Concordia University and the École de technologie supérieure have created a new scholarship program that aims to create a mutually beneficial network of art and engineering. Each year, the Daniel Forgues Art, Engineering and Environmental scholarship program will support two students—one from each school—who will collaborate on a temporary public art installation that raises awareness about or reduces humanity’s environmental footprint. “I think it’s extremely meaningful for the students to get this experiential learning opportunity outside of the classroom,” said Concordia Assistant Professor Juan Ortiz-Apuy. “It involves a certain responsibility, which is one of the reasons that it’s important for public art to be part of the curriculum.”
