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. Until June 3.
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
EMSB Chorale
Works by Étienne Daniel, Srul Irving Glick, Benjamin Godard, Carolyn Jennings, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Donald Patriquin, G.B. Pergolesi and Ruth Watson-Henderson. With Anne-Marie Denoncourt, piano, and the Artémuse String Quartet. Patricia Abbott, director, Amy Henderson, assistant director. May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Information and reservations: 514-483-7200, ext. 7243.
Cantabile Chorale
A benefit concert for Cycle for Children. Works by Franz Schubert and Ludwig van Beethoven. Peter Willsher, artistic director. May 7 at 4 p.m. Tickets at the box office and Admission: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students (service charges applicable).
Sima Bina
The Sokhan-E Azad Foundation presents Sima Bina, an evening of Persian folk music. May 13 at 8 p.m. For information and reservations call 342-7768.
Ensemble Sinfonia de Montreal
Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Felix Mendelssohn. Louis Lavigueur, artistic director. May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the box office: $20 regular, $10 for students.
Megan Goudreau, Soprano
A student of Beverley McGuire, classical repertoire. May 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 general admission, free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
Elizabeth Bruce, Soprano
A student of Beverley McGuire, classical repertoire. May 16 at 4 p.m. Tickets available at the door only: $5 general admission, free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
Emily Forsyth, Soprano
A student of Beverley McGuire, classical repertoire. May 16 at 5 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 general admission, free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
Jennifer Loveless, Piano
A student of Gregory Chaverdian, classical repertoire. May 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 general admission, free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
Melodie Farkas-Doyle, Soprano
A student of Jocelyne Fleury, classical repertoire. May 18 at 4 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 general admission, free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
Cathleen Gingrich, Mezzo-Soprano
A student of Jocelyne Fleury, classical repertoire. May 18, 5 p.m. Tickets available at the door only: $5 general admission, free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
André Chalifour, Guitar
A student of Garry Antonio; works by Giulio Regondi, J. S. Bach and Jacques Hétu.May 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door only: $5 general admission, free for students with ID. Presented by Concordia’s Department of Music.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
International students orientation
The International Students Office (ISO) offers an orientation especially designed for international students who are new to Concordia and Montreal. We have a comprehensive information package, a list of things to do, and more, all of which will be distributed at the ISO orientation session. May 5 at 10 a.m. in H-653 at the downtown campus. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance. For info, contact iso@alcor.concordia.ca
Le Québec, territoire à occuper
Ce colloque -- Le Québec, territoire à occuper : la réception de la science-fiction et du fantastique du Canada francophone -- porte sur les thématiques comme l’histoire des genres de l’imaginaire, la reception par les structures editorials, la réception par le milieu artistique et culturel, et plus. Le 5-7 mai, 8h – 23h dans H-760, 762 et 763. Pour plus d’information, odyens@alcor.concordia.ca
Fire training sessions
Learn how to put out a fire safely and effectively, on real fires. Sessions will be held on May 8 – 11 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 3 p.m. Space is limited. For additional information and registration, please click here.
Cinema Animation night
A showcase of the finest animation from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. May 8, 6 – 10 p.m. in H-110, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Admission is $3 for non-students, free for students with valid ID. Presented by the Cinema Students Association.
Anthropology colloquium
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology will host the annual colloquium of the Canadian Anthropology Society from May 9 – 14, with the theme of “Human Nature/Human Identity: Anthropological Revisionings.” For more info, contact casca06@alcor.concordia.ca
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), and along with 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.
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.
• 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.
• CONNECTING COMMUNITY
How is technology a way? With guests Dr. Leslie Shade from Concordia’s Department of Communication Studies, and representatives from Île sans fil and Communautique. May 17 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Presse Café, 3501 Du Parc.
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. May 15 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Atwater Library, May 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Downtown YMCA (Stanley St.), or 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.
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
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.
• 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.
• GABRIELE G. KIEFER
May 18. Landscape architect and Founder of Büro Kiefer in Berlin, Kiefer will discus “Playing with Asphalt.” Kiefer will offer new perspectives on a familiar material in a presentation of her projects involving the creative and often playful use of asphalt. This lecture is presented in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Montréal.
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 click here. 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/
• FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Examine alternate ways to begin a course and to promote classroom discussion and active learning. Develop strategies for preparing an effective course syllabus. May 12 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in AD-429 (Loyola).
• COURSE DESIGN FOR PROFESSORS
Are you developing a new course or would you like to revise one of your current courses? This one-week workshop is designed to support you in the development of your course. By week's end, you will have a detailed syllabus for your course and a plan for implementing new teaching strategies that you want to explore. May 15 -19 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Loyola (room TBA).
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
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. For info, call 486-2830 or email leastillinger@videotron.ca
House for rent
Bright, three-bedroom detached house in Lachine West near commuter trains (20 min. to downtown, 10 to Loyola campus). Close to park, schools and tennis courts. Finished basement, large backyard. $1,250/mo. + utilities. Available in August (negotiable) for one-year lease. Call 637-2443.
Lower duplex in Montreal West
Bright 8 1/2 has 3 bedrooms on the main floor and bedroom+office in the basement. Finished basement includes large den, full bathroom, bedroom/office and laundry room. Air-conditioned, large balcony, renovated, kitchen includes stove, fridge and dishwasher. Quiet area near transportation (Bus 162/103). $1500.00 unheated. Call 481-6295.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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
Sell your used texts
The Concordia Bookstore has extended the buyback period for used textbooks. Recoup some of the money spent this past semester by selling your books from May 4-18 at the downtown bookstore, or May 8-10 at the Loyola bookstore. Then, click here to complete our online survey about the process and be entered to win an iPod Shuffle.
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.
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