Media invitation - Alan Shepard, president and vice-chancellor, Concordia University addresses the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada

The role of universities in welcoming new arrivals to Montreal

MONTREAL, May 20, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Alan Shepard, president and vice-chancellor of Concordia University, will address the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada on Thursday, May 22, at 12 p.m. Members of the media are invited to attend the luncheon address.

Shepard will address the challenges of recruiting new Montrealers and the role of universities in ensuring new arrivals continue to play an integral part in the city's vital economic and cultural life.

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Alan Shepard will be available for interviews following his address.

SOURCE: Concordia University

Fiona Downey, media relations advisor, Concordia University, Fiona.Downey@ Concordia.ca, 514-848-2424 ext.2518