzowska, and Rilla Khaled.

When
November 4, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 11.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Kregg Hetherington, VK Preston, Rilla Khaled, Joanna Berzowska

For the past fifteen years, France has experienced what some media have described as an epidemic of paediatric cancer clusters. Despite the growing number of reported cases, none of these clusters has led to the identification of environmental causes associated with these diseases.

When
November 4, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 1120 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Sylvain Besle

In this panel discussion, we invite members to highlight three collaborative projects made possible by Milieux's model: the Montreal Waterway Collective, the NOSTAGAIN Network, and, more recently, the Orange Shirt Day Workshop hosted by IFRC in collaboration with Textiles and Materiality and the MaSH Lab.

When
November 4, 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 11.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Bart Simon, Richy Srirachanikorn, Derek Pasbord, Zo Makivna, Patrizio McLelland, Polina Shubina, Hanss lujan Torres


Ongoing events

The Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery is pleased to present FOODWAYS, a group exhibition curated by Zoë Chan.

When
September 1, 2026 – December 5, 2026 (all day)
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Fieldnotes: Chapter 1 is an exhibition that emerges from Pramila Choudhary's fieldwork in the Thar Desert, western Rajasthan, India, where she engaged with Pattu weavers and explored the material practices, motifs, and embodied knowledge embedded in this hand-spun and handwoven wool textile tradition.

When
October 15, 2026 – January 6, 2027 (all day)
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-2 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)


Upcoming events

When
November 5, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
SGW campus FB - Faubourg Building 620.21 (1250 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1600 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Mireille Paquet

This roundtable explores how a hands-on approach plays out in student leadership and translates beyond the university.

When
November 5, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 11.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Marc Lajeunesse, Brennan McCraken, Geneviève Moisan, Shahrom Ali

Join us for an engaging roundtable bringing together PhD candidate Richy Srirachanikorn, Dr. Scott DeJong, Dr, Hilary Bergen and Dr. Aurélie Petit to share experiences, discuss how creative forms drive public engagement, and explore the evolving landscape of research dissemination.

When
November 5, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 11.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Aurélie Petit, Scott DeJong, Hilary Bergen, Richy Srirachanikorn

Join us for a hands-on workshop led by PhD student Oriana Confente. Explore the poetic intersection of ecology, natural light, and early photographic history in Autumn Light, a camera-less photography workshop.

When
November 5, 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 10.615 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Oriana Confente

Join us for the inaugural session of Milieux Mixer, a new series where Milieux members shed light on their creative process through short, 10-minute presentations hosted across different lab and cluster spaces throughout the Institute.

When
November 5, 2026, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 10.785 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Cristina Jimenez, Polina Shubina, Jacqueline Beaumont, Erin Hassard, Bea Flowers

Meet Concordia's Next-Generation Scholars and discover the projects they have been working on alongside faculty mentors across disciplines.

When
November 5, 2026, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building Foyer (1450 Guy St.)

Join Professor Sandeep Bhagwati for a lecture-performance inspired by the story of a young Indian student who arrived in Darmstadt to pursue a Ph.D. in physics in the early 1960s.

When
November 5, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 11.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Sandeep Bhagwati

What does it take to navigate a world defined by uncertainty and rapid change? Join us for a special taping of CBC’s Ideas featuring global health leader Dr. Raj Panjabi. Panjabi will share his perspective on confronting uncertainty and preparing for the challenges ahead, followed by a conversation with Ideas host Nahlah Ayed. About the speakers Dr. Raj Panjabi is a global health leader, physician and author who served as Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense at the White House National Security Council from 2022 to 2023. He co-led the U.S. response to COVID-19 vaccination and other public health crises, including mpox, influenza and Ebola. A co-founder and former CEO of Last Mile Health, Panjabi has helped expand access to care by training community health workers in communities beyond the reach of formal health systems. He has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and TIME’s 50 Most Influential People in Healthcare. His honours include the TED Prize and Clinton Global Citizen Award. His first book, Safer, explores how we can prepare for a more uncertain world. Nahlah Ayed is the host of CBC’s Ideas, the nightly radio program exploring the people and ideas shaping our world. A veteran foreign correspondent, she spent nearly a decade reporting from London and another decade covering upheaval across the Middle East. She was previously a parliamentary reporter for The Canadian Press and has received numerous journalism awards, including the 2025 Edward R. Murrow Award.

When
November 5, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Raj Panjabi and Nahlah Ayed

Dark Opacities Lab presents its first research symposium.NAZAR: A THEORY OF THE EVIL EYE: A FALL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, convening over two days, featuring scholars, students, artists, and organizers from all over the world.

When
November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Mahmoud Al Shaer, Nasrin Himada, Lara Sheehi, and many more

As part of our 10th anniversary extravaganza, we are bringing together former Milieux members for an informal roundtable discussion to chat about life after Milieux and how their time at the Institute shaped their professional paths.

When
November 6, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus EV 11.705 ()
Speaker(s)
Ida Toft, Will Robinson, Gina Hara, Sandra Huber, Ceyda Yolgörmez, Allison Moore, Lynn Hughes

Dr. Anthony A. Noce will be hosting an armchair conversation in-person and live online with Samuel Berridge, High Commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis to Canada, and Don Stephenson, Former Canadian Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

When
November 6, 2026, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Anthony A. Noce, Samuel Berridge, Don Stephenson

Finding Order in Chaos: Approximating Koopman eigenfunctions to understand nonlinear dynamics

When
November 6, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB 921-4 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Rachel Ann Morris

Join us at the IFRC for a lunchtime conversation with Julia Therrien, Van Racine, and Arijit Debnath to learn about the research and research-creation initiatives at Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace (AbTeC).

When
November 6, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 10.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Van Racine, Julia Therrien, Arijit Debnath

The purpose of this interest group is to bring together educators, graduate students with teaching roles, and student-facing staff to explore the impacts of trauma in the classroom setting and to apply and practice trauma-informed approaches and equity-driven frameworks.

When
November 6, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Katrina Grabner, Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Professor, Creative Arts Therapies

Co-Learning Score for Artistic Research takes place at the intersection of criticality and research-creation, creating a space where theory and practice enter into sustained and generative dialogue.

When
November 6, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 10.625 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Lília Mestre, Evgenia Mikhaylova, Alexandrya Eaton, Rena Eyamie

Join us for the second session of Milieux Mixer, a new series where Milieux members shed light on their creative process through short, 10-minute presentations hosted across different lab and cluster spaces throughout the Institute.

When
November 6, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 10.730 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Fatemeh Hashemi Nasab, CLUCA, Gabriella Freeman, El Heitmann

This talk considers the Milieux Institute in terms of the Extended Lab Model in Darren Wershler, Jussi Parikka and Lori Emerson's THE LAB BOOK: Situated Practices in Media Studies (U of Minnesota Press, 2022).

When
November 6, 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus EV 11.705 ()
Speaker(s)
Darren Wershler

When
November 7, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Machine Agencies is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Lachman to speak about his recently published book Digital Wisdom: Searching for Agency in the Age of AI.

When
November 9, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex 11.705 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Richard Lachman

Join us for lively discussions of new scholarship on gender and sexuality! Hosted by the Feminist Governance in Times of Crisis Working Group, the reading group brings together interdisciplinary research to encourage thoughtful exchange, collaboration, and fresh perspectives on emerging topics in the field.

When
November 9, 2026, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 1224 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Join us for the official closing event of Concordia’s 2026 Centraide Campaign.

When
November 10, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building MB 10.121 (1450 Guy St.)

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
November 10, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

A panel discussion on emerging trends shaping the accounting industry and practice.

When
November 10, 2026, 4:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building LB 103 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

This reading group explores current issues at the intersection of science and society, with a focus on science writing and communication, provides a platform for participants to discuss latest research, share ideas, develop practices, and hone skills to support effective public science communication across media.

When
November 11, 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Serena Bianchi, Science Communicator In-Residence and Maggie McDonnell, Coordinator, Composition & Professional Writing, English

When
November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-655.01 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

When
November 12, 2026 – November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - J.W. McConnell Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Will Kymlicka

Socio-political divides, hate speech, and other complex dynamics are increasingly finding their way into our classrooms. Led by Dr. Jessica Bleuer, in partnership with Centre for Teaching and Learning at Concordia University, this interactive workshop gives educators an opportunity to explore and practise strategies for addressing difficult classroom moments.

When
November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Jessica Bleuer and Naj Sumar, Educational Developer, CTL

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
November 16, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

This Faculty Interest Group seeks to deepen the Community of Practice by moving beyond the exchange of ideas toward the co-construction of assessment practices, pedagogical resources, and scholarly knowledge.

When
November 17, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Fanny Mace, Études Françaises & Margo Echenberg, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
November 17, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Wear Concordia colours or merch as a simple, visible way to celebrate being part of the Concordia community on campus.

When
November 18, 2026, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Build practical skills for using generative AI critically and responsibly, from recognizing unreliable outputs to verifying AI-assisted work.

When
November 18, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

Recipes and stories come together to work as partners in storytelling, evoking the places, people, and emotions behind them. What histories do our recipes tell? How do they function as vehicles of memory and transmission of knowledge? What more can we learn from these recipes and community members, beyond the kitchen and the plate?

When
November 18, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus ER Building 672 (2155 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Cassandra Marsillo, Noah Solomons

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
November 19, 2026, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Jennifer Addison

Concordia University Jurist-in-Residence, Morton S. Minc, invites you to the conference with our special guest speaker: The Honourable Allan Rock, a Concordia Alumni and former Minister of Justice, Health and Infrastructure, Attorney General of Canada and Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations.

When
November 19, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus John Molson Building ABCD (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
The Honourable Allan Rock, former Minister of Justice, Health and Infrastructure, Attorney General of Canada and Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations (UN).

This interest group supports faculty and teaching staff in applying or improving their application of contemplative practices in their classroom to promote well-being and a compassionate classroom, to further course goals, and to support learning. 

When
November 20, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 and online via Zoom (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Prof. Rosemary C. Reilly, Applied Human Sciences and Cristina Galofre Gomez, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Vous souhaitez développer vos compétences en français écrit et faire reconnaître votre niveau? Le département d’études françaises organise une session de certification écri+ le 20 novembre à 13 h en salle LB-618.

When
November 20, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell LB 618 (1400, boul. De Maisonneuve O.)

Vous souhaitez développer vos compétences en français écrit et faire reconnaître votre niveau? Le département d’études françaises organise une session de certification écri+ le 20 novembre à 13 h en salle LB-618.

When
November 20, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell LB 618 (1400, boul. De Maisonneuve O.)

The Industrial Engineering Challenge is a one-day event designed to introduce CEGEP students to Industrial Engineering through fun, hands-on optimization and decision-making challenges. Working in teams of up to three, participants will use logic, creativity and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world inspired problems. No previous knowledge of Industrial Engineering or optimization is required.

When
November 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus EV - Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 2.260 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Marzieh Ghiyasinasab and Masoumeh Kazemi Zanjani (Concordia), Danielle Nguyen (Galderma) and Alexandre Clarizio (Kaster Technologies).

Explore how hardware-assisted security can help verify AI system compliance without exposing sensitive information. As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used, governments are introducing regulations to ensure AI systems are fair, trustworthy and accountable. But how can we verify that these systems meet those requirements? Join us for the Gina Cody School Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring N. Asokan, University Professor at the University of Waterloo. Asokan will explore new methods for verifying properties of AI systems that can help assess regulatory compliance while protecting sensitive information.

When
November 23, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Where
SGW campus EV - Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex EV 1.605 (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
N. Asokan

Explore how colonialism shapes stories, bodies, places and futures in a community dialogue centring lived experience, memory, resistance and belonging.

When
November 24, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
November 24, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Are you concerned about a student or navigating a difficult situation? Join us for a virtual drop-in Q&A session for faculty and staff on recognizing and responding to students in distress or identified as a student of concern. Co-facilitated by Dr. Elana Bloom, Senior Director of Health and Wellness, and Aisha Topsakal, Director and Senior Advisor, Office of Rights and Responsibilities, this session will provide practical guidance on responding with empathy, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, and connecting students with the right campus resources. Bring your questions, situations and concerns. The session will also provide an overview of faculty and staff roles and responsibilities when responding to student concerns, including when and how to raise or report a student-of-concern issue.

When
November 25, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Dr. Elana Bloom and Aisha Topsakal

Looking to build AI partnerships between Quebec and India? Join Concordia researchers and government, industry and funding partners from Quebec, Canada and India for a two-hour online forum on collaborative AI projects, training and knowledge exchange.

When
November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Join us for our Immigration Politics Reading Group

When
November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where
SGW campus FB - Faubourg Building 620.21 (1250 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1600 Ste-Catherine St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Mireille Paquet

In the busyness of university life, it can be easy to focus on what is missing, stressful, or uncertain. This interactive workshop invites you to explore gratitude as a practice that can support well-being, resilience, and connection. Through guided reflection, discussion, and simple activities, we'll consider what gratitude means, how it shows up in our daily lives, and how cultivating it can deepen our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to reflect.

When
November 26, 2026, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus Hall 608.02 ()

Socio-political divides, hate speech, and other complex dynamics are increasingly finding their way into our classrooms. Led by Dr. Jessica Bleuer, in partnership with Centre for Teaching and Learning at Concordia University, this interactive workshop gives educators an opportunity to explore and practise strategies for addressing difficult classroom moments.

When
November 27, 2026, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Dr. Jessica Bleuer and Naj Sumar, Educational Developer, CTL

The lecture draws from Jiso Yoon's research on South Korea's gender equality machinery (GEM) to explore how public institutions can advance and sustain gender justice amid shifting political priorities.

When
November 27, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building 1220 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Jiso Yoon

When
November 27, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building Meet at H-608.02 to travel together (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

When
November 29, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
St John's Lutheran Church

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
December 1, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

This reading group explores current issues at the intersection of science and society, with a focus on science writing and communication, provides a platform for participants to discuss latest research, share ideas, develop practices, and hone skills to support effective public science communication across media.

When
December 2, 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where
Loyola campus CC - Central Building 405 (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)
Speaker(s)
Serena Bianchi, Science Communicator In-Residence and Maggie McDonnell, Coordinator, Composition & Professional Writing, English

A series of events where Concordians can come together to share loss, support one another through change, and build caring community in a non-judgemental space.

When
December 3, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The purpose of this interest group is to bring together educators, graduate students with teaching roles, and student-facing staff to explore the impacts of trauma in the classroom setting and to apply and practice trauma-informed approaches and equity-driven frameworks.

When
December 4, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Katrina Grabner, Art Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Professor, Creative Arts Therapies

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
December 7, 2026, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Casey Burkholder

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
December 8, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

This interest group supports faculty and teaching staff in applying or improving their application of contemplative practices in their classroom to promote well-being and a compassionate classroom, to further course goals, and to support learning. 

When
December 11, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 and online via Zoom (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Prof. Rosemary C. Reilly, Applied Human Sciences and Cristina Galofre Gomez, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
December 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Stop by the Multi-faith and Spirituality Centre for conversation and connection, sometime on a theme. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. This event is open to all members of the Concordia community (students, faculty and staff)—drop in anytime between 2 & 4 p.m. Contact—MfSC (mfsc@concordia.ca)

When
December 15, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus Henry F. Hall Building H-608.02 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
January 18, 2027, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

This Faculty Interest Group seeks to deepen the Community of Practice by moving beyond the exchange of ideas toward the co-construction of assessment practices, pedagogical resources, and scholarly knowledge.

When
January 19, 2027, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Fanny Mace, Études Françaises & Margo Echenberg, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Manish Oza, Assistant Professor at Western Law, whose research currently focuses on voluntary associations and the state.

When
January 22, 2027, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus MB - John Molson Building 14.250 (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Manish Oza, Assistant Professor, Western Law

In this interactive workshop, participants will be guided through the process of creating or refining their teaching dossier. Participants will examine key components of an effective dossier, explore strategies for curating and presenting meaningful evidence of teaching impact, and learn how to articulate a compelling, values-driven statement of teaching philosophy.

When
January 26, 2027, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 and online via Zoom (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
John Paul Foxe, Senior Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Wear Concordia colours or merch as a simple, visible way to celebrate being part of the Concordia community on campus.

When
January 27, 2027, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
January 28, 2027 – January 29, 2027, 12 p.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Sabrina Ward-Kimola

Build practical skills for using generative AI critically and responsibly, from recognizing unreliable outputs to verifying AI-assisted work.

When
February 3, 2027, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

In this workshop we will look at basic techniques for classroom management along with strategies for promoting engagement through large group active learning.

When
February 10, 2027, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 and online via Zoom (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
John Bentley Senior Instructional Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

This Faculty Interest Group seeks to deepen the Community of Practice by moving beyond the exchange of ideas toward the co-construction of assessment practices, pedagogical resources, and scholarly knowledge.

When
February 16, 2027, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where
SGW campus H - Henry F. Hall Building 629 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Fanny Mace, Études Françaises & Margo Echenberg, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
February 22, 2027, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Wear Concordia colours or merch as a simple, visible way to celebrate being part of the Concordia community on campus.

When
February 24, 2027, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
February 25, 2027, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Heather White

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Nicholas Smyth, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, whose research focusses on ethics and moral psychology.

When
February 26, 2027, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus MB - John Molson Building 14.250 (1450 Guy St.)
Speaker(s)
Nicholas Smyth, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University

This Faculty Interest Group seeks to deepen the Community of Practice by moving beyond the exchange of ideas toward the co-construction of assessment practices, pedagogical resources, and scholarly knowledge.

When
March 16, 2027, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker(s)
Fanny Mace, Études Françaises & Margo Echenberg, Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices.

When
March 22, 2027, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Speaker(s)
Cristina Galofre Gomez Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning

Wear Concordia colours or merch as a simple, visible way to celebrate being part of the Concordia community on campus.

When
March 24, 2027, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus LB - Pavillon J.‐W.‐McConnell (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Build practical skills for using generative AI critically and responsibly, from recognizing unreliable outputs to verifying AI-assisted work.

When
March 24, 2027, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
March 25, 2027, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Raesetje Sefala

Discover how erasure poetry can reveal what educational policies, curricula and media emphasize, silence and leave unsaid in this two-part creative workshop series.

When
April 6, 2027, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GA - Grey Nuns Annex 2.221 (1211-1215 St-Mathieu St.)

The Department of Philosophy is pleased to welcome invited guest lecturer Ariel Zylberman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, State University of New York at Albany.

When
April 16, 2027, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
SGW campus GN - Grey Nuns Building NR-4 (1190 Guy St. (main entrance) | 1175 St-Mathieu St. | 1185 St-Mathieu St.)
Speaker(s)
Ariel Zylberman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, State University of New York at Albany

The workshop explores gender diversity and AI, encouraging people to think critically about how gender is represented in technology and how we can create a more inclusive future.

When
May 20, 2027, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where
Sir George Williams Campus J.W. McConnell Building LB-145 (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Speaker(s)
Lindsay Rodgers