What's on
February 22 to October 8
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Blueprints for Change
The Sir George Williams campus will host a series of events, workshops, screenings and speeches for the 2007 Sustainability festival from Feb. 27 to March 1 (See story for details on the March 2 Money Talks component).
The conference will also launch the results of Concordia’s second sustainability audit, outlining where we are and what we can still achieve.
From the opening gala on Feb. 26 through to discussions hosted by the University of the Streets Café and a special awards ceremony, there is sure to be something for everyone. Full details are available at: sustainability.concordia.ca/sustainfest/
Harvey Shulman Memorial Lecture
Edward Breuer, of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, will give a lecture on “Friendship and Its Discontents: Germans, Jews, and the Enlightenment” on March 15 in Room H-937, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Breuer was a Montrealer who acquired his BA with distinction in the Liberal Arts College and the Department of Religion (Judaic Studies). This is the inaugural lecture given by the College in memory of Harvey Shulman, one of its founders, who died in December 2005.
Jewish studies graduate awards
The Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies offers awards and fellowships to Concordia students up to the value of $7,500 for MA or PhD study. The application deadline is April 30. Forms may be downloaded from www.concordia.ca/jchair.
Chief Returning Officer for GSA
The Dean of Students Office seeks applications for a CRO for the Graduate Students Association, which is holding their election of officers for 2007-08.
This is a paid position. You are asked to apply with a cover letter and CV in a sealed envelope to the attention of: Louyse Lussier, Dean of Students Office, S-H 637-06. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 7, at 4 p.m.
Awards for student life
Do you know a student who deserves a pat on the back for leadership and contributing to life at Concordia?
Deadlines are fast approaching for the special prizes at Spring Convocation. These include the Concordia Medal, Malone Medal, O’Brien Medal, Lieutenant-Governor’s Award, Stanley G. French Medal, and the First Graduating Class Award. The deadline for nominations is March 30. More information can be obtained from Huguette Albert, in the office of the Registrar.
The Outstanding Contribution Awards are awarded by the Concordia Council on Student Life. The deadline is March 19 at 5 p.m. For information, contact Beverley-Ann Morris , ext. 5262.
Jesus in Hollywood
A lecture on “Jesus the Jew: A View From Hollywood” will be given by Adele Reinhartz, of the University of Ottawa, on March 1, from 2:45 to 4 p.m., in Room 620 of the Hall Building.
This talk will include film clips to illustrate the ambivalence of commercial cinema toward Jesus’ Jewish identity. Sponsored by the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies.
Spirit of Inquiry
Have you got a new idea for engaging and retaining the interest of students?
Presentations are invited for the “Spirit of Inquiry: Developing Critical Thinking, Creativity and Community”, the McGraw-Hill Ryerson National Conference Teaching, Learning and Technology Conference on May 14 and15.
The deadline for submitting proposals is Friday, March 16, and registration starts March 1. For more information, please visit the website www.mcgrawhill.ca/events/index.php or spirit-of-inquiry.concordia.ca.
MFA at the Parisian Laundry
The annual show of work by Master’s of Fine Arts students will run March 8 to 24 at the Parisian Laundry, the art gallery near Lionel Groulx métro station. Right now, there’s a show there by Fine Arts professor Jean Bélisle.
Writing/Staging AIDS
Author, playwright and associate professor Sarah Schulman will be presenting a special workshop for students interested in producing creative work around HIV/AIDS and sexuality. The workshop will be held March 2 from 2-5 p.m. in FB 449. Interested students must register at schulmanvisit@gmail.com by Feb. 26 with their program of study, contact information and a 100-word statement of intent. Those interested in hearing Schulman speak are invited to her lecture in H-110 on March 1 at 6 p.m.
Speaker on organizational development
On March 16, Steven Appelbaum, Research Chair in Organizational Development, will present a talk by Ramkrishnan V. Tenkasi, Professor of Organizational Development and Change at Benedictine University, in Chicago. Its title is “Where did India’s Capabilities in the Software Industry Come From? A Story of Large Scale Change,” and it will be given in Room 302 of the Guy Metro Building from 2 to 4 p.m. It will be preceded by a morning session with MSc and PhD students.