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Until June 16 - Ignition 8

2012-06-16T13:56:52Z

Now in its eighth edition, Ignition is an annual exhibition featuring recent work by students in Concordia University’s graduate studio arts program, and, for the first time, the Humanities doctoral program.

With Ignition, the Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery gives students the possibility to show their work in a professional context, while offering the public the opportunity to discover a selection of Montreal’s up-and-coming artists.

Wren Noble, Madame, Monsieur, 2011. | Photo courtesy of the artist.

Working in a variety of media, this year’s artists engage with questions and narratives that are of social, cultural, and/or political relevance in artworks that often bridge documentary and fiction, the personal and the relational, performance and embodied experience.

Projects were selected by independent curator Véronique Leblanc and Ellen Art Gallery Director Michèle Thériault.

Marie-Pier Breton uses the deceptively simple image of an old man and woman on a dance floor to reflect on the universal themes of aging, death, and the passing of time in her cinematic work in limbo.

More in the documentary vein, Wren Noble’s Madame, Monsieur portrays an elderly couple who, as their faculties diminish, dress in matching colourful outfits, destabilizing conventional expectations around gender performativity and old age.

With reference to the Bosnian War of the 1990s, Velibor Božović’s video installation My Prisoner is a haunting, philosophic exploration of memory’s malleability, raising questions about how we remember the past and if we can know what is real.

Chun Hua Catherine Dong boldly overturns exoticising fantasies of the “submissive” Asian female as well as politically correct conceptions of multiculturalism and tolerance in her performance-based work The Husbands and I.

Combining image and text, Joanne Joe Yan Hui’s Expo Daily delves into the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition as a vector for official notions of nationalism in juxtaposition with more subjective, autobiographical expressions of transnational identity.

The result of a recent visit to Cuba, jenna dawn maclellan’s a study in greyscale invited Cubans to consider their relationship to globalisation while being photographed with a pinhole camera.

James Whitman and Barry Doupé’s musical body of work Adorno and Nose pays tribute to their joint creative process, one that embraces back-and-forth strategies of play, flexibility, and digression. Whitman will present selections of these collaborative compositions during the Ignition opening on May 17.

Events
All events are held at the gallery, are free of charge and open to the public.

What: Meet the Artists
When: Thursday May 17 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Ground floor of the J.W. McConnell Library Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.), Sir George Williams Campus, Métro Guy-Concordia

What: Exhibit opening with songs performed by James Whitman and a performance by Chun Hua Catherine Dong
When: Thursday, May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

What: Performances by Chun Hua Catherine Dong
When: From Thursday, May 17 to Saturday, June 2
Please visit the Ellen Art Gallery website for the performance schedule.

What: Comic Jam with Joanne Joe Yan Hui
When: Saturday, May 26 from 12 to 2 p.m.
In English. Limited places available, reservation required. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. The Gallery and the artists would like to acknowledge Hexagram for its technical support.

General information: 514-848-2424, ext. 4750
Events and tours: Marina Polosa, 514-848-2424, ext. 4778 or mpolosa@alcor.concordia.ca

Related link:
• Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery

June 13 and 14 - Effective minute-taking

2012-06-14T19:26:53Z

As part of the Learning and Development Calendar, the Effective Minute-Taking training session focuses on the importance of listening carefully to discussions, extracting relevant points and presenting information in a clear, concise and useful format.

Participants will learn to:

Prepare an agenda to guide and control meetings
Listen to discussions objectively
Focus on the line of discussion even when debate becomes heated
Extract relevant information from discussions
Use concise language to summarize the discussion and decisions of the meeting
Present minutes in a useful format

When: Wednesday, June 13, and Thursday, June 14, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Saint-James Club, 1145 Union Ave. (corner of René-Lévesque Boulevard West)

Refreshments will be served throughout the day, as will a hot lunch.

While the course is offered at no cost to the employee, a cancellation provision may apply. Space is limited to 18. Please note that registration is mandatory on my empath within the MyConcordia portal. See the Learning and Development Calendar page on the Human Resources site for details.

These courses are specifically designed for administrative managers and staff of the university. Other similar courses, designed for department chairs, college principals, associate deans, associate university librarians, supervisory librarians and program directors are or may be offered by the Centre for Academic Leadership.

For questions, comments or suggestions, please contact training@concordia.ca.

Related links:
•    Learning and Development Calendar
•    Information on enrolment and cancellations
•    Centre for Academic Leadership

June 6 - Orientation session for new chairs, college principals and librarians

2012-06-06T20:44:50Z

This orientation session is specifically designed for newly appointed department chairs, college principals, associate university librarians and supervisory librarians. Continuing unit heads are most welcome to attend as well.

The following senior academic leaders will participate and speak at the event:
•    David Graham, Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs
•    Brian Lewis, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science
•    Gerald Beasley, University Librarian

The orientation’s objectives are:
•    Discussing the challenges and priorities for the university in the next few years.
•    Explaining the cycle of duties and tasks of chairs.
•    Discussing the importance of unit heads in the academic structure.
•    Exchanging on faculty and student relations.
•    Interacting with other unit heads and learning from peers.

When:    Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where:    Room H-767, Henry F. Hall Building (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.), Sir George Williams Campus

Lunch will be offered for participants from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Le café des beaux arts (1384 Sherbrooke St. W.)

Contact Silvana Novembre at novembre@alcor.concordia.ca to register before May 30, 2012.

Related links:
•    Centre for Academic Leadership
•    "Concordia launches Centre for Academic Leadership" — NOW, August 11, 2011

June 3 - Colors of Concordia bikes the Tour de l'Île

2012-06-03T20:47:47Z

Through its participation in Montreal’s Tour de l’Île, Colors of Concordia raises money for projects that bring about greater cultural understanding.

Over 200 cyclists from Concordia are expected to solicit pledges for completing the 50-kilometre circuit, with proceeds going to the Colors of Concordia Cultural Initiative Fund. The fund supports organizations whose objectives promote cultural diversity and awareness.

When: Sunday, June 3 at 9:15 a.m.
Where: The tour begins at Parc Avenue and ends at Jeanne-Mance Park
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 22 (to be part of the Colors team)

Colors of Concordia encourages members of the Concordia community to participate in the event, make a donation or sponsor a rider.

Email infococ@jmsb.concordia for more information or to obtain a pledge form.

Related links:
• Colors of Concordia site (includes links for registration and donations)
• John Molson School of Business

May 30 and 31 - Interpersonal skills course for managers

2012-05-31T13:38:09Z

As part of the Learning and Development Calendar, this training session focuses on developing a manager’s relationship-based aptitudes in the area of employee management. This course will examine how managers can cultivate their listening skills, encourage healthy self-assertion and develop mutual recognition.

Managers will learn techniques to guide employees to resolving their problems on their own, thereby empowering them and providing an environment for personal growth. In developing these relationship-based aptitudes, managers will be better able to manage difficult situations and will feel more at ease when acting as a mediator between employees in conflict.

When: Wednesday, May 30, and Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Club St-James, 1145 Union Ave. (corner of René-Lévesque Boulevard West)

Refreshments will be served throughout the day, as will a hot lunch. Club St-James is kindly asking its clients not to bring their own food and beverages onto their premises.

Furthermore, a business casual dress code is in effect at Club St-James (no jeans, sportswear or running shoes).

While the course is offered at no cost to the employee, a cancellation provision may apply. Space is limited to 18 managers. Please note that registration is mandatory on my empath within the MyConcordia portal. See the Learning and Development Calendar page on the Human Resources website for details.

These courses are specifically designed for administrative managers of the university. Other similar courses, designed for department chairs, college principals, associate deans, associate university librarians, supervisory librarians and program directors are or will be offered by the Centre for Academic Leadership.

For questions, comments or suggestions, please contact training@concordia.ca.

Related links:
•   Learning and Development Calendar
•   Information on enrolment and cancellations
•   "Enhancing interpersonal skills to create a dynamic work environment" — NOW, May 9, 2012
•   Centre for Academic Leadership

May 30 - Nurturing Resilience through Adult-Youth Partnerships

2012-05-30T17:27:34Z

Keynote speech by Dr. Michael Ungar

Concordia University's Department of Applied Human Sciences is pleased to host a special presentation by internationally recognized expert on resilience, Dr. Michael Ungar.

Dr. Ungar specializes in working with youth and families in mental health, child welfare, education, and correctional settings. He is both a clinician and research professor at the School of Social Work at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Drawing on his prolific research and many years in practice, Dr. Ungar's catalyzing keynote speech will focus on how emancipatory practice not only provides better outcomes for our youth, but also fosters healthier, stronger communities.

When: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, from 7 to 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Loyola Chapel, 7141 Sherbrooke Street W.

This event will be of special interest to those working with youth. Don’t miss your chance to register. Space is limited.

Registration is free. Simultaneous translation services (from English to French) will be available.

Register now

This event is sponsored by:
The Centre for Human Relations and Community Studies, Concordia University, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

For more information, contact Emma Legaulta at transformativeyouthpractices@gmail.com or call 514-848-2424 ext. 2273.

Related links:
•  Register online
•  Department of Applied Human Sciences
•  Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada

May 29 - Learn how to set and achieve goals

2012-05-29T13:35:19Z

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers lunchtime seminars at no cost to Concordia employees. This session, entitled Setting and Achieving Your Goals, will explain why so many people are hesitant to develop objectives and commit to their achievement.

This seminar will address the common challenges that people face as they begin to focus on their future. Participants will learn proven strategies to design goals, evaluate their completeness and implement a plan to achieve them.

When: Tuesday, May 29 from 12 to 1:15 p.m.
Where: Room H-762, HENRY F. Hall Building (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.), Sir George Williams Campus
Facilitator: Gillian Leithman, Shepell-fgi

The EAP is a voluntary, confidential counselling and information service available at no cost to all employees eligible for Concordia health benefits, including immediate family. This service offers employees help with personal and professional issues, tensions and stress before they become more serious difficulties.

Related link:
• EAP site (includes registration)

May 24 and 25 - Active Supervision course for managers

2012-05-25T20:04:11Z

As part of the Learning and Development Calendar, the Active Supervision course examines the principles of supervision in order to develop the essential skills and key competencies in management-related roles.

Key elements of the seminar include:

Supervision
Delegation
SMART objectives
Planning
‘’Plan-Do-Check-Act’’

This course includes supervision theory, as well as indispensable practical tools necessary for effective supervision of employees on a daily basis. It is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for all other courses offered within the Leadership Portfolio, a program developed specifically for managers with employees.

Refreshments will be served throughout the day, as well as a hot lunch.

When: Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Club St-James, 1145 Union Ave. (corner René-Lévesque Boulevard West)

While the course is offered at no cost to the employee, a cancellation policy may apply. Space is limited to 18 managers. Please note that registration is mandatory on my empath within the portal. See the Learning and Development Calendar page on the Human Resources web pages for details.

These courses are specifically designed for administrative managers of the university. Other similar courses, designed for department chairs, college principals, associate deans, associate university librarians, supervisory librarians and program directors, are or will be offered by the Centre for Academic Leadership.

For questions, comments or suggestions, please contact training@concordia.ca

Related links:
•    Learning and Development Calendar
•    Information on enrolment and cancellations
•    Centre for Academic Leadership

May 22 and 23 - Customer Service course 2 for front-line staff and managers

2012-05-23T19:54:31Z

As part of the Learning and Development Calendar, the Customer Service 2 training session covers how to apply the emotional intelligence approach to client-related conflict management. It focuses on recognizing one's own emotions and awareness of others. The first customer service course is a prerequisite.

When: Tuesday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Club St-James, 1145 Union Ave. (corner of René-Lévesque Boulevard West)

Refreshments will be served throughout the day, as will a hot lunch.

While the course is offered at no cost to the employee, a cancellation provision may apply. Space is limited to 18 managers and staff. Please note that registration is mandatory on my empath within the portal. See the Learning and Development Calendar page on the Human Resources web pages for details.

This course is specifically designed for administrative managers and employees of the university. Other similar courses, designed for department chairs, college principals, associate deans, associate university librarians, supervisory librarians and program directors, are or will be offered by Centre for Academic Leadership.

For questions, comments or suggestions, please contact training@concordia.ca.

Related links:
•    Learning and Development Calendar
•    Information on enrolment and cancellations
•    Centre for Academic Leadership

May 21 - Building Biology: A symposium on synthetic biology

2012-05-21T14:18:20Z

Presented by the Concordia Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics (CSFG), the Building Biology symposium will foster interaction between existing synthetic biologists in Canada and North America. It is hoped that the event will form the foundation for the creation of a synthetic biology research hub at and for Concordia University, and beyond.

The event will bring together experts from a broad range of institutions:

Pierre Meulien (Genome Canada)
Jay Keasling (University of California Berkeley)
Jack Newman (Amyris Inc.)
Peter Facchini (University of Calgary)
Ron Weiss (MIT)
Pamela Silver (Harvard University)
Radhakrishnan Mahadevan (U of Toronto)
Matthew Scott (University of Waterloo)
Mads Kaern (University of Ottawa)
Joel Bader (John Hopkins University)
Nathan Hillson (Joint BioEnergy Institute)

When: Monday, May 21, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Room SP S-110, Richard J. Renaud Science Complex, Loyola Campus (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)

This inaugural symposium is generously sponsored by:
•    Concordia University
•    Genome Quebec
•    CSFG
•    PhytoMetaSyn
•    Consortium of research and innovations in industrial bioprocesses in Quebec (CRIBIQ)
•    DNA2.0
•    Intergrated DNA Technologies (IDT)

Related links:
•    Building Biology symposium site
•    Faculty of Arts and Science
•    CSFG
•    PhytoMetaSyn website

May 19 - Résonances de la Fontaine

2012-05-19T20:32:33Z

Résonances de la Fontaine, an environmental sound performance by Malcolm Goldstein for the Soundwalking Interactions Project, is taking place in Parc Lafontaine. Goldstein (violinist/composer) will be joined by Philippe Lauzier (saxophone), Rainer Weins (prepared electric guitar), Andra McCartney (recordist), David Madden (recordist), and Magali Babin (recordist).

Working with a soundscape score created by violinist and composer Goldstein, three musicians and three sound recordists will listen in different parts of the park over the afternoon, following Goldstein's score based on a map of the park. A performance at the end of the afternoon will be inspired by the listening experience.

The performance will be outdoors on the terrace of the Espace La Fontaine restaurant, which is just about in the centre of the park overlooking the water. Members of the Soundwalking Interactions Project will be on hand to direct people to the performance space.

When: Saturday, May 19, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, May 20, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Parc Lafontaine

Soundwalking Interactions is a research-creation project led by Andra McCartney, associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies. The project and this event are generously sponsored by the Fonds de recherche Société et culture (FQRSC).

Related links:
•    Soundwalking Interactions website
•    Andra McCartney’s YouTube channel
•    Facebook event
•    Department of Communication Studies
•    FQRSC

May 17 - Religion, Identity and Secularism

2012-05-17T15:28:26Z

Organized by the Montreal Intercultural Dialogue Institute and Concordia's Department of Theological Studies, this panel discussion on Religion, Identity and Secularism will be moderated by Lavinia Stan, St. Francis Xavier University.

Panellists are Fethullah Gülen, Turkish author, educator, and Muslim scholar; Gregory Baum, Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at McGill University; Jack Jedwab, Executive Director of the Association for Canadian Studies; and Lucian Turcescu, chair of the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University.

When: Thursday, May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Room H-763, Henry F. Hall Building (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd.W.), Sir George Williams Campus

For more information, contact Fehmi Kala at fkala@intreculturaldialog.com

Related links:
• Montreal Intercultural Dialogue Institute
• Department of Theological Studies

May 15 - CURE Foundation's National Denim Day

2012-05-15T19:58:39Z

This year, National Denim Day is on Tuesday, May 15. This event gives us all an opportunity to wear denim and a pink ribbon to support the Cure Foundation’s support of research into breast cancer. A bake sale on Loyola Campus supports the cause.

Our support helps the foundation continue its efforts to improve the outcome for those affected by breast cancer by funding research, education and awareness across Canada. Concordia University has participated in this effort since 1998 and has contributed over $27,000.

The pink ribbons are now available at many locations throughout the university. The Cure Foundation suggests a $5 donation. In addition to your $5 donation, we encourage people to bring in pennies to add to the box before they are phased out! Any donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt from the foundation. Please participate.

What:   Denim Day
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Where: Throughout the university

What: Loyola bake sale
When: Tuesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Atrium of the Richard J. Renaud Science Complex, Loyola Campus (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)

Related links:
•    CURE Foundation website
•    See where your donations went last year

Until May 12 - Cinema student film festival

2012-05-12T19:44:52Z

Recognized as one of the best cinema schools in North America, the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema presents outstanding student work at the annual year-end film festival.

When: May 10 to 12, 2012
Where: National Film Board, CinéRobothèque, 1564 St. Denis St.

For the schedule and box office visit the Concordia film Festival site.

For more Information email concordiafilmfestival@cinesthetique.ca

Related links:
• Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema
• CinéRobothèque

Until May 17 - Want to study abroad? Come to an information session

2012-05-11T20:33:08Z

AIESEC is the world’s largest not-for-profit student-run organization. We aim to help young people reach their full potential by providing them with leadership and international internship opportunities.

Internships promote the application and learning of both personal and professional skills and the foreign environment helps young people to develop an international perspective.

All Concordia students are invited to the information sessions (see below). Find out more about AIESEC Concordia and how to gain work experience abroad in a different cultural setting.

When:

Friday, May 11, 2012, at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 17, 2012, at noon

Where: Rm H-711, Concordia Student Union conference room (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)

Register for the information sessions through the AIESEC Concordia website (see below).

Related links:
•    AIESEC Concordia Website
•    AIESEC on Facebook
•    AIESEC on Twitter
•    Contact the VP Exchange for any inquiries