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
• UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT EXHIBITION
Until April 14. Organized by the VAV Gallery. Two exhibitions from the Permanent Collection will also be presented:
• COLLECTION 2: SUR LE VIF
Photographic works by Tom Gibson and Sam Tata. Curated by Nathalie Garneau. The artistic processes of two photographers will be examined in relation to historic developments in individual privacy rights.
• CAPSULE 2
Joanne Tod as seen by Elyse Turcotte.
FOFA Gallery
Located in the York Corridor Vitrines on the ground floor of the EV Complex, 1515 Ste. Catherine St. W.
• MFA PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT EXHIBITION
Until April 23. A two-part exhibition of work by the MFA Photography Students under the professorship of Geneviève Cadieux.
Art in the Vanier Library
The Vanier Library’s second art exhibition is now on, with paintings by Concordia Fine Arts students Nathalie Quagliotto, Sylvia Garfield, and Alumni J.F. Biron and Shawn Mackniak. The Vanier library enjoins Concordia artists to show off their creations! There is an excellent exhibition space with display cases for sculptures and blank wall for paintings. For more info, email loyolaartsmatters@hotmail.com
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. March 23 – April 30. 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.
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
Vocal Recital
Concordia University Department of Music presents a vocal recital by students of Beverley McGuire with works by Bach, Schubert, Schumann, Hahn, Satie, Vaughan Williams, Weil and Menotti. March 9, 5 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 general admission, free for students with ID.
Jennifer Arseneault, Piano
A student of Anna Szpilberg, works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Liszt, Berg and Morel. March 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door: $5 or free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
Jazz Composition
Concordia’s Department of Music presents original works by student composers. March 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 or free for students with ID.
Jazz Faculty Ensembles
A variety of ensembles featuring Concordia University Department of Music faculty members in a concert of jazz classics and originals. Charles Ellison, director. March 16, 8 p.m. Ticket info TBA.
Student Jazz Concert
Independent study student ensembles, featuring Louis-Etienne Drouin and Philippe Lachance, coached by Charles Ellison. March 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door: $5 or free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
Jazz Improvisation I
Concordia’s Department of Music presents student ensembles directed by Dave Turner, jazz repertoire. March 22, 8 p.m. Tickets at the door: $5 or free for students with ID.
Jazz Improvisation I
Quartets and quintets polish diamonds from the jazz mines. Directed by Gary Schwartz. March 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door, $5 or free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Art Matters
Concordia’s fine arts festival is celebrating its sixth year this March. This two-week explosion of Concordia’s emerging artists is ready to blow your mind with an enticing line-up of parties, exhibitions, workshops and more. March 3-14. For more information, visit http://artmatters.concordia.ca
Faat Kine
The Peace and Conflict Resolution Film Series presents this film by the father of African cinema, Ousmane Sembene, Faat Kine provides a penetrating analysis of the interplay of gender, economics and power in today’s Africa. Sembene does this through the deceptively light domestic drama of a gas station operator born, significantly, the same year as Senegalese independence, 1960. March 9 at 8:30 p.m. in H-535.
Cinema Politica
Screenings start at 7:30 p.m. and take place in H-110. For more info, visit http://www.cinemapolitica.org
• HAUNTED LAND
March 13. A Mayan survivor of one of many massacres committed by Guatemalan government troops and a concerned artist and photographer travel together to a remote site where the community of Petanac once stood. Bones found there by archaeologists tell a mute story of agony.
• PERIOD/THE ABORTION DIARIES
March 22.Period: The End of Menstruation? addresses trends in birth control which allow women and young girls to stop their periods for months and years at a time. It seeks to lift taboos from the subject so that health risks associated with it will be made public. Afterwards, The Abortion Diaries features 12 women who speak candidly about their experience with abortion. These screenings are co-sponsored by The Blood Sisters.
Bridge Building Competition
As part of Engineering Week at Concordia, the 22nd Annual Troitsky Bridge Building competition will take place on March 10 on the Hall mezzanine. Opening ceremonies at 1:30 p.m., crushing at 3 p.m. Watch as international teams compete to build the strongest bridge made only from popsicle sticks, dental floss and glue. This event challenges the students’ engineering knowledge and creativity. to design and construct a competitive, high-quality bridge.
Employment workshop
For graduating international students who would like to know more about Immigration Canada’s post-graduation employment policy. If you are at least one year away from finishing studies, you won’t want to miss this workshop. March 10, and 17, 1:30 – 4 p.m. in H-523. Immigration Canada’s policy has been developed to enable students to work in Canada for up to one year in a job related to their course of study.
IPSA Official Inauguration
The Inauguration of the Secretariat of the International Political Science Association (IPSA) at Concordia will begin with a conference by Robert Keohane, Princeton University, recipient of the Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science. March 13, 2:15 – 3:40 p.m. in H-110. Presented by IPSA, Concordia University and Montreal International. For info, email bruno.maltais@ipsa.ca
Translation conference
The Concordia University Graduate Students Association in Translation will host the fifth student conference in the series Voyages in Translation Studies in Montreal on March 17, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Grande bibliothèque (475 de Maisonneuve E.). in room M-455. Click here for more info, or to RSVP, email tragrad@alcor.concordia.ca
3rd Annual DSA Sport Business Conference
If you're interested in the business of sport, and would like to make professional contacts in the industry, then the “Your Sport Career: Make the Cut!” conference, March 30 – April 1, is a can’t-miss event! You will get to meet and listen to speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds, including facilities management, marketing and journalism. Registration deadline is March 17. Please click here or email dsaconference@jmsb.concordia.ca for more info.
A Bit O’ Blarney
Playwrights, Workshop Montreal is hosting an evening of lying and tall tales on March 13 at 7 p.m. to celebrate storytelling in the Irish tradition. A Bit O’ Blarney will be hosted by Ladies Luncheon and will feature The Dragpiper and Never Surrender. It takes place at the Bishop St. Pub (1222 Bishop St.). Open mic tall-tales competition starts at 8 p.m. Cover is $5 if you are wearing something green, $7 if not. For more info, call 843-3685 or visit http://www.playwrights.ca
Meat-Out Day
Various tables showcasing and offering free samples of vegan food from vegan restaurants and food companies in Montreal. March 20, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on the Hall mezzanine. Sponsored by the Concordia Animal Rights Association.
Development Conference
Concordia’s School of Community and Public Affairs and L’Observatoire des Amériques de l’UQAM will co-host a public, bilingual conference on “Socio-Environmental Conflicts and Self-Determination – Development Issues on the American Continent.” March 23 at UQAM, March 24 at Concordia’s JA DeSève Cinema. For details, go to http://ccdhal.org
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: Http://www.angelfire.com/co/TOASTM or contact Susan Ehret at 637-0190, susanehret@sympatico.ca
LECTURES
Canadian Jewish Studies series
The Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies at Concordia presents its annual lecture series. All lectures take place from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Religion Building, FA-202 (2060 Mackay St.) Free admission.
• AFTER SIXTY YEARS
March 16. Lecturer, author and former scholar in residence at the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies Dr, Frank Bialystok will deliver a lecture entitled “After Sixty Years: Considerations on the Legacy of the Holocaust and the Collective Memory of Canadian Jewry.”
• YIDDISH VAUDEVILLE
March 20. PhD candidate JoAnne Stober will discuss her work in “Yiddish Vaudeville, Cinemagoing and the Coming of Sound in Montreal.” Stober is the winner of the 2004 Gerald Pratley Award for outstanding Graduate research in Canada. and a recipient of a Fellowship from the Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies for 2005-06.
MFA Visiting Artist Program
Presented by Concordia Studio Arts.
• WENDY WALGATE
March 20, 7-9 p.m. in MF-108 (1230 Mountain St.). Walgate received her MFA in ceramics from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1994 and completed her MA in History of Art at the University of Toronto.
• ALICIA HENRY
March 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in VA-323 (1395 René Lévesque W.). Henry received her BFA from the School of Art Institute of Chicago, and her MFA from Yale. She has received numerous grants, fellowships and awards, including a MacDowell residency and one at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture.
HIV/AIDS Lecture Series
The Concordia HIV/AIDS Lecture Series presents a community round table, “Le condom est-il un choix? Un débat sur le barebacking.” March 16 at 6 p.m. in H-110. Hosted by writer and reporter Denis-Martin Chabot and moderated by Gilbert Émond of the Department of Applied Human Sciences. In French.
Defiant Imagination Series
The Faculty of Fine Arts presents a lecture by Jason Lewis, Design and Computation Arts professor and a member of Hexagram, who will speak about writing materials: How do artists identify and use qualities unique to the digital medium? How do they create unique forms of expression? March 22, 6 p.m. at the Maxwell Cummings Auditorium of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. In English.
Political Theory Speaker Series
The Political Science Student’s Association presents a lecture by Zdravko Planinc, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McMaster University, who will discuss “Reading Plato Through Homer”. March 22, 4-6 p.m. in H-1220. All are welcome.
Women Denied? Women Confirmed?
God didn’t always choose a man. There were times when only the hand or voice of a woman would do. In the history of Christianity there have been conflicting patterns presented to women. Wherein lay their power? Wherein lay their subordination? March 23, 6-9 p.m. in H-762. Presented by Theological Studies.
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.
• EXPRESSING YOURSELF: THE ART OF BEING HEARD
When we express ourselves, we often assume that our message is clear and concise. Yet this is not always the case. Our words can be misinterpreted. Join us to learn some of the essential skills necessary for effective speaking. March 21 from 12 – 1:15 p.m. in AD-308 (Loyola).
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.ca for 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.
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 click here. Visits by appointment only.
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.
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.
Krishnamurti video talks
This semester’s theme, “Goodness and Passion”, will be explored in the films Goodness Only Flowers in Freedom (March 10) and Can We Together Create a Good Society? (March 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
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 click here.
• TEACHING LARGE CLASSES
The research suggests, that smaller classes aren’t necessarily better. What actually goes on in the classroom matters more than class size. In this workshop we will examine the dimension of effective lecturing and suggest easy-to-use methods for managing disruptive behaviour and checking for student understanding. March 10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in H-760.
• INTEGRATING STORIES IN YOUR TEACHING
This workshop will bring together faculty interested in developing rapport with their students through exploring the use of stories. The group will meet 3-4 times over the semester to enable an opportunity to practice, implement, and reflect on techniques learned. March 17, 2-4 p.m. in AD-429 (Loyola).
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
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
GMAT Preparation Seminars
Want to pass your GMAT? Prep seminars start soon. For info, visit http://www.advantagemontrealseminars.com
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.
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
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.
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
Word Processing
Tape transcription, term papers, manuscripts, CVs. Near Atwater and Souvenir. Call Carole at 937-8495.
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 math 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
APARTMENTS
31/2, 41/2, 51/2
Prestigious rental accommodations just footsteps from beautiful parks and exceptional cultural and recreational facilities. Ideal for professional. Please call 935-3511 or visit http://www.realstar.ca
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 April 1. Call 825-1871.
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
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.
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.
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. Single occupancy. Available immediately. Call (450) 458-1515.
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.
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
Perfect for visiting professor
Cozy 3 bdr. 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 photographs and more information, click here or call 747-8995. Professor/professional occupancy preferred.
Plateau Living
1 1/2 apartments available immediately, 3 1/2 for June. Near Mount Royal, steps away from universities and downtown. Renovated, everything included. A must see! 845-8555.
UNCLASSIFIED
Work abroad this summer
Canada’s most popular youth exchange program, SWAP, is now accepting applicants for its USA program that allows Canadian youth to work and live in the U.S. for up to four months. To be eligible, participants must be at least 18 years-old and a full-time post-secondary student returning to full-time studies this fall. For more details, visit http://www.swap.ca
Looking for participants
The Human Performance research lab of Concordia’s Psychology Department is looking for participants whose dominant language is English to help explore factors affecting performance on a test used to predict reading skills. One 55-65 min. session consists of simple computer-based and paper-and-pencil tasks and is paid $10 upon completion. To schedule an appointment, email eborokhovski@education.concordia.ca
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
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
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
Berimbao wanted
For purchase, in working order. Email Virginia.
Community Bazaar
Over 7,000 sq. ft. of items for sale. 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. April 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tel. 933-9608. See coupons at http://www.missiongrandberger.com
Income tax returns
Concordia Graduate does income tax returns for a low fee. Call 223-3489 or email biancageo@yahoo.com
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
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.
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