Podcasts
2019
Women and Leadership: Personal branding for executive presence
July 25, 2019
Hear from Karen O’Mahony, founder & CEO of Brandlucent Branding Agency, on how to find your personal brand and give focus to your career. In this podcast from our Concordia Alumni Women and Leadership event in Montreal, O’Mahony shares her insight on the tools that can help you better understand your strengths, as well as how to leverage them.
Heritage Society
June 13, 2019
Concordia Heritage Society honours its new members
The Concordia Heritage Society recognized Planned Giving donors on June 13. Emceed by CTV News Montreal reporter Amanda Kline, BA 11, event speakers included Silvia Ugolini, principal director of Planned Giving; Guylaine Beaudry, vice-provost, Digital Strategy and University Librarian; Chelsea Okankwu, a Department of Accountancy student.
Honorary doctorates - Spring convocation 2019
Hydro-Québec networking lunch
February 2, 2019
In this podcast you'll hear speakers from a networking lunch where representatives from Hydro-Québec met with Concordia student recipients of Hydro-Québec scholarships: Julie Sbeghen, Directrice planification de la production, Hydro-Québec; Graham Carr, provost and vice-president, Academic; Paul Chesser, BA 94, GrDip 97, vice-president, Advancement; Karolina Apland, MEnv 14, PhD student in Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies and 2018-19 Hydro-Québec Doctoral Scholarship recipient.
2018
What's your legacy?
Montreal – November 16, 2018
Hear three experts discuss about charitable giving, family values and ways to impact higher education: Me Troy McEachern, Estate and Trust Lawyer, Partner, Miller Thomson SENCRL; Me Silvia Ugolini, Principal Director, Concordia Planned Giving; Jennifer Gold, Associate Director, Concordia Planned Giving.
2018 Sports Hall of Fame
27th annual Alumni Recognition Awards
Montreal – May 14, 2018
The Concordia University Alumni Association (CUAA) honours valuable contributions made by alumni, students, friends, faculty and staff. Hear from this year's recipients, as well as from Concordia President Alan Shepard; Kim Fuller, BFA 96, CUAA president; and emcee Samuel Rancourt, GrDip 15, CBC/Radio-Canada journalist.
Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowships in Contemporary Art
Montreal – May 3, 2018
Our community gathered for the 9th annual celebration of the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowships in Contemporary Art. The 2018 recipients were Concordia's Frédérique Laliberté and Émilie Serri of Université du Québec à Montréal.
Hear from our speakers, including emcee Mutsumi Takahashi, BA 79, MBA 85, LLD 13.
Presence and personality: tips from the stage for executives
Montreal – April 17, 2018
Hear from professors in Concordia's Department of Contemporary Dance and Department of Music on how to take presentations to a new level. Presented in partnership by Concordia Alumni Women and Leadership Program and the International Women’s Forum.
2018 Webster Library reopening
This podcast features Guylaine Beaudry, vice-provost, Digital Strategy, and University Librarian; Graham Carr, provost and vice-president, Academic Affaris; Concordia President Alan Shepard; François William Croteau, mayor, Rosemont-Petite-Patrie; and Hélène David, Quebec Minister for Higher Education.
2018 Donor and Student Awards
This podcast features Mutsumi Takahashi, BA 79, MBA 95, LLD 13, chief news anchor, CTV Montreal News; donor Christine Lengvari, BSc 72, president and CEO, Lengvari Financial Inc.; Concordia President Alan Shepard; Graham Carr, provost and vice-president, Academic Affairs; and students Keroles Riad, BEng 15, MSc 16, and Valerie Charles.
2017
R. Howard Webster Foundation invests $1.5 million in Concordia
The R. Howard Webster Foundation announced a $1.5 million gift to Concordia on November 28, 2017, to support Concordia’s PERFORM Centre and Stingers student-athletes.
Women and Leadership Montreal
Our third Women and Leadership event in Montreal took place on November 15, 2017. The sold-out event featured a panel of women leaders who spoke about the lessons they’ve learned about risk, failure and business success.
Birks Family Foundation invests in next-generation initiatives at Concordia
The Concordia community gathered on October 26, 2017, to celebrate a new gift from the Birks Family Foundation, longtime supporters of our university. The $287,500 gift will go towards Concordia University Press and Concordia's Centre for the Arts in Human Development.
The Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen. Now. Internal launch
We’re leading our university’s most ambitious campaign ever with a goal to raise $250 million to support Concordia's nine strategic directions. Hear Concordia President Alan Shepard; Graham Carr, provost and vice-president of Academic Affairs; Bram Freedman, vice-president of Advancement and External Relations, and Mutsumi Takahashi, chief anchor at CTV Montreal News, who is also honorary co-chair for the Campaign for Concordia, at our internal launch event on October 26, 2017.
Concordia’s first-ever Queer Homecoming!
Hosted by Richard Burnett, BA 88, our celebrations included readings by Steve Galluccio, BA 82, Anne Whitelaw, BFA 87, GrDip 92, PhD 96, Tranna Wintour, BA 10. Concordia President Alan Shepard gave an address at the event on Sept. 13, 2017.
Concordia Heritage Society reception celebrates philanthropy
Hosted by Concordia President Alan Shepard, the May 18 reception recognized the generosity of the university's Planned Giving donors. Guest speakers included Ann Shatilla, Emmy-award winning TV and radio journalist, and Mutsumi Takahashi, BA 79, MBA 95, LLD 13, chief news anchor at CTV Montreal News.
2017 Alumni Recognition Awards Banquet
At its 26th annual awards on May 11, the Concordia University Alumni Association honoured the achievements of eight outstanding Concordia community members.
Alumna Christine Lengvari gives $1 million to Concordia
On April 19, 2017, the Concordia community celebrated a major gift from Christine Lengvari, BSc 72. Her gift will support research in nutrition and women in finance. Read more
KPMG invests $250,000 in Concordia
On March 29, 2017, the Concordia community came together to celebrate a new gift from KPMG. The support will go towards the creation of the KPMG-JMSB Quebec Entrepreneurial Indices Initiative and the KPMG Graduate Student Awards at Concordia. Read more
I am woman — see me lead
Influencers and advisory council members from Concordia’s Women and Leadership program reflect on what empowers them on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017. Read more
Real Estate, Real Advice
Should you rent? Should you buy? Listen to alumni real estate experts discuss the Montreal housing market and investment properties, recorded January 30, 2017.
2016
Repatriated art inspires new artist residency
The Concordia community gathered on November 21, 2016, to celebrate a new artist residency for the Faculty of Fine Arts. The Jorisch Family Artist Residency will allow one graduate student to study in Salzburg, Austria each year.
Renewed generosity propels fine arts students
Margot Lande returned to her alma mater November 17, 2016, when she was honoured for her generous donation to support budding photographers at Concordia.
The next generation of scholarly publishing
On October 27, 2016, Concordia celebrated the launch of Quebec's first open-access academic press — the Concordia University Press — made possible thanks to generous support from the Birks Family Foundation and Brian and Carolyn Neysmith.
TD Bank Group invests $600,000 in Concordia
On October 18, 2016, Concordia celebrated a new gift to support the Faculty of Arts and Science's ABRACADABRA children’s literacy program as well as sustainable internship for John Molson School of Business students.
Irish literary treasures donated to Concordia Library
Barry Sheehy, BA 75, returned to his alma mater on Oct. 17, 2016, to launch the Irish Studies Rare Book Collection that features 17th- to 19th-century literary works he donated to Concordia Library. He also gave a lecture on the Elizabethan War to some 50 guests entitled, “Fynes Moryson’s Itinerary, Pacata Hibernia, the Elizabethan conquest and the end of Gaelic order in Ireland.”
President's Homecoming Dinner 2016
At the sold-out President’s Homecoming Dinner on September 23, Concordia President Alan Shepard welcomed alumni from the Loyola College and Sir George Williams University classes of 1966 (celebrating a gold anniversary) and Concordia alumni from the Class of 1991 (celebrating a silver anniversary), along with graduates of departments celebrating reunions. Tania Krywiak, BA 97, reporter at CTV Montreal News, served as master of ceremonies.
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2016
Concordia honoured an outstanding group of athletes and teams at the Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on September 25.
The inductees were: athletes Clifford Barry, BA 70, swimming; Tamara Medwidsky, GrDip 00, MBA 03, wrestling; Michael Barkun, BComm 66, basketball; and Paul Chesser, BA 94, GrDip 97, football; and teams 1963-64 Sir George Williams Men’s basketball; 1968-69 Sir George Williams swim; and 1993 Concordia football.
Concordia Heritage Society reception 2016
The university recognized members of the Concordia Heritage Society — Planned Giving donors — for their generosity at the annual celebration May 17, 2016.
25th annual Alumni Recognition Awards: Celebrating our community
Pride was high at the 25th annual Alumni Recognition Awards on May 18, 2016. Eight honours were given for outstanding achievements and exceptional service to Concordia. Recipients included one of Alberta’s top-ranked physicians of the century, a reporter with CTV Montreal News and a renowned poet. Launched by the Concordia University Alumni Association in 1990, the 2016 ceremony brings the number of award recipients to 190.
This podcast contains speeches from eight laureates.
Former mentee honours an investment legend
Alumnus J. Sebastian van Berkom celebrated his mentor and friend Stephen A. Jarislowsky with a new fellowships program. A commemorative event took place May 17, 2016, at Concordia.
2015
Chancellor's Builders' Dinner
The first Chancellor’s Builders Dinner, held at the Montréal Science Centre, celebrated how private support to public education has given Concordia momentum.
Bob and Raye Briscoe give to John Molson School of Business
Concordia celebrated a generous gift to the John Molson School of Business from Robert Briscoe, BSc 67, MBA 73, and his wife Raye at a ceremony on October 23, 2015.
Alumni Recognition Awards 2015
Hear the proud recipients of the 24th Annual Alumni Recognition Awards who were honoured on May 26, 2015.
Supporting the next generation of Concordians
Concordia’s hard-working students and the generous donors who fund their awards got better acquainted on March 31, 2015, at the Donor and Student Awards Celebration.
Secret of giving revealed at Concordia
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education, District 1, and Concordia co-hosted a panel discussion on March 31, called “The Secret of Giving: Why people donate — from boomers to millennials.”
Supporting the next generation of artists
To celebrate the ongoing support for emerging artists from the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation, the Université du Québec à Montréal and Concordia University organized a round table on how to nurture the arts on March 16, 2015.
This French podcast contains some English commentary from Concordia graduate Jeannie Riddle, MFA 05 and BFA 02.
"Canada: Its own flag. Its own destiny." A lecture by the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien
On March 4, 2015, Concordia hosted the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, LLD 10, Canada’s 20th prime minister. He delivered the Henri P. Habib Distinguished Speakers’ Series on Peace, Conflict and Global Politics in the 21st Century lecture followed by a Q&A with CTV Montreal News co-anchor Mutsumi, BA 79, MBA 95, LLD 13.
A proud graduate invests in his alma mater
J. Sebastian van Berkom’s $1 million gift to the John Molson School of Business will pass on wisdom to the next generation of investors.
Concordia scores major gift from Sportsnet
The Canadian all-sports TV broadcaster announced on December 9, 2015, its $650,000 donation to Concordia’s Department of Journalism, the department's largest ever.
Alumni Matters graduation conference
Alumni Relations hosts this conference twice a year to help graduating students transition from school to the workforce. Listen to the four podcasts (mp3):
Concordia’s strong presence at the 2014 Biennale de MontréalMore than a dozen Concordia artists are represented at the 2014 Biennale de Montréal, one of the city hottest cultural tickets of the year. |
The Link celebrates 35 yearsThe Link’s 35th anniversary reunion on October 18 at Concordia brought together several generations of Link alumni with the student newspaper’s current staff. Speaking at the milestone event was a panel of seasoned journalists and former “Linkies.” |
Celebrating 40 yearsAlumni of Concordia and its founding institutions packed the Ritz-Carleton Montreal for the President’s Homecoming Dinner on September 20. The signature Homecoming event this year marked the university’s 40th anniversary. |
Concordia Golf Classic raises $285,000 for studentsLeaders of Montreal's business community came together for a great cause at the Concordia Golf Classic on September 22, raising funds for vital student scholarships and bursaries. |
President Alan Shepard on the future of ConcordiaConcordia President Alan Shepard kicked off the university’s 2014 Homecoming festivities with a presentation called Concordia at 40: Looking Back, Looking Ahead. |
New arts support for Concordia and UQAMClaudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation donates $600,000 for fellowships in contemporary arts |
CBC’s Mark Kelley shares scoop on investigative journalismThe fifth estate co-host offers Concordians an insider’s view into the world of in-depth news gathering during the Reader's Digest Annual Lecture Series event on April 4. |
Formula Growth donates $1.1 million to four Quebec universitiesMontreal-based investment firm Formula Growth Limited is advancing business programs at Concordia, Bishop’s, McGill universities and HEC Montréal. |
Clara Hughes awarded Loyola MedalOlympian joins ranks of hockey greats, astronauts and philanthropists to capture Concordia’s top honour
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Concordia’s genocide research a force in OttawaConcordia’s Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS) has emerged as a strident voice in Ottawa, Senator Roméo Dallaire told guests at Montreal’s University Club on February 14. |
Concordia honours literary iconThe university opens the Mordecai Richler Reading Room, displaying the late author's writerly possessions, including his desk and vintage typewriter.
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Concordia thriving, president tells Toronto chapterReputation, partnership and growth: Shepard spells out a vision of lifelong enterprise for the university and its alumni
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There’s no place like HomecomingConcordia president Alan Shepard welcomed 140 alumni to the President's Reunion dinner “Once a Concordia student, always a Concordian. You are all a key part of the Concordia family,” he said. |
Jailed. Tortured. Triumphant.Maziar Bahari, BA 93, whose harrowing story is being made into a movie by Jon Stewart, delivered the Resolute Forest Products Lecture at Homecoming 2013. |
‘How sports helped my career’During a recent talk at Concordia’s Loyola Campus, entrepreneur Barry F. Lorenzetti addressed 250 Stingers varsity athletes.
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Around the world in 56 waysA global welcome: Concordia International Students’ Reception charms guests from lands afar
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Canadian influence on American mediaHear remarks from Joyce Napier, BA 81, Radio-Canada’s Washington, D.C., bureau chief, Gwen Tolbart, BA 95, anchor/reporter for FOX 5 DC, Linda Kay, MA 01, chair, Concordia Department of Journalism, and Barbara Hines, director of the Graduate Program in Mass Communications/Media Studies at Howard University. |
Bell donation improves access to mental health therapyBell Let's Talk mental health initiative gives $500,000 to Concordia's Department of Psychology. |
From Concordian to CTV News anchorCTV Montreal’s Catherine Sherriffs kicks off Journalism and Communication Studies alumni speed networking.
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Diamond Jubilee Medal for Concordia graduateConcordia alumnus Paul Levesque, L BA 57, received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to Canada. Senator Frank Mahovlich bestowed the medal on Levesque at a private reception on October 20, 2012.
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A bright bolt from Tampa BayJulien BriseBois has put his Concordia EMBA to work as assistant general manager with the Tampa Bay Lightning. BriseBois, EMBA 07, former director of legal affairs with the Montreal Canadiens, talked all things NHL hockey with Randy Tieman, sports anchor at CTV News Montreal. |
Immigrant past inspires future scholarshipConcordia graduate endows scholarship to celebrate his parents’ diamond anniversary and honour their veneration for education.
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Ties that bind and open access“There are probably few universities who can say they’ve had the consistent support of a particular family for 80 years. It is a truly remarkable phenomenon and is deeply, gratefully received by the university.” That’s how Concordia president Alan Shepard described the university’s relationship with Montreal’s Birks family at a reception October 17 in the university’s R. Howard Webster Library. The event celebrated the Birks family and Birks Family Foundation as innovators and longstanding Concordia supporters.
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Blazing new trail for research in strategic communicationsSupporters of a strategic communications research centre at the John Molson School of Business surpassed their $500,000 goal to begin operations.
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President's reunion gala: they way we wereGraduates from Norway to Minnesota to Ottawa came together as part of Concordia’s Homecoming 2012 to celebrate their past and toast the future of the university. More than 160 guests took part in the annual President’s Reunion Gala on September 29 as they relived sweet college memories of yesteryear.
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New president greets international studentsThe Concordia community is culturally diverse and enriched with more than 5,500 international students. President Alan Shepard recently welcomed students hailing from 150 countries to the university and to Montreal.
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The Beatles' Montreal connectionInstructor Craig Morrison invokes the Lads from Liverpool and their connection to our city at Concordia Homecoming 2012.
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Deloitte donation creates internship in sustainability and a study loungePartners donate $350,000 to Concordia's John Molson School of Business
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Pitch-perfect tournament benefits student bursariesScores of philanthropic golfers hit the fairways ahead of a fundraiser over cocktails and a sunset banquet at Le Fontainebleau in Blainville, Que.
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An evening of good fortune and recognitionConcordia pays tribute to standouts at 21st Alumni Recognition Awards Banquet.
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Garnet Key engages students to be global citizensConcordia society celebrates year of philanthropic work, welcomes new inductees
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Support for promising fine arts studentsConcordia University and Université du Québec à Montréal announce 2012 winners of the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowship in Contemporary Art
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Garnets hold keys to successEvery year, Concordia selects 12 undergraduate students to become Garnet Keys. As part of their functions, Garnet Keys lead community service projects and act as ambassadors at major university functions and lectures.
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19th century iPhone appConcordians develop 'Victorianator' game that aims to teach Victorian sensibility. The app was created by Jason Camlot, chair of Concordia’s Department of English, and his LudicVoice (LuV) research team of Concordia students.
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New light on strategic communicationsA new research hub in strategic communications, the first of its kind at a Canadian business school, is being launched at Concordia University.
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Quebec's C.R.A.Z.Y. film businessFilm producer Pierre Even offers nuggets of wisdom to students.
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