Stories from the Archives
The stories in this section were written by Records Management and Archives staff. They are short texts or lists on an aspect of the history of Concordia University or one of its two founding institutions.
AIDS Policy
When the HIV/AIDS policy was adopted in 1988, Concordia was only the fourth university in Canada to define formal guidelines on AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
The Concordia Shuffle is an annual 6.5-kilometre walk, held in the fall, between the University's Sir George Williams and Loyola campuses to benefit student scholarships and bursaries.
Creation of Departments at Sir George Williams
On February 17, 1961 the SGW Faculty Council agreed unanimously that the College would adopt the designations “department” and department “chairman” to reflect the already existing reality within the divisions of Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Commerce.
Installation Ceremonies at Concordia University
Universities and university ceremonies are steeped in medieval traditions and pageantry.
Installations
McGee Lintel Stones at Concordia University
Concordia University has been the home since 1962 of the lintel stones from Thomas D'Arcy McGee's Montreal home.
Merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University
The idea of merging Sir George Williams University and Loyola College was discussed informally and sporadically.
Rectors and Presidents of Loyola College
Sir George Williams University History
The history of Sir George Williams University began with the establishment of the Young Men's Christian Association in Montreal in 1851.
Statue of David, Vanier Library
In January 1966, the General Manager of Simpson‘s donated the statue of David to the Loyola Students Association.
Roll of Honour, 1914-1918
Ice storm of 1998
Athletics Complex
The $1,300,000 Athletics Complex was officially opened on January 19, 1967 and it included a 1,100-seat hockey rink, a 600-seat gymnasium, Athletics offices, and multi-purpose fields.
Chancellors of Concordia University
Shuffle through the years
Coat of Arms & Armorial Bearings
Day of Action
In the late 1980s, Quebec universities suffered from great financial problems. Many had ponderous deficits. Despite promises from the Quebec Liberal government to freeze university tuition fees "for the next two to three years," students were threatened with substantial tuition hikes.
Georgiantics
Georgiantics was an annual musical review of all original material--skits, songs, and dances.
Loyola College History
Loyola College grew out of the English programme of Collège Sainte-Marie, and was established as a separate entity in 1896.
Merger of Loyola College & Sir George Williams University: A Chronology
Naming Concordia - Concordia Salus
Like naming a new-born baby, naming a new university is very important and sometimes difficult!
Rectors and Presidents of Concordia University
Fabrikant Affair
On August 24, 1992, an armed man opened fire on the ninth floor of the Henry F. Hall Building resulting in the death of four professors.
Memorial in Hall Building Lobby
Four Concordia University faculty members died as a result of shootings by another faculty member on August 24, 1992.
Concordia University Winter Olympians
Hall Building
Inaugurated on October 14, 1966, the Henry F. Hall Building is named after Henry F. Hall, who is an important figure of Sir George Williams University.
Chancellors of Sir George Williams University
China and Concordia University - A Summary Timeline
Concordia and its two founding institutions have a long history of relations with China, summarized in this timeline.
Computer Centre Incident
Concordia's Rhodes Scholars
Long Service Awards at Concordia University - A Brief History
Concordia University's Long Service awards began in 1963, as an initiative to recognize the service of members of the faculty and staff who had been associated with Sir George Williams University for twenty years or more, and to pay tribute to their contributions to the institution.
Loyola Chapel
There has been a chapel on the west end campus since Loyola College first built there.
Montreal Shamrocks
On March 14, 1899, and again on March 7, 1900, three Loyola pioneers starred with the Montreal Shamrocks as the team won the Stanley Cup in two consecutive years.
Principals of Sir George Williams College & University
Santhanam Affair
From the summer of 1969 to the spring of 1970 Loyola College students and faculty mounted a campaign of petitions, gatherings, sit- ins, and occupations to demonstrate the manner in which the university administration was handling an appeal from Loyola professor, Dr. S. Santhanam.
Winter Carnivals at Concordia University
Winter Carnival at Concordia was a time for student fun and games.
Loyola Boys at the front
Records Management and Archives would like to pay tribute to the Loyola Alumni and Students who took part in the Great War and particularly to the 37 who lost their lives.
Loyola Campus
The first students moved to the Loyola Campus in 1915 even before the buildings were completed, although it was 1916 before the move was complete.
Concordia's Charter turns 70
In 1948, Sir George Williams College, one of Concordia's founding institutions, officially obtained its university charter although it had been granting degrees since 1936-37.
