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The Back PageEvents, 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
Concordia University Alumni Association
Annual General Meeting, to be held Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m., H-767, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. RSVP: 848-3818.
Association of Alumni of Sir George Williams
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 25, 6 p.m., in the Faculty Club of the Hall Building. Our special guest speaker will be alumnus Fred Bild (S BA 57), former Canadian ambassador to China, on "The Experiences of a Canadian Diplomat in Asia." RSVP: 848-3818.
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 May 15
Between a Rock and Hard Place, work by Naomi Potter. Vernissage: Saturday, May 13, 2 p.m. Bourget Gallery, 1230 de la Montagne. Free. Info: 848-4607.
Until May 20
Vital Signs. Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery, 1400 de Maisonneuve W. Free. Info: 848-4750.
May 23 - May 28
Faire le lunch - Making Lunch, work by Kathleen Sellars. Vernissage: Friday, May 26, 3 p.m. Weekend by appointment only. Bourget Gallery, 1230 de la Montagne. Free. Info: 848-4607.
Until June 7
Afterimage, Evocations of the Holocaust in Contemporary Canadian Art, curated by Loren Lerner. Jewish Community Campus, lower level, 1 Cummings Square, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info: 345-2605.
Environmental Health and Safety
For information and prices on the following courses, call Donna Fasciano at 848-4355.
Saturday, May 27:
Basic Life Support re-certification
Thursday, June 1:
Heartsaver (English)
Sunday, June 4:
Heartsaver Plus
Tuesday, June 6:
Heartsaver (French)
Parent Finders Montreal
Parent Finders Montréal is a non-profit, volunteer-run search and support group for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. Our monthly meetings are open to the public. We meet next on May 18 (third Thursday of every month), from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Concordia's Campus Ministry on Loyola campus (2496 West Broadway). Info: Pat Danielson, 683-0204.
Art meets meditation
In this four-part workshop, we will create highly personalized mandalas of light. No artistic experience required. Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. at Time to Heal, Monkland and Girouard. Call for time of next session at 695-7950.
Volunteers needed
The Jewish Information Referral Service line is desperately seeking computer-literate volunteers. For more information, call 345-2645, ext. 3372.
Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, 7141 Sherbroooke St. W. 848-7928.
Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19, 8 p.m.:
Les Ballets Jazz de MontrŽal present Dance Proje/c/t 2000. $10 at OPCH Box Office. Telephone reservations: 790-1245 (Admission).
Friday, May 26, 8 p.m.:
Calamba Joe: The Life of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the story of Phillipine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal is told in a musical play. $25 general; $15 students/seniors at OPCH Box Office. Telephone reservations: 790-1245 (Admission).
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, confidential counselling and information service for full-time, permanent university employees and their families. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-800-387-4765 (English) or 1-800-361-5676 (French).
Concordia's Legal Information Services offers free and confidential legal information and assistance to the Concordia community. By appointment only. Call 848-4960.
Information session
The Graduate Diploma in Administration and the Graduate Diploma in Sport Administration will hold an information session from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Faculty of Commerce and Administration, 1550 de Maisonneuve West, Room GM-403-2, on Thursday, May 11. Info: 848-2766, or diadsa@vax2.concordia.ca
Internet conference
Concordians interested in attending NET 2000, a conference organized by CANARIE, Canada's premier Internet development organization, should vist CANARIE's site at www.canarie.ca or the conference registration site at www.Net2000.ca. The conference, now in its 14th year, will be held June 27-29, in Ottawa.
Concordia Student Safety Patrol
Need to use the Safety Patrol's drop-by or accompaniment services? Call 848-7533 to reach a dispatcher between 6 p.m. and midnight, Monday to Friday, both campuses. Also, we can never have enough volunteers. If you have three hours to spare a week, call 848-8600 (SGW) or 848-8700 (Loyola).
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.
We are a group of undergraduate students, just like you. We get lost, confused and worried like everyone else. Our drop-in centre is a quiet, friendly place where you can relax, chat or ask a simple question about anything. If we don't know the answer, we'll get you to someone who does. We also have a lending library. Monday Ð Thursday, 12 Ð 5 p.m., Z-02, 2090 Mackay, 848-2859.
Book launch
Book launch for Harold Innis in the New Century: Reflections and Refractions, (McGill-Queen's University Press) eds. Charles R. Acland and William J. Buxton, both in Communication Studies at Concordia. All are invited to the launch, taking place at the McCord Museum, May 11, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Professional dietitian
My name is Caryn Roll, and I conduct nutritional counselling on a variety of topics including weight loss, diabetes management, cholesterol, heart disease control and many others. My office is located at 2155 Guy. Call 817-0135 for an appointment or information.
Home cooking
To help you with your busy weekdays, I prepare, in one visit to your kitchen, five dinners for freezing. Certificate in food safety. References. Call 343-0216.
For sale
Toyota Corolla LE '91, auto, 4-door, new brakework, 130,314 km, excellent condition. $3,600. To take possession on June 21. Call Professor Ketterer, 486-8024.
Bicycle repairs
Professional bicycle repairs, special rates for Concordia students, staff and faculty. Located at 4623 Wilson at the corner of Somerled. Call 487-VELO or 487-8356.
For sale
Men's mountain bike, CCM Pursuit, 26", 18 speed, $60. Women's mountain bike, 24", 18 speed, $75. Both in good condition. Also bike rack, holds 3 bikes, $30. Contact 482-9295, or rcai@mercato.concordia.ca
Computer for sale
PowerMac 7200/120, MHZ/1.5 GB/64 MB (RAM) computer with Apple Color Display 15" monitor, Color Stylewriter 2500 printer, and 28.8 K U.S. Robotics modem. All in excellent condition. $1,500. Call Elana at 487-6512.
Summer cottage
Two-room cottage, equipped, quiet setting, in Sutton mountains Mansonville-Glen Sutton area, with deck, sauna, pond, brook nearby. Ideal for two non-smoking adults. $2,200 for season, May 20 - Thanksgiving, October 13. Call Rachel Fletcher, 484-4380, or 450-292-3437.
Seeking Labour Day rental
Out-of-town family, in Montreal for their son's wedding, seek two- or three-bedroom house for rent for about a week prior to Labour Day. Preferably near downtown. Call 271-8573.
Furnished house for rent
NDG (Monkland Village), one year beginning July 1. Walking distance to shops, bus and metro. Minutes from Loyola Campus.Sunny two-storey brick house: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, appliances, basement and backyard. $1,200/month unheated. Call 488-2044.
Sabbatical home
From September 1 to August 1, 2001. Spacious 3-storey townhouse, 4 bedrooms, 2 studies, 2 1/2 bathrooms. Fully furnished, backyard, deck, parking for 2 cars. Westmount, close to metro, shopping, park. Klaus or Nina, 933-3835, cykm@musica.mcgill.ca
House for rent
In Montreal West (near Loyola Campus). Available July 1 for one year only. Large three-story house. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, working fireplace, finished basement. Fully furnished and equipped. $1,800/mo (plus utilities). No smokers. Call 488-3270 or e-mail caplin@music.mcgill.ca
Nanny wanted in France
Looking for a bilingual (French and English) university student to look after our home and two boys (5 & 7 yrs.) in June, July and August. Must have experience caring for children and maintaining a household. Will get return airfare to France, room and board and a monthly salary. E-mail rŽsumŽ to simmer77@telusplanet.net
Environmental business
Established environmental business, 10 years, protected territory. Serious inquiries, 485-4570.
Proofreading services
Editing of term papers and dissertations by PhD graduate and writing instructor. Reasonable rates. Call 274-1336.
Services offerts
Baccalauréat littéraire - Diplôme secrétariat de direction - France. Traitement de textes - corrections d'épreuves - Révisions linguistiques. Tél. 762-6109, fred.djou@sympatico.ca
Services offered
Translation and proofreading services for university thesis, papers, résumés; including courses: Word, Windows 95/98, Call Susan at 937-6409.
Mac Lab courses
Info: 848-4628 or http://fofa.concordia. ca/fofa/maclab/menu.html
* Intro to Photoshop (16 hours), $125. Learn the fundamentals of 2D digital manipulation. May 29, 30, 31, June 1, 6 - 10 p.m.
* Intro to Web Site Design (25 hours), $225. Using Photoshop to optimize images, Gif Builder to create animations, and Dreamweaver as the Web authoring tool, we will cover the basics of how to create a Web site. May 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24, 5 - 10 p.m.
Archives information session
Learn the ins and outs of Concordia's Archives Department: when and how to deposit and retrieve information, what type of documents to leave in Archives. Thursday, May 18. Free. Register at 848-3668 or with cswann@alcor.concordia.ca
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