“Concordia’s Shuffle is about supporting the next generation,” says co-chair Graham Carr of the 27-year university tradition. | All photos: Joseph Dresdner
This year, Carr and Danielle Tessier, assistant secretary-general of the University Secretariat, are co-chairs of the Shuffle 27 organizing committee.
For the first time, the deans from Concordia’s four academic faculties and School of Graduate Studies and the university librarian will act as honorary Shuffle co-chairs.
“The people around the table are very committed to the Shuffle, which means that they’re dedicated to Concordia and most of all to students,” says Carr. “It’s terrific to see that level of enthusiasm and engagement from people in all different units of the university.”
Staff, faculty, students, alumni and friends of Concordia can participate in Shuffle 27 by registering online to walk at the event, sponsoring a Shuffler or team, making a gift to Shuffle or making a challenge gift.
Examples of challenge gifts include faculty members pledging five dollars for each member of their department who participates in the Shuffle, or staff pledging a toonie for each Shuffler who fundraises more than $100.
Concordia Co-chair Danielle Tessier, right, with then-chair Jang- Hwan Kwon, in 2014. Tessier says her best Shuffle memory was winning 2014 Shuffler of the Year honours. “The picnic after Shuffle is always fun, but it was nice to be recognized.”