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Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony banquet

Inductees to the 1998 Sports Hall of Fame include athletes Joann Bourque, BA '83, Laurent J. Tittley, BA '78, Glenn Tomalty, BComm '77, Bernie Wolfe, S BComm '74; builders Edmund Enos, Jr, Magnus Flynn, S BComm '49, Victor Zilberman, Dip '85; and the 1962 Loyola football team. Thursday, April 23, 6 p.m. cocktails; 7 p.m. dinner. La Brasserie Molson-O'Keefe, John Molson Room, 1670 Notre Dame E. $60 per person. RSVP: 848-3815.

Voice, The Essential Communication Skill

Develop your personal public speaking goals through a personal speaking evaluation, relaxation exercises, voice projection techniques, and by learning the importance of positive body language and appropriate dress. April 29, 7 to 9:30 p.m. 1455 de Maisonneuve W., H-767. $16. RSVP: 848-3817.

Power Dining: The Art of Table Etiquette

During this five-hour workshop conducted over a meal in a private area of a restaurant in Old Montreal, participants will learn about making reservations, seating assignments, the right use of utensils, how to serve and eat, the art of table conversation, making toasts, handling the check and tips, and more. Taught with great gusto and humour. Only nine participants. May 7, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. $288 per person. RSVP: 848-3817.

Art

Until May 2

Judith Schwartz, Dissembling Structures, selections from the permanent collection. Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery, 1400 de Maisonneuve W. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. 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.

April 23

Heartsaver CPR

April 25 and 26

CSST First Aid (English)

April 28

Heartsaver CPR

April 29 and 30

CSST First Aid (French)

May 2

Heartsaver Plus

May 3

Baby Heartsaver

May 7 and 8

CSST First Aid (English)

Campus Ministry

Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

Healthy and hearty vegetarian suppers each Monday night at 2090 Mackay,
5 - 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $1. Open to Concordia students and their families or roommates. Volunteers also needed. Info: Daryl Lynn Ross at 848-3585.

Mindfulness Meditation

Relaxing, centering and concentrating. Beginners always welcome. Wednesdays, 12 - 1 p.m. Z-105, 2090 Mackay, and Thursdays at noon, Belmore House (LOY). Info: Daryl Lynn Ross at 848-3585.

Multi-Faith Dialogue

A brown bag lunch meeting designed to answer questions, share experiences and foster dialogue between the many faiths on campus and in our city. Thursdays at noon in the T Annex (2030 Mackay). Info: Matti Terho at 848-3590.

Body, Prayer and Guided Meditation with God's Word

Nurture your creative self in a holistic way, experience the sacred through body movement, meditation with God's Word, music, art and more. Noon - 1 p.m., Z-105, 2090 Mackay. Info: Michelina Bertone at 848-3591.

Bible study group

Study, discuss, share and enjoy. An opportunity to delve into the wonder, mystery and beauty of the Word of God. Call David Eley, S.J., 848-3587.

Community Events

Shalom Line

This confidential, anonymous listening service is in urgent need of volunteers. Training starts in May. Info: Suzanne Herscovitch, 735-3541, ext. 3380.

Discovery Workshops

Family-oriented workshops for children and their parents are held every Sunday at the Redpath Museum. Registration ($5) starts the Thursday before at 398-4086, ext. 4092. Limit: 20 places per workshop.

Concert Hall

7141 Sherbrooke W. Free. Note that the Concert Hall will soon be welcoming its 100,000th visitor, who will get a weekend get-away package for two to Toronto, courtesy of VIA Rail and Château Champlain. Info: 848-7928.

Friday, April 24

Billy Boufard, saxophone, 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 26

Madeleine Messier, violin, 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 26

Xu Zhi, violin, 8 p.m.

Monday, April 27

I Medici, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28

Thomasine Léonard, violin, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28

Marie-Claude Matton, violin, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29

Karoline LeBlanc, harpsichord, 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 30

Rossini's Cinderella opera, with the members of l'Atelier lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal, 8 p.m. Free ticket required. Call 872-2157 or the Concert Hall Box office.

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

W.O.W.!

Join Women of Words, an intimate feminist writers' group. Reading/sharing is optional; no criticism unless requested. Open meeting: Sunday, May 3, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Concordia Women's Centre. Info: Avis at 931-6771, or Martha at 637-8768.

Weekly jazz jam sessions

Every Wednesday, for the jazz community, hosted by Adrian Vedady, Tony Spina and Steve Raegele. Equipment is on site. At Reggie's, 1455 de Maisonneuve W., 8:30 p.m.

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

Graduate student inter-university conference

Shifting Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Studies in Religion and Culture, will take place Monday, April 27 at the Faculty Club, 7th floor, Hall Building. Free. Day-long sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. Info: D. Butler at 426-2815, or J.M. Rabbat at 848-2065.

Women and Work Symposium

Dealing with Change and Changing the Deal is the theme. Free. Thursday, May 7, 1 - 5 p.m., H-110, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Info: Brian Hawker at 848-2707.

Red Alert!

Bloodsisters is looking for women interested in the production and distribution of the second edition of their zine, Red Alert. Info: 848-7585.

Bursaries available

For permanent, non-citizen residents in Canada who will study in Quebec in French at the graduate level, nine bursaries of $1,000 at the Bachelor's level, and 2 bursaries of $3,000 at the Master's level are available. Application deadline is May 1, and forms can be picked up at the Financial Aid and Awards Office (LB-085), or at la Fondation Desjardins (281-7171).

Scholarship available

The Canadian Sanitation Supply Association Scholarship Foundation Award, worth $1,500, is open to students attending college or university who meets certain academic and leadership requirements. Pick up an application form at the Financial Aid and Awards Office (LB-085), or e-mail cssa@the-wire.com

Scholarship available

The deadline for the Solar Energy Society of Canada's J. Bolton Scholarship is June 1. Candidates must have completed undergraduate studies at a Canadian university or college and have been admitted for graduate study at an engineering faculty in Canada. Info: (613) 234-4151, sesci@sympatico.ca

Sparklers Club

Do you like meeting new people, students, teachers, artists, writers, poets, sports personalities, etc. The Sparklers, a senior student club, need your help in presenting social and intellectual activities. Call 848-7422 or slip a note under H-462-3 in the Hall Building.

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

Ride needed

Will share gas and driving to
San Diego/L.A. area, early July. Call 488-2278 by May 27 or e-mail lf_ratel@alcor.concordia.ca by June 22.

To share

Female roommate wanted to share 5 1/2. $320 a month, heat included. Two cats. Near Beaudry metro. Available May 1. Call 523-1864.

Sabbatical rental

Fully furnished four-bedroom house near universities. $1150/month + utilities. Available July 1. Contact A. Athienitis at 848-8791 or email athiena@alcor.concordia.ca

For rent

Upper duplex, 4 1/2, NDG. No appliances, unheated. $500/mth. Washer/dryer outlets. Immediate occupancy. No cats allowed. Dogs accepted. Call 781-5773.

Room for rent

Large, bright, furnished room in NDG duplex near Loyola. Washer/dryer, heated, balconies. For May 1. Responsible non-smoker. Call 485-1578 after 5 p.m.

Apartment to rent

London, U.K. close to downtown, many buses and the Underground. Furnished one-bedroom. Living room, new kitchen, garden. Call Graham Metson at 935-7004, (613) 744-7416.

Summer sublet

Bright, quiet, completely furnished 3 1/2 in NDG from May to September. Please call Cathy at 487-3881.

For sale

Double bed with frame, excellent condition, $100 or best offer. Call 488-2278 by May 25.

Printer for sale

Hewlett Packard DeskJet 340 portable printer, only 2.5 inches thick, fits anywhere, nearly new. HP quality. Power supply, paper feeder and extra cartridge, $300. Call 483-5416.

Tutoring and research help

Do you need tutoring in your courses? A Concordia alumnus, MA Economics, can prepare you for exams, research, and writing assignments. Geepu at 287-2685, aclad@colba.net

At a loss for words?

Let me help you. Proofreading & Editing, Copywriting, French to English Translation. David Mitchell - Wordsmith: 484-6071, dmitchell@vircom.com

English angst?

Proofreading/correcting for university papers, résumés, etc. Also tutor for English, written and/or conversation. Good rates. Lawrence: 279-4710.

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.

Workshops

EAP lunchtime seminar

Setting and Achieving your Goals: Set goals, develop effective plans to achieve your goals, and evaluate your progress. Tuesday, May 5, noon - 1:15 p.m., H-762, 1455 de Maisonneuve W. Free. Register by calling Carmelita Swann at 848-3668.

Vocal improv workshops

Taught by Rhiannon, who's recorded and toured with Bobby McFerrin and opened for Maya Angelou, for both experienced and beginning singers. Students: $25, others: $45. Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Info: 848-2273. Register by May 12.

Free computer workshops

Computing Services will be offering
its next series of computer workshops for faculty and staff. To register, call 848-7688, send e-mail to workshop@alcor.concordia.ca, or visit http://compserv.concordia.ca/Computing_Services/