Sexual diversity

The Q2 Ally Network is distributing a guide for faculty members suggesting ways to support sexual diversity.

The Network gives moral support and information to students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and “questioning” at the university; hence the initials LGBTQ.

The guidelines say that professors should use gender-neutral and inclusive language when they speak to students and prepare handouts and other material for class. Derogatory and stereotypical remarks should be avoided.

“If given the chance, invite lesbian, gay or bisexual professionals to conduct seminars or provide lectures in your classes and offices. Invite them for both gay/lesbian/trans topics and other topics of their expertise.”

The Network provides resources on their website, http://q2.concordia.ca, which offers advice to faculty members and training to volunteers who would like to become LGBTQ advocates.

The Network believes that a positive attitude in the classroom enables students to express themselves and do their best.

Hellenic scholarships

Eight scholarships of $2,000 each are available this year to undergraduate and graduate students of Greek origin through the Hellenic Scholarship Foundation. The deadline is Nov. 8. For more information, please contact Dr. Efie Gavaki, at efie@ca.inter.net.

The Hellenic Studies Unit of Concordia is offering the $1,000 Arnopoulos Scholarship to a student who need not be of Greek origin. More information is available from Dr. Nikos Metallinos, at nikos@vax2.concordia.ca.