October 2024

As we settle into the academic year, here are a few reminders about the resources and programs available to you and your team.

Use the onboarding guide on Carrefour for new employees
Find all the resources you need to integrate a new member into your team.

Take the STRIVE survey
Participate and encourage your team members to complete the STRIVE Campus Survey about identity-based violence.

Hire a student on campus
Many grad students and undergrads are ready to put their knowledge to work.

Brush up on your cybersecurity knowledge
Encourage your team to stay up to date on guidelines and training.

Download Rave Guardian on mobile devices
The app provides access to campus safety resources + emergency alerts.

Concordia has a new Black Presence Hub where students, faculty and staff can access culturally relevant resources, services and more.

Are you struggling to manage your workload with limited resources?

• Get practical tips and concrete strategies to help you.
• Consult more online training and tools for managers.

Centre for Teaching and Learning

Instructors now have access to Turnitin Similarity, a new text-matching tool that replaces the previous Ouriginal.

• Use the tool with Moodle Assignments, Quizzes and Workshops.

Library Instructional Services

Draw on the expertise of teaching librarians to help you and your students navigate evolving digital trends and societal shifts.

• Learn more about the different resources available.

Office of Sustainability

October is Campus Sustainability Month. Activities are taking place on both campuses. Make it a team effort to participate!

• Reminder: Registration is still open for the Introduction to Sustainability online training. Sign up in UNITY under Learning.

Centraide Campaign

Concordia's 2024 annual giving campaign to support Centraide's mission launches on October 16 and runs until November 19. 

• OCT. 17: Join the coffee break at SHIFT to connect with colleagues and learn about the campaign.

Indigenous Directions

The Pîkiskwêtân Indigenous Learning Series returns this year. Deepen your understanding of working effectively with Indigenous communities and providing culturally safe services and programs to Indigenous students.

• The series kicks off on October 18. Register now to one or more events.

Equity Office

Don't miss the open house on October 22. Discover the wide range of resources, programs and initiatives that you and your team can benefit from.

• Consult the calendar of workshops on equity, diversity, inclusion + more.

Concordia Open House

Know a future Concordian?

• Encourage them to attend Open House on October 26 to ask their program questions and take a tour of the university.

Réussir en français

Do members of your team need to improve their French language skills? This French Conversation Program can help.

• PLUS: Take advantage of external resources available to help you or your team members with learning French.