Key events
Gina Cody School Day
Engineering and computer science students and alumni participated in another successful edition of Gina Cody School Day, held on March 15. The faculty celebration included a keynote lecture on the ethical implications of ChatGPT and a showcase of student-led research projects.
University Advancement also celebrated the fifth anniversary of the naming of the Gina Cody School on September 26, a milestone made possible thanks to a $15-million gift from Gina Cody, MEng 81, PhD 89, in 2018. Events included remarks from Mourad Debbabi, dean of the Gina Cody School, Paul Chesser, BA 94, GrDip 97, vice-president of Advancement, and Concordia President Graham Carr, who presented Cody with a special commemorative book prepared in her honour.
Gina Cody welcomes students to Concordia on Gina Cody School Day.
John Molson School Day
John Molson School Day inspired students, faculty and alumni alike on October 30. The faculty celebration included special lectures as well as a lunch event that gave current students the chance to network with successful alumni.
Concordia Golf Classic
With the support of its dedicated volunteer co-chairs, the 20th edition of the Concordia Golf Classic raised a record $600,000-plus for students in need. The annual event has raised more than $7.6 million since 2004.
The 20th annual Concordia Golf Classic, held at Griffon des Sources in Mirabel, Quebec, on September 5, raised a record $600,000.
Shuffle 34
The 34th edition of Shuffle, Concordia’s annual walkathon in support of students and awards, was held on September 22. More than 600 participants helped make the event a success, with more than $220,000 raised.
Team Shuffle for Climate Justice gets ready for the walkathon from Sir George Williams Campus to Loyola Campus at Shuffle 34.
Book Fair and Giveaway
The volunteer-powered Concordia EPIC Used Book Fair, staffed by student volunteers and overseen by university volunteers, raised a record $34,000 for students in March. A further $5,100 was raised by the Concordia EPIC Used Book Giveaway in November.
Members of the Concordia Stingers men’s rugby team helped set up and tear down the book fair (from left to right): Elliot Quimbrot, Calvin Mazloum, Cam Pouw, Alex McNicholl, Keyon Cyrus, Breandan Mackenzie, Cameron Harte, Luca Favasoli.
Homecoming
The Concordia community took pride at several Homecoming 2023 events held from September 21 to 24.
Alumni cheered on the Concordia Stingers at the Homecoming football game on September 23.
