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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 4
New Acquisitions: Selections from the Permanent Collection. Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery, 1400 de Maisonneuve W. Guided tours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. in English, 1 p.m. in French. Free. Info: 848-4750.
Environmental Health and Safety
For information and prices on the following courses, call Anna Giannakouros at 848-4355.
Saturday, Nov. 20 -- Heartsaver Plus
Sunday, Nov. 21 -- Baby Heartsaver
Wednesday, Nov. 24 -- Heartsaver (English)
Saturday, Dec. 4 -- Basic Life Support
Heartsaver (Adult CPR & Heimlich)
$15 students, $30 staff/faculty/public. Most classes given in V-410 (2110 MacKay). Info: www.save-a-life.net, info@save-a-life.net or Stephane Kallos at 983-0695. Register at the CSU (H-637).
November 20, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Basic Life Support)
November 27 and 28, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Red Cross Standard First-Aid)
Mindfulness Meditation
At SGW: Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Z-105. Loyola: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. (beginners' instruction), sitting begins at 8 p.m.; Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. Belmore House (WF-100-10). Info: Daryl Lynn Ross 848-3585.
Christian Meditation
Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon in the Prayer Room of the Loyola Chapel (followed by the 12:05 Eucharist). Info: 848-3588.
Spirituality with Michelina Bertone
Michelina Bertone, SSA, offers several groups, including Holistic Spirituality for the New Millennium, Learning the Art of Focusing, Bible Study: Guided Meditation through God's Word in Luke's Gospel, and Outreach Experience (at Chez Doris and Benedict LabrŽ House). For times and information, call Michelina Bertone at 848-3591.
Buddhist Dharma Teaching
A reading group with Daryl Lynn Ross. Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m., Z-105. Info: Daryl Lynn Ross 848-3585.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
On Monday nights at annex Z, from 5 - 7 p.m., Mother Hubbard is cooking up some nourishing and delicious vegetarian meals. The suggested donation is a dollar or two. Open to all Concordia students -- their roommates and families, too. Info: 848-3588 (Campus Ministry), 848-2859 (Peer Support Centre).
Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, 7141 Sherbrooke W. Info: 848-7928.
Friday, November 19 - Saturday, November 20, 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 21, 2 p.m.:Heart and Music, A Broadway Revue, Lyric Theatre Singers. $20-25.
Sunday, November 21, 8 p.m.:Chopin, Music and Letters, presented by Panorama Polonais and the Leonardo Project. $8-15.
Thursday, November 25, 8 p.m.: Jazz Choir and Jazz Vocal Studio, directed by Jeri Brown. Free.
Friday, November 26, 8 p.m.: Guitar ensembles, directed by Andrew Homzy. Free.
Saturday, November 27, 8 p.m.: Jazz Improvisation I, sextet and octet combos play bepop and more, directed by Dave Turner. Free.
Sunday, November 28, 2 p.m.: Undergraduate chamber ensembles, directed by Liselyn Adams. Free.
Sunday, November 28, 8 p.m.: Graduate diploma students, directed by Liselyn Adams. Free.
Wednesday - Friday, December 1-3, 8 p.m.: Vocal Jazz, Four Wall Blues production, directed by Jeri Brown. Free.
Thursday, November 18
Ed Bianchi of the Toronto-based Friends of the Lubicon and Les AmitiŽs Lubicons-QuŽbec, on "A Fight Against Time: The Fight of the Lubicon Lake Cree of Northern Alberta," 7 p.m. Donation of $1-2. Info: QPIRG, 848-7585.
Thursday, November 18
Irving Abella, professor of Canadian and Jewish history at York University, on "Eluding Justice: Nazi War Criminals in Canada.".H-767, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd West. 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies. Info: 848-2065.
Thursday, November 18
Dr. Stephen Clarkson, University of Toronto, "Can Canadian Democracy Survive Our New Globalized Constitution? Politics Under NAFTA and the World Trade Organization." School of Community and Public Affairs/Political Science/Karl Polanyi Institute. 5 p.m., 2149 Mackay St. Info: 848-2575.
Friday, November 19
Judy Vogel, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, will explore the Ingmar Bergman film Persona, 8:15 p.m., H-407, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Info: 342-7444.
Friday, November 19
Krishnamurti video presentation, "Questions & RŽponses," 8:30 p.m., H-431, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Info: 937-8869.
Tuesday, November 23
Pierlucio Pellissier, architect and restorer/conservator, on "The Restoration of the Guido Nincheri Frescoes at Ste-AmŽlie at Baie Comeau," from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m., VA-317, 1395 RenŽ LŽvesque W. Info: 848-4700.
Wednesday, November 24
Dr. Elaine Fantham, Giger Professor of Latin, Dept. of Classics, Princeton University, on "Lucan's Civil War: The Angry Poet and the Anger of the Gods." 5 p.m., H-763, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Reception to follow in H-663. Info: 848-2301/2310.
Friday, November 26
Charles Levin and Harvey Giesbrecht, psychoanalysts, on the 1999 Gus Van Sant film, Psycho. 8:15 p.m., H-407, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Info: 342-7444.
Wednesday, December 1
Richard H. Curtiss, executive editor of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, on "The Israeli Lobby's Role in U.S. Middle East Policies." Presented by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights, 7 p.m., H-110, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Info: pal@alcor.concordia.ca
Friday, December 3
Dr. Michiko Aramaki on "Rescuing Children: Gender/Culture Systems and Problem-Solving Skills in Japan," and Roksana Bahramitash on "The Feminist Challenge Against Mainstream Economic Development," 12 p.m., Simone de Beauvoir Institute, MU-203. Bring your lunch. Info: 848-2373.
Concordia's Legal Information Services offers free and confidential legal information and assistance to the Concordia community. By appointment only. Call 848-4960.
QPIRG refund
All fall semester undergraduate students in Fine Arts and Arts and Science who wish to relinquish their membership in QPIRG may request a refund of 30 cents per credit between November 24 - December 1. 2130 Mackay.
Call for papers
L'UniversitŽ du QuŽbec ˆ Chicoutimi invites Concordia students to participate in a conference on Eugene Ionesco, playwright and father of "theatre of the absurd." Called Ionesco dans tous ses Žtats, it will take place March 10 -11. Abstracts of potential papers should be submitted no later than November 30. Info: www.uqac.uquebec.ca/w3uqac/ communique/apelcomm.html
Conference places available
The World Civil Society Conference will take place at the Sheraton Centre, December 7-11. Theme is Building Global Governance Partnerships, and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan is expected to attend with about 500 participants. There are places for up to 30 Concordia faculty members. Day passes will be available for observers. Info: www.wocsoc.org , or contact the WOCSOC secretariat at fim98@cam.org
Volunteers needed
Santropol Roulant is seeking volunteers to deliver meals in the downtown area, near Concordia. Info: 284-9335, or Jen at QPIRG, 848-7585. Meals are delivered between 4 - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Volunteers needed
Services for Disabled Students are looking for volunteers to help out fellow students; the experience will also make a nice addition to your CV. Be a reader, tutor, transcriber, note-taker, research assistant, library assistant, mobility orientation volunteer or special assignment volunteer. Drop by H-580, Hall Building, or call 848-3525.
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.
Writers read @ Concordia
Lynn Crosbie on Thursday, November 18, 8:30 p.m.in H-407, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Robyn Sarah, poet and author of Promise of Shelter and Questions About the Stars, on Monday, November 22, 8:15 p.m., H-407, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Info: 848-2340.
New arts magazine
The Concordia Publishing House is launching Slingshot, a new arts and literature magazine. Come for an evening of readings, spoken word, performance art and jazz. November 24, 7:30 p.m., Reggie's Pub, Hall Building. Info: Claude Jacob, 848-7573.
Dean of Students info session
The Dean of Students Office is pleased to present the second in a series of lunchtime information sessions. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, November 23, H-760 for. . . everything you ever wanted to know about the Student Success Centre! Info: 848-3517.
Concordia Canadian Unity Club
Wine and cheese party on Monday, November 22, at Reggie's Pub, Hall Building. 5:30 - 10 p.m. Elections will also be held for certain positions. All students invited. Info: Don Potter, (450) 926-0544.
Firewood/kindling
Mixed hardwood, $55 per cord, delivered downtown and South Shore. Kiln-dried hardwood blocks: ideal kindling and crafts, $10 per feet bag full (about 20 pounds). Call Jim Gregson (450) 247-3194.
For sale
Amana, 10 cu. foot freezer, $200. Beaumark 24" electric stove, $250. Call Zav, 485-9927 (eve.), 848-4624 (days).
Shared accommodation
Looking for responsible, non-smoking female to share clean, quiet duplex in NDG as of January. Fully equipped, laundry room, near all amenities. Call 482-1610.
Looking for sublet
Part-time faculty member completing dissertation looking to sublet from professor or graduate student. Ideal for sabbatical or research leaves. Quiet and reliable person willing to exchange care-taking duties for reduced rent. Call Herminio or Carole at 723-6712.
For rent
A large, sunny, beautifully furnished upper duplex for rent, starting January 1. Located in NDG next to Monkland Village and a five-minute walk from the Metro. Ideal for visiting academics. Info: 369-2818.
Accommodation wanted
Mature, responsible woman (non-smoker) requires non-shared lodgings, furnished and fully equipped for use during the week only, from January to April 2000. Anywhere in Montreal. Must be clean and reasonably priced. Call 938-4334.
For rent
Ski chalet near Morin Heights. Large estate, own lake, landscaped; private and quiet. Three bedrooms, wall-to-wall carpet, pine pannelling, stone fireplace, sunroom, laundry room. $4,500 for six months. Carl Aboud, 450-562-6831.
For rent
Sunny and spacious apartment, completely furnished, available for short-term renting, located in Ahuntsic (Montreal). Info: www.er.uqam.ca /nobel/k21775/lescm.htm
For sale
Pentium II Intel celeron 400 mhz computer, 32 meg RAM, CD 40x, hard disk 4. 3 gig, 56.6k modem, 8 meg video card 2d/3d, 64 voice sound card, 3 1/2 floppy, 15" screen SVGA Compaq, for 795$. Call 808-4239.
For sale
Compaq Pressario, never used, still in box. 466 CEL 12 GB 32X 4MB 64/256 MB, model 5711, MV520 15" monitor. Windows 98, Word 97, Netscape, Explorer and more. Best offer. Call Peter, 486-0817.
For sale
NEC Powermate 150 mhz computer (64 mg RAM, CD-ROM, tape backup), DiamondScan 17HX monitor, Optisafe UPS system, and accounting software. Best offer! Call John at 846-8439.
Egg donor wanted
Are you interested in being an egg donor? Infertile couple with everything to offer a child, would love to have a baby. All expenses paid. Please call Linda at 849-1329.
DiplomŽ en physique
Le Centre InterdŽpartemental de Microscopie Electronique ˆ l'EPFL en Suisse cherche un dipl™mŽ universitaire en physique ou un ingŽnieur physicien (ou formation Žquivalente) pour rŽaliser une Žtude intitulŽe "Etude des propriŽtŽs structurales, chimiques et optiques par microscopie Žlectronique ˆ transmission et par cathodoluminescence de structures quantiques III/V non-planaires prŽparŽes par OMCVD" dans le cadre d'une thse de doctorat (durŽe 3 ans). Contacter : P.A. Buffat, philippe.buffat@epfl.ch ou R. Rouquier : ruth. rouquier@epfl.ch , TŽl. : ++41 21 693 44 05
Study subjects needed
Looking for healthy subjects to participate in a study on the effects of an anaesthetic gas as shown by way of electroencephalogram (brainwaves) and measurement of the depth of consciousness under general anesthesia. Participants must be18 - 30 years old, right handed, healthy and not using analgesic medication. A compensatory indemnity is offered. Info: Dr. Pierre Fiset, mdft@musica.mcgill.ca , or 842-1231, ext. 4887.
Participants wanted
How are your attention and concentration skills? Participate in psych experiment. Get free testing, individual feedback + $5. 2 sessions (3 hrs in total). Call France: 848-2213 or 768-8109.
Kathleen's Business Services
Will type term papers, essays, etc. for $1.20 per page (s.s. or d.s.). Call Kathy at 487-1750.
Tutoring
Do you need tutoring in your courses? A Concordia alumnus, MA Economics, can prepare you for exams, research and writing assignments. Call Geepu at 285-4937. aclad@colba.net
English angst?
Proofreading/correcting for university papers, rŽsumŽs, etc. Also tutor for English, written and/or conversation. Good rates. Lawrence: 279-4710.
EAP lunch seminar
Living with stress: Learn new stress management approaches and positive coping strategies. Tuesday, November 30. 12 - 1:15 p.m., H-769, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Free. Registration deadline is November 25. Call Carmelita Swann at 848-3668 or e-mail cswann@alcor.concordia.ca
Intro to Photoshop
A hands-on, three-day weekend workshop, November 19-21, or 26-28. Intermediate Photoshop on December 1-3. $125. VA-03, 1395 RenŽ LŽvesque W. Register at the Art Supply store, VA-109. Info: 848-4628.
Tools for Change workshop
Art and Revolution, a workshop with Clare Dolan of Bread and Puppet, will explore the use of theatre, puppets, song and story to create educational theatre pieces. Info: QPIRG, 848-7585.
Computer workshops
Instructional and Information Technology Services is offering
a variety of computer workshops to students, staff and faculty.
For information and a schedule, visit http://iits/services
/training or e-mail workshop@alcor.concordia.ca
