Concordia Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of Concordia

• Leonard Cohen (1955) - Renowned poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter, known for his profound influence on music and literature.
• William Shatner (1952) - Actor, author, and filmmaker, famous for his role as Captain Kirk in the 'Star Trek' series.
• David Azrieli (1952) - Businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to real estate and education in Canada and Israel.
• Irving Layton (1939) - Poet and professor, recognized for his significant contributions to Canadian literature.
• Arlene Dickinson (1980s) - Businesswoman and venture capitalist, known for her role on the television show 'Dragon's Den'.
• Richard J. Renaud (1970s) - Former President of the Canadian Space Agency, instrumental in advancing Canada's space program.
• Donna Strickland (1981) - Nobel laureate in Physics (2018) for her work on chirped pulse amplification.
• Mark Tewksbury (1980s) - Olympic gold medalist swimmer and advocate for athletes' rights.