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February 9, 2012

Portrait, portrait on the wall

New book by Concordia professor emeritus Robert Tittler explores early modern British social history through portraiture

January 18, 2012

NSERC/Ericsson Industrial Research Chair for Khendek

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science professor to receive $1.5 million in funding over five years

December 22, 2011

Comfort (food) and joy for international students

A fabulous feast and fat beats for Concordia's international students

December 6, 2011

Message from Journalism and Communication Studies Alumni Chapter President

As a 2001 graduate of Concordia's highly respected Journalism program, I consider it a great privilege to be giving back to my alma mater in this fashion.

December 2, 2011

Student blogger on his Dinner for Eight experience with journalist Kim Fraser

Concordia student blogger David Adelman attends Alumni Relations' Dinner for Eight and meets a real-life professional journalist

November 17, 2011

Business-savvy engineer and alumnus brings real-life experiences back to the classroom

Sami Girgis returns to his alma mater to teach a course in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. Photo by Marc Bourcier By Cléa Desjardins From an early age, Sami Girgis couldn’t wait to find out how something...

November 7, 2011

Alumnus breaks ground with interactive virtual reality

Alumnus Stephen Roy and his best friend produce spectacular real-time, interactive virtual reality models that are a hit with real estate developers.

October 12, 2011

David Devine, EMBA 88, is Canada's new High Commissioner to Guyana

He was also appointed Ambassador to Suriname and Canadian Representative to CARICOM

September 23, 2011

Laughs light up the night at President's Reunion Dinner

The nostalgia and cheer was palpable as kindred spirits gathered at Concordia's Sir George Williams Campus on September 17.

September 22, 2011

Up Close and Personal: A Panel Discussion on Engagement in Haiti

Up Close and Personal: A Panel Discussion on Engagement in Haiti, was held at the D.B. Clarke Theatre on September 22. From left: moderator Stéphane Brutus, Management professor and chair; Dr. Paul Farmer, UN deputy special envoy to Haiti;...

September 21, 2011

Henri Habib Distinguished Lecture with Kenneth D. Taylor

Former ambassador speaks on Iran – The Middle East Power

September 20, 2011

Ken Dryden delivers AbitibiBowater Lecture to packed auditorium

The hockey legend and former Liberal MP kicked off Homecoming '11 festivities

September 16, 2011

Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet

Seven athletes, one team and a builder inducted into the Concordia Sports Hall of Fame

Le Centre conditioning centre open for free trials and tours

From September 16 to 18, Concordia alumni are invited to tour and try out the state-of-the-art fitness conditioning centre at Loyola Campus

September 13, 2011

Ken Dryden to kick off Homecoming '11: The man behind the legend

Pursuing what matters to him has led to Ken Dryden's wide-ranging careers

September 2, 2011

Come find out more about your alumni association!

Do you know what your alumni association and alumni volunteers do throughout the year to make your alma mater a great place for past, present and future Concordia students?

Homecoming highlights: September 15 to 25

"Back to school" has a whole different meaning for alumni visiting Concordia this month

September 1, 2011

Update from the Chair of the Board of Governors

To all members of the Concordia University community

July 18, 2011

Alumnus named youngest bishop in Canada

Father Thomas Dowd, BComm 92, is poised to become Canada's youngest bishop--and the world's second-youngest--on September 10, the day before his 41st birthday.

July 5, 2011

The Origin of Ricci's Order of Canada

Alumnus Nino Ricci, MA 87, honoured for his literary contributions

June 23, 2011

CUAA awards annual Fine Arts purchase prize

Kyler Kelly, BFA 11, receives $1000 purchase prize from alumni association for The Summit

May 31, 2011

Prestigious Loyola Medal goes to Fr. John (Jack) O'Brien

Founder of Concordia's renowned Communication Studies department, distinguished professor emeritus, and Jesuit priest to receive one of Concordia's highest honours

May 17, 2011

Concordia honours stellar group at 20th Alumni Recognition Awards Banquet

The Concordia University Alumni Association created the awards in 1990 to recognize the exceptional contributions of alumni, students, faculty members, staff and friends of Concordia and its founding institutions, Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.

April 28, 2011

Concordians connect in Toronto and New York

Alumni take advantage of vibrant chapters to grow their professional networks - and have some fun along the way

Alumna earns her second Pulitzer Prize

Los Angeles Times photographer Barbara Davidson, BFA 90, won the feature photography award for a series of images depicting the impact of deadly gang violence

April 27, 2011

Concordians at Blue Metropolis Literary Festival

Giller Prize winner Johanna Skibsrud, MA 05, is among Concordians participating in international festival

April 26, 2011

Concordians to launch unique sci-fi web series

Alternate realities collide in a new science-fiction web series titled Process, produced by Jason Gondziola, BA 09

April 4, 2011

Beloved professor Henri Habib to be honoured at 20th Alumni Recognition Awards

Veteran political science professor and highly recognized Middle East scholar to be honoured by Concordia University Alumni Association May 16.

March 30, 2011

Around the world in 21 chapters and regions

The Concordia University Alumni Association and its 21 alumni groups around the globe organize events to foster fellowship among grads.

February 24, 2011

Wide consultation on academic plan begins

Provost David Graham is actively seeking input from alumni on the draft academic plan and the directions it sets for Concordia.

February 22, 2011

2011 Alumni Recognition Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the Concordia University Alumni Association's 2011 Alumni Recognition Awards Recipients

February 16, 2011

From backpacks to briefcases

The winter 2011 Backpack to Briefcase series features four workshops designed to help students transition from a life of roommates and ramen noodles to one of briefcases and Bollinger.

February 15, 2011

Arcade Fire wins Grammy: Three of seven are grads

The seven-member Arcade Fire, fronted by lead vocalist and songwriter Win Butler, features three Concordia alumni

February 10, 2011

Georgians: 2012 is your alumni association's 75th Anniversary!

There are 2 ways you can help make the diamond jubilee a great success

February 8, 2011

Bob Rae speaks out on Canadian foreign policy

Liberal MP delivers insightful talk at the Henri Habib Distinguished Lecture Series on Peace, Conflict and Global Politics

January 14, 2011

Alumni Associations support Board of Governors

The alumni associations affirm their support for Concordia's Board of Governors in the process of the transition to a new president and vice-chancellor.

December 8, 2010

Concordia grad honoured by his community

Canada's Aboriginal youth have a brand-new role model in recent Concordia graduate Duncan Cree.

November 29, 2010

Alumnus builds popularity of chess in the Big Apple

One move at a time, New York City Chess Inc. has created the Big Apple's largest community of chess players.

Beijing Chapter welcomes deans for PhD recruitment workshop

Chapter President Chen Zhang volunteered his services for the PhD Workshop China 2010 recruitment event on November 27 and 28 at the Swissôtel in Beijing.

November 18, 2010

Literary alumni shine

Concordia alumna Johanna Skibsrud rocked the Canadian literary establishment by winning the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her debut novel, The Sentimentalists.

November 10, 2010

Giller Prize winner Johanna Skibsrud, MA 05, hails from Concordia

After being labeled “the darkest horse” in the Giller Prize race by The Toronto Star, Concordia alumna Johanna Skibsrud’s debut novel, The Sentimentalists, has earned the number one spot

November 9, 2010

Two proud graduates honoured at 21st John Molson School of Business Awards of Distinction ceremony

Randall Kelly, BComm 78, and Anna Martini, BComm 85, GrDip 86, honoured by JMSB this year.

October 27, 2010

Grads in the News: October 27, 2010

Appointments, articles/media, honours and awards

October 26, 2010

Business education without prerequisites

Anyone who has ever wanted to take practical business courses - without the usual prerequisites - will want to learn more about the new offerings from Concordia's School of Extended Learning

October 20, 2010

An Evening with Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel, acclaimed writer, professor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, joined Concordia President and Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth and about 80 guests for a cocktail reception at Sofitel Montreal on October 19, 2010.

October 6, 2010

New president for alumni association

Philippe Pourreaux has been named president of the Concordia University Alumni Association for a term that extends until 2012

September 29, 2010

Homecoming off to a great start!

Inclement weather can’t hold Concordians back. Despite the threat of rain over the weekend, more than 1,500 people attended outdoor activities offered as part of Homecoming 2010, which began September 23 and wraps up this coming Sunday. Hundreds of...

September 28, 2010

4th President's Conference Series kicks off October 27

This fall, Concordia presents its 4th President's Conference, themed "Montreal is the world: the city through the eyes of Concordia," in association with the Grande Bibliothèque du Québec. A program of lectures, performance and discussions by Concordia's researchers will be...

September 27, 2010

Concordia acting alumnus James Tupper appears on new season of Grey's Anatomy

Cast as trauma counselor Dr. Andrew Perkins, he is slated to appear in at least two episodes of the television series

August 24, 2010

Concordia Football News

A message from Concordia Stingers Football Coach Gerry McGrath

August 18, 2010

Lucas Haneman, BFA 10, wins CNIB's The I Factor

Concordia grad wins Canadian Idol-style musical competition for individuals living with vision loss.

July 29, 2010

Grads in the News: Week of July 29, 2010

Appointments, articles/media, honours and awards

June 8, 2010

Grads in the News: Week of June 8, 2010

Appointments, articles/media, honours and awards

May 17, 2010

Concordia University Alumni Association recognizes excellence in alumni and friends

Even though more than 275 people packed the elegant Hyatt Regency Montreal ballroom May 17, 2010, the room had a family feel.

April 27, 2010

Dinner for Eight alumni program wins silver medal!

Concordia’s Dinner for Eight Program earned a silver medal in the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education’s 2010 Prix d’Excellence in the Best Alumni Program category. The program creates a forum for Concordia graduates to share their professional...

April 13, 2010

JMSB Alumni Chapter Welcomes New President

Adriana Molluso, MBA 08 The John Molson School of Business Alumni Chapter of the Concordia University Alumni Association is pleased to announce the appointment of its new President, Adriana Molluso (effective March 18, 2010). Adriana completed her MBA at...

March 31, 2010

Alum and professor's film wins Jutra for best documentary

Last Train Home, produced by Concordia professor Daniel Cross, MFA 98, won Best Documentary at Quebec's Jutra film awards, presented at a gala on March 28 at Montreal's TOHU.

March 22, 2010

Concordians perform at 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics

Concordia represented at 2010 Winter Paralympics by Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli, BComm 09, who performed during the Opening Ceremonies, Concordia student Arly Fogarty, who competed at the games.

March 11, 2010

Concordia Joins Forces With International Festival of Films on Art

The International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA) and Concordia University are pleased to announce their partnership for the 28th edition of the Festival, which will take place from March 18 to 28.

March 9, 2010

Class of 2010 launches $20.10 Campaign!

It provides graduating students the opportunity to contribute to the university in honour of their upcoming graduation.

March 1, 2010

Alumni Recognition Awards 2010 - Recipients announced

Recipients will be honored at the awards banquet on May 17.

February 14, 2010

Concordia grad lights up the sky over Vancouver Olympics

The large-scale public art installation transforming the sky over Vancouver for the duration of the Winter Olympics was designed by artist and Concordia alumnus Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, BSc 89.

December 22, 2009

L’Université Concordia organise le 10e dîner des Fêtes pour les étudiants étrangers

Pour ceux qui ne peuvent rentrer chez eux en cette période de célébrations

December 21, 2009

Concordia University Hosts 10th Annual International Students Holiday Party

Complimentary dinner for students who can't go home for the holidays

September 1, 2009

Windmills, tulips and other jewels

From April 24 to May 2, 2009, Concordia distinguished professor emerita Maïr Verthuy joined the alumni travel program trip, cruise the magnificent waterways and canals of Holland and Belgium.

June 1, 2009

Treasures of Southern Africa

Tony De Santis, EMBA 99 recounts the breath-taking sights and emotional experiences on his trip to Southern Africa with his father.

December 1, 2008

With Love, From Russia

Suzanne Leworthy and her husband, Jim Leworthy, S BComm 66, joined the Concordia Alumni Travel Program trip to Russia, Cruise the Passage of Peter the Great, from August 31 to September 12, 2008.

March 1, 2008

Sights and sounds of Antarctica

Christine C. Lengvari, L BSc 72, recounts her remarkable experiences from the Concordia University Alumni Association's Expedition to Antarctica, the first Alumni Travel Program trip.

 

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