Events, notices and classified ads must reach the
Public Relations Department (BC-115) in writing no later
than Thursday, 5 p.m. the week prior to the Thursday publication.
For more information, please contact Eugenia Xenos at 848-4279, by fax: 848-2814 or by e-mail: ctr@alcor.concordia.ca.
The Applied Psychology Centre in the Department of Psychology offers confidential psychotherapy and assessment for adults, couples, families, children and teenagers. By appointment only. Call 848-7550.
Until December 18
Between Body and Soul, a two-venue exhibition of 16 artists, taking place at the Leonard and Bina Ellen Gallery and the Saidye Bronfman Centre for the Arts. Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery, 1400 de Maisonneuve W. Free. Info: 848-4750.
Environmental Health and Safety offers the following courses, which are open to everyone. For information and prices, call Training Coordinator Donna Fasciano at 848-4355.
December 4 -- Heartsaver CPR
December 8 -- Heartsaver CPR
December 9, 10 -- CSST First Aid (French)
Centre for Teaching and Learning Services
Register for the following workshops at 848-2495.
Faculty Development Workshop Series
1. Teaching Large Classes at Concordia: Voices of Experience. This workshop will address issues such as class management, grading, cheating and making use of resources. Friday, December 4, 10 a.m. - noon. H-771, 1455 de Maisonneuve W.
2. Three-Day Instructional Skills Workshop. Refine fundamental skills such as writing objectives, preparing lesson plans and conducting sessions. Enrolment limited to six. December 9 - 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Place: TBA.
Temporary jobs over Christmas
Youth Employment Services is a one-stop-shop for Montreal students looking for work. We help entrepreneurs get started, and job-hunters with their job search. New this Christmas: list of 200 temporary downtown/west-end retail jobs. 630 René-Lévesque W., suite 185. Info: 878-9788, or www.yesmtl.org
John Abbott College Outdoor Ed
Twenty-fifth anniversary reunion on December 4, 8 p.m., Stuart Hall Cafeteria. Former students, staff and volunteers are welcome. $5 at the door. Info: 457-6610, ext. 411.
Parent Finders Montreal
We are a non-profit, volunteer-run search and support group for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. We meet on the third Thursday of every month, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Concordia's Campus Ministry on Loyola Campus (2496 West Broadway). Next meeting: December 17. All welcome. Info: Pat Danielson, 683-0204.
Raoul Wallenberg conference
Presented by the Raoul Wallenberg International Movement for Humanity and the Canadian Friends of Raoul Wallenberg. Keynote speaker: Victor Goldbloom. Sunday, December 6, 1 p.m. Cummings House, 5151 Ste. Catherine Rd. Free. All welcome.
Shalom Line
Support for all callers experiencing loneliness, stress, or other personal problems. Anonymous and confidential, staffed by trained volunteers. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 4:30 - 10 p.m. Call 343-4343.
7141 Sherbrooke W. Tickets and info: 848-7928.
Thursday, December 3
Vocal Jazz Studio/Combo -- Jeri Brown and Gary Schwartz, directors. 8 p.m., free.
Friday, December 4
Jazz Improvisation II, directed by Charles Ellison. 8 p.m., free.
Saturday, December 5
Classical Vocal Repertoire, directed by Valerie Kinslow. 8 p.m., free.
Sunday, December 6
Collège Nôtre-Dame Christmas Concert. 7:30 p.m., $5.
Tuesday, December 8
Jazz Improvisation I, directed by Dave Turner. 8 p.m., free.
Wednesday, December 9
Jazz Guitar Ensemble, directed by Michael Berard. 8 p.m., free.
Thursday, December 10
Beverly McGuire, Celtic Christmas. 8 p.m., students free, $5 seniors, $8 general.
Friday, December 11
Concordia Big Band, conducted by Dave Turner. 8 p.m., free.
Saturday, December 12
Huron Carole: Tom Jackson, Tracey Brown, Michael Burgess et al. 8 p.m. $23 (proceeds go to a food bank).
Sunday, December 13
Opera Repertoire Class, directed by Jocelyne Fleury, 8 p.m., free.
Tuesday, December 15
Classical Guitar students, directed by Garry Antonio, 8 p.m., free.
Saturday, December 19
Catherine Lagopatis, piano. Diploma Concert, student of Anna Szpilberg. 8 p.m., free.
Monday, December 21
Orchestre des Coréens de Montréal, 7 p.m. Ticket info: 842-3530.
Friday, December 4
Kai Neilsen, Philosophy, Concordia, on "On Being a Secularist All the Way Down." Philosophy Colloquium Series. 4 p.m., H-762, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Info: 848-2500.
Concordia's Legal Information Services offers free and confidential legal information and assistance to the Concordia community. By appointment only. Call 848-4960.
Concordia Council on Student Life
CCSL, the governing body for Student Services at Concordia, will meet on December 18 at 10 a.m. (H-769, SGW) and January 15 at 10 a.m. (AD-131, Loyola). CCSL deals with issues that affect student life at Concordia. All are welcome. Info: Dean of Students, 848-4242.
The Office of Rights and Responsibilities is available to all members of the University community for confidential consultations regarding any type of unacceptable behaviour, including discrimination and personal/sexual harassment, threatening and violent conduct, theft, destruction of property. Call 848-4857, or drop by 2150 Bishop, room 110.
The Ombuds Office is available to all members of the University for information, confidential advice and assistance with university-related problems. Call 848-4964, or drop by 2100 Mackay, room 100.
Peer Helpers are students who are trained in active listening skills and referrals. Drop by to talk or get information at 2090 Mackay, MI-02, or call us at 848-2859.
Dance Open House
The Department of Contemporary Dance is pleased to announce its Open House performance of dance works choreographed and performed by students. Studio 303 in the Belgo Building, 372 Ste. Catherine W. December 11 and 12 at 8 p.m., and December 13 at 2:30 p.m. $3 students, $4 general. Info: 848-4740.
Theological Studies Student Association
The TSSA, along with the Theological Graduate Student Association, will hold their Christmas party on December 4, 7 p.m., 999 de Maisonneuve W. (Canada Trust), penthouse suite. Theological students, faculty members, Campus Ministry welcome. Potluck, wine. Please bring non-perishables for Christmas Basket. Info: 653-7836.
Concordia Women's Centre
The Centre is organizing the making of a quilt for December 6, to commemorate the massacre of 14 women at L'École Polytechnique in 1989. Make your own 10" x 10" quilt square, or drop by 2020 Mackay (downstairs) to pick up a pre-cut design and materials. Info: 848-7431.
Video presentation
Shift (1996-97), Imagined Self (1990) and Static (1995), by Concordia student Nikki Forrest, will be presented until December 12 at Espace Vidéographe, 460 Ste. Catherine. Info: 866-4720. Vidéo d'Écosse will be presented at Galerie Articule until December 13. Info: 842-9686.
Fellowship competitions
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, with funding from CIDA, invites applications for the following: Language Training Fellowships (1999-2000), deadline January 31; Undergraduate Awards (1999-2000), deadline January 31. Info: (403) 220-7467, sici@acs.ucalgary.ca
Essay competition
The Liberal Arts College is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special prize essay competition. Open to all College applicants, the 1,000-word essay should address the anniversary theme: Reading Great Books, Reading Ourselves: The Books of Our Lives. First prize: $1,000. Second prize: $500. Deadline: June 1999. Info: Lina D'Iorio, 848-2565.
Garnet Key Society
Concordia's official honour society is accepting applications for the 1999-2000 year. Members of the Garnet Key volunteer as ambassadors, representing the student body at official University events. For information, drop by H-730-1, or call 848-4828 before February 20.
Hans Christian Andersen's classic children's tale, The Nightingale, adapted by John Lazarus and directed by Geordie Productions' Elsa Bolam. December 4, 5, 11, 12 at 7 p.m., December 5, 6, 12, 13 at 2 p.m. D.B. Clarke Theatre, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. $6-12. Info: 845-9810.
Urgently needed
Temporary and permanent homes for cats/dogs. All are vaccinated, sterilized, clean. Info: 353-4654.
Job wanted
A Japanese nurse studying at Concordia is looking for a part- or full-time job babysitting or caring for the elderly. Call Satoko, 287-0953.
Rental wanted
Looking to rent house or duplex (3 bedrooms) in Montreal West, NDG area, from mid-February to July. Call 931-2579 or 287-8500, ext. 8953.
For sale
Lada in excellent condition. 12,000 km. $3,500. Must sell immediately. Info: 369-2779, or garf@alcor
.concordia.ca
For sale
A Whirlpool 2-speed, 5-cycle washing machine. Almost new. Asking $300. An Admiral industrial strength dryer. Asking $200. Call Gabrielle at 848-3817.
For sale
A Clearnet PCS phone and protective leather case with a two-year warranty. Brand new. Original price, $235, asking $200. Call 937-7002
For sale
A cross-country Nordic track machine. Hardly used. Asking $250. Call Andrea at 848-4604 or 933-4756.
To sublet
NDG, furnished 5 1/2. Clean, quiet, hardwood floors. Office, laundry, near amenities, transport. Sublet January - June. Call 482-1610.
To sublet
Quiet, reliable person or couple to sublet a furnished 4 1/2 in NDG for eight months. Well-lit, heated upper duplex in quiet, safe area, near bus, metro. $550/mth. Call 488-4036 or 767-3577.
Room for rent
Large, bright furnished room in NDG near Loyola. Heated, w/d, large kitchen. January - May for responsible non-smoker. Call 485-1578.
House rental
NDG, furnished, 2 bedrooms. On downtown/cross-town bus routes. January - July -- dates negotiable. Reasonable rent. Info: 481-4129.
For rent
Two spacious apartments to rent. Ville Emard. Immediate. $350. Info: 369-2779, or garf@alcor.concordia.ca
For rent
Montreal West, Westminster Ave. Upper 6-1/2, newly decorated, equipped, garage, heated, quiet. Good access to all transportation modes. $725/month. Call 488-2656.
For rent
1100 Docteur-Penfield, large, comfortably furnished one-bedroom apartment. Pool, sauna, dépanneur. Available December 8 to April 7. $875. Info: 844-4115.
For rent
Ski chalet for rent by weekend, week, month. December - May 1. Near North Hatley. Wood stove, view of mountains, near excellent XC and downhill skiing. Info: 637-9853.
Desktop Publishing Services
Page layout, web page and other graphic design. Visit www3.sympatico.ca/richard.carruthers/main.html. Info: Richard at 482-7998, or richard.carruthers@sympatico.ca
Tutoring
Do you need tutoring in your courses? A Concordia alumnus, MA economics, can prepare you for your exams, research, and writing assignments. Call Geepu at 843-6622, e-mail: aclad@colba.net
English angst?
Proofreading/correcting for university papers, résumés, etc. Also tutor for English, written and/or conversation. Good rates. Lawrence: 279-4710.
Proofreading and tutoring
Help with spoken and written English available. I have a master's degree and three years of experience in East Asia. Reasonable rates. Stan at 341-1422.
Spanish immersion programs
Carefully selected schools in Mexico, Central and South America, Spain. Programs all year. Info: Joan MacLean-Dagenais at North-South Connections, 236-3400.
U.S. work permits
We can help Canadian citizens increase their chances of receiving U.S. work permits. Also, U.S. immigration and related business matters. B. Toben Associates (U.S. lawyers), 288-3896.
Computer workshops
Instructional and Information Technology Services (IITS) are offering a variety of computer workshops. For a schedule of the workshops and how to register, please pick up a flyer at LB-800, 1400 de Maisonneuve W. Info: 848-7688.
Employee development workshops
The Meeting Effectiveness Series. Part I (Participating in Meetings), and Part II (Meeting Effectiveness Situation). Thursday, December 10. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., A-400 (training room), 1420 Sherbrooke W. $50. Please register by December 3 by calling Carmelita Swann at 848-3668, or via e-mail at cswann@alcor.concordia.ca
Stephen Snow workshop
Ancient Roles and Modern Actors: Archetypal Foundations of Drama Therapy, with Concordia Creative Arts Therapies Professor Stephen Snow. Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Snow will join the Playback Theatre for an afternoon program from 2 to 5 p.m. Both at Dawson College Amphitheatre, room 4C.I. Call the C.G. Jung Society of Montreal at 481-8664 for info and prices.