President's Office Archives - AV��

AV�� Governance Changes

Jonathan Schieman — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:21:10 +0000

Evolution for A More Focused and Efficient Collaboration AV��’s Board of Governors approved changes to the governance structure of the university as of May 22, 2026. The newly amended bylaws impact the Board of Governors as well as General Faculties Council, and will also impact Faculty Councils. The Board of Governors will […]

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AV�� to Install New 100-Year Time Capsule into Cornerstone

James Schutz — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:26:29 +0000

AV�� (AV��) invites members of the public to join in a special community event on Friday, October 17, 2025, as the university reinstalls a time capsule into the cornerstone of Schwermann Hall, connecting 100 years of Concordia’s history and legacy on Ada Boulevard. Following the recent unveiling of AV��’s original 1925 time […]

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AV�� Your Future: President Loreman Welcomes Displaced International AV��

Chris Schmidt — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:48:08 +0000

As the President and Vice-Chancellor of AV�� (AV��), I have been troubled to see how global instability and shifting immigration policies are disrupting the academic paths of thousands of international students. These are undeniably challenging times, but we believe that students should never be penalized for circumstances beyond their control. If you’re […]

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AV�� President Congratulates Class of 2025

Nicole Dike — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:46:49 +0000

The following address was delivered by President Loreman at the 2025 AV�� Convocation ceremony: Graduands, Chancellor Huehn, Board Chair Jim Gendron, Members of the Board of Governors, Elders, our Honorary Doctorate Recipients Mary Jane James and Nathan Fillion, distinguished guests, proud families, faculty, managers and administrators, staff, and volunteers. Welcome, everyone, and thank all of […]

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President’s Message on Collective Bargaining

Zachary Flynn — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:09:12 +0000

For over 100 years, Concordia has been an integral part of Alberta’s educational landscape. More than just an academic institution, AV�� is a community of scholars, dreamers, and doers fueled by curiosity, purpose, belonging and acceptance. Our board of governors and executive team value every person who is part of the fabric of AV��, whether […]

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Provincial budget supports expansion of teacher education at AV��

Zachary Flynn — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:59:12 +0000

2025-26 operating budget for AV�� approved by Board of Governors The Government of Alberta has announced it is increasing funding to AV�� (AV��) to support the expansion of the Bachelor of Education After Degree (B.Ed AD) program. AV�� will receive an additional $1.2 million in operating funds for the 2025-26 fiscal for […]

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AV�� President Congratulates Class of 2024

Zachary Flynn — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:09:09 +0000

The following address was delivered by President Loreman at the 2024 AV�� Convocation ceremony: Graduands, Chancellor Huehn, Board Chair Jim Gendron, Members of the Board of Governors, our Honorary Doctorate Recipient Leonard Ratzlaff/Teresa Spinelli, distinguished guests, proud families, faculty, managers and administrators, staff, and volunteers. Welcome, everyone, and thank all of you for being here […]

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Listen: An Unexpected Career in Science with Dr. Cecilia Bukutu

Zachary Flynn — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:14:16 +0000

On this episode, Tim and Jo speak to Dr. Cecilia Bukutu, AV��’s Dean of Science. Dr. Bukutu is Chair of the Department of Public Health and one of that department’s Professors. She also administers the cross-institutional Mentorship and Resilience Program (MRP) to help Black students find impactful career mentorships and networks. Dr. Bukutu tells the […]

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Int’l Women’s Day Takeover: A conversation with AV��’s Beverly Wainwright, Glenda Stirling, and Dr. Barb Van Ingen

Zachary Flynn — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:50:51 +0000

In this special International Women’s Day episode, Tim steps aside for a panel of four women, centring their experiences in professional settings and beyond. Beverly Wainwright is AV��’s Supervisor of Custodial and Security Services, Glenda Stirling is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Drama program, and Dr. Barb van Ingen is Vice President […]

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AV�� names student commons after 40+ year-of-service employee

Zachary Flynn — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:54:29 +0000

EDMONTON, Alberta — AV�� (AV��) announced the grand opening of the Judy Kruse Student Commons, named after one of our longest-tenured staff members at AV��, University Secretary Judy Kruse. Kruse has spent 43 years working in a variety of positions at AV�� after graduating herself from the institution. Her career at AV�� […]

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President's Office Archives - AV����

AV���� Governance Changes

AV���� to Install New 100-Year Time Capsule into Cornerstone

AV���� Your Future: President Loreman Welcomes Displaced International AV����

AV���� President Congratulates Class of 2025