Jane Goodall at Concordia: Sowing the seeds of hope Concordia University 2014-06-19 | Jane Goodall — acclaimed primatologist, environmentalist and UN Messenger of Peace — delivered a lecture, "Sowing the seeds of hope," to a packed Montreal auditorium on March 28. Attended by 700 students and alumni, Goodall's talk was organized by the Concordia Student Union, the Concordia Office of Community Engagement and the Concordia University Alumni Association. In this video Emily Campbell, a student reporter from the Department of Journalism, poses five questions to the leader of the Jane Goodall Institute. • Visit http://youtube.com/user/ConcordiaUni in the weeks ahead for a full recording of Goodall's lecture at Concordia. Related links:• Concordia University: http://concordia.ca• Concordia Student Union: http://csu.qc.ca • Concordia Office of Community Engagement: http://concordia.ca/about/community • Jane Goodall Institute of Canada: http://janegoodall.ca
Get #inspired: Meet Concordia’s 2022 Alumni Recognition Award recipients Concordia University 2022-11-16 | concordia.ca/alumni-friends/applause/awards.html This video features highlights from Concordia’s 30th annual Alumni Recognition Awards emceed by Sean Henry, BA 01, host of CBC Montreal’s Daybreak. The 2022 honorees include:• Norman E. Hébert, BComm 77, Humberto Santos Award of Merit and Service• Nadia Naffi, MA 12, PhD 18, John F. Lemieux Young Alumni Medal• Roger Côté. Honorary Life Membership Award• Ajay K. Gupta, BComm 95, Benoît Pelland Alumnus of the Year Award• Environmental Health and Safety Concordia, Outstanding Staff and Faculty Award• Kaylee Cohen, Outstanding Student Leader Award• Afroza Khanam Chowdhury, Outstanding Student Leader Award• Ruma Ahmed, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award• Fatoumata Tewa Camara, BA 12, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award Event speakers include Concordia President Graham Carr and Concordia University Alumni Association President Linda Donnini, BSc 91.
A video thank-you to donors from Concordia president and students Concordia University 2022-11-15 | concordia.ca/campaign | #CUpride | To help commemorate #NationalPhilanthropyDay, President Graham Carr and students extend a heartfelt thank-you to the community of donors whose combined support gives Concordia momentum.
Remembrance Day 2022: Reflections from Lieutenant-General (ret) The Honourable Roméo Dallaire LLD 13 Concordia University 2022-11-11 | concordia.ca/alumni | For #RemembranceDay, hear reflections from Lieutenant-General (ret) The Honourable Roméo Dallaire, LLD 13. General Dallaire is a humanitarian, author, retired senator and Canadian Armed Forces lieutenant-general who led the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Rwanda.General Dallaire is a fellow at Concordia's Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies and an honorary degree recipient of the university.We wish to thank Dallaire and recognize all the brave Concordians who make the ultimate sacrifice to serve Canadians. We are grateful. #lestweforget2022 #concordia
Deindustrializing Montreal with history professor Steven High Concordia University 2022-11-08 | Steven High, professor in the Department of History, at the Lachine Canal to touch on its significance in the evolution of two Montreal neighbourhoods – Point Saint-Charles and Little Burgundy. His book Deindustrializing Montreal: Entangled Histories of Race, Residence, and Class is grounded in oral history and explores how capitalism, class struggles and racial inequality shaped these two areas. concordia.ca/historyMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-handsLicense code: N8TRNWQF7CDPUX0T
Meet 5 of Concordia’s 51,000 outstanding students Concordia University 2022-11-02 | concordia.ca/next-gen.html — #Concordia students aim to find solutions to some of society's most difficult problems. From reducing plastic waste to creating innovative prosthetic devices, the university's 51,000 students are tackling global issues. This video features five inspiring #students: Vincent Beaulieu: undergraduate student, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Myriam Boucher-Pinard: undergraduate student, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsHanya Ismail: undergraduate student, Department of Psychology Sara Ordonselli, BEng 21: master’s student, Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering; co-founder and internal coordinator, CP3 Wanda Stamford, BComm 22: co-founder and external coordinator, CP3 Laura Mitchell: executive director, Student Experience
Meet 5 inspiring grads among Concordia’s 245,000 alumni Concordia University 2022-11-02 | concordia.ca/alumni-friends/applause.html — #Concordia graduates are making meaningful impacts on the world. Concordia’s 245,000 alumni community includes an impressive array of trailblazers, risk-takers, creators and makers. This video features five such inspiring #leaders:• Samira Nasr, BA 93: Editor-in-Chief, Harper’s Bazaar• Annie Murphy, BFA 10: Emmy Award-winning actress of Schitt's Creek• Annick Maugile Flavien, BSc 13, GrDip 15, MA 18: PhD student, Humanities• Inder Bedi, BComm 95: Founder, Bedi Studios• Vishal Patel, BComm 05: Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, Dynamic Funds#cupride
A special message from Campaign for Concordia co-chairs Concordia University 2022-11-02 | concordia.ca/campaign.html — The Campaign for #Concordia is historic in its ambitions. The landmark effort aims to ensure a bright future for Concordia students and help the next generation build a better tomorrow. This video features messages of thanks from our three Campaign for Concordia co-chairs:· Lino Saputo, BA 89· Gina Cody, MEng 81, PhD 89· Andrew Molson#cupride
Concordia apologizes for the role of racism in the 1969 student protest Concordia University 2022-11-01 | Concordia President Graham Carr offered an apology for the events leading to the 1969 student protest and the aftermath, which had dire consequences for the lives of Black and Caribbean students and allies who dared to stand up to the systemic racism experienced at Sir George Williams University.concordia.ca/apology1969concordia.ca/finalreport
Public launch of the SHIFT Centre (October 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m.) Concordia University 2022-10-31 | The SHIFT Centre, home to Concordia’s SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation and the Office of Community Engagement, is officially opening.Join us as we celebrate this great milestone in our journey and express our gratitude to the Amelia & Lino Saputo Jr. Foundation and to the Mirella & Lino Saputo Foundation.Discover our full week program: bit.ly/3zllXkI
Meet Marina Totino, miniaturist, filmmaker and photographer Concordia University 2022-10-28 | Marina Totino is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary artist. She attended the Mel Hoopenheim School of Cinema where she studied film production. Marina's miniatures have been featured in many online publications. Most recently, she designed all the miniature sets in the new Crave Canada series "Le fin fond de l'histoire".concordia.ca/finearts/cinema.html
Reshma Shetty, 2022 Concordia Honorary Doctorate Concordia University 2022-10-26 | Reshma Shetty is a model of success in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. In 2008 Shetty, three fellow biological engineering PhD students and their faculty supervisor at MIT founded the microorganism design company Ginkgo BioWorks. Since then, the Boston-based Ginkgo has grown exponentially. It now engages more than 600 employees and has become a world leader in synthetic biology, the process of engineering living cells. The company went public in 2021.Ginkgo teams with strategic partners, including Fortune 500 companies and governments, to design microbes that are used in such diverse areas as nutrition, health, agriculture and pharmaceuticals. It runs several biofoundries and has launched side ventures in food tech and in programming cells to fight diseases, among other uses.One goal Shetty has for her company is to leverage biology to make a positive impact on the environment, for example, by reducing the use of fertilizers. Ginkgo has also committed its resources to support the fight against COVID-19 through the United States’ Federal COVID-19 Testing Program.Thanks to her many achievements in the field, Shetty received the Rosalind Franklin Award for Leadership in Industrial Biotechnology and Agriculture in 2019. In 2022 she placed in the top 100 in the Forbes list of the U.S.’s most successful women entrepreneurs, executives and entertainers.Degree conferred: DSc.
Three decades of service: Webster Library celebrates its 30th anniversary at Concordia Concordia University 2022-10-26 | library.concordia.ca — The #WebsterLibrary has experienced 30 remarkable years of transformational growth. Now supporting 51,000 #Concordia students — close to double the amount it served in 1992 — the library has undergone many changes over three decades. Yet, its mission statement remains unchanged: to foster an environment in which Concordians can become informed and responsibly critical citizens committed to #learning and the spirit of inquiry.The library was originally supported thanks to a $1 million gift from the Webster Foundation. Join the Concordia community in celebrating the impact of the Webster Library with this short anniversary video.
David Fung, 2022 Concordia Honorary Doctorate Concordia University 2022-10-25 | Hong Kong-born David Fung is a technology integrator and serial entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded more than 25 business ventures in North America, Europe and Asia.Trained as a chemical engineer, Fung has held key research and operational positions at global chemical and engineering companies and has spent much of his career developing sustainable industry and energy solutions. These include the world’s largest smelter sulphuric acid recycling system, waste-water recycling in Israel, a Sino-Canadian waste-powered plant in Shanghai, and a packaging-recycling partnership in Europe, Asia and North America. Fung is a co-inventor of 27 patents with 39 patent applications pending.A highly sought-after advisor, Fung has served as a member of the Canada Foundation for Innovation and on the boards of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Canadian Standards Association Group, Canada China Business Council, National Zero Waste Council of Canada and many others. He has served as strategic advisor to Cycle Capital Management Inc., one of Canada’s largest clean-tech venture funds, and has represented Canada as an investment champion on trade missions around the world.In 2009, Asia Network Canada named Fung Canadian Asian of the Year in the Business and Public Service category. In 2012, the Governor General of Canada awarded Fung the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his extraordinary leadership, volunteerism and outstanding contributions to Canada.Degree conferred: DSc.
Fibbie Tatti, 2022 Concordia Honorary Doctorate Concordia University 2022-10-25 | Born to the Sahtúgot’ı̨nę First Nation on Great Bear Lake in the Northwest Territories (NWT), Tatti is a fluent speaker, writer and storyteller of the North Slavey Language. She has dedicated her career to preserving and promoting Indigenous languages and culture.During her 23 years at the NWT Department of Education, Tatti brought together Dene Elders, teachers and language specialists. Collectively, they developed and published Dene-language children’s books and the first Dene languages curriculum, called Dene Kede, a legislated document that became a model for Indigenous language curricula. For her master’s degree in Indigenous Language Revitalization from the University of Victoria, Tatti wrote her thesis on Sahtúgot’ı̨nę spirituality.Throughout her career Tatti has worked closely with a broad array of leaders, Elders, language authorities and education professionals. She co-chaired the Aboriginal Language Task Force, which led to the Indigenous languages of the NWT becoming official languages. As NWT Languages Commissioner, she acted as an advocate and monitoring agent of the NWT Official Languages Act, which ensures government services in, and the preservation and development of, the 11 NWT official languages.Tatti was also involved in organizing the Dene Nation, which led to both the Sahtu People’s land claim settlement with the Government of Canada in 1993 and the community of Deline’s 2016 self-government agreement with the governments of Canada and the NWT.Tatti hosted a CBC North TV current affairs program, becoming one of the first Indigenous people to work with NWT media. In recognition of her knowledge and experience, she was an official delegate in the Governor General of Canada’s 2003 state visit to Russia.Degree conferred: DSc.
John Molson School of Business: Monday, October 24 – 8 p.m. Concordia University 2022-10-25 | John Molson School of Business: Monday, October 24 – 8 p.m.
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science: Monday, October 24 – 3 p.m. Concordia University 2022-10-24 | Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science: Monday, October 24 – 3 p.m.
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Meet Concordias Olympians and Paralympian Concordia University 2022-10-20 | concordia.ca/alumni | Recorded: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | Concordia President Graham Carr celebrates Concordia's medal-winning student Olympians and Paralympian. Pascal DionJohn Molson School, FinanceGold – Men’s Short-track speed skating / 5000m relayAnton Jacobs-WebbGina Cody School, Mechanical EngineeringSilver – Men’s Para Ice HockeyMarion ThénaultGina Cody School, AerospaceBronze – Freestyle Skiing / Mixed Team AerialsModeratorsAnne-Marie Croteau, Dean, John Molson School of BusinessMourad Debbabi, Dean, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Boost your career with workshops at Concordia Continuing Education Concordia University 2022-10-18 | Are you looking to revitalize your career?The in-demand workshops at Concordia Continuing Education can help you boost your professional development, stand out in the workplace, and keep pace with the developments in your industry.Be the best you can be with CCE.Learn more about our workshops here:concordia.ca/cce/workshops
Make a global impression in Digital Marketing at Concordia Continuing Education Concordia University 2022-10-18 | According to a 2022 report from LinkedIn, Digital Marketing is among the 10 most in-demand hard skills sought by employers. The skill was featured in 78 per cent of paid jobs posted on the social media platform during a three-month period in the summer of 2022.Concordia Continuing Education can help you add Digital Marketing skills to your resume when you register for our certificates, full-time and part-time diplomas, workshops, and courses.Capitalize on the power of digital marketing: concordia.ca/cce/digital-marketing
J. Sebastian van Berkom: Learn how this major #Concordia #donor has advanced finance #students Concordia University 2022-10-11 | concordia.ca/campaign.html | J. Sebastian van Berkom, BComm 69, LLD 17, investment manager, business pioneer and #philanthropist, has advanced students at Concordia through extraordinary support for the Van Berkom Investment Management Program (VBIMP) and Van Berkom-John Molson Small-Cap Case Competition. Discover how his generosity — which includes a recent gift of $1 million for student scholarships — has had a direct impact from four Concordians: Amr Addas, director of the VBIMP; students Emma Roy and Balal Rasool; and Paul Chesser, BA 94, GrDip 97, vice-president, Advancement.#CUpride
J. Sebastian van Berkom: A visionary donor to the Campaign for #Concordia: Next-Gen Now Concordia University 2022-10-11 | concordia.ca/campaign.html | J. Sebastian van Berkom, BComm 69, LLD 17, a major #donor to the Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now, is the visionary benefactor behind two impactful programs at the John Molson School of Business: the Van Berkom Investment Management Program (VBIMP) and Van Berkom-John Molson Small-Cap Case Competition. Discover more about the legendary investment manager’s impactful support for his alma mater, which includes a recent gift of more than $1 million to provide #scholarships for VBIMP #students.#CUpride
The Loyola Medal Presentation - The Honourable Murray Sinclair, LLB MSC IPC Concordia University 2022-09-28 | Thursday, September 15, 2022
From lab to industry: Major gift from Lallemand Inc. supports #BioprocessingCentre at #Concordia Concordia University 2022-09-27 | concordia.ca/campaign.html — A $812,000 gift to the Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now from Lallemand Inc. will provide support to #GraduateStudents through scholarships and fellowships, as well as help the university recruit the #NextGeneration of #bioprocessing experts. Find out more from six key members of Concordia community. This video features remarks from: • Vincent Martin: Concordia University Research Chair in Microbial Engineering and Synthetic Biology • Selvadurai Dayanandan: Chair, Department of Biology • Paul Chesser: Vice-President, University Advancement • Mackenzie Thornbury: PhD student, Biology • Jaya Joshi: Postdoctoral fellow, Biology • James Dhaliwal, BSc 09, MSc 13, PhD 22: Postdoctoral fellow, Biology #cupride
What makes John Molson School of Business special is.... Concordia University 2022-09-26 | Sukyong Yang, director of the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program (KWPMP), talks about the transformative experience students in the program go through before they graduate.
What is the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program? Concordia University 2022-09-26 | Sukyong Yang, director of the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program (KWPMP), gives a brief overview of the program's roots and the benefits it brings to students and to industry.
Meet the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program Director Sukyong Yang Concordia University 2022-09-26 | Sukyong Yang, director of the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program (KWPMP), speaks about what led to her taking on a leadership role at Concordia's John Molson School of Business after 30 years as a portfolio manager in global equities.
Edward Snowden, “What I learned from games: playing for and against mass surveillance” Concordia University 2022-09-06 | Snowden and Azeb Wolde-Giorghis explore his formative relationship with digital games, focusing on how they shaped his ideas and ideals of freedom and justice. They also look at how contemporary digital games, which are today largely networked and online, may facilitate mass surveillance practices.Originally streamed May 13, 2021.
How to find your classes at Concordia Concordia University 2022-09-06 | Check out these quick tips on how to find your classroom locations, all brought to you by the Concordia Welcome Crew!Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/vacation-beatLicense code: T1LPPFQBZXYYVCOW
A once in a lifetime moment: #Concordias Class of 2020 and 2021 return to mark their #graduation. Concordia University 2022-09-06 | In August 2022, Concordia held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 and 2021, who graduated during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Alumni returned to cross the stage in front of friends and family and reconnect with classmates and professors. It was a joyous occasion and a one-of-a-kind event. View the full ceremonies from the Classes of 2020 and 2021 on August 24, 25 and 29, 2022, at concordia.ca/graduation-convocation/celebrations/2020-21.html#graduation #graduation2020 #graduation2021
Faculty of Arts & Science: Monday, August 29 – 3 p.m. Concordia University 2022-08-29 | Monday, August 29 – 3 p.m.- Classics, Modern Languages & Linguistics- Communication Studies- Education- English- Études françaises- History- Individualized Program – Graduate Level (Humanities, Social Sciences)- Interdisciplinary Studies- Journalism- Liberal Arts College- Philosophy- Political Science- Religions & Cultures- School of Community & Public Affairs- School of Irish Studies- imone de Beauvoir Institute & Women Studies- Sociology & Anthropology- Theological Studies
