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Concordia Cancels Classes Amid Protests for Palestinian Support

10/8/2025

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Concordia University canceled in-person classes due to anticipated protests on the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel.
University president Graham Carr cited a high threat of 'extreme disruption' as the closure reason.
Hundreds planned protests on campus. Thousands voted for a two-day strike supporting Palestinians. Two arrests on Monday disrupted a class and a midterm.

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Concordia University canceled in-person classes due to anticipated protests on the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel.
University president Graham Carr cited a high threat of 'extreme disruption' as the closure reason.
Hundreds planned protests on campus. Thousands voted for a two-day strike supporting Palestinians. Two arrests on Monday disrupted a class and a midterm.