INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Concordia deans Pascale Sicotte, Anne-Marie Croteau and Annie Gérin share their thoughts on the importance of women in leadership
L-R: Deans Pascale Sicotte, Anne-Marie Croteau and Annie Gérin
We need to nurture the next generation of women in leadership
Since the start of the pandemic, we, the deans of three of Concordia University’s four faculties, have noted with concern a decline in the representation of women in leadership positions in Canada, particularly in academia. Many academic leaders have recently decided to end their term of office or not to renew it. We therefore wonder about the forces at play in this withdrawal, which are certainly multiple and complex, and above all we want to suggest possible solutions.
Pour un leadership au féminin, mais surtout un leadership bienveillant et inclusif
Depuis le début de la pandémie, nous, doyennes de trois des quatre facultés de l’Université Concordia, constatons avec inquiétude un déclin de la représentation des femmes dans des postes de leadership au Canada, en particulier dans le milieu universitaire.
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PhD student Mikaela Gerwing
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
“We need lots of different perspectives in STEM so that everybody is represented and all of those voices are heard and so that we do collectively better science because of that.”
'I am woman, hear me celebrate!’
As part of International Womens Day, Concordia celebrates its trailblazing women whose contributions shape our university. This video looks at our pioneers, leaders, change agents and philanthropists who help shape the future for the next generation.
Learn. Empower. Aspire. Dare.
More than 116,000 women contribute to Concordia’s vibrant network of graduates around the world.
These community leaders are making waves in their respective fields and are boldly confronting some of the planet’s most challenging issues.
The Iron Ring with Celine St-Germain
In the latest live podcast recording of The Iron Ring, Celine St-Germaine, Concordia alumna and Project Operations Manager at ABB, speaks about some of the challenges she faces as a woman in the field of engineering.
Concordia's Simone de Beauvoir Institute is a place of lively intellectual exchange, with teaching, research, activism, and community service enriched by faculty, Lillian Robinson Scholars, Institute Fellows, Research Associates, and students.
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Women in cinema
From the Archives: March 8, 2022 | To mark International Women’s Day, we invite you to watch a panel discussion moderated by Annie Gérin, dean of Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts, on women in cinema with Concordia filmmakers.
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Stop and set aside some time, today and beyond, to learn about past and present women's histories.
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The Concordia Libraries suggest these films of interest about women’s histories and feminisms.