Faculty of Arts and Science - Great Grads 2012

Every year, we take the opportunity to profile outstanding students graduating from Concordia University. Here are the 2012 Great Grads from the Faculty of Arts and Science.

Maria Eugenia Arias Montecillo — Co-op experience proves invaluable to biochemistry graduate
Perseverance and hard work paid off for Maria Eugenia Arias Montecillo, who earned an award as the top university co-op student in Quebec. 

Sarah Barrable-Tishauer — From Degrassi to Concordia Valedictorian Sarah Barrable-Tishauer balanced her job as an actress with her studies and volunteer work to achieve academic success.

Laurence B. Violette — Linguistics honours student discovered rewards of volunteering
For Laurence B. Violette, giving back to the university was important so she spent two years as a volunteer with Concordia’s Leadership, Initiative and Volunteer Engagement Centre.

Xiang Huang — PhD grad explored ways to improve physics teaching and learning methods
Xiang Huang excelled at science education research, achieving a 4.0 grade point average, while looking after her daughter and adapting to life in Canada.

Alexandra Johnson — Political science graduate demonstrates outstanding community spirit
Valedictorian Alexandra Johnson embraced student life, actively volunteering on several associations, and received the Provost’s Medal for Outstanding Achievement. 

Michael Noonan — Rhodes Scholar takes his interest in climate change to Oxford
Biology student Michael Noonan will pursue a degree in zoology when he gets to Oxford.

Harrison Saulnier — Valedictorian on the fast-track route to a PhD
Harrison Saulnier not only graduated at the top of his class, he also received the Science College Medal of Excellence, volunteered to tutor students and became involved in student associations.

This is just one Faculty's list of Great Grads for 2012. Read on about others.