Class of Spring 2012

Of the 5,000 students who graduated this week, many are accomplished individuals who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, passionate involvement in the community and remarkable drive to succeed. In this special online feature, we present inspiring stories of 27 Great Grads.

On this page are links to profiles of the recipients of the Governor General's Academic Medals, bestowed upon the most outstanding undergraduate and graduate students at Concordia, and awards for excellence in doctoral dissertations.

Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal – Matthieu Hubert
Matthieu Hubert’s high-achieving family provided most of the inspiration he needed to achieve academic distinction.

Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal – Luke Nicholson
Luke Nicholson praises Concordia for allowing and encouraging him to take chances with his research.
 

Concordia University Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Prize in Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences — Caroline Ostiguy
Caroline Ostiguy receives prize for doctoral thesis that identifies potential biological and environmental triggers in the children of parents with a bipolar disorder.

Concordia University Doctoral Prize in Engineering and Computer Science and Concordia University Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Prize in Engineering and Natural Sciences — Aidin Mehdipour
Concordia recognizes Aidin Mehdipour’s research into carbon fibre composite materials and commends his foray into new areas of research for the aerospace and avionic industries.

We also profile a number of Great Grads in each of our faculties:
•    Arts and Science
•    Engineering and Computer Science
•    Fine Arts
•    John Molson School of Business

Please take the time to browse the profiles and even share them with friends. As a community, Concordia has much to celebrate at convocation time.