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Imagining change 

The afternoon program started as soon as guests arrived where they were greeted by Ma and Pa Ubu (Gabrielle Cryan and Avi Bendahan, above) in full regalia from the King Ubu production first presented earlier this year under the direction of Mark Sussman.

On Nov. 16, the Concordia community was invited to celebrate its successes, welcome its new president and 'imagine great change.'

For two hours the audience was treated to performances, productions and a short video presenting some of our key researchers talking about their work and its impact beyond the institution, and a talk by René Balcer.

The entry to the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall was filled with performers and projections setting the tone for the event. In addition to musical performances and theatrical scenes, guests were treated to a sword fight from The Three Musketeers performed by Robert Montcalm and Jon Verrall (right) and a comical dance piece, Duet for One Plus Digressions, choreographed and performed by Andrew Turner (below), in collaboration with Milan Gervais.