Delving into family feuds

Valedictorian and Gold Medal winner studies sibling conflicts

By Anna Sarkissian

Holly Recchia delivers her valedictory address during the Arts and Science Convocation on Nov. 13.

Recent graduate Holly Recchia has reason to celebrate. Not only was she named valedictorian for the Faculty of Arts and Science, she was also awarded the Governor General's Gold Medal for the top graduate student at convocation on Nov. 13. "I was surprised, happy and humbled. It was a... - Read more

New leadership for SdBI

Concordia welcomes Geneviève Rail

By Anna Sarkissian

Geneviève Rail

Geneviève Rail fell in love with the spirit of Concordia – that's what brought her here. As the new Principal of Simone de Beauvoir Institute (SdBI), she has already rolled up her sleeves and set to work on new initiatives. "Arriving here, I noticed that everyone is so vibrant. It's like a mushroom cloud of ideas," she said. "The... - Read more

A fond farewell

Larry English

More than 50 colleagues and friends of Larry English gathered at the Montefiore Club on Nov. 20 at a farewell party to thank him for his contributions to the university over his 13-year career as Vice-President, Finance. Led by... - Read more

Taking on the green challenge

By Karen Herland

Paul Shrivastava

“You can do well by the environment and simultaneously improve the bottom line.” Paul Shrivastava, the Director of the David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise argues that corporate sustainability is not a costly proposition, quite the opposite. With 30... - Read more

JMSB centre inaugurated

Chancellor David O’Brien at the inauguration of the David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise.

Members of the university and business communities gathered Nov. 16 to inaugurate the David O’Brien Centre for Sustainable Enterprise at the John Molson School of Business. “The centre will generate vital knowledge in sustainable enterprise and future business leaders... - Read more