The New York Alumni chapter held a private party at Maman. The restaurant's owner, Benjamin Sormonte, BComm 05, shared his experience as an entrepreneur in the food and beverage industry in the Big Apple. Food was prepared by Michelin-starred chef Armand Arnal.
This was the 25th Shuffle.
The Concordia University Alumni Association honoured alumni, faculty and friends for their loyalty and generosity to the community. Approximately 100 people attended and celebrated the seven honorees at the Alumni Recognition Awards Banquet, held at Montreal’s Sofitel Hotel on May 20.
The 2014 Honorees included:
Alumna of the Year:
Kahente Horn-Miller, BA 99, MA 03, PhD 09
Humberto Santos Award of Merit:
J. Pierre Brunet, BComm 70
Benoît Pelland Distinguished Service Award:
John Aylen, MA 76
Honorary Life Membership:
David J. Azrieli, LLD 75
MBA Alumna of the Year:
Nancy Hammond, BComm 89, MBA 93
Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching:
Saul Carliner
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award:
Marguerite Mendell, BA 72
Robert Calderisi was the invited lecturer for the 2014 Loyola Lecture.
Mark Kelley was the invited lecturer for the 2014 Reader's Digest Lecture.
The 2014 Loyola Medal was awarded to Clara Hughes.