The upcoming winter 2026 election of CUPFA’s executive committee for 2026-2029 will take place by electronic vote; a call for nominations is being emailed to members along with nomination forms containing information about materials required and how to submit a completed nomination. 

*Nominees must arrange to submit all required materials by EMAIL  DIRECTLY TO the Chief Returning Officer by Tuesday, JANUARY 13, 2026 by 12 noon*

See CUPFA’s constitution articles 5-7 and Appendix A for more detail about election procedures and descriptions of the eight elected positions.

Click for summary notes November 9 2025 about issues related to the university’s November 4 announcement of augmented cost-saving measures for the academic sector.

CUPFA course postings will increase significantly in May 2026 when courses previously assigned on annual contracts become available as new part-time workload.

A Concordia Pride initiative is offering faculty and staff appreciation days and Wear Concordia promotions on a designated day each month – all Concordians are encouraged to wear official Concordia merchandise, including faculty-, program-, or Stingers-branded gear, or the university’s official colours of burgundy and gold.

Wednesday, November 5 get a free small coffee for wearing Concordia merch or colours at 8 participating cafés on campus. Future Wear Concordia dates are available on the event page.