Please note that this is our last issue before the Journal and What's On go on summer hiatus. They will return when classes start this September. To find out what is happening on campus during the break, please visit News@Concordia.
What's on
FINE ARTS
VAV Gallery
Student-run gallery in the Visual Arts Building, 1395 René-Lévesque Blvd. W. http://www.vavgallery.com/
Leonard and Bina Ellen Gallery
Open until June 4, 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. Until June 3.
Please note that the Gallery will be closed between June 4 and Sept. 4. The offices will remain open throughout the summer, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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. oscar.concordia.ca
Gu-Zheng Ensemble
Live performances of traditional and contemporary Gu-Zheng ensemble music, plus electroacoustic and video presentations. Chih-Lin Chou, artistic director. June 10 at 8 p.m. For info and reservations, call 937-3866.
Classical Music Concert
Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ("Kegelstatt" Trio in E-flat major), Darius Milhaud (Suite for Clarinet, Violin and Piano), Aram Khachaturian (Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano) and Astor Piazzolla (Four Seasons of Buenos Aires). With Hampartsoum Djabourian (clarinet), Peter Purich (violin) and Gregory Chaverdian (piano). June 18 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 plus service charges at the box office and at Admission.
Masa Manojlovic, Piano
A student of Gregory Chaverdian; works by Alexina Louie (Music for Piano), Dmitiri Shostakovich (Sonata for Viola and Piano) and Maurice Ravel (Piano Concerto in G major). June 20 at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 or free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
Christine Zhou, Piano
A student of Gregory Chaverdian; works by Franz Liszt (Vallée d'Oberman), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Sonata in D major) and Edvard Grieg (Piano Concerto in A minor). June 20 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
Theology poetry contest
Word in the World, a graduate student journal in Concordia’s Department of Theological studies seeks poems inspired by sacred texts from the world’s religious traditions. The winner will receive a beautifully illustrated copy of the book Psalms, a work of art commissioned by Saint John’s Abbey and Universiy (Minnesota). They and the three-runners up will have their poem published in our inaugural fall edition. Deadline for submissions is July 1. Send entries to toadflax@sympatico.ca. Winners will be notified by Aug. 1.
Colors of Concordia at Tour de l’île
For the fourth year in a row, the Colors of Concordia team will take part in the annual 48 km ride around the island of Montreal. June 4. The team is comprised of over 300 participants from 69 countries. Cheer them on at the start (9:15 a.m.) or finish at Laurier Park (St-Joseph Blvd) or along the banks of the St-Lawrence. You will recognize them by their Colors of Concordia T-shirts.
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 over the summer, visit univcafe.concordia.ca or contact Eric Abitbol at ext. 3967.
• ACTIONS OF HOPE AND RESISTANCE
How are we motivated to change, to bring about change in our daily actions: for social justice; for human rights and dignity; for a sustainable environment? How might we cultivate a broad and open vision that allows us to seize opportunities and reinvent the world? June 15, 7-9 p.m. at Shaïka Café, 5526 Sherbrooke St. W.
• MEETING THE OTHER
How far are we prepared to go to meet the Other? With guest Nayiri Tavlian, Lisa Ndejuru and Martin van Lierop. June 17 at 4:30 p.m. at Café Pi, 4127 St-Laurent Blvd. This event is organized in collaboration with Initiatives for Change, la Maison de l’amitié and the Mennonite Central Committee as part of the Festival pour la paix de Montréal.
Live, work, or study downtown?
If so, the Downtown YMCA and the Peter McGill Community Council invite you to a public forum to discuss the local irritants that affect our quality of life here in the borough of Ville Marie. June 6 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at CLSC Metro (corner de Maisonneuve and St. Mathieu). Light refreshments will be served. For info, call 849-8393 ext. 773.
Iranian Women’s Studies
The School of Community and Public Affairs presents the 17th Annual International Conference of Iranian Women’s Studies June 2 – 4 from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. in H-110. For information on speakers and schedule, visit www.iwsf.org
Off-Campus work permits
International students wishing to apply for off-campus work permits must register for mandatory information sessions by visiting the ISO website at supportservices.concordia.ca/iso. Next sessions are June 2 and 9 at 10 a.m. in H-411.
Serenity charity screening
A special screening of Josh Whedon’s sci-fi western Serenity will take place in the JA DeSève Cinema (1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.) on June 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, with all proceeds going to Equality Now, which focuses on ending violence toward women. For more info, visit serenitymtl.blogspot.com
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: www.angelfire.com/co/TOASTM or contact Susan Ehret at 637-0190, susanehret@sympatico.ca
LECTURES
Robert Fisk
An author and Middle East correspondent for British newspaper The Independent, Fisk will speak about his latest book, The Great War of Civilization. June 7 at 6 p.m. in H-110. Sponsored by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights.
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 supportservices.concordia.ca/legalinformationservices. 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).
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/
• PhD SEMINAR IN UNIVERSITY TEACHING
Fall workshops start on Sept. 16. This seminar in university teaching prepares Ph.D. students for an academic teaching career. The estimated time commitment is 31.5 hours in-class with 20 hours for preparation of readings and assignments. Participants will receive a certificate on successful completion of all workshops. There will be a modest charge for materials. Participation is limited to 30 students.
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
Taking summer classes?
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 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, and sentence structure. 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/HOUSING
July sublet
Big four room apartment for rent in Outremont, 5 min to Parc Mont-Royal. $ 1,500/mo. For more info, email philippe.despoix@umontreal.ca or ines.lindner@sympatico.ca
House for rent
Bright, unfurnished 3-bdrm. cottage in Lachine West, near schools, parks, pool and tennis courts on child-friendly street. Big yard, finished basement. Near all transportation, including commuter train (10 mins. to Loyola, 20 to downtown). Avail. August. Call 637-2443.
Home sweet home
for a small family in TMR. Semi-detached 3-bdrm. cottage with finished basement, includes all appliances. Available furnished or unfurnished. Large garden and two-car driveway on quiet street in beautiful residential area. Close to good schools, transport and all amenities. Available immediately for six mo. or one year. $1,750/mo., heating not included. Call 738-7055 or email dzidecruz@hotmail.com
Apartment for sublet
Available Sept. 2006 – June 2007. Large, bright, semi-furnished 4 1/2 two minutes from Loyola. Suitable for visiting lecturer. Call 481-2374.
Classic home for sale
Gorgeous 4-bdrm. 1880's cottage located at 340 - 41 ave. in Lachine. Semi-detached , 2-car garage, close to lake, shopping and transportation. 20 minutes to campus by car. New roof and furnace. Contact Annie Thurn, 952-7324. Come for a virtual tour listing: #MLS1194563 at www.mls.ca
Montreal West Lower duplex
Bright 8 1/2 with 3 bdrms on mail floor, plus another bedroom and office in the basement. Finished basement includes large 11x20 ft den, full bathroom and bedroom/office and laundry room. Air-conditioned, large balcony, renovated, kitchen includes Jennair stove and fridge and dishwasher. Quiet and residential, near transportation (Bus 162/103). $1450/mo. unheated. Call 481-6295.
High-rise apartment
2 l/2 with balcony, sublet, $650/mo. all inclusive, 1650 de Maisonneuve Blvd. (steps from Sir George Williams Campus). Available immediately. For more info, call 269-3420.
Sublet downtown
5 1/2 (two bdrm.) apartment near Guy-Concordia Metro (corner St. Mathieu and Tupper) in a beautifully renovated Victorian house. Distinguished and very quiet. High ceilings, woodburning fireplace, modern kitchen and bath. Rooftop terrace in summer. Sauna and spa in winter . $ 1.400/mo. Furnished. Available July 17 – Sept. 30 and Nov. 11, 2006 – May 15, 2007. References required. Call 975-7029.
Sabbatical Rental 2006 – 07
Two bedroom house in NDG, fully furnished, two full bathrooms, all major appliances, upstairs air conditioned, deck, small backyard. Pets welcome. Bus and shops at corner, I km to Vendôme metro. One year minimum rental, flexible dates, available from July 1. $1,600/mo. + utilities. Photos available. For info, contact patj@alcor.concordia.ca or call 487-8164.
7 blocks from Loyola
Newly renovated 1 1/2 on quiet residential street near Sherbrooke/Cavendish. All appliances (fridge, stove, washer/dryer) and utilities included (heat, electricity). Available July 1. $575/mo. Call 265-4636.
7 1/2 upper duplex
Two steps to Snowdon metro (orange and blue lines). Working fireplace, balcony and deck in back, hardwood floors. Five appliances including washer/dryer. $1,300/mo., heat and hot water included. Available July 1. For info, call 342-3813 (days) or 343-9633 (eves).
Sunny, fresh home on Monkland Ave.
with three plus one bedrooms, fourth can be a family room or home office with separate exterior entrance. One bathroom, two powder rooms, double salon and eat-in kitchen with butcherblock counters. Includes use of all-new appliances, private garden with furniture and indoor garage. Minutes to Loyola campus, shopping and downtown via metro. $2,000/mo. plus utilities. Available Aug. 1. For info, call 486-2830 or email leastillinger@videotron.ca
Montreal West
Spacious, bright upper duplex with large deck. $925/mo. unheated. Call 484-5814. Regrettably, no dogs are permitted.
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 immediately. Quiet non-smoker preferred. 5 min. walk to Côte-Ste-Catherine metro. A must-see. Call 573-6877.
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
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.
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 immediately. 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.
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
Great sabbatical home
Beautiful house in NDG (Monkland Village), wood floors, garden, garage, close to city centre, easy commute to both Concordia campuses. ($1800/month). For more information, please click here or call 487-8930. Available Sept. 1.
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. $1,275/mo., available July 1. Call 481-7770.
Apartment for prof/professional
Eight room apartment in Monkland Village on Harvard Street, available Sept. 1. Ideal for visiting professor or new faculty member. $1,200/mo. Call 398-7068 for more info.
UNCLASSIFIED
Phobia Research Study
The Fear and Anxiety Disorders laboratory in the Department of Psychology is looking for participants for a study that examines treatment for specific phobia. Participants will receive financial compensation and a component of treatment. For more information, please contact Stefanie 848-2424, ext.2199.
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.
Football Tickets - Platinum
Centre field tickets for the following games (two per game): vs. the Bombers on June 8 and 16; Tiger Cats July 6; Argos Aug. 3; Stampeders Aug. 24 and Eskimos Sept. 10. For more info, call ext. 2737.
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.
Super Bazaar
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). June 3, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. See coupons at 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