What's on

 

FINE ARTS

VAV Gallery

Student-run gallery in the Visual Arts Building, 1395 René-Lévesque W. Blvd.  Http://www.vavgallery.com

Leonard and Bina Ellen Gallery

Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. LB-165. Free admission, wheelchair accessible. Info at ext. 4750. Http://ellengallery.concordia.ca

• WE CAN MAKE RAIN BUT NO ONE CAME TO ASK: 
DOCUMENTS FROM THE ATLAS GROUP ARCHIVE
Until March 4. The Atlas Group Archive was created by Walid Raad to research and address the contemporary history of Lebanon and, in particular, the recent Lebanese wars. Works by Raad and various collaborators are in the form of videos, documents, photographs, montages and performances. This archive, which blurs the line between fiction and fact, addresses issues of memory, historical truth and the representation of the event. Organized by Michèle Thériault.

• BILINGUAL TOURS
are available on a walk-in basis. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 – 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 – 3 p.m.

Criminals in Love

The Theatre Department presents George F. Walker’s Criminals in Love, directed by the new artistic director for Geordie Productions, Dean Fleming. Feb. 9 – 11 and 16 – 18 at  8 p.m. Matinees Feb. 12 and 18 at 2 p.m. at the Cazalet Theatre, 7141 Sherbrooke W. (beneath the Loyola Chapel). Set in a gritty east-end neighbourhood, Junior faces the uncertainties of his future, as a young man whose family members are involved in a life of crime. He faces his challenges as the plot leads to an unanticipated twist of fate. Tickets are $10, $5 for students. For more info, call ext. 4742.

Canadian Centre for Architecture

On now, the exhibition Empire evokes the relationship between architecture and power, the photographs of Washington by contemporary artist John Gossage are juxtaposed with images of Egypt taken by Hermann Vogel in 1868. Until March 12. At the CCA, 1920 Rue Baile.

 

OSCAR PETERSON CONCERT HALL

Located at 7141 Sherbrooke 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: Http://oscar.concordia.ca

EuCuE Series

A selection of stereo and multi-channel works presented by the Concordia University Department of Music. Feb. 8 at 8 p.m., Feb. 9-10 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Free.

Piano recital

The Huayi Music School presents its Spring Festival concert. Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. For information and reservations, call (450) 465-3720.

Suzuki Institute

Students of all ages will perform repertoire standards. Directed by Josée Desjardins and Maude Durand. Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. Free admission. For information, email menuet@sympatico.ca

The Return of Danny Eason

An exciting evening of gospel music. Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the box office and Admission: $20 in advance, $30 at the door (service charges applicable). Presented by D&D Music.

 

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Comparative Politics Seminar

The Department of Political Science, in collaboration with the Concordia-UQAM Chair in Ethnic Studies, presents a seminar on comparative politics, “Citizenship and Representation in Comparative Perspective.” Feb. 9 and 10 in H-1220. For complete itinerary, contact Andre Lecours at ext. 4079 or email alecours@magma.ca

Night Stop

The Peace and Conflict Resolution Film Series presents this film by Licinio Azevedo. Night Stop charts a series of stories about the lives of women who wait for the arrival of truck drivers at an overnight station In Mozambique, where more than 30 per cent of the population is HIV positive. Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in H-110.

Irish Film Festival

As part of North America’s largest Irish film festival, Cine Gael Montreal presents Rocky Road to Dublin, a documentary film about Ireland in the 1960s that has been suppressed for 37 years. Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in the J.A. DeSève Cinema (LB-125). All are welcome. A free-will offering to assist the Irish Studies program at Concordia is suggested.

Cinema Politica

Screenings start at 7:30 p.m. and take place in H-110. For more info, visit http://www.cinemapolitica.org

• DANGEROUS LIVING/LOCK, CHAINS & A CITY
Feb. 13. Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World is a feature-length documentary that explores the immense changes that occurred for gays, lesbians and transgender people living in the Global South. Next, Lock, Chains and a City takes an evocative look at the increasing security measures taken by the residents of San Jose, Costa Rica against a perceived rise in crime in that city.

• ARISTIDE & THE ENDLESS REVOLUTION
Feb. 21. This documentary explores the events that led to the removal of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the democratically elected President of Haiti. Nicolas Rossier takes the viewer into a journey of political intrigues, armed criminals posing as freedom fighters and economic fiascos.

Post-Graduation Employment Workshop

If you will be graduating between now and June 2006, you won’t want to miss this workshop. Immigration Canada’s policy has been developed to benefit international students enabling students to work in Canada for up to one year in a job related to their course of study. Feb. 14 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. in H-760.

Arab-Israeli Dialogue Group

A presentation about a specific topic will be presented by both the Israeli and the Arab view. Attendees will then split into groups to discuss their views where there will be moderators to keep the dialogue organized. Feb. 12, 2 – 4 p.m. in H-403. This is the third dialogue in the series, the last two were successful with positive feedback.

MBA Information Session

Join faculty, students and staff of the MBA Department at the John Molson School of Business to learn more about our program and the admission requirements. Feb. 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. To register, visit http://www.johnmolson.concordia.ca/mba/infosessions.html

Launch of Girlhood: Redefining the Limits

Concordia’s Department of Communication Studies and the Simone de Beauvoir Institute invite you to the launch of this new book which examines issues of racism. sexism, and classism, the power and politics of schoolgirl style, encounters with violence, chatrooms, sexuality, and identity formation and popular culture. Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. in MU-101 (2170 Bishop St.). Girlhood is edited by Yasmin Jiwani (Communication Studies), Candis Steenbergen (Simone de Beauvoir Institute) and Claudia Mitchell (of McGill).

Engineering & Computer Science Alumni Chapter

Looking for a career change? Is your current situation unsatisfactory? About to enter the working world? The ECAC will host an information session that will focus on human resources and job searches, interview and resumé basics, opportunities for ECAC alumni and more. Feb. 22, 6 – 8:30 p.m. in H-767. $10, or $5 for students. Space is limited, please RSVP by Feb. 1. Visit http://alumni.concordia.ca/cuaa/chapters/ecac/or call ext. 4397

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

Canadian Centre for Architecture

presents Blind Spot, a documentary series inspired by the exhibition Sense of the City that explores the extraordinary lives of city dwellers. Films start at 6 p.m. admission is free but seating is limited. At the CCA, 1920 Rue Baile.

• OSCAR
Feb. 9. Oscar is a taxi driver in Buenos Aires who rebels against the bombardment of advertising by transforming billboards with his own collages and drawings. Spanish version with English subtitles. Directed by Sergio Morkin.

• TERMINAL BAR/DARK DAYS
Feb. 23. Stefan Nadelman’s Terminal Bar describes one of the toughest bars in Times Square portrayed through the black and white photographs taken by bartender Sheldon Nadelman from 1972 to 1982. After, Dark Days by Marc Singer presents the grit, honesty, and resourcefulness of an unlikely urban community of homeless people living in a train tunnel beneath Manhattan.

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: Http://www.angelfire.com/co/TOASTM or contact Susan Ehret at 637-0190,  susanehret@sympatico.ca

 

 LECTURES

Looking for Shirley

In her presentation, “Looking for Shirley: The Ultimate Norm,” Communication Studies Professor Lorna Roth traces ‘Shirley’s’ origins, her many historical faces and the recent recognition in photo and television industries that a Caucasian skin tone is a highly problematic norm.
Feb. 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
in MU-101 (2170 Bishop St.).

MIGS Workshop Presentation

The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University invites you to attend a Workshop presentation by Dr. Debórah Dwork, Rose Professor of Holocaust History and Director of the Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University, and Dr. Robert-Jan van Pelt, Professor at the University of Waterloo’s School of Architecture. They will speak on “Collaborative Authorship: Writing, Trust and Scholarship”. Feb. 13, 12 – 1:30 p.m. in H-629.

Fine Arts presents Nina Czegledy

Meet Fine Art’s newest adjunct associate professor. In her lecture, “Sans Frontières: Existence on the Threshold of Dreams and Reality,” Czegledy will describe the miracle-making activities of a media artist. Feb. 14 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. in EV6.735. The presentation charts borderless collaborations from Budapest to Beijing, ranging over the last two decades.

Defiant Imagination Series

Presented by the Faculty of Fine Arts. All lectures start at 6 p.m. See listings for details.

•  KEVIN AUSTEN
Feb. 15. Concordia music professor Kevin Austen will deliver a lecture entitled “Sound Ideas: The Ineffabilities of Sounds and Music.” In English at the York Amphitheatre, room 615 in the EV Complex (1515 Ste. Catherine St. W.).

• JOEY BERZOWSKA
Feb. 22. Berzowska, a professor of Design and Computation Arts and Hexagram researcher,  will discuss  her work in the lecture “Soft Computation and Responsive Fashion.” In French at the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art, 185 Ste. Catherine St. W.

Canadian Jewish Studies series

Concordia’s Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies presents a lecture by Dr. Shelley Zipora Reuter, Assistant professor of Sociology at Concordia University. Reuter will discuss “Racial Ideology, Anti-Immigrationism and Tay-Sachs Disease: Diagnosing the Genuine Jewish Type.” Feb. 16 at 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in FA-202 (2060 MacKay). Free admission.

MBA Society Speaker Series

The John Molson School of Business presents a lecture by Michael McFaul, partner of Deloitte Consulting, entitled “Is Consulting in my Future? Building a Successful Consulting Career Step by Step.” Feb. 17 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. (light breakfast at 8:30 a.m.). McFaul is one of Deloitte’s leading advisors to multinational corporations on large complex transformational programs. Space is limited! For tickets, visit the MBA Office in GM-710, or visit the MBA Society Office in GM-216.1.

The Hellenic Studies Unit

of Concordia University and the Montreal section of the International Society of the Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis invite you to a lecture by Dr. Lampros Kamberidis on “The Theology of Nikos Kazantzakis.” Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Cretan Association of Montreal, 5220 Park Ave. Free admission, wine and cheese to follow.

Comparative Politics Guest Speaker Lecture

Concordia’s Political Science Department presents a lecture by Jeffrey Kopstein of the University Toronto, who will discuss “Weber, Objectivity and the Classics of Comparative Politics.” March 3, 1:30-3:30 in
H-1220.

Science College Lecture

The Concordia University Science College presents Dr. Robert Lang in a lecture entitled “From Flapping Birds to Space Telescopes: The Modern Science of Origami". March 2, 8 p.m. at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall. Dr. Lang will describe how geometric concepts led to the solution of a broad class of origami folding problems, and discuss examples of how origami has enabled safer airbags, Brobdingnagian space telescopes, and more. Free admission.

Political Theory Speaker Series

This series is sponsored by the Department of Political Science Students’ Association and features discussion around the theme of “Philosophy and Ideologies”. All lectures take place from 4 – 6 p.m. in H-1220. All Concordia students and faculty are welcome. For more information, contact tdsmith@alcor.concordia.ca

• POLITICAL RHETORIC
March 8. Bryan Garsten of the Department of Political Science at Yale University will discuss “Saving Persuasion: A Defense of Political Rhetoric.”

• READING PLATO THROUGH HOMER
March 22. AssociateProfessor of Religious Studies at McMaster University Zdravko Planinc will deliver a lecture entitled “Reading Plato Through Homer.”

 

UNIVERSITY OF THE STREETS CAFÉ

Café sessions are open to anyone and take place in both French and English. For more details and a full listing of events, visit http://univcafe.concordia.ca or contact Eric Abitbol at ext. 3967.

• DOES ACCENT AFFECT YOU?
Voices and Verses from the Margins: A Playback Theatre Performance
Five spoken word and performance artists from Mexico, Cuba, and French and English speaking Canada invite stories from audience members and play back their tales using improvised rhyme, rhythm, and movement. Feb, 18, 7-9 p.m. at Café Pharmacie Esperanza, 12 St. Viateur W.

• INTERACTIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD WANDERINGS
With guests Gina Badger and the en-habitation collective. Feb. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Café L’Utopik, 552 Ste-Catherine E. The collective is a creative body that is based on interactions between artists and the street. Through their last project, its members collectively investigated the effects of found-object based, guerilla-style outdoor installations on the communities that experienced them, in the hopes of and forging new forms of creative social protest, specifically dealing with the issue of gentrification.

 

SELF HELP & SUPPORT

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. To register, visit the EAP web site at http://eap.concordia.caor call ext. 3667.

• ACHIEVING BALANCE: How to Handle the Stress of Work and Family
What are the day to day realities of balancing life?  How do you handle the complexity and pressure of work, family demands and complicated schedules? This workshop will show you new ways to handle stress and build mental toughness at the same time. Feb. 22 from 12 – 1:15 p.m. in H-769.

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., visit http://cdev.concordia.ca

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 http://supportservices.concordia.ca/legalinformationservices. Visits by appointment only.

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 http://studentsuccess.concordia.cafor info.

Peer Support Program

Stressed about assignments? Frantic about finances? Emotional worries? The Peer Support Program is open! We are students who are here for other students to listen, give information and refer!  Downtown: Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annex Z (2090 MacKay), Room 05. At Loyola: Tuesdays, 12-4 p.m. in the Guadagni Lounge. Drop in and check us out! Or phone 848-2424 ext. 2859.

 

MULTI-FAITH CHAPLAINCY

SCHEDULE OF EUCHARISTS (ROMAN CATHOLIC) IN THE LOYOLA CHAPEL: Sundays at 11 a.m., Tues., Wed. and Fri. at 12:05 p.m. Mon. and Thurs. Communion at 12:05 p.m.

Krishnamurti video talks

This semester’s theme, “Goodness and Passion”, will be explored in the films What are you? (Feb. 10) and What is Goodness? (Feb. 17). All screenings take place at 1 p.m. in AD-408 at Loyola and 8:30 p.m. in
H-620 downtown. Free. Call 937-8869 for more info.

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

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.

 

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 http://teaching.concordia.ca/workshops/

• DEVELOPING CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT
Critically evaluate different assessment methods and learn to develop an assessment strategy that is aligned with your course objectives. Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in AD-210 (Loyola).

• ENHANCING YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS
Led by an experienced faculty member with a background in theatre, this workshop will provide you with a constructive, practical and liberating approach to enhancing classroom performance. (2 x 3 hour sessions). March 3, from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. in AD-429 (Loyola).

Mature Student Mentor Program

Advice about school, referrals, or a friendly ear. New mature students can meet with a CMS mentor one-on-one throughout the year, by appointment or on a drop-in basis. Contact Brigeen Badour or Nelly Trakas at ext. 3890.

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

Editing, proofreading, 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

Word Processing

Tape transcription, term papers, manuscripts, CVs. Near Atwater and Souvenir. Call Carole at 937-8495.

Experienced Tutor Available

Effective and affordable tutoring that gets results. Courses tutored include all introductory science and math courses as well as, organic I & II, analytical I & II, biophysical and inorganic chemistry, and many others. Flexible hours. Email darlook@canada.com

Math/Physics/Stats tutoring

McGill math/physics grad and Concordia Masters student in Education with over four years of experience available to tutor for many courses and grade levels, including high school maths and sciences; CEGEP and university: linear algebra, calculus (I, II, III, advanced), intro stats and prob., intro physics and chemistry. Call Cyril Anderson at 321-7528 or email cyril_anderson@hotmail.com

GMAT Preparation Seminars

Want to pass your GMAT? Prep seminars start soon. For info, visit http://www.advantagemontrealseminars.com

 

APARTMENTS

Perfect for visiting professor with family

Cozy three-bedroom bungalow on quiet residential street in Ville St. Laurent. Fully furnished with private garden and single car garage. Seven min. walk to trains, 15 min. walk or 5 min. bus ride to Côte-Vertu metro. $1,500/mo. negotiable. For more information and to view photos, visit http://www.kiddiesgames.com/montreal, or call 747-8995 or email emma.michael@sympatico.ca. Professor/professional occupancy preferred.

5 min. from Loyola

Room for rent with adjacent, heated sunporch in semi-attached house that is shared with two other people. Rent includes heat, electricity and cable hookup. $390/mo. negotiable, available immediately for responsible non-smoker. Call 481-9461.

Go downtown

Beautifully renovated 4 1/2 condo in the heart of downtown. High ceilings, hardwood floors, five appliances, working fireplace, back balcony with shed, lots of storage and built-in shelves. Furniture available if required. Very clean and quiet, close to McGill and Concordia. Call Maria at 282-1801 or 835-8880.

Furnished room in NDG duplex

Looking for student to share 4 1/2 semi-basement apartment (with a male who is rarely there). Nicely furnished,  seven min. walk to Loyola and shuttle bus, 10 min. to Monkland Village. Laundry available in building, rent includes heat, furniture, cable etc. $365/mo. No smokers or pets, please. Call 488-1355.

For prof or mature student

Newly-constructed in-law suite with living room, kitchen and closed bedroom for rent. Steps from Loyola Campus. Garden, lots of natural light, private entrance and intercom system. For a quiet non-smoker, perfect for a mature graduate student or professor. $550.mo includes heat and hydro. Available immediately. Call (450) 458-1515.

Room in NDG Condo

Room in 8 1/2condo 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

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

Mile End Condo for Sublet

Three-bedroom unit. Furnished with antiques,  freshly painted, with refinished wood floors. Parking and outdoor garden. All new appliances. Suitable for professionals, visiting professors, etc. Available between now and September. $2,000/mo. includes everything: Internet, phone, heating, electricity and cable. Phone Catherine at 967-9008 or email cdawe@videotron.ca

Furnished Victorian apartment

to rent downtown. Quiet street, eight minutes walk from Sir George campus. Two floor apartment, fully equipped with Internet, phone and cable. Two bedrooms and a fireplace. Cleaning service once a week. Ideal for a sabbatical stay in Montreal. $1,800/mo.Call 848-2424 ext. 7347.

Sublet in Mile End area

Available until mid-March. Frequent bus service, close to mountain, stores and restaurants. Comfortable, attractive 1-bedroom lower duplex.  Bedroom on lower floor, plus dining room, office and living room with fireplace and TV. Everything included: laundry area, heat, basic phone service, high speed internet. Suitable for one person or couple.  $1,500/mo. negotiable. Email ns_kaha@yahoo.ca

7 1/2 in NDG

Upper floor apartment on Melrose between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve. Two skylights, high ceilings, wood floors, fireplace, large front deck, steel back balcony. Washer/dryer outlets, storage in basement. $1100/mo. unheated. Call 483-3433.

Plateau condo for rent

Responsible tenant sought for two-bedroom unit on the third floor of a quiet building on Park Ave. Near all amenities, short bus ride to downtown and universities. $1,000/mo., plus utilities. Furnished or unfurnished, negotiable. No smokers or pets, please. Call 271-6665 or email bgmmtl@sympatico.ca

Plateau Living

1 1/2 and 3 1/2 apartments for rent. Near Mount Royal, steps away from universities and downtown. Renovated, everything included. A must see! 845-8555.

 

UNCLASSIFIED

Swing Dancing

Swing dancing, practice and demonstration. This introduction to partnered dance styles, specifically Jazz and Blues related dances, will include dance practice and music, as well as discussion of the roots of various styles.
Feb. 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. in H-539-3. Come with a partner, or without! Sponsored by the Concordia Student Union.

Artist’s studio for rent

Large and bright studio overlooking Lachine canal. To share with one person: $300/mo., to share with two is $150. For more info, call 849-3901 or email charrison@aei.ca

Seeks French Language Exchange

Montreal couple, originally from France, seek English immersion for their 15-year old son during the winter break from Feb. 24 - March 13. Willing to exchange visits for teenager seeking French immersion in Montreal. Contact Maïe or Patrick at 596-3945 or email fortilar@ca.inter.net

Learn Italian in Florence

Michelangelo Language School, a private school for foreigners, is located in a 15th century palace in historic Florence, Italy. This year’s trip is from May 27 – June 25 (4 weeks with 80 hours of lessons). Approximate cost is $1,500 for tuition and accommodation. Deadline for registration is March 31. For more information, contact Josée Di Sano at 488-1778 or studyitalian@hotmail.com

Study on acne and distress

Distress can often accompany and contribute to acne. If you are 18 or older, have taken at least one prescription acne drug, yet still suffer from acne-related emotional distress, you are eligible for a study of psychological techniques for decreasing distress. Compensation of $100 for a study involving two laboratory visits and about 15 min. of daily exercises over two weeks. For more info, contact Dr. Zuroff at McGill University’s Psychology Department, 398-7425 or acne_research@hotmail.com

Car for sale

2002 Daewoo Nubira. Four-door, like new, with high-gloss green acrylic finish. 5 speed, 2.0 L engine, 39,985 km. Includes both sets of tires (summer, winter) and 2x40 watt Sony system. $6750. Call 567-5557.

Phobia research study

The Fear and Anxiety Disorders Lab on the Loyola Campus is seeking individuals for a psychology study investigating a component of treatment for phobia. You will be compensated $10 for your time. This research is supervised by Dr. Adam S. Radomsky. For more info, call Rana at 848-2424 ext. 2199 or email her at anxlab@alcor.concordia.ca

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

Income tax returns

Concordia Graduate does income tax returns for a low fee. Call 223-3489 or email biancageo@yahoo.com

‘Garage’ sale

Hotpoint dryer, satellite dish with receiver, two cellular phones (one with camera). Call 223-3489 or email biancageo@yahoo.com

Super Saturday Bazaar

Super low prices on clothing, furniture, miscellaneous household goods, books and more. Over 7,000 sq. ft. of items for sale. March 4,  9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Mission of the Great Shepherd, 2510 Center St., Point St. Charles (Charlevoix Metro).