What's on
FINE ARTS
VAV Gallery
Student-run gallery in the Visual Arts Building, 1395 René-Lévesque Blvd. W. www.vavgallery.com
Leonard and Bina Ellen Gallery
Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. in LB-165. Free admission, wheelchair accessible. Info at ext. 4750. On the web, visit ellengallery.concordia.ca
• TRACKING THE TRACES 2
Curator Nicole Gingras continues her investigation of the notion of trace. The project as a whole reflects on the trace or traces that are left with us through certain encounters with a sound or an image. April 28 – June 3. Vernissage April 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• CONCERT
Tracking the Traces 2 will be preceded by a concert featuring four artists – including two from the exhibition – who are internationally renowned for their exceptional contribution to electronic music. Featuring Olaf Bender, Leif Elggren, Carl Michael von Hausswolff and Mika Vainio. April 26 at 9 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.) at Sala Rossa, 4848 St. Laurent Blvd. Tickets $15 in advance, available at the Gallery, Atom Heart (364-B Sherbrooke St. E.), or Cheap Thrills (2044 Metcalfe 2nd floor).
• CONFERENCE
Carl Michael von Hausswolff establishes a link with the first Tracking the Traces exhibition. His presentation will focus on Friedrich Jürgenson from Sweden whose work was exhibited in 2005. April 28 at 3 p.m. in the York Amphitheatre (EV-1.615), 1515 Ste. Catherine St. W. Free.
in[FUSE] Design Exhibition
An exhibition put on by Concordia Design Students (CODES). This exhibition will put both art and inspiration on display – each piece that will be exhibited in the gallery will be accompanied by an image of its source of inspiration. Pieces in the exhibit will include images, objects and multimedia. Exhibition April 18 – 23, vernissage: April 20 from 7 – 11 p.m., both in EV-7.745 (1515 Ste. Catherine St. W.).
Canadian Centre for Architecture
The new exhibit 125 Kilos of Books marks the designation of Montréal as UNESCO World Book Capital City for 2005-06. An innovative presentation of rare items from the CCA Collection which spans over 500 years, 125 Kilos explores the significance of size in relation to the history of architectural books. Until April 30.
OSCAR PETERSON CONCERT HALL
Located at 7141 Sherbrooke St. W. Box office: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., ext. 4848. For full listing of events, visit oscar.concordia.ca
Marionopolis College Spring Concert
Students and alumni of the music program perform works by Bizet, Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninov, and Schumann, among others. April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Réveil
Shona Harris, directed by Nancy Helms and Alexandra Fol, in a celebration of life through word, sound and motion. Works by Alexandra Fol, William Walton, Kurt Weil, Cathy Berberian, Jules Feiffer and newly emerging Canadian composer Clio Montrey. April 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door only, $5 or free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Departments of Music and Theatre.
Imani Family Gospel Choir
The Imani Family and Full Gospel Church present the 1st Annual Spring Gospel Concert - "Raise Up - Send the Praise Up." Featuring the Imani Young Adult Choir, The Imani Children of Light Choir, Kiralina and SOS, Michelle Adams, Alyssa Walton, Crusadaz, Steppin’ Over Much Wickedness Ministries and much more. April 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets $10, for reservations call 481-8151 or 608-7108.
Musica Viva
The Musica Viva vocal ensemble celebrates 45 years of music. Directed by Jean-Sébastien Allaire and featuring four alumni conductors. April 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets at the box office and Admission. For info, call 389-9426 or email musicaviva@globetrotter.net
Louis Salvador, Piano
A student of Gregory Chaverdian; works by Christoph Graupner, Franz Liszt, Daniel Foley and J.S. Bach. May 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 or free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Sports Admin info session
Join members of the Graduate Diploma in Administration / Sport Administration Department (DIA/DSA) at the John Molson School of Business to learn more about our program and the admission requirements. April 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in GM-403-02 (1550 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.). For more information and to register, please click here.
Montreal Beats Screening Launch
Daniel Rosenberg’s documentary on the Montreal DJ/Beat mixing scene. Rosenberg has given Concordia University Television (CUTV) exclusive screening rights to this documentary he shot over the summer of 2005. April 21 at 6 p.m. in H-110.
Book launch: Women Poets
The Simone de Beauvoir Institute and the League of Canadian Poets presents the launch of Re:Generations; Canadian Women Poets in Conversation, edited by Di Brandt and Barbara Godard. April 21 at 7 p.m. in MU-101 (2170 Bishop St.). Authors Sharon H. Nelson, Carolyn Zonailo, Di Brandt, Karen Mullhallen, Cornelia Hoogland, Susan McMaster and Margaret Cristakos will read at the launch.
Psychoanalysis & Cinema Series
Presented by the Extension Programme at Concordia University of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society (Quebec English Branch), the theme of this year’s series is (Re)Experiencing Woody Allen. Remaining screenings are Zelig,April 23 at 6:45 p.m. and Another Woman, April 30 at 6:45 p.m. Both at the JA DeSève Cinema in LB-125. Due to royalty fees, donation of $5 is suggested. CPS members, candidates, fellows, Concordia students and staff will continue to enjoy free admission upon presentation of ID.
JMSB Alumni Chapter
presents “Network for Business,” an opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to meet and make new contacts. Each event will feature a different guest speaker who will share ways to network effectively. Attendees will give presentations on their individual businesses. April 26, 7 – 9 a.m. in H-763. $20, registration required and available online at alumni.concordia.ca
Psychology Colloquium Series
As part of this series, the Psychology department and the Centre for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology present a lecture on “The Brain Theatre: Principles of Cortical Organization” by Rafael Malach, of Israel’s Weizmann Institute. April 27 at 4:30 p.m. in SP-365.01. For more info, call ext. 2220.
Conference CEBQ
Le CEBQ en collaboration avec SCHL, APCHQ et l’Université Concordia presente “Le verre structural des résultats spectaculaires.” 26 Avril, 17 – 20h. Membres du CEBQ, et étudiants : Gratis. Autres : 10 $ (taxes comprises). Réservations par courriel : ldemigue@schl.ca
University of the Streets Café
Open to everyone, Café sessions take place in both English and French. For details and a full list of events, visit univcafe.concordia.ca or contact Eric Abitbol at ext. 3967.
• NUCLEAR: CHERNOBYL’S LEGACY
Are we underestimating the impact and significance of the Chernobyl nuclear accident 20 years later? Recent studies and reports suggest that the nuclear fallout is less detrimental to human and planetary health than was originally feared. Are these studies whitewashing the reality of an ongoing disaster? New date. May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Café Romolo, 272 Bernard W.
• COMMUNITY WANDERINGS
The conversation “Creating Networks: Watching Through Space and Time” is part of this series. Living in today’s city brings a significant degree of anonymity. Indeed with so many diverse places, spaces and potential manners of interaction you have to make who you are, build your identity. How do you connect to others? How do you create community? May 10, 7-9 p.m. at Café L’Utopik, 552 Ste-Catherine St. E.
Habitat for Humanity
Would you like to build houses and your understanding of housing issues? Habitat for Humanity is a program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need. For more information or to get involved with the Concordia Chapter, email habitat@alcor.concordia.ca
Concordia Toastmasters Club
You can master skills to help you formulate and express your ideas, improve your ability to listen and evaluate other people’s ideas. We can help you get rid of that nervousness when you are asked to speak, all done in a positive and supportive environment. We meet every Monday evening. For more information: click here or contact Susan Ehret at 637-0190, susanehret@sympatico.ca
LECTURES
JMSB Guest speaker
The John Molson School of Business presents a lecture by Sydney Finkelstein. A native Montrealer and the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Management at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, Finkelstein will show how business people often fail to learn from their mistakes in his lecture, “Why Smart Executives Fail.” April 21 at 2 p.m. in GM-302 (1550 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.).
Sensing the City II lecture series
All lectures take place at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, 1920 rue Baile. Free admission, no reservations required.
• LINNAEA TILLET
April 20. Environmental psychologist and Principal of Tillett Lighting Design Inc. in New York, Tillet will talk about “Urban Fear: What’s Light Got to Do With It”? Her lecture will address new ways of looking at planning, safety, and lighting within a dynamic urban context.
• LOUIS DANDREL
May 4. Dandrel – musician, Founder-Director of Diasonic, a studio devoted to sound in architecture and design in Paris – presents “Écouter la ville. Voyage sonore à travers les métropoles du monde”. His lecture will feature recordings collected over the past 40 years in major cities around the world, including Bombay, Dakar, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo, Beijing, and Cairo. In French.
Hellenic Studies Lecture Series
The Hellenic Studies Unit at Concordia presents a lecture entitled “Religion and Security in Southeastern Europe: What Greece Has To Offer” by Dr. Elisabeth Prodromou, Professor of International Relations and Director of the Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs at Boston University. May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in H-767. Wine and cheese reception to follow, free admission.
SELF HELP & SUPPORT
Legal Information Services
Offers free, confidential, information and assistance to all students, faculty and staff at Concordia. Classes or working during the day? We’re open every Wednesday until 8 p.m. For more info., call ext. 4960 or visit our web site . Visits by appointment only.
Employee Assistance Program
A voluntary, confidential counselling and information service available 24/7 to all employees eligible for health benefits at Concordia, including their immediate families. English Services: 1-800-361-4765. French Services: 1-800-387-5676. For more info, visit the EAP web site at eap.concordia.ca or call ext. 3667.
Counselling and Development
Offers services to both undergraduate and graduate students on an individual basis as well as in groups. Students will benefit from counselling services, student learning services, career services, and those provided by the New Student Programme Office and the Student Success Centre. Services are provided by professional staff and on both campuses. For more info., please visit cdev.concordia.ca
Student Success Centre
Can help all Concordia students achieve their goals and can provide access to services on both campuses aimed at promoting personal and academic success. Come in to speak with one of the Student Success mentors or sign up for workshops, writing assistance, and more. Visit studentsuccess.concordia.ca for info.
MULTI-FAITH CHAPLAINCY
SCHEDULE OF EUCHARISTS (ROMAN CATHOLIC) IN THE LOYOLA CHAPEL: Sundays at 11 a.m. (in English) and later in Spanish at 7:30 p.m., Tues., Wed. and Fri. at 12:05 p.m. Mon. and Thurs. Communion at 12:05 p.m. (all in English).
Zen Meditation
With Myõkõ, Buddhist Associate Chaplain. Every Thursday in Annex Z (2090 MacKay St.). Instruction for beginners at 11:45 a.m. Sitting from 12 – 1 p.m. Optional question and discussion period from 1 – 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 842-3648.
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
A vegan meal served in a welcoming atmosphere, with great community and conversations. Drop by between 5 and 7 p.m. in Annex Z, Room 105-106. Mother Hubbard asks for a donation of $2 to restock her cupboards. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, contact Ellie Hummel on ext. 3590 or at mohubbs@alcor.concordia.ca
TEACHING SERVICES
CTLS
The Centre for Teaching and Learning Services organizes a series of workshops for faculty and teaching assistants to enhance their teaching skills. For a full list of workshops and registration, call ext. 2495 or visit teaching.concordia.ca/workshops/
• STANDARD AMERICAN ENGLISH
For non-Native speakers. It’s natural to bring over the placement of sounds from one’s native language. This workshop is designed to help non-native speakers hear the sounds and stress patterns which are appropriate for speaking English, and to practice voice exercises that will free up these sounds. April 25 from 7 – 10 p.m. in AD-308 (Loyola). Please bring a text you will use in the classroom. Also, please indicate your native language when registering.
• PREPARING YOUR TEACHING DOSSIER
Your dossier is one means of recording your teaching accomplishments and articulating your teaching philosophy. It can be used for professional improvement and is required as part of any performance review. This workshop will help you to develop your own teaching dossier and to examine some of the issues and concerns in preparing and reviewing dossiers. This seminar takes place April 28 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in H-760.
Experienced Professional Editor
Journal articles, papers, books, reports, grant applications. Call 989-9716.
Typist needed
Visually impaired alumnus requires word processing of manuscripts. Call Don, 626-6256.
Word Processing
Tape transcription, term papers, manuscripts, CVs. Near Atwater and Souvenir. Call Carole at 937-8495.
Experienced typist
available to type up your documents and papers. $10/hour or $5 per page. Please contact razzfamily@gmail.com or 450-672-3056.
Concordia PhD student
with nine years of experience tutors all level of Math. Group and private sessions, reasonable rates. Guarantee your grade or all money back, no charge for the first session if you are not satisfied. Call Mehdi, at 652-6066 or e-mail Math_tutor@email.com
GMAT Preparation Seminars
Want to pass your GMAT? Prep seminars start soon. For info., visit www.advantagemontrealseminars.com
Exams getting you down?
McGill Math and Physics grad and Concordia grad student in Education with over five years experience offers tutoring in mathematics, calculus, chemistry and physics at all levels from high school through to university. Services also available for introductory statistics and probability. For more info, call 321-7528 or email cyril_Anderson@hotmail.com
Editing, tutoring and translation
Experienced Concordia Graduate offers editing and proofreading services to university students at all levels. Specialized in working with international students from various backgrounds. Call 223-3489 or email biancageo@yahoo.com
Tutoring Services
Professional quality tutoring in math, physics, mechanical engineering and writing. You choose the location, improvement guaranteed. For more information, visit http://www.universitutor.com
English Writing Workshop
conducted by professional instructor with more than 20 years of experience. One on one training to improve your grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, etc. Learn how to properly compose term papers and assignments (thesis, footnotes, bibliography, etc.) and receive help editing text. Excellent Rates! Call Ron at 369-9135 or email rocketron@videotron.ca
APARTMENTS
Apt. for prof/mature student
Newly refinished 3 1/2 apartment designed and built by environmentally-conscious owners and architects. Separate garden entrance. Heat and hydro included, $675/mo. available May 1. Quiet non-smoker preferred. 5 min. walk to Côte-Ste-Catherine metro. A must-see. Call 573-6877.
5 1/2 NDG Upper Duplex
On Old Orchard near Sherbrooke. 2 large bedrooms. Appliances include fridge, stove, dishwasher, and washing machine. Parking on street. Available July 1 or earlier. Ideal for professional couple. Call 487-4562.
House to share - Mont St. Hilaire
Academic who enjoys meditation and vegetarian lifestyle seeks like-minded professional to share spacious house in Mont St. Hilaire. Available room has private bathroom/shower. $650/mo. includes utilities, internet, cable and use of washer/dryer. Close to train station and highway 20, abundant parking. Call 450-467-2346.
Prime family location
Perfect for sabbatical or visiting professor with family. Spectacular vintage two-story house on Wiseman Ave. in Outremont. Five bdrms, two baths finished basement, hardwood floors, large garden and private parking. Close to schools, shopping, parks and public transport. Four applicances, furnished/unfurnished. $3,500/mo. (negotiable), plus utilities. Available mid-August, date may be flexible. Call 273-3812 or email clarabelnorm@yahoo.co.uk
Steps to Loyola Campus
Cozy 5 1/2 upper duplex in Montreal West for rent. Heated, equipped with washer/dryer/fridge/stove. Near Loyola Campus, buses and train. Available May 1. Call 824-3904 after 6 p.m.
2 1/2, 4 1/2 in NDG
Corner Sherbrooke St. and Grand Blvd. Both are renovated, bright, and include fridge and stove. Available immediately. Please call 739-7575 Mon.-Fri. between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cozy Apartment for rent
NDG (Sherbrooke St. W), Large 2 1/2 apt, 2-minute walk to Loyola campus. Hardwood floors, large windows and sunlight. Quiet neighbours, swimming pool in the building. Fridge, stove, heat & hot water included. $525/month. Available immediately. Call 825-1871.
Semi-furnished room
in large, bright, 7 1/2 duplex near Plamondon metro (orange line) and 165 bus. Rent is $450/mo. all-inclusive. Available immediately. Please call 618-9377.
Room in NDG Condo
Room in 8 1/2 condo with yard. Close to Snowdon and Villa-Maria Metro. 4 bdr., 2 bath. on 2 levels. Wireless internet, heating, electricity, washer, dryer and dishwasher included. $500/mo. negotiable, available immediately. Email jhines01@hotmail.com
Eco-Friendly Condo for rent
Beautiful open-concept 4 1/2 on two floors. Geothermal heat pump with radiant floor heating, very bright and private. Patio with large planting bed, bicycle parking, all appliances included. Near Charlevoix metro, Atwater Market and Lachine Canal. Heating and hot water included, $990/mo. Non-smokers only! Available July 1. Email blinkhorn@sympatico.ca
Responsible person required
Medical resident seeks someone to occasionally assist with picking his 2.5 year-old son up and dropping him off at daycare (across from the Children’s Hospital) in exchange for free rent. Some food also included. Your room is fully furnished. You must own a car and be very responsible. Wireless Internet, heating, electricity, washer, dryer and dishwasher included. Email jhines01@hotmail.com
NDG Condo
Two bdr. in new building. Five appliances, air conditioning, garage and balcony. Steps from the Loyola Campus. $1325/mo., available May 1 or July 1. Call 481-7770.
5 1/2 in LaSalle
Upper duplex, close to bus, metro and shopping centres. Electric heating, $695/mo. Ideal for quiet elderly couple, One year lease only. Call 364-5874 after 7 p.m.
UNCLASSIFIED
Témoignages de jeunes
Vous êtes nés par insémination artificielle, issu(e) d’un don de sperme anonyme? Vos origines génétiques vous intriguent ? Votre témoignage nous intéresse. Émission de télé sérieuse recherche jeunes prêts à nous raconter leur histoire. Contacter Anne : 895-6792.
Concordia Centraide Garage Sale
Spring cleaning? Looking to get rid of items? Donate your unwanted items to the Concordia University Centraide Campaign garage sale, which will be held May 27 at the Loyola Campus in the AD parking lot, 7141 Sherbrooke St. W. For more information, contact Dina Tavares at ext. 4834 or dina.tavares@concordia.ca
Dining room suite for sale
Oval dining set and buffet with six chairs. $1,000 negotiable. Set of Royal Adderley (Orleans design) China, 12 place settings. $100. Call 484-8218 or 684-1097.
Income tax returns
Concordia Graduate does income tax returns for a low fee. Call 223-3489 or email biancageo@yahoo.com
Parking near Loyola
Driveway parking, 5 min. walk from Loyola. $50/mo. Call Carol, 481-9461.
Spring Bazaar
More than 7,000 sq. feet of items for sale. Super low prices on clothing, furniture, miscellaneous household goods, books and more at Mission of the Great Shepherd, 2510 Center St., Point St. Charles, Charlevoix Metro. May 6, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more info and coupons, visit www.missiongrandberger.com
Self-Defense classes
Jeet Kune Do instruction available. Train in the martial art founded by the legendary Bruce Lee. Learn to defend yourself, and the art of expressing the human body. For more info, email Sifu Collin at emrys333jkd@yahoo.com