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December 20, 2022: Darren Dumoulin steps into his new role as Director and Security becomes Campus Safety and Prevention Services.

January 1, 1978: At the University Senate meeting of December 16, 1977, Vice-Rector, Academic (Arts and Science) Russell Breen announced that as of January 1, 1978, there would be only one Chairman, Robert M. Roy for the merged department of Biology. Since the signing of the merger of 1974 (and the first Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar published in 1975), the department had appeared with distinct Chairmen for Loyola and Sir George Williams campuses (Richard T. Cronin and Hildegard E. Enesco (Biological Sciences), respectively).

January 1, 1978: At the University Senate meeting of December 16, 1977, Vice-Rector, Academic (Arts and Science) Russell Breen announced that as of January 1, 1978, there would be only one Chairman, Roderick E. Townshend for the merged department of Chemistry. Since the signing of the merger of 1974 (and the first Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar published in 1975), the department had appeared with distinct Chairmen for Loyola and Sir George Williams campuses (Mark Doughty and Roderick E. Townshend, respectively).

January 1, 1978: At the University Senate meeting of December 16, 1977, Vice-Rector, Academic (Arts and Science) Russell Breen announced that as of January 1, 1978, there would be only one Chairman, C. Stephen Casey for the merged department of Classics. Since the signing of the merger of 1974 (and the first Concordia University Undergraduate Calendar published in 1975), the department had appeared with distinct Chairmen for Loyola and Sir George Williams campuses.

December 18, 1996: Merger of the Department of Classics and the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics and therefore the establishment of the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics.

June 1, 1975: Prof. Sean McEvenue assumes the duties of Chairman of the Department of Theological Studies.
May 26, 1978: The B.A. Specialization in Theological Studies Programme is approved by the University Senate.
May 26, 1989: The M.A. in Theological Studies is approved by the University Senate.
1992: Prof. Russell Moroziuk is invited to attend the University of Kiev for one year to develop the first curriculum in theological studies at the university.
September 15, 1995: The ministerial approval of the M.A. in Theological Studies is announced at the University Senate.
November 2005: Studia Theologica, the newsletter of the Theological Studies department, is launched.

• The Institute is launched on March 6, 2001.
• First Nations Artists in Canada by Joan Reid Acland was the first book published by the Institute in 2001.

October 1977: The Liberal Arts College Working Committee is formed, representing both Loyola and Sir George Williams campuses and drawn from all Divisions of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to elaborate a dossier containing the core-curriculum of a Liberal Arts College.

March 9, 1978: Concordia University's Board of Governors approves the establishment of four units following a Senate recommendation: the Institute for Women's Studies, the Centre for Mature Students, the Liberal Arts College and the Lonergan College.

1979: The Liberal Arts College appears for the first time in the 1979-1980 Undergraduate Calendar.

1980: Stan Tucker offers a cheque of $3,000 to Principal Frederick Krantz to start the Rita Tucker Library in honour of his deceased wife. The Library collects the great works of Western civilization.

September 26, 1985: The Liberal Arts College is hosting the inaugural the George Rudé Inaugural Lecture featuring professor Eric Hobsbawm presenting on the theme of 'Bandits and Historians'.

• The Lonergan University College was named after Bernard Lonergan, an internationally respected philospher/theologian (a Companion of the Order of Canada, Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy and a Loyola College alumnus). The college aimed to attract teachers and students with an interest in the intersectionality of philosophy and religion.
• Sean McEvenue was named the first Principal of the Lonergan University College, in 1978.
• The college began admitting students in the Spring of 1979 and was fully operational in September of that same year.
• The first distinguished fellow of the Lonergan University College was Philip McShane. He was appointed for a one-year term taking effect in the Fall of 1979.
• The closing of the Lonergan University College was made official during the Board of Governors meeting of September 18, 2003, due to a decrease in student interest, retirement of full-time professors invested in the College and loss of space.

The Oscar Peterson Concert Hall was built in 1990 as part of the revitalization of the Loyola campus. Since opening, the hall has hosted many internationally renowned artists, comedians and musicians, including Wynton Marsalis, Arlo Guthrie, Roger McGuinn, Kitty Wells, Stompin Tom Connors, Tommy Hunter, Richie Havens, Theo Bikell, Max Amini, Maz Jobrani, Orny Adams, Ranee Lee and Oliver Jones. The Oscar Peterson Concert Hall is also used for recordings.

Originally named the Concordia Concert Hall the venue was renamed for acclaimed Montreal pianist Oscar Peterson in 1999.

Charles Davis was a full-time professor at the department of Religion.

• Davis was the first Concordia faculty member to receive the Killam Research Fellowship from the Canada Council for the Arts in 1981.
• He was promoted to the rank of Professor Emeritus for 1992-1993.

Professor John Doe, a luminary in the hallowed halls of Concordia University's Department of English, is a paragon of literary scholarship and an indefatigable champion of the written word. Born in Montreal, John's journey through the world of academia is a testament to his unbridled passion for literature. John's fascination with literature was ignited during his formative years when he stumbled upon a dusty copy of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in his grandfather's attic. From that moment on, the world of words became his sanctuary. He pursued a Bachelor's degree in English Literature at McGill University, where his professors quickly recognized his prodigious talent. His voracious appetite for knowledge led him to earn a Master's degree, specializing in Victorian literature. John's academic odyssey brought him to Concordia University, where he completed his doctoral studies, focusing on postcolonial literature. It was during this period that he honed his analytical skills and began developing a reputation for his incisive critical thinking. Professor Doe's contributions to the field of literature extend far beyond the classroom.

His research has been groundbreaking, particularly in the realm of postcolonial literature and its intersection with contemporary issues. His book, "Unearthing Voices: Postcolonial Narratives of Identity and Resistance," remains a seminal work in the field. He has also published numerous articles and essays in prestigious academic journals, further solidifying his status as a thought leader in English literature. Beyond his academic accolades, John Doe is a beacon of inspiration for both students and colleagues. He is known for his unwavering commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive academic community. His mentorship has guided countless students to their own scholarly success, and his colleagues look to him for guidance and wisdom. As Professor John Doe celebrates his well-deserved retirement, Concordia University and the world of English literature are left with an indelible legacy. His impact on the institution, his students, and the field of literature is immeasurable. His retirement may mark the end of an era, but his influence will resonate through generations of scholars and literary enthusiasts who have had the privilege of learning from and being inspired by him.

2018: John Joe won an Achievement award for his work in the field of English Literature from the Government of Canada.
2020: In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the world of academia, Professor John Doe was honoured with the title of Emeritus Professor, ensuring that his name remains forever synonymous with excellence in the Department of English at Concordia University, Montreal.

Susan Drysdale received her degrees from Northland College (BA, 1958), and Louisiana State University (MA, 1961, and PhD, 1969). She was a professor of sociology at Concordia University and at one of the two founding institutions, Loyola College. She was appointed Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Loyola Faculty of Arts and Science in 1971. In 1975, she was promoted Associate Professor and became vice-chair of the Department of Sociology in 1975-1976. She was chair of the Concordia Department of Sociology and Anthropology from 1994 to 1996.

Professor Drysdale has been a Fellow of the Simone de Beauvoir Institute since 1980, and she was made Honorary Fellow in 1997. She participated actively in several areas of the Institute. Her areas of teaching and research include classical social theory, Victorian sociology, gender, and women and work. As co-researcher, she participated in three oral history projects on women: “Women and Work” (1982), with Professor Katherine Waters “Women and War Work in Montreal” (1984), and “Oral History of Women Academics at Concordia” (1992).

She served on a number of committees such as the Board of Governors, the Arts and Science Faculty Council, CUFA (Concordia University Faculty Association), the Advisory Committee on Equity, the Joint Grievance Committee, the Appeals Board and the Senate Library Committee. She retired in 1997.