Inspired to give, propelled to succeed
It was an inspiring night to celebrate student success and philanthropy. More than 200 guests turned out for the Donor and Student Awards Celebration, organized by Concordia’s Advancement and Alumni Relations (AAR), at the Sofitel Hotel Montreal on April 11, 2013.
The ceremony, a spring tradition at Concordia, brings together talented and deserving students to thank donors who create awards from which students benefit.
“Tonight is for discovery. It is a time when young leaders meet experienced mentors,” said Marie Claire Morin, vice-president, Advancement and Alumni Relations at Concordia.
Broadcast journalist Jennifer Hollett, BA (jour. & comm. studies) 97, spoke eloquently of her time as an award-winning student and recalled how her father once said: “Concordia got you to Harvard.”
Nicholas Sweet, an engineering student and president of Space Concordia, shared how he led a team to victory in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge, a feat that will see Concordia launch a satellite into orbit this year. “This puts Concordia on a global stage,” Sweet said.
Concordia President Alan Shepard lauded AAR’s initiative to unite students with donors and pointed out the high number of honours available. “Concordia donors fund more than 500 awards that support 1,700 students a year,” Shepard said.
This video was produced by reporter Rachel Lau of the Concordia Department of Journalism and cameraman David Adelman (alumnus).