A change in tactics
The executive of the Concordia Student Union will be recommending to council during the next regular meeting Wednesday that Nadine Atallah, current VP clubs and internal affairs, take over the position of president.
Winter orientation gets cold shoulder
The Concordia Student Union’s winter orientation consisted of a week of activities tasked by VP student life that many felt fell flat due to poor advertising and organization.
A fresh side of politics with your sweet 16
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois has been inspired by the decision of First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond to lower the voting age to 16-years-old for the next Scottish referendum in 2014.
Freedom of expression in the operating room
Tattoos and piercings can say a lot about a person — they can represent people’s personalities or be dedicated to a moment that has affected that person’s life. They’re a form of expression and a choice for one’s body.
Love Doesn’t Hurt takes flight
A newly launched campaign, Love Doesn’t Hurt, was put into motion to raise awareness about healthy relationships, teach students about abuse and assault, and to promote the need for a sexual assault centre on campus.
Students voice opinions at town hall
The Concordia Student Union held a town hall meeting with guest speakers Monday night, about the much-anticipated education summit that will take place at the end of February.
‘We stand by our decision’: Dawson College
Dawson College is under scrutiny over the expulsion of a 20-year-old computer science student following his discovery of a defect in a province-wide computer software system used by the school and by most Quebec CÉGEPs.
Searching for a solution on education
One of the most anticipated promises from the Parti Québécois, the provincial summit on education, will be held next month to discuss future plans for Quebec’s governance and management for post-secondary education funds.
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A loss in funding is a loss for all
Following the provincial government’s decision to cut millions of dollars in university funding, Concordia University will declare a deficit for the academic year.
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What to watch out for this January and February
Following the volatile year that was 2012, the new year is bound to bring some interesting issues to the table in terms of higher education in Quebec and at Concordia as well. Here are some events and associations which students should remember to keep an eye on.