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September 10 *September 24

Applied Psychology Centre

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.

Art

September 15 - October 20

A Passion for Life: Photographs by André Kertész, organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada. Also, Ian Carr-Harris: Books for a Public Library, organized and circulated by the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery, 1400 de Maisonneuve W. Free. Info: 848-4750.

CPR/First Aid Courses

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.

September 13

Heartsaver Plus

September 15

Heartsaver CPR (French)

September 18

Heartsaver CPR

September 19 and 20

CSST First Aid (English)

September 22 and 23

CSST First Aid (French)

September 26

Basic Life Support

Campus Ministry

Book Discussion Group

Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thick Nhat Hanh. Wednesdays at 3 pm, starting September 23, Annex Z-105. Info: Daryl Lynn Ross, 848-3585.

Outreach Experience

Make a difference to the poor, the sick, the homeless of our city. Info: Michelina Bertone, S.S.A., 848-3591.

Prison Visit Program

Orientation meeting on Monday, September 21 at 2 p.m., Annex Z-105. Contact either Matti Terho, 848-3590, or Peter Côté, 848-3586.

Mindfulness Meditation

Wednesdays 12-1 p.m., Annex Z-105 (SGW). Thursdays 12-1 p.m., Belmore House (Loyola). Beginning September 23 & 24. Info: Daryl Lynn Ross, 848-3585.

Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

Every Monday night of the semester, from 5-7 p.m., delicious, home-cooked vegetarian meals. $1. Annex Z-105/6 (2090 Mackay), beginning September 21. Info: 848-2859 or Daryl Lynn Ross, 848-3585.

Book Reading Group

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Belmore House, beginning September 23. The final decision on the book to be read will be made by the group. Info: David Eley, S.J., 848-3587.

Centre for Teaching and Learning Services

Register for the following workshops by calling 848-2495.

Workshop Series for Teaching Assistants:

1. Sixth Annual TA Orientation -- Making the Transition from Student to Teacher. Friday, September 11, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. DL-200, Loyola. Refreshments will be served.

2. How to Respond to Students' Written Work. Monday, September 14, H-762-1-2-3. Noon.

3. Instructional Skills. Tuesday, September 15, H-762-1-2-3. Noon.

4. Disruptive Behaviour. Wednesday, September 16, Wednesday, September 16, H-762-1-2-3. Noon.

5. Making Effective Use of the Library and Electronic Resources. Wednesday, September 16, LB-235. Noon.

6. Grading and Assessment. Thursday, September 17, H-760. Noon.

7. Leading Group Discussions. Friday, September 18, H-760. Noon.

Faculty Development Workshop Series

1. Using the AV Presentation Room. A special AV presentation room is available, with some of the latest in presentation technology. Come see a demonstration of the room's capabilities and get some hands-on practice. Preview the notes for this workshop at http://rkenner.concordia.ca/documents.html. Thursday, September 24, 2 - 4 p.m., H-521.

Concert Hall

7141 Sherbrooke W. Tickets and info: 848-7928. Free.

Saturday, September 19

Downeast Association, 11 a.m. By invitation only.

Lectures

Friday, September 11

Eric Fernie, Director of the Courtauld Institute of Art, London, on "Saxons and Normans, and their Buildings." 11 a.m., VA-114, 1395 René Lévesque W. A reception will follow.

Friday, September 11

Jello Biafra, artist and agitator, formerly of the Dead Kennedys, for Student Orientation Days. 7 p.m., H-110. Info: CSU at 848-7474.

Monday, September 14

Howard Lyman, cattle rancher turned vegan, for Student Orientation Days, 7 p.m. Info: CSU at 848-7474.

Monday, September 14

Professor James Kugel, Harvard and Bar-Ilan, on "Reading the Bible: Are the Words Enough?" 8:30 p.m., H-937, 1455 de Maisonneuve W., free. Info: 848-2565 (Liberal Arts College).

Tuesday, September 15

Linda McQuaig, author and economist, for Student Orientation Days, 7 p.m. Info: CSU at 848-7474.

Wednesday, September 16

Maude Barlow, Council of Canadians, for Student Orientation Days. 7 p.m. Info: CSU at 848-7474.

Thursday, September 24

Kari Polanyi-Levitt, professor emeritus, McGill University, on "The Implications of the Asian Financial Crisis." 6 - 8 p.m., at the School of Community and Public Affairs, basement lounge, 2149 Mackay St. Info: 848-2575.

Thursday, September 24

Lili C. Kopala, MD, Dalhousie, presents the 1998 John Hans Low-Beer Memorial Lecture: "No Time to Lose: The Importance of Early Recognition and Treatment of Mental Illness." 7 p.m., H-110, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Free. Info: 486-1448.

Legal Information

Concordia's Legal Information Services offers free and confidential legal information and assistance to the Concordia community. By appointment only. Call 848-4960.

Meetings

Concordia University Part-Time Faculty Association

Members are reminded of the Special CUPFA General Assembly to be held today, September 10, at 4:45 p.m. in the SGW Faculty Club, H-767, for the expressed purposes of ratification of amendments to the CUPFA Collective Agreement.

Office of Rights
and Responsibilities

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.

Ombuds Office

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.

Special Events and Notices

Student safety patrol

The Concordia Student Safety Patrol (CSSP) is a student-run patrol, accompaniment and drop-by service on both campuses, and supplies security at some on- and off-campus events. Experience with the CSSP would look good on your CV; call 848-8700 for an application. To use our patrolling services, call 848-7533.

Discover Concordia

Catch the last session on the many support services available to students, starting at the downtown Hall Building at 9 a.m., with shuttle buses to Loyola for a free afternoon football game. September 12. Info: Dean of Students, 848-3535.

Mackay Street Festival

Starts Wednesday, September 16 and ends Friday, September 18 with a free music concert featuring I Mother Earth, the Snitches, Jah Cutta, the Rheostatics, Stephen Fearing, and more! Info: CSU, 848-7474.

Speaking of Activist

Bringing together activists from community groups in a multi-media presentation, participants will discuss how and why they got involved in various liberation and justice movements. September 10, 7 p.m. at Reggie's Pub. Info: QPIRG at 848-7585.

Alternative tours

QPIRG Concordia will be hosting four alternative tours of Montreal through the month of September: Montreal Green or Gray (September 15), The Feminine Side of Montreal (September 16), Community Groups in Montreal (September 17), and an Alternative Bike Tour (September 20). For more information, or to register, contact QPIRG at 848-7585.

Food Not Bombs Food Drive

Food Not Bombs is dedicated to providing free healthy vegetarian food to homeless and hungry people. Food Not Bombs seeks to educate our community about poverty, and what we can do about it. Bring your non-perishable vegetarian goods to help the hunger relief program. September 16-18, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., 2130 Mackay. Info: QPIRG 848-7585.

QPIRG Open House

Find out more about QPIRG. Get the whole tour and see how you can plug yourself into working for social and ecological justice. September 16-18, all day, at 2130 Mackay. Info: QPIRG at 848-7585.

Under Wraps

This film focuses on the health and environmental ramifications of using certain menstrual hygiene products, and the alternatives available. September 24. Info: QPIRG at 848-7585.

QPIRG Internship Program

Find out about QPIRG's Internship Program, which links students' academic work with community groups. September 17, 23, 30, noon -1 p.m. at 2130 Mackay. Info: QPIRG at 848-7585.

Take Back the Night

The theme for the 17th annual march against violence against women is "Everywhere," and will take place Thursday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. Meet in front of McGill's Roddick Gates. The march will finish at Galerie Isart, where a live broadcast of various performers will be held.

Listening and referral centre for students

Peer Helpers are students who are trained in active listening skills and referrals. Drop by to talk or get information at 2090 Mackay, room 02, or call us at 848-2859.

Unclassified

Rental - Upper Duplex

Montreal West, upper duplex, 6 1/2, large bright room, heated, equipped, garage, near all conveniences and Loyola. Very quiet atmosphere. Available October 1, $725 mth. Info: 488-2656.

Sabbatical rental

Fully furnished 5 1/2 until June '99 in Plateau, in Richler's old neighbourhood. Heat, cable, phone, electricity included for only $900/mth. Responsible individuals only.
Contact Judit at 271-7040, or kenyjud@alcor.concordia.ca

For rent

Petit railroad cottage. Westmount. Ideal for couple. Two small bedrooms and studio. Easy access to bus/métro. Robert: 484-2761, or Kay: 404-378-5874.

For rent

Plateau Mont-Royal. Large, sunny 7 1/2, second floor. Excellent condition. Available October 1. $900 unheated. Call 522-2566.

For rent or sale

NDG/Loyola area. Duplex 5 1/2. Clean, quiet. Non-smoking, no pets. Info: 488-3550.

For Co-op students

Room for rent in Ottawa. Furnished, air-conditioned, hardwood floors. Equipped kitchen, clean, quiet. Utilities and full cable included for $360. Parking available. Call (613) 563-3030.

Items for sale

An IBM PS1 computer with 8 MB hard drive, WP5.1 loaded. A Deskjet Roland 600 printer. A trundle bed with teak finish, which pulls out to a double bed. Also a captain's bed with three drawers, a single bed, and pine shelves. Call 487-9796 after 6 p.m.

For sale

Mattress/box spring set. Simmons Beautyrest. Double. Like new. $250. Call Zav at 485-9927 or 848-4624.

Guinea pigs needed

Impression Management Consultant in need of experience seeks guinea pigs for mutually beneficial explorations. Julian 931-8231.

Yoga classes

Yoga increases concentration, physical stamina and flexibility while diminishing stress. Revitalize, renew and relax at Yogaworks, 540-1860.

Tutoring

Do you need tutoring in your courses? A Concordia alumnus, M.A. economics, can prepare you for your exams, research, and writing assignments. Info: Geepu at 985-6622, e-mail: aclad@colba.net

Workshops

How to be an Activist

A workshop with Elizabeth May of the Sierra Club of Canada. Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 2170 Bishop. To register, call QPIRG at 848-7585.

Graduate fellowship information sessions

If you are currently registered in the last year of your undergraduate degree and plan to pursue graduate studies next year, or if you are now enrolled in a graduate program and are looking for sources of funding, consider attending one of these sessions on FCAR, NSERC, SSHRC and other fellowships:

Thursday, September 10

1 - 2 p.m. H-762-1-2-3

Monday, September 14

4 - 5 p.m. H-760

Wednesday, September 16

10 - 11 a.m. H-771

Friday, September 18

Noon - 1 p.m. H-771

Thursday, September 24

11 a.m. - noon. H-771

Tuesday, September 29

Noon - 1 p.m. H-762-1-2-3

NSERC site visit

General information session and application workshop for faculty. September 16, 9 - 11 a.m., H-769, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. RSVP at 848-4888.

Library workshops

Workshops at Vanier Library are hands-on (sign-ups required). For more information, call 848-7777 (Webster) or 848-7766 (Vanier).

1. Navigating the Libraries (introduction to the Libraries and to CLUES, the online catalogue). Webster Library: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 5 - 6 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 17, 2 - 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2 - 3 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 25, 10 - 11 a.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (special session combining Navigating the Libraries and How to find Articles using CD-ROMs and Online Databases). Vanier Library: Monday, Sept. 14, 2 - 3 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 - 11 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5 - 6 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 25, 10 - 11 a.m.

2. How to Find Articles using CD-ROMs and Online Databases. Webster Library: Monday, Sept. 21, 2 - 3 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (special session combining Navigating the Libraries and How to Find Articles using CD-ROMs and online databases). Vanier Library: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

3. Get Connected to Internet Search Tools. Vanier Library: Wednesday, Sept. 23,
5 - 6:30 p.m.