Announcements

Anna Marie Smith, Cornell University, will speak on Universalism, Particularism and Multiculturalism:
A Critique of Laclau
Tuesday, March 31, 4 p.m.
J.A. DeSève cinema
1400 de Maisonneuve W.

Public debate on Language, Ethnicity and Pluralism in Quebec
Pierre-Étienne Laporte, Outremont MNA
Jack Jedwab, Canadian Jewish Congress
Anne Michele Meggs, Council of Intercultural Relations in Quebec
Monday, March 30, noon, H-767, 1455 de Maisonneuve W.
Sponsored by the Concordia-UQAM Chair in Ethnic Studies

Inaugural reception honouring Concordia University Research Fellows
Lisa Serbin, Department of Psychology and Ching Y. Suen, Department of Computer Science Tuesday, March 31, 5 o'clock Faculty and Staff Dining Room, 7th floor, Henry F. Hall Building RSVP before March 25 to Lidia Santos, 848-3814

Eric O'Connor Event
Gay and Lesbian Spirituality and the Christian Churches
An exploration of the issues through film, spoken word, presentations, panel and audience discussions
Wednesday, March 25, 7 to 10 p.m.
Loyola Chapel,
7141 Sherbrooke St. W.
(Bus number 105 from Vendôme metro)
For more information, call 848-3588

Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Timothy Vernon, conductor
Sunday, March 29, 11 a.m.
Concordia Concert Hall
Brahms Second Symphony
Mr. Vernon will provide commentary in English, with simultaneous French translation.
Admission: $21 ($19 for students and seniors).
Box office: 848-7928.
The Concordia Concert Hall is located at
7141 Sherbrooke St. W.

Concordia Shuffle '98 is just 6 months away
To help you get in shape, we are auctioning a Weider WCTL9006 treadmill, donated by Steven Winikoff
(Computing Services) and ICON of Canada, valued at $920. We will begin the bidding at $450.
Just fill in the attached form and return it in a confidential envelope to Chris Mota, Annual Giving, GM-430 by Friday, April 17. The top 5 bids will be published in the April 23 issue of CTR.
All proceeds from the auction will go towards Shuffle scholarships and bursaries. A cheque payable in full to Concordia University will be required from the highest bidder on April 24. A tax receipt cannot be issued for the winning bid, as goods are being received for payment.
An owner's manual is available in GM-430, if you require further information.

correction
In the last CTR, we incorrectly named Bruce MacKenzie's new appointment. It is Acting Assistant Registrar, Special Projects, not Acting Registrar, Special Projects. The editor regrets the error.