Vol. 16 No. 20 March 12, 1992 Bridge builders watch their work get 'crushed'

PHOTOS: Barbara Davidson

The Ecole Polytechnique's painstaking concentration (top) paid off in the annual Bridge Building Competition held last week at Concordia. One of its teams took the top prize. Competition organizer Sandro Domenicano gleefully applies the Crusher to one bridge (centre), getting a favourable reaction from the Concordia teams watching (bottom). Two of the home teams walked away with prizes - 'Last Minute Bridge' took third prize, while 'Get Bent' took the prize for aesthetics.

Women, math" and art Ten Montreal women and their favourite equations

thematic art exhibit, illustrating the relationship between science and art. by Caroline Kutschke Her work is based on 10 Montreal women mathematicians and their favourite equations. The women, whose expertise ranges from teaching primary math to industrial applied For artist Lynn Hughes, a Concordia math, will be featured in 54-inch black­ Painting and Drawing Professor, the and-white portraits, juxtaposed with distance between mathematics and paintings based on the equations. painting is the width of her 10th-floor Text will be incorporated into the studio in east-end Montreal. equations, because, Hughes says, "they There, between sheets covered with [equations] usually scare people off." mathematical equations, notes She uses the sheets as an idea­ scrawled on one wall and a row of developing drawing board, along with paintings against the other, Hughes is historical and technical research into immersed in creating her next multi- the equations. Hughes is now in the process of putting her ideas on canvas. The relationship between mathe­ matics and the paintings won't always be literal, nor will all the paintings be abstract, she says, unless a visual ver­ sion is appealing or appropriate. "I'm not doing a profile of the equa­ tion," Hughes explains. "I'm using the A symposium on fibres, the first of its kind in historical and thematical themes of the Canada, confirms the resurgence of interest in the equations as a way to get an idea for the artform. Concordia's programme in Fibres em­ .painting." phasizes the experimental, self-expressive ap-: preach. Combining polarities isn't new for Hughes, who says she has been "preoc­ cupied" with the concept of the relationship between science and art since 1982. Senate passes two resolutions to address con­ "It's typical of me to do two things cerns about the selection process of the new dean See ART page 2 of the Faculty of Commerce and Administration. An hour-long discussion on the oath of confiden­ tiality produced some thoughtful debate.

The rejection of Lyne Robichaud's painting by the Women's Centre's International Women's Day exhibition sparked debate about racism and stereotypes in the media and among members of the Concordia community as well. 2 - March 12, 1992

• ART continued from page 1 and stick them together," she says. "I've ing with were attractive. "Maybe he ex­ lege, Hughes has also lived in Zambia, ideas must often cross boundaries. The always used themes, so it's kind of pected them to look peculiar," Hugnes Madrid and England. She doesn't con­ exhibit, her 24th, is tentatively natural to use them to paint. I paint says. sider her multi-disciplinary career path scheduled to be shown in Montreal this thematically, using a range of different The women were contacted through and exhibit as unusual. People with big fall. styles which are different expressions of the International Organization of the same theme." Women and Mathematics Education, The project is about blending the and through Hughes' own contacts boundaries, she says. "What I'm really from her work in graduate studies and interested in is integration, and here I'm teaching. attempting to get science and art Her work is also influenced by together." feminist theory promoting inclusive­ ness and pointing to "the existence of Third exhibit more than one theory, or one view, to live by." Unity report a waste of time, says Salee This is her third exhibit exploring the "That's what this project is promoting same basic theme: a combination of - can I include academia with art?" Off the Cuff is a weekly column of opinion and insight into major issues in the women, math and art. ''This is a more Hughes explained. news. If you are a Concordia faculty member and have something to say "off dramatic version," she says, referring to While using more than one medium the cuff," call CTR at 848-4882. her Suzuki Soup, shown in Regina in in art has become commonplace, com­ 1984, and Pure and Applied, shown in bining the two is a refusal to choose one The Beaudoin-Dobbie report on federal unity was recently released with the goal to Toronto in 1990. over the other. Artists need not submit unite provinces on the constitution issue, but it has been met with confusion and Approaching the artistic expression to only one type of expression, she said. uncertainty. The report proposes amending the Charter of Rights to recognize Quebec of each equation using a range of paint­ as a distinct society, but also proposes to protect the development of French- and ing styles has turned out to be hard Comfortable medium English-language minorities in Quebec. In June, Professor of Political Science Daniel work for Hughes, who divides her time Salee will assume the position of Vice-Principal of the School of Community and between teaching at Concordia and "Painting is seen as a radical medium Public Affairs. He says the Beaudoin-Dobbie report is mostly a waste of time. working on her project. that carries a lot of traditional baggage "The federal unity committee report does not define a new federalism. It merely serves with it. The history of painting is It's aimed at highlighting the in.­ the same soup with a little parsley added for flavour. Ottawa has an idea of what creased presence of women in math, a generally dominated by men, and for federalism means and Quebec has its own definition, and the two don't see eye to traditionally male-dominated dis­ many women, it was thought of as in­ eye . The report doesn't clarify the issue. cipline, and wiping out "mispercep­ appropriate. Photography, it was sug­ tions" about the relation between math gested, was the more neutral, more "At this stage of the game, we can have as many reports, commissions and studies and art, and women and math. appropriate and more comfortable as we want. They will likely go to waste. Politicians have extremely fixed positions She relates the surprised reaction of a medium fQr women." and they will not budge. For example, asymmetrical federalism, which was recently male friend who noted that all the Trained as a ceramist and painter in proposed, may be a partial solution, however, the rest of Canada doesn't want to hear women mathematicians she was work- France and at the Vancouver Art Col- about it.

"It's not that I am pessimistic, but we have to make radical decisions, like asking Quebecers, 'Do you want to separate from Canada?' in a referendum question, not the convoluted question Bourassa put forward recently, or the 1980 referendum question on negotiating a sovereignty deal with Canada. It's time to ask a clear and simple question.

"But I agree with the Beaudoin-Debbie proposal to amend the Canadian Charter of Rights to recognize Quebec as a distinct society. Whether this acknowledgement in the Charter will change anything remains to be seen. If actual powers are not given to Quebec to substantiate the distinctiveness, then it means nothing.

"It is practically impossible to reach a consensus in Canada today. There is no consensus in this report. They are calling it a unanimous report, but six or seven members of the committee have dissented. It's a farce and a mockery.

"The constitution is a debate among the elite, and it also serves to diffuse real social and economic problems. When we look at all the money spent on unity hearings and reports, the money would probably be better spent on the economy."

CONCORDIA COUNCIL ON STUDENT LIFE ANNUAL AWARDS

Request for Nominations The Concordia Council on Student Life Awards Committee is receiving nominations for the following : 1. Outstanding Contribution awards 2. Media awards 3. Merit awards They have been developed to recogn ize exceptional contributions to student life at Concordia University. The outstanding contribution and media awards are open to students ; merit awards are open to all members of the University community. Nomination forms are available from: Dean of Students offices AD-121 (Loyola) , M-201 (Sir George) CUSASC-103 (Loyola), H-637 (Sir George). GSA T-202 (Sir George), CASA (GM-218 (Sir George), ECA H 880-10 (Sir George), Information Services Hall first floor.

Deadline for nominations PHOTO: Susan Mintzberg is 5 p.m., March 20...... ~~i;I~ ':Y!!~ ~~!!h_e~ ~~P10!l:s_t~~ ~e~a!i~'!s.!1~P}>:!W.~~ ~~~en ~ math and art. -.. ;, , ( l L • ,. !i r Concordia's Thursday Report March 12, 1992-3 Resurging interest in fibres T A GLANCE leads to symposium b y D o n n a Varrica presentations. Both Layne and Ashley Miller, an in­ Concordia is a vibrant collection of people, places and activities. At-a­ by Rachel Alkallay structor in the Fibres programme who Glance is one way to discover some of what is happening here. This also organized the symposium, feel jus­ column welcomes your submissions. tified by the enthusiastic response they • Etudes franc;aises Professor Marthe Catry-Verron took part in the first have received from Canada and the What started with an informal gripe French-Canadian Studies Conference held in India in December. She session about lack of communication United States. They say Canada lacks presented a paper titled "Significations et fonctions de la traduction au forums iµ which artisans can discuss within thefr field has turned into "Cloth Canada." During the conference, a new library was officially opened at the their work and journals which reflect - An Infinity of Gestures," the first Inda-Canadian Shastri lnstitute:,The ceremony was attended by Canadian trends in the art. symposium of its kind in Canada. High Commissioner John L. Paynter. Economics Professor Balbir S. Sahni Barbara Layne, coordinator of the Concordia's Fibres programme is has been Director of the Shastri Institute since 1990. Fibres programme in the Department of divided into study in fibre structures, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Fibres, printed and dyed textiles, and a course • TESL Centre Professor Alex Sharma presented a paper on group work in brought the idea home from an infor­ on paper-making. The programme em­ the secondary school classrooom titled "Promises and Problems." He led a mal discussion among like-minded ar­ phasizes personal expression through workshop on group work activities for the secondary level at the Chulongkorn tisans at a conference in Seattle. It soon the fibre arts, as opposed to a process­ University Language lnstitute's second international conference on Explora­ took on a life of its own. oriented course of study. tions and Innovations in English Language Teaching Methodology in "Cloth - An Infinity of Gestures" A debate is taking place on the role of Bangkok, Thailand last December. He was also a participant in a seminar took place at the Visual Arts Building on language in the world of fibres. "Fibre" on secondary English Syllabus Development in Thailand. The visit was March 5 and 6. and "textile" carry different connota­ funded by the Canada-ASEAN Centre of Singapore. While on sabbatical leave Naoko Fume of Nova Scotia talked tions, depending on who is using the last year, Sharma was visiting consultant and professor at Chulongkorn about the "Properties of Cloth," Ed­ terms. "Textile" emphasizes the impor­ University. montonian Lee Bale lectured on the lack tance of words ("text"). To some, "tex­ of recognition of textiles as culturally tile" reflects a more process-oriented • Theatre Professor Philip Spensley has been invited to give a paper on significant, and Ruth Scheuing, now vision of the field, while "fibre" implies Canadian theatre for the British Association of Canadian Studies Con­ working in New Brunswick, examined more creativity. ference at the Queen's University of Belfast in April. Spensley may be seen fairy tales, myths and legends in a talk The two-day symposium covered this as Max Shapiro, fictional crime godfather of the 1940s and '50s, on the called "Textile as Language." All three issue, as well as feminism and the cul­ television series Montreal Ville Ouverte, on Telemetropole, Channel 10, on lectures were accompanied by slide tural significance of cloth. Thursday nights.

• Caroline Markolin, Professor of German in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, gave a lecture on "Thomas Bernhard's Life and Literary Work" at the University of Toronto on Feb. 6, and at Brandeis University on Feb. 9, in commemoration of the third anniversary of the death of the distinguished Austrian writer.

• Perry D. Anderson, Professor of Biology and Director of Concordia's Ecotoxicology and Environmental Chemistry laboratories (CEEC), has been granted an adjunct professorship whcih will permit him to participate through the Universite du Quebec a Montreal in the Centre interuniversitaire de recherche en toxicologie (CIRTOX) . this centre has been established jointly at the Universite de Montreal and uaAM by the federal government and will receive initial funding of $14 million through the Green Plan for the advan­ cement of the science of environmental toxicology in Quebec.

• History Professor William Hubbard's book Sozial - und Wirtschaftsges­ chichte Europas im 20. fahrhundert (Munich, 1986) has just been released in a Japanese-language ed ition (Tokyo, 1992). An English-language version was published by Harvard University Press in 1989.

PHOTO: Courtesy Department of Sculpture, Ceramics and Fibres • The University of ·Iowa Press will publish a book titled The Continuing A group of students and teachers get down to work on a resurging artform. Presence of Walt Whitman, edited by English Professor Robert Martin.

• In the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Professor Kurt Stepping into the world of creativity Jonassohn's "What is Genocide?" was published as Chapter 2 of Genocide Step into the world of fibres in the Visual Arts Both Layne and Miller applaud the trend in Watch, ed. Helen Fein (New York and London), Yale University Press, 1992. Building, and you step into a world of creativity Quebec toward artists' guilds, and the setting Professor Henri Lustiger-Thaler has accepted an appointment as a re­ - spacious corridors of lavender lockers, large up of a Conseil du textile du Quebec (whose search associate at the Montreal lnsitute for Genocide Studies. He was also studios accomodating 18 students at a time, a president and secretary are former Fibre weaving studio filled with looms, and students programme students). Working with fibres asked to contribute an article to a forthcoming issue of Recherche intensely involved with their materials. develops a flexibility of mind which many sociographiques, marking the 350th anniversary of the 350th anniversary of Colours and fibres seem to beg to be touched, people carry over into other parts of their lives, the City of Montreal. skeins of hand-dyed yarns, flexible metallics, and Miller thinks this is an important facet of the even tree branches invite being worked into art. programme. They're all part of the creativity of working with The study of fibres began modestly in the fibres. 1940s, but the back-to-nature movement of the Barbara Layne, coordinator of the Fibres 1960s gave it a push, and it has continued to programme in the Department of Sculpture, grow since then.Labour-intensive work with GRADUATING? Ceramics, and Fibres, and instructor Ashley textiles has historically been the domain of Miller, who teaches paper-making, have women, but it is now beginning to come into its noticed an increase of interest in fibres. The first own as an art form . All students completing certificate, degree or diploma requirements during the Summer 1992 " sections of both Fibres Structure and Printed Feminist values inherent in the love of materials session who therefore expect to graduate this fall must apply to do so by July 15. and Dyed Textiles are filled to overflowing, and is developing into an interest in the role that applicants have been turned away. Several textiles have played in our lives, said Layne. Fall 1992 graduation application forms are available at tt!e Registrar's Services Department men have joined the programme to take ad­ From an environmental point of view, working on each campus. vantage of its experimental, self-expressive ap­ with fibres is safe; relatively few items are proach. dangerous. Loyola AD-211; SGW N-107 Students are required to spend at least as much For more information on the Fibres programme, time in the studio as they do in the classroom, contact Barbara Layne at 848-4625. Students who do not apply by July 15 wlll not graduate this fall. _a~~ '!l?s_t s~e~~ ~o~~i~e!~b~ ~o.n~~r. . _ ••.•. _ . _ . .. _ - RA .. 4 - March 12, 1992 E TT E R ,S T 0 T H E E D T 0 R

Subject of painting is neither Upcoming referendum on noble nor offensive energy policy is crucial 0 To the editor: For the first 18 years of my life and on annual visits thereafter, I would sit In recent years there has been a grow­ long-term benefits are an overall on my mother's front verandah and watch women and men returning home ing emphasis on conservation of ener­ savings for the consumers because of from their nearby farms with the day's harvest of bananas, cauliflower, gy. Buzzwords such as "energy the lower electricity costs, and freed baigan, plantain or cabbages. On their heads, of course. It seemed a efficiency" and "alternative" energy kilowatt-hours for the utility with the reasonable method of transportation for loads of medium size. My assess­ sources are commonly employed to possibility for market expansion. ment was confirmed when some years ago I read in a science magazine that promote more responsible approaches Ontario Hydro has also launched carrying loads on the head provides the best distribution of weight for the to energy policy-making. several rebate programmes and inter­ human frame and so creates the least strain on the spine. Fewer Westerners, There are a number of viable alterna­ est-free loans for companies or farmers it was argued, would suffer back pain if they would only adopt this eminent­ tive forms of energy, such as solar, bio­ wanting to replace their lighting sys­ ly sensible method of transport. energy, wind, or geothermal, that are tems. Today I learned that a pictorial depiction of transportation of bananas on safe, renewable, decentralized, inex­ In Saskatchewan, a sophisticated the head was rejected by the hanging committee for an exhibition at the pensive, labor-intensive and tech­ pilot-project integrating various alter­ See PAINTING page 10 . nologically applicable. Each day, as we native energy technologies was become more profoundly aware of the mounted. This effort culminated in the harmful effects of poor energy prac­ construction of homes that use one-for- tices, the imperative to tieth of the energy of modify present patterns regular homes. As of yet, Canada rates worst in Concordia's Thursday Report is interested in your letters, is resoundingly dear. the residential sector of opinions and comments. Practically speaking, terms of exploiting natural Quebec benefits from energy efficiency con­ resources, producing gar­ none of these types of in­ sists of doing more with centives. 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This would be at­ ternational indicated tainable by improving ~ffim D~ rt that of the seveR largest lighting, using more effi­ --.1.!J-~~eJXJ-- industrial countries, cient electric motors, and Canada rates worst in more efficient electrical terms of exploiting natural resources, heating and insulation. Concordia's Thursday Report is the community newspaper of the University, serving faculty, producing garbage, consuming energy Reputed expert-economist Helene staff, students and administration on the Loyola Campus and the Sir George Williams Campus. and emitting carbon dioxide. This vir­ It is published 28 times during the academic year on a weekly basis by the Public Relations Connor-Lajambe also estimated in a Department of Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, Quebec H3G tually makes us the most threatening. 1990 study that $1 billion spent on con­ 1M8 (514) 848-4882. 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This Issue: vironment Canada and Energy, Mines Given the visible movement toward Contributors Rachel Alkallay, Ray Beauchemin, Buzz Bourdon, Sylvain and Resources, Canada could triple its energy efficiency and conservation Comeau, Johanne De Cubellis, Donna Danylchuk (Editor, The GNP with no change in lifestyle or world-wide, it is no wonder that more Ring, University of Victoria), Marc Elias and Caroline Kutschke economic setbacks, using less energy and more Quebecers question the Photographers Barbara Davidson, Susan Mintzberg and Edmund Wong than in 1978. validity of the planned Great Whale Typesetting Richard Nantel, Productions PICA 761-6221 In past years, several provincial utility hydroelectirc mega-project. Not only is Printing Inter-Hauf Developments Inc. companies have offered incentive there sufficient reason to doubt the need programmes to promote wiser energy for this colossal enterprise, but there is use among consumers. even greater concern as to its economic B.C. 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R E A L E D U C A T I O N F O R T H E R. E A L W O R L D Please see page six for more Letters to the Editor Concordia's Thursday Report March 12, 1992- 5

Senate adopts resolutions for more Committee to identify faculty's information on dean's appointment role in University future

ongoing issue of the departure from In answer to Biology Professor Elaine Newman's request at the February meeting of The oath of confiden­ usual procedures in the selection of the Senate for the Vice-Rector, Academic, to convene a meeting of all faculty to discuss Dean of Commerce and Administra­ its role in the governance of the University, Sociology and Anthropology Professor tiality was instituted tion. John Drysdale, announced that a committee had been established to identify the Responding to motions put forth at faculty's role in Concordia's future. in the 60s based on the Feb. 6 Senate meeting by Newman The committee will be chaired by History Professor Geoffrey Adams and is comprised and Education Department Chair Wil­ of Drysdale, Mary Brian (Mathematics, Centre for Mature Students), Ellen James (Art liam Knitter, Senate members passed 'genuine concern, History), Hugh McOueen (Mechanical Engineering) and Sandra Robinson (Account­ two resolutions to address concerns ing). about the way in which the dean was some hysteria and appointed. The committee will submit a report to the Vice-Rector, Academic, based on faculty Senate adopted the Knitter motion to submissions, toward the end of the semester. In addition to the submissions, three some hypocrisy' approve the resolution requesting that open workshops have been organized to identify points of common interest and the hearing and deliberations of the concern. Board of Governors' Ad Hoc Commit­ The three workshops are titled "The Faculty in Quebec in the 90s" (March 16), "The by Donna Varrica tee on the Revision of Rules and Proce­ Faculty's Responsibility to New Colleagues" (March 23), and "Faculty Involvement in d ures for Evaluation and Advisory University Government" (March 27). Search Committees be made public. The Committee is also know as the Newman said she was "happy" that the workshops were taking place, particularly the third one, but she was not sure the committee was indeed going to fulfill her request Biology Professor Elaine Newman 'Groome Committee,' as it is chaired by to address the concerns of a "depressed faculty." called the oath of confidentiality im­ · Governor Reginald Groome. posed on faculty members participat­ The resolution was adopted with the "When [noted Canadian scientist] Ursula Franklin came to Concordia to evaluate the ing in search and evaluation following amendment, put forth by Science College (which Newman founded), she said she had never seen a faculty committees "academic McCarthyism" Sociology and Anthropology Professor who thought so little of itself," said Newman. John Drysdale: "Senate also requests in an hour-long discussion about the The last of the three workshops will be held three days before the University-wide that the final report of the ad hoc com­ oath's implications at the March 6 meet­ one-day symposium, "The Future of Concordia -Academic Freedom in the Context ing of Senate. mittee be submitted to Senate·for dis­ of Academic Integrity." - DGV "You can lose your job at this Univer­ cussion and action prior to sity for telling someone something that consideration by the full membership went on in a search committee. You of the Board of Governors." · don't lose your job for being a bad Gervais, Kenniff and Sheinin meet Commerce Faculty Council teacher or not showing up to class or not Report ready doing research, but, you do the minute between September and April the administration feels threatened that Rector defends integrity it will not be able to do as it pleases. The Senators said the minutes of the What is so secretive about an academic discussion on the oath of confidentiality of all decanal candidates search anyway?" might be useful for the Ad Hoc Com­ day that "any suggestion of im­ The discussion was prompted by the See SENATE page 11 propriety or incorrect behaviour on the by Barbara Black part of any of the candidates is totally unfounded." Kenniff said he sympathized with faculty members who feel that Rector Patrick Kenniff has flatly candidates' reputations may have been denied rumours that candidates for the harmed because of a breach in the strict post of Dean of Commerce and Ad­ rules of confidentiality surrounding the ministration were passed over because search process. of some impropriety on their part. But he reiterated several times that He assured the Commerce and Ad- "issues of impropriety were never ministration Faculty Council on Mon- See COMMERCE page 10

Had enough of winter? Collection still growing Then come 'swing' into spring! as Layton hits 80 Concordia University's Annual Giving faculty and staff appeal committee present the perfect answer to the winter blues: the Concordia "Swing into Spring" Extravaganza­ The Irving Layton Collection in the His association with Concordia, the dance/concert event of the season! Concordia University Library has formerly Sir George Williams Univer­ recently acquired a large assortment of sity, began in the early 1950s when he Concordia Music Professor Charles Ellison will conduct the 16-piece Concordia Big new materials, including correspon­ was a part-time lecturer in English. Band, along with special guest vocalist Jeri Brown. · dence, manuscripts and first editions Since then, Layton has taught at Con­ from the poet. cordia, York and Guelph Universities This swing/big band extravaganza will take place and has been writer-in-residence at all "This addition to the collection repre­ three institutions. He currently lives in sents some of Mr. Layton's more recent May 2 at 8 p.m. in Loyola's Hingston Hall. Montreal, but travels widely both in work and is an enormous asset to an Canada and abroad giving lectures and already very fine collection," said Joy poetry readings. Hosted by CBC radio personality Katie Malloch, the event will feature door prizes, a Bennett, director of interlibrary loans. free buffet and many other exciting surprises. The Irving Layton Collection at Con­ Layton celebrates his 80th birthday cordia University is composed of more Tickets are only $20, and can be purchased downtown at the Advancement Office today. Born in Neamtz, Romania, he than 500 manuscripts, 10 personal (Bishop Court, Room 319) or at Loyola at the Office of Advocacy and Support Services came to Canada as a small child and notebooks, more than 8,000 pieces of (AD-121-3). All proceeds go toward library acquisitions. grew up in the Jewish enclave of correspondence between Layton and Montreal. He attended Baron Byng other prominent members of the High School and later received a Canadian and international literary So dust offyour dancin' shoes Bachelor of Science degree in Agricul­ community, audio and video tapes, and and buy your tickets today! ture from MacDonald College and a numerous scrapbooks and pho­ Master of Arts in Political Science from tographs. McGill University. -RMB ...... ,. "' "- ·~ ...... - .. - - . 6-March 12, 1992

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Apathy works: 1 student = 7 votes Model U.N. invitational meant How many votes did you cast am I just the first to blow the during the CUSA general election? whistle? for University, not PSSA Did you know that, as a Concordia How many student 'govern­ undergraduate, you were able to ments' have been fairly elected at The team of Concordia students going and two-time individual award vote one time - at each and every Concordia? How many student to Poland on March 22 for Harvard recipient, I was invited by PSSA on the polling station? It's a fact. I know, 'governments' have democratically University's first international model Poland trip. I argued against the ar­ because I did it. Actually, that's not represented the student body? United Nations was formed clandes­ bitrariness of the selection process and entirely true. I ONLY VOTED FIVE DuringmytimeatConcordia,CUSA tinely and unscrupulously. its secrecy, and when it became clear my TIMES. I figured that, having cast general elections have always been Selections for the team were made en­ protests and those of others who were five separate ballots on two con- held in the same questionable man­ ' tirely in secret, and the criteria upon like-minded fell upon deaf ears, I chose secutive days, I had proved my ner: multiple voter lists, multiple which those selections were based to boycott the trip. I was not alone. Two point: Democracy does not work at polling stations, and (possibly?) remain ambiguous at best. other former Harvard award winners Concordia. What's wrong with this multiple votes cast by the same stu- The team as it stands represents the also withdrew for identical reasons. picture: seven poll- dent. This year, I entire Political Science Students As­ ing stations, seven stopped taking it on sociation executive and their friends. It Although excited at the prospect of votes, one student? lsimplycannotbelieve that faith that my voice representing the University at this pres­ doesn't represent Concordia. "Howcanthisbe?" lamthefirstpersoneverto and those of other tigious event, we could not, in good The Rector's Office, the Dean of you may ask your­ abuse the system. In my students was being conscience, remain part of a team selves. justly represented Students' Office and CUSA have been formed under conditions of Simple, seven opinion, there has never by student 'govern­ misled into contributing more than favouritism, elitism, and conflicts of in­ $2,000-towards this trip. voters lists. Come been a legitimate student ment.' I discovered terest. along on my excel­ that my faith was Last week's Thursday Report an­ 'government' in all the time lent election adven- misplaced. I simply nounced that the team was selected ture. It's Wednesday, that I have been at Concor- cannot believe that I from a pool of the most experienced Frustration and sadness and I have just cast dia am the first person delegates who represented Concordia my vote in the Hall ever to abuse the at past model U.N.'s; this is patently Building mezzanine. system. In my untrue. My name has been opinion, there has The invitation extended by Harvard I cannot adequately convey the per­ highlighted on the never been a University was for Concordia to send a sonal frustration and sadness that ac­ voter list at that poll- legitimate student 14-member delegation to the interna­ company this letter. I earnestly wanted ing station, I cannot 'government' in all tional event. It was forewarded to the to be a part of this team and I am vote there again (boo-hoo). So now, the time that I have been at Concor­ Political Science Students Association genuinely proud of Concordia's past I hop the shuttle bus to Loyola and dia. executive, which never decided on an achievements at Harvard's National vote at the Administration Build­ appropriate manner to choose a team. model United Nations. I feel that the According to The Link (March 3), PSSA has sullied this event with its ing. Voila, two votes. (Actually, Further, the PSSA has never in the past 2,387 votes were cast for the top two abuses. only one. I spoiled every ballot that co-presidential teams. This almost had a mandate to determine the Har­ I cast after the first, but I did not certainly does not represent 2,387 vard team's composition: Harvard ex­ As fee-paying Concordia students we have to ... ) different undergraduates. The fact tended the invitation to the University, cannot allow partisanship to seep un­ is, those votes could conceivably not the PSSA. Shouldn't other student checked through our elected institu­ Damage done have been cast by less than 400 stu­ representatives have had some say? tions. The PSSA has severely abrogated dents. (And you thought voter What selection standards can justify its responsibilities to the students and Notice that even if someone had apathy at Concordia was bad choosing people who, at the time of faculty of Concordia. discovered that I had been before ... ) I had penned the first selections, had never even attended a registered at more than one polling draft of this letter during the spring model U.N.; while overlooking others Ken McMillan station (which no one did), there is break and it was my original inten­ who were past award winner at the Journalism and SPCA nothing on my ballots to identify tion to find out after the election Harvard event? Past Concordia delegate to the Harvard them as mine. The damage had how many students had cast multi­ A past Harvard model U.N. delegate National Model United Nations been done, irreparably. The next ple votes. Unfortunately, for some, day, Thursday, I got out and voted all records of the election results at the Bryan Building, the Campus have been either shredded or lost. Center, and the Hall Building What a shame. Would this very un­ cafeteria. No one stops me. No one usual state of affairs have come INFORMATION SESSION says anything. No one is even about if there wasn't somebody out aware that I have already voted, there with something to hide? I Concordia has offered the Master's of Engineering (Aerospace) programme for the twice. I was perplexed. think not. past two years, in partnership with other Quebec universities and aerospace in­ How can it be that the CUSA elec­ Wake up, Concordia! I know that dustries in the Montreal area. tion procedure has a hole in it big it's hard to get excited over a meas­ enough to drive a dictatorship ly $2-per-credit CUSA fee, but the Admission to the programme is limited and includes, as a part of the course work, a through? Every year, around 2,500 fact of the matter is that apathy, not paid industrial internship at selected companies. ' votes are cast in the CUSA general feminism (and certainly not The annual information session and reception will take place in Redpath Hall of McGill election, and these get divided up democracy) works at CUSA. Apathy University for graduates interested in this co-operative graduate programme. Repre­ between two and five (or more) co­ at the polling station is irrespon­ sentatives from participating industries and co-operating universities will be present presidential teams. Considering sible but excusable (voting is a to answer inquiries from eligible students contemplating aerospace engineering as a that one person is able to cast as right, after all, and not a duty), but many as seven votes, it's clear that apathy concerning questionable career. one or two special interest groups election procedures is unaccep­ can easily swing the election in table. M.Eng (Aerospace) Information Session favor of their candidates. No one else would know what had hap­ Sincerely fighting for equal repre­ Thursday, March 19, 1992 pened, and apparently no one sentation, 5p.m. would care. Am I the first person to Stefan Andreas Kiraly Redpath Hall, McGill University try what I did this past election? Or Third-year Philosophy For further Information, contact Dr. T.S. Sankar, 848-3130 Concordia's Thursday Report March 12, 1992- 7

Must Canada's economic system collapse before it can be rebuilt?

John McKinnon of Concordia's small stone quarry in India needs help children, don't you? They can pay me honour system, and we all know to mine the stone in his quarry, so he back." there is no honour among thieves. Physics Department was invited to visits the desperately poor neighbour­ A good person could come along ing village in search of workers. He tells Stunning parallel and put government finances in participate in a CBC network open­ them, "I have work for you ~.11 for many order - but then another years for a daily wage of five cents." line radio show recently, during There is a stunning parallel to this scoundrel will come along and run The townsfolk are excited. Here is the story in Canada, where a series of up the debt again. answer to their prayers. They move to which he shared his thoughts on thoughtless, greedy governments have 2. The government deficit should be the stone quarry and begin working built up an enormous debt which future eliminated over a period of a year saving Canada's economy. diligently. They buy their food and generations can never pay back. by reducing all government out­ lodging from the quarry man at a daily The following budget suggestions are flows by the appropriate factor - rate of 10 cents a day. After one year . say O - so that there is no deficit. they are deeply in debt and after a few given in· light of the above anecdote, although I fear the time is too late and This would send a powerful mes­ by John McKinnon years, hopelessly in debt. They go to the the Canadian currency, like the Russian sage to investors that the govern­ quarry man and ask "What can we do? ment in serious. We can never pay you back." To which ruble will become worthless, and the they quarry man replies, "You have whole Canadian economic system must Unless these measures are enacted, First a small anecdote: The owner of a collapse before it can be rebuilt. the introduction of a new govern­ 1. Foremost and beyond anything ment budget will be greeted with else, a clause must be inserted in the "who cares - just more of the Charter of Rights which outlaws same." deficit financing at all levels of 3. There should be a law providing for government. Permission to spend "crimes against the currency." in excess of government revenues Brazil has such laws. There is a must be obtained by referendum. great deal of financial activity Violation of this provision would whose sole purpose is to debase the trigger stiff prison terms. value of the currency, gain control It should be illegal to put a taxpayer and steal from others. in debtor's prison for debts which 4. There should be a tax-free holiday he never agreed to. for all small businesses with sales It should be illegal for a govern­ up to $1 million. There is an inor­ ment to incur debt in my name, dinate amount of time spent filling most of it foreign, to which I did not in paper for which the end result is acquiesce. 0 = 0. All small businesses run up In the present setup, there is no expenses to meet revenues anyway, financial accountability, only the See ECONOMY page 14

•!• JULIE HOLTZMAN •!• Pianist Concordia University Graduate Students' Association "Beyond sheer pianism, Holtzman made satisfying artistic sense ." NOTICE OF ELECTIONS FOR 1992-93 - The New York Times, John Rockwell Nominations are invtted for the following positions: Holtzman returns to Montreal to perform an eclectic concert of works by Franz Xaver PRESIDENT Mozart (son of Wolfgang Amadeus) Chopin, Gershwin, Arlen, Het0, Champagne, VICE-PRESIDENT Couture and Debussy. SECRETARY-TREASURER FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1992 COUNCIL MEMBERS 8p.m. • One from the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science* Tickets - $25.00 Reg.* • One from the Faculty of Commerce and Administration $10.00 students and seniors • One from the Faculty of Fine Arts * tax receipts available • One from the Faculty of Arts and Science (enrolled in Science) CONCORDIA CONCERT HALL 7141 Sherbrooke St.W., • Two from the Faculty of Arts and Science (enrolled in Arts) Metro Vendome Autobus 105 Nomination forms are available at the CUGSA office. Tickets and Reservations 848-4702 or 848-3838 Important dates:

All proceeds to the Student Scholarship • Last day for submitting nomination forms - March 30, 1992 6 p.m. Fund of Concordia University • Last day for withdrawal of nominations - April 1, 1992 • Last day for campaigning -April 5, 1992 Julie Holtzman, currently living and working in New York, is an acclaimed Canadian pianist of Polish extraction, who has received international recognition for her perfor­ • Election dates -April 6 to 9, 1992. mances. Born in Montreal, she received training at the Conservatoire de musique and Elections will be held on both the Sir George Williams and Loyola Campuses. at the Juilliard School in New York. She has performed with many orchestras around the world, including a premiere of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the Central Chief Returning Officer Philharmonic Orcl:lestra in Beijing. One of her special interests has centered around Subramanya P.S. the music of Franz Xaver Mozart (the son of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) and she has 2030 Mackay St. done more than any living musician to bring his music back to life. * Subject to determination of good standing by CUGSA council. 8 - March 12, 1992 Gathering keeps men questioning values and searching for themselves and it's almost always men who are doing it. The best way to deal with it is by Sylvain Comeau by discussing it, and trying to under­ stand it." Peter joined because he rarely found Men's groups don't get a lot of opportunities to talk to other men out­ respect, but the Concordia discussion side of the workplace. group "A Gathering of Men" hopes to "I felt I needed to sit down with other change the public image of the fledgling men in a non-judgmental setting, and men's movement. be able to talk about anything I wanted. "People make jokes like, 'How hairy In the workplace, you are expected to are you?' and 'I can swing on a longer talk about work, and in general, men vine than you.' "The fashion of the don't really respond very well to other movement has resulted in a lot of silly men revealing their thoughts and feel­ fringe groups," said Concordia ings." Philosophy Professor and Gathering Nagy and Egan started the group, co-founder, Edmund Egan. which meets twice a month, last fall. "Hopefully, people will come to real­ They were inspired by an interview ize that most men's groups are serious given by Robert Bly, the poet and author - just as most women's groups are of Iron John: A Book About Men, one of good. Only a few seem to sit around and the seminal works of the movement. discuss whether it's better to strangle or "One thing we responded to was Bly' s hang men." notion of the absent father," Nagy says. Co-founder and Loyola Campus Min­ "After the Industrial Revolution, istry Director Robert Nagy said that the fathers haven't been there to lead their overall reaction from feminists seems to sons through rites of passage." be positive. The group is small and close-knit, "Many of the feminists I know said consisting of only five members. While that it's about time. Some are skeptical they welcome new members, women and fearful of it, because they wonder have not as yet been invited to join. whether we are affirming macho male­ "Some things are expressed better in ness. But we are questioning those a same-sex group," Egan explained. values." "The presence of a woman would be an The group and others like it have inhibiting factor." emerged as a response to the women's Men wanting to join should be aware movement. Nagy points out that chal­ that the group expects a certain level of lenges to traditional feminine roles hold commitment. implications for men. "The group is an interpersonal ex­ "Much of male identity exists in rela­ change of thoughts and feelings, not tion to women. If feminine identity is just an intellectual study group. There­ changing, men must do the same . fore, it can't be something that people thing." drop into anytime. We have a bond of However, Nagy says that his group trust." has no part in the much-publicized For more information, call Robert Nagy "backlash" against feminism. at 848-3587. "Some men's groups are indeed reac­ tionary, but hopefully we are providing a counterpoint to the backlash against the women's movement; The men's movement must take into account the How do Canadians in Florida stay in touch? reality of the women's movement, in­ stead of rejecting it." The issue of violence is central to themselves into Canada," he said. reports in the local press about French­ much of the group discussion. Perigoe wouldn't speculate on any Canadians driving too slow, not tipp­ "If images of aggression have passed by Buzz Bourdon preliminary findings, but he said that 87 ping enough and not speaking English. for male identity and attitudes, how can per cent of snowbirds polled in 1987 Those French-Canadians who feel un­ men.appropriately exercise their male­ said they considered themselves more welcome can find solace in two French­ ness in ways that are not destructive Canadian than American, even though language monthly newspapers. For and that lead to co-operation rather they might spend just a few more days English-Canadians, the Globe and Mail is This winter, about 2.5 million than conflict?" Nagy asked. in Canada than the U.S. over the year. now available in the northern half of the Canadians will head south to Florida to "After men deny violence, they start state, and there are two English-lan­ escape the Canadian winter. They'll That identity is becoming increasing­ to ask how violence is connected to their guage papers put out for Canadians, the swim, lie on the beach and pump over ly visible in some parts of Florida. There sense of self, of being men. We try to Sun-Times of Florida and the Canada $1 billion into the local economy. are Canadian clubs, Perigoe says, along understand that distortion." with trailer parks that are 70 per cent News. "There may be women out there who But do those balmy breezes drive out Canadian-owned. Perigoe is also involved with a new hate men," Egan noted, "but they all thoughts of home? How do all those cable-TV news programme aimed at the probably won't be waiting for me some­ snowbirds, 600,000 to 800,000 of whom "Canadians blend in until we open snowbirds. Distributed by the Sunshine where with a gun. A woman who hates stay for between six and eight months, our mouths," he said. "English­ Cable Network, the new show made its men isn't dangerous, but a man who get their news from home? Canadians are not particularily visible, debut Jan 20. hates women - that's dangerous." Journalism Professor Ross Perigoe is but French-Canadians are clearly in a Another, related issue, is that of anger. finding out. On sabbatical in Florida for big cluster in an 80-mile strip from Tele-Canada News is the brainchild of North Miami Beach to West Palm Peter, who joined the group last a year, Perigoe is conducting a survey to Perigoe and Andrew Simon, former Beach." November, says that they grapple with find out how the snowbirds keep in head of Radio-Canada International. the manifestations of male violence. touch with what's happening back in Three-quarters of a million French- The show runs 15-minute newscasts in "We see examples of men not control­ Canada. Canadians will visit Florida this year, French and English four times a day on ling their anger, and we ask what "I'm interested in the social Perigoe says. Some people are not 11 cable stations. pushes them to become like that. mechanism of what Canadians do happy about that. "We've had a very positive response There's child abuse, domestic violence, · when they're-out of the country to plug There· have -been: s0m€· negat-ive • , • • · · - See FL.ORIOA p11ge 10 - · · · Concordia's Thursday Report March 12, 1992 - 9

Femme aux bananes Painting sparks debate over racism and stereotypes

tions. People who had spent time in the He was angry at the implication of the kept black people down at the bottom Caribbean or Africa protested that painting's rejection. of the social ladder for centuries, Sisler by Barbara Black head-loads are a widely practised and "A black woman called Lyne said, and the committee, which repre­ eminently sensible form of transport in (Robichaud). The woman has cousins ·sented the two women's collectives those countries, and that to perceive the on a farm in Africa. She asked, should sponsoring the show, wasn't about to image as racist was to denigrate mil­ her children be humiliated because of endorse it. Was it a tempest in a teapot, or a lions of women. the way their cousins live? When we "She's free to think that way if she legitimate, deep-seated issue about the To the Women's Centre, that was make a value judgement, when we say wants, but the committee has to be relationship between art and society? hardly the point. Margot Lacroix, coor­ that our society has improved on responsible." The committee meant Femmes aux bananes, Lyne dinator of the Centre, said that images theirs, it becomes a form of racism." the show to be "unjuried" in the sense Robichaud' s painting of a black woman of people are so powerful, so linked to To Mulvey, stereotypes are images of including both trained and un­ carrying bananas on her head, may our notions of right and wrong, power with emotional weight, which makes trained artists, not to leave itself open have been rejected by the Women's and oppression, that "figurative repre­ them ideal tools for the artist, cues for to causing offence to some of society's Centre, but it was seen across Canada sentation of any kind in art is highly the delivery of a message. "All art most vulnerable people. Even if the and beyond as the media pounced on problematic today. builds on stereotypes," he said. word "primitive" is positive to the controversy as an example of the "Some artists don't want to touch it. And if the image of a woman bearing Robichaud, Sisler said, "you can't un­ phenomenon of 'political correctness.' The question is: Do artists have respon­ bananas is somewhat Rousseauian, load all the baggage that word carries." Robichaud went to La Presse when the sibility? The notion of beauty has been exotic, romantic compared to, say, a § committee organizing the International debunked. Artists don't function in a woman carrying a briefcase or shop­ Women's Day art show phoned her to vacuum. You have to retain your critical ping bags? "Since when has a roman­ The committee proposed distancing say that the painting might be per­ tools, you have to pay attention." tic image been censorable? Politics itself from the painting by pairing it ceived as racist. Her charges of censor­ with a "counter-image" and staging a § and art are not the same. Art deals in ship alerted all the local newspapers, metaphors." forum before the show opened, but the CBC network and several The implication that Robichaud was Robichaud refused, saying that it newspapers in other provinces. Open­ painting art for art's sake is strongly § would prejudice visitors against her line radio programmes even got into the rejected by her boyfriend Frank Mul­ That's not good enough for Cathy work before they had a chance to see it. act. vey, who teaches Painting and Draw­ Sisler, who, like the rest of the volun­ The issue of censorship was what in­ Defenders of the painting (who ing at Concordia and at Dawson teer committee who put the show flamed Robichaud, and it was certainly tended to predominate outside the College. together, is a Fine Arts student. She what alerted the media. Robichaud University) saw it as colourful, innocent "I have produced work showing said that Robichaud also submitted a responded to what she understood to · and dignified, a fitting contribution to people of colour in a context that some text which would have appeared be a wide-open exhibition only to go the exhibition, which was called might people might consider offen­ alongside the work, in which she through several confusing days of con­ Celebrating Women - Global Corinec- sive," he said. Mulvey does it to make described her figure as a primitive tradictory phone calls as the committee us reassess the way we live in a woman living a simple life, part of a wrestled with its own political consen­ PHOTO: Barbara Davidson modem, technological, environment­ series of paintings which were "a sus. The ultimate decision, to reject the The artist, Lyne Robichaud, and her Femme damaging society, and to remind us celebration of primitive cultures." painting and another of a multi- aux bananes. that other societies have truer values. . That's the kind of thinking that has See DEBATE page 12 10- March 12, 1992 ' • COMMERCE continued from page 5 • PAINTING continued from page 4 raised or discussed at the level of the of the University along with their fellow Concordia Women's Centre. The work So, when you see dese ol' clothes brown Board of Governors, nor were they deans and the vice-rector, academic. is described as "offensive" and wid stain, present in my mind at any stage of the "I believe as rector that it is my promotes "insulting stereotypes" of the An' soaked through wid de Portlan' rain, process." responsibility to make sure that the best "noble savage" and the "toiling native" Don't cast your eye nor turn your nose, The rector made the comments decisions are made at all levels." (Gail Valaskakis' and Jean Parris' com­ Don't judge a man by his patchy clothes, during a three-hour Council meeting he ments in The Gazette, March 3). attended along with Board of Gover­ Having chaired eight evaluation or I'm a strong man, a proud man, an' I'm free, search committees himself, Kenniff said My knowledge of the farmers of Mt. Free as dese mountains, free as dis sea, nors Chairman P. Andre Gervais and Lambert, Trinidad, however, is that Vice-Rector, Academic, Rose Sheinin. that his recommendation to the Gover­ I know myself and I know my ways, nors was not to overturn or reject what they are educated (I went to school with · The three were invited to appear An' will sing wid pride to de end of my days: had been done by the Advisory Search some of them), and they see their work before Council to explain the cir­ Committee, but to ask the Governors to as neither noble nor offensive. They just Praise God an' m'big right han' cumstances surrounding the January examine the committee's findings and take their vegetables home at the end of I will live an' die a banana man. appointment of Dean Christopher A. the day, weigh them, and probably satisfy themselves that its choice was in Or perhaps "native"poetry is not per­ Ross. enter the figures into their personal the best interests of the Faculty and the suasive. Perhaps head transportation computers. The Concordia Women's University. · will only become respectable when Deviating from tradition Centre and its supporters on this issue Kenniff said that his knowledge of the some (white?) capitalist entrepreneur would do well to read Evan Jones, a invents the ''HeadPak: the New Alter­ Despite an oath of secrecy intended to history and development of the Com­ Jamaican poet: native to the .Backpack approved by protect participants in the selection merce and Administration Faculty nine out of 10 physiotherapists and process, it has become known that the during his eight years as rector (includ­ Banana day is my special day physicians surveyed! Only $29.99! Bat­ Advisory Search Committee's choice ing one year as acting vice-rector I cut my stems an' I'm on m'way ... teries not included!" for the dean's job was Finance Professor academic) was a factor in his thinking. Mohsen Anvari. Wid stems on their heads in a long black snake Linda Dyer An ad hoc committee of the Board of Details lacking Some singing de songs dat banana men make ... Department of Management Governors subsequently appointed Ross, who had been Acting Dean for • ENERGY continued from page 4 more than a year. The rector also said he asked the Governors to consider whether ap­ year period, is evaluated at $63 billion, on energy put forth by community, stu­ Anvari says he had already been told propriate weight had been given to the of which $46 billion would be bor­ dent, environmental and labour groups that he had the job, and he now feels rowed. Hence, by the year 1999, Hydro­ across the province? that his reputation has been damaged. findings of the "appraisal or review" of the Faculty which Vice-Rector Sheinin Quebec's debt will be triple its 1989 At Monday's meeting, Gervais ac­ The youth of Quebec will ultimately had initiated prior to the start of the figure. Since it is a provincial crown knowledged that, in the past, rectors bear the consequences - economic, so­ search process. for the new dean. corporation, the debt incurred by .cia 1, environmental - of future have tended to pass on the selections of Hydro-Quebec is guaranteed by the That appraisal process included hydroelectric mega-projects. For this Advisory Search Committees, recom­ state. mending that they be approved by the development of "a profile" of the dean reason, it is essential for everyone, espe­ Governors. In this instance, "Rector at this point in Concordia's history. In other words, the residents of cially youth, to be engaged in the cur­ Kenniff chose not to do so." Commerce and Administration Quebec will ultimately bear the finan­ rent polemic on the future of energy The deviation from tradition was "ex­ Faculty members, some of whom who cial b11rden. In the last two years alone, policy in this province. ceptional, but not unprecedented," and have complained of sagging morale in electricity rates in Quebec increased by It is our right to question the present certainly within the guidelines govern­ the aftermath of the affair, questioned 15 per cent. Spring '92 promises a fur­ course of action that the government is ing the procedure, he said. the three administrators closely about ther 6 per cent rise. imposing upon the people of Quebec. Some faculty members said they were why the Advisory Search Committee's What is preventing the present Participate in the province-wide not questioning the legality of the choice was not approved by the Gover­ government from embracing an energy referendum on March 30 and 31 in the decision, nor, indeed, the Board's right nors, but received no specific informa­ efficiency approach as have other Hall Building lobby. The decisions of to do what it did, but they wanted to tion. Canadian provinces? Why does it con­ today are crucial to secure the sus­ know more about the rationale behind Kenniff did say he did not provide the tinue to deny the people of Quebec a tainability of life tomorrow. the decision. Governors with any information that share in the decision-making process, Andrea Simpson Other faculty, however, said the was not already available to the original ignoring the appeals for a public debate Wilderness Defence Committee!Q-PIRG whole principle of governance at Con­ search committee, but said he asked the cordia, "as we have come to understand Governors to consider the Faculty's his­ • FLORIDA continued from page 8 it," has been called into question, and tory and future direction, and deter­ they worried whether, in future, major mine who would be the best person to so far," Perigoe said. Regardless of "There's an important social value in faculty matters would become subject lead it. where they live in Florida, people are providing information to people who to "administrative fiat." guaranteed access to the newscasts. will be making a decision in the next Rose Sheinin, who chaired the Ad­ In response to questions from faculty The newscasts are produced in the year about Quebec's role in Canada." visory Search Committee, said that she and students, the rector said several CFCF studios in Montreal and beamed As for the future, will Canadians in still endorsed its report, and is "deeply times that neither he nor the Board of by satellite to Florida. Perigoe thinks it's other parts of the world get to watch committed to the collective wisdom Governors was trying to set a precedent important that the snowbirds, especial­ Tele-Canada News someday? Perigoe and experience" it represents. She said for future search proceedings. ly French-Canadians, stay current with says it could happen. "We could expand she was concerned that a tradition of In attempting to explain his actions in what's going on back home. that way." academic practice had been inter­ the Ross appointment, Kenniff said that rupted. choosing a dean is "an assessment of relative quality," a matter of choosing Kenniff took advantage of the public ART SUPPLY STORE carefully among several eminently assembly to correct several errors of fact qualified candidates. in a recent article in The Gazette about Why wait for spring? "It isn't a question of there being one his role in the Ross appointment. good candidate and the others beings Among other things, the rector told March Madness Sale! bad." Council that he did not help to establish • Aquatic acrylics less 60 percent Deans have a dual role, he said. First the current rules governing the con­ and foremost, they must be academic fidentiality of evaluation and search • Bellini oil colors less 60 percent leaders and defend the interests of their procedures at Concordia. Gervais and • Bocour watercolors less 60 percent own Faculty, but they're also expected Kenniff said the rules were adopted a • Arches watercolor paper in rolls less 50 percent to take part in the general governance month before Kenniff became Rector. and much more Selection is varied and quantities limited. EARLY REGISTRATION 1992-93 March 16-20, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. ; March 21, 11 :30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Returning students can register early between March 16 and May 29, 1992. Foyer VA Building If you do not receive a registration package in early March, please contact the Registrar's 1395 Rene Levesque W. between Bishop and Crescent Services Department by visiting N-107 (SGW) or AD-211 (Loyola) or calling 848-2600. For more information, contact the Art Supply Store, VA-109, 848-4609. Independent students are not eligible for Early Registration. - Concordia's Thursday Report March 12, 1992 -11

• SENATE continued from page 5 mittee in completing its work and sug­ As a result of the resolution, Rector deemed "demeaning for those who public, a practice successfully carried gested that a transcript be forwarded to Patrick Kenniff, Vice-Rector, Academic, have to submit to it"; its sanctions, out in many universities, particularly in its members. Rose Sheinin, and Board of Governors which, he said, "seem, in their extreme, western Canada. Chairman P. Andre Gervais have been unacceptably severe"; and the prin­ In addition, Senate asked that it "Candidates are put on the hot seat. called to addrress the next meeting of ciples of confidentiality. The internal community has a right to receive the report between September Senate. and April. Secretary-General Berengere "I understand that accountability is in know who among them has put in for Gaudet said the report would not be Similarly, Senate supported a request the interest of the community as a the job, and what, in turn, the Univer­ complete in time for the April meeting. that the three report on the dean's ap­ whole. How can the University com­ sity can expect from that person," Low­ Consequently, the report cannot go pointement process at a Faculty Coun­ munity be assured that a search or ther said. cil meeting (see accompanying article, before Senate until the fall of 1992. evaluation committee is doing its job? That sentiment was supported by Ac­ page 5). It's a complex issue and I don't pretend The resolution arising from the New­ ting Dean of Arts and Science, Gail to have the answers," Drysdale said. Valaskakis. man motion for additional information Oath of confidentiality demeaning concerning the departure from usual One answer, offered by Engin~ering Former Senate member Katherine practice in appointing a dean of the and Computer Science Dean M.N. S. Waters of the English Department, who Faculty of Commerce and Administra­ During the discussion, Drysdale iden­ Swamy and echoed by graduate stu­ was given speaking privileges, put the tion was carried without objection by tified the issues surrounding the oath of dent representative Keith Lowther, was debate in a historical context. the members. confidentiality: the oath itself, which he that the short list of candidates be made "The oath was instituted in the 60s based on genuine concern, some hysteria and some hypocrisy" when, in frustration over a bitter fight for an academic administrative position, someone leaked the story to The Gazette. In summing up the discussion, Fine Arts Dean Robert Parker said, "proces­ To help you fill out ses should be devised not on fear, but on mutual respect and profes­ sionalism."

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In other business, Maurice Cohen, Vice-Rector, Institutional Relations and Finance, presented Senate with the University's provisional operating budget for 1992-93, saying it was in Extended hours keeping with the long-term deficit ab­ sorption plan. Sixty-five per cent of the From February 24 to April 30, we offer an "after hours" phone budget is allotted to the academic or service from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday. academic services sector. You can also call T.I.P.S. Info-Tax, our automated phone service, The budget is being circulated to the 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for recorded information on selected topics. chairs of all Senate committees, as well as to all academic unit heads to provide input. The document then goes to the ... Senate Committee for Academic Plan­ ning and Priorities (SCAPP), and finally back to Senate for discussion at the May meeting. To make things easier, we've designed two simpler tax returns Professor Newman put forth two ad~ that don't have any calculations. ditional motions. The first was to have the regular monthly meetings of Senate These optional returns are great for people with straightforward tax situations. If you're under 65, you can use the "Short." routinely chaired by the Vice-Rector, If you're 65 or over, the "65 Plus" is for you. Whatever return Academic. you use, you should fill out only one. As the University's highest academic body, she said, Senate should be chaired by the top-ranking academic officer. The move would also encourage the faculty to contribute more creatively to Make sure your return is not delayed Concordia's academic progress. In the second motion, Newman Lots of people fill out their tax return with great care, only to moved that CONCORDIA'S Thursday miss details that can make all the difference. For example, if Report be placed under the jurisdiction your address is incomplete or incorrect, your refund could be of a committee of faculty members. of delayed or sent to the wrong place. Senate. That committee would deter­ If you will be moving, write the new address on your return, mine CTR staff's salary and duties. or if you don't know it yet, please call us to let us know as soon as you can so we can update your file. The reasons she stated for making the motion include the lack of effective Another important detail is attaching all the slips and communication between faculty mem­ receipts that support your claims for credits and bers, that it is anomalous for a weekly deductions. If any are missing, your return may ~ newspaper to be written and organized get held up while we contact you for the information. ~ ... by the administration, and that CTR can­ not assure the faculty that their views • will be respected or events accurately reported. She cited a conflict of interest in that the staff is evaluated by the ad­ ministration. Ed. note: In fact, CONCORDIA' S Thursday Report has only one full-time, salaried employee - the editor. 12- March 12, 1992

about what they consider valuable people who have an education and ac­ symbols of what is unsophisticated." • DEBATE continued from 9 labour. I think they need to redignify complish things, just like whites?" she He believed that Robichaud meant coloured female figure bearing fruit, women's labour, and forget this North asked. well when she painted Femmes aux American, privileged, academic view­ was delivered in an explanatory letter § bananes, but he lightly dismissed her accompanied by a copy of an essay by point." painting: "She's no Gauguin." Patricia Morton called "Disfigured Im­ Professor Clarence Bayne is Director § ages - The Historical Assault on Afro­ of the Diploma programmes in In­ § American Women." Opinion in the black community was stitutional Administration and Sports For those at the eye of the storm, it was Robichaud, who is 26, from Trois­ divided, too. Le Devoir ran an essay by Administration in the Faculty of Com­ a stressful week in the public eye. Rivieres and a McGill graduate in Fine Vivian Barbot Lymbumer, who teaches merce and Administration and 1992 Robichaud was interviewed on a CBC­ Arts, was shocked at the rejection of a French at Victoria ville Cegep and heads recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther Newsworld programme which was work she intended as a celebration of the Federation des enseignantes and en­ King, Jr. Achievement Award for many theoretically, through satellite, viewed the dignity of female labour. She seignants de Cegeps. She called the years of black activism. He viewed the around the world. For the students reprinted Jocelyn Lepage's March 2 ar­ painting "a slice of her childhood" in issue with wry amusement. volunteers at the Women's Centre, the ticle in La Presse in the form of a poster, Haiti and more "didactic" than insult­ "I don't see any uproar in the black name-calling, ridicule and what they added a protest of her own, and ing. On the other hand, the Concordia population about this. I'm happy perceived as distortion were painful. mounted the poster at Dawson, McGill, Congress of Black Women strongly sup­ they're not upset. It's not an issue. "It's made a lot of people think," said and Concordia's Visual Arts Centre, ported the suppression of the painting, We've got problems that mean much Cathy Sisler. 'When we wondered why where the exhibition is being held. and Jean Parris, president of the more than this. Some white people are it got into the media so fast, we were Her protest reads: "Is it ethical that the Montreal chapter of the Congress of getting too sensitive." But he added, told that as soon as it came in on the Concordia Women's Centre decides Black Women of Canada, was quoted in "What is good is that we don't have to wire, debates sprang up right in the what you can and cannot see, in what The Gazette as saying that the image of a fight our battles alone." newsroom. The only thing I regret is was supposed to be an unjuried exhibi­ black woman with bananas on her head Bayne said he isn't ashamed of his that censorship received all the atten­ tion? Baseless accusations of racism by was as demeaning as "continually own great-grandmother, who carried tion, not the issue of stereotypes. We felt the 'politically correct' are terrorizing portraying a black man with chains on things on her head, not for any boss, manipulated by the media. I know freedom of expression at Concordia his feet. but in conducting her own housework. we've learned a lot, as much as in a University. This encourages eth­ "Why can't artists today depict us as "But we do get tired of being used as course." nocentricity in our work and our think­ ing, for fear of offending other groups of people. Does your work conform to the politically correct views of any one or all of these groups? If not, beware: the politically correct may target you next." A tart editorial in The Gazette (March 6) said that the decision was not censor­ ship but stupidity, considering that several other works in the exhibition showed women in sexually stereotypi­ cal ways, as concubines and Earth Mothers. § Barbara Medicroft, resident adjunct fellow at the Simone de Beauvoir In­ stitute, admits that it's "a terribly com­ plex issue" and even at the Institute there has not been unanimity, but she feels that the Women's Centre did the right thing in rejecting Robichaud's Michel Dionne work. Bae en sciences al'Universite Concordia It wasn't very long ago that men were Analyste conseil en actuarial Le Groupe Commerce Compagnie d'assurances universally shown as figures of authority, that racist jokes were accept­ able, that in the Quebec of the 1970s, anglophones were stereotyped as suc­ cessful. tient son bac en 1990 et possede Mtt,jDionneawtt~aurer<~ "Stereotypes are dangerous, espe­ ,• , I fi ll d ,ti' experience professionnelle derriere lui cially when they're visual, because •la es ce es ume er lorsqu'il_aobtenusond!plo~e.Et they're internalized." The fact that de ~ sa competence en mathemat1ques Robichaud is a white woman played a actuarielles, c'est al'lnstitut d'enseignement cooperatif de l'Universite Concordia part in the way the painting was ex­ qu'il l'a acquise. ecuted, she said. Ifa similar image had «Le concept de l'lnstltut est fantaslique: ses programmes off rent aux etudiants ayant des been chosen by a black woman artist, resultats superieurs la possibillte d'inserer des stages remuneres en entreprise dans le she probably would have commented cadre normal des eludes. En ce qui me concerne, j'ai pu me concentrer en mathematiques on the stereotype rather than simply actuarielles tout en travaillant aToronto, aQuebec et aMontreal. C'est une occasion en or presenting it. d'acquerir une experience sur le terrain et de verifier si le-metier vous plait!» "The [acceptable] position is not to speak for any other group, especially a Choisir d'etudier aConcordia, c'est se donner un maximum de chances pour reussir: less empowered group. Even Nadine Un enseignernent de haut niveau, repute pour son approche creative couvrant notamment Gordimer, the white South African les domaines des affaires, des communications, de la psychologie, des beaux-arts et du novelist, is usually careful to look at genie ...Un encadrement de prof esseurs enthousiastes et disponibles ... Une preparation the black world through a white char­ concrete, resolument tournee vers l'avenir ... Des programmes souples favorisant les eludes atemps partiel .. .Voila pourquoi on choisit Concordia dans les annees 90. acter." Voila pourquoi on en sort gagnant ! § However, Brenda Newman, a film writer with a Master's in Fine Arts who says she's "as strong a feminist as they come," says the Women's Centre treads on dangerous ground when it defines stereotypes for the viewer. "Who are they to say that carrying bananas is demeaning? It's nice to want everybody to be a doctor or a lawyer, but that amounts to valuing 0 N V OU S PREPARE P OU R L E MON DE the world through patriarchal eyes. They should do some serious thinking Concordia's Thursday Report March 12, 1992-13

What's new about registration? Soliloquies in Hamlet

In an effort to better accommodate working students, the hours of registration have been extended by one hour. Appointment cards are issued from 1O a .m. to 5:45 p.m. and will ne by Alex Newell launched honoured not more than 45 minutes after the time noted, up to the normal closing time of 6:30 p.m. In the past appointment cards were honoured for two hours. This "period of grace" has been reduced from two hours to 45 minutes. Please note: The hours of the departments are not necessarily the same as the hours of registration. Please contact your department for further information and read the Registration Information Sheet for instructions on academic advising.

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THE BOOKCHIN LECTURES

Monday, March 16th, 7 pm Urbanization Against Cities From Tribe to City

Tuesday, March 17th, 7 pm The Creation of Politics PHOTO: Edmund Wong The Ideal of Citizenship English Professor Alex Newell signs a copy of his new book for a student at the recent launch of The Soliloquies in Hamlet: the Structure and Design at the Westmount Public Library. Monday, March 23rd, 7 pm .... Patterns of Civic Freedom From Politics to Statecraft Concordia student has Tuesday, March 24th , 7 pm The Social Ecology of Urbanization The New Municipal Agenda play selected for festival On Municipal Confederalism Write on the Edge, the first annual new March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stratheam play festival for CEGEP and university Centre, 2680 Jeanne-Mance. School of Community and Public Affairs students, will be presented by The three other plays are If Zhsus Met Playwrights' Workshop Montreal this Nanabozho, by Alanis King, and Mrs. week. Talleyhouse, by Ken Cameron, which Among the four winning plays is Tell will be read on March 13, and Golden Them by Concordia student Mauro Heart, by Sean Devine, on March 14. Casiraghi. • Admission is free. For more informa­ Public readings of the plays will be tion, call Maureen LaBonte at 843-3685. Urban Poverty: held Friday, March 13 and Saturday, -DGV Defuse the Bomb! "Challenges facing Russia" LEONID KADYCHEV Panel Discussion Vice Consul, Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Montreal •...,,.,.-···---~ 19 March, 3 p.m. SCPA Basement-Lounge . <,~ests// '"'·-··-- / '•,,-. )',,_,, Presented by the Economics Students' Association and the Jean-Hugues- Brqusseau ~~ihistere de la main School of Community and Public Affairs d'o~rEf et de la"""!iecurite -(le.;revenu (Montreal)

Jirµ/ Torczyner - Professor, M.::(;m School of Social / Work and founder, P,toject Genesis I \ / Francoise Frechette - Vice-pt~sidente du Reseau Women and Environemnt Series / d'aide aux personnes seulrs et itinerantes ECOFEMINISM IJohn Gardiner - Vice-rresident ·1 du, comite executif \ de la Ville de M,:,ntreal A 'down-to-earth' look at ecofeminism, including theory, herstory, connections to other l I movements (bioregionalism, native struggles and decolonization, the peace movement, \ Moderator - Pierre Brunea._.~ anchorman, TVA animal rights) and ecofeminism in practice.

\ ..\~~- _,/ / ,, / Helen Forsey ~ /'// Wed[lesday, M_,rch 18, 1992, 7:30 pm writer, activist in the feminist, environmental and native support movements. She has worked -~"'"->.,_.,. __ ....,...... ,....,," extensively in community-building and international co-operation, and lives communally in the Concordia University Faculty Club woods of eastern Ontario. 1455 de Maisonneuve West, 7th Floor, room Friday, march 20, 1992 767 7:30 p.m. Henry F. Hall Building, H-1070 Sponso~ed by the School of Co11s>l'lL,mi+y and P,..blic Affai,·s Information: 848-7449 or -2373 ~ 14- March 12, 1992

cut expenditures ruthlessly. which exist in many Canadian in­ ALUMNI ACTIVITIES • ECONOMY from page 7 6. Limit Japanese imports to the value dustries which, in bad times, lead to the disadvantage being that no of Canadian sales of real goods to enormous outflows of capital from long-term planning is possible be­ Japan. Canada to other countries. MONDAY, MARCH 16 cause one is constantly trying to CIDA 10. Eliminate regional development outwit the tax collector. The 7. Require that one-half of all (the Canadian International and transfer payments. Most of this Building Play into the Serious Work of government should strive for a Development Agency, that bastion activity is patronage-related and our Lives Hong Kong, business-like environ­ of patronage and corruption - $2 does not produce viable industries. This workshop will combine play and laughter with ment. billion annually) projects be ex­ discussion of how, where and when to find them. 5. Scrap the GST (goods and services ecuted in Canada, say, on native 11. Interest paid on money used for Once recognizing their value we can begin to tax). Canadians resent it because it reservations. There is as much need takeovers should not be allowed for incorporate play and humour into the sometimes stands for BIG government in­ joylessness of daily living. Wear comfortable here as in any Third World country. tax-deduction purposes. Such tax trusion .in personal and business provisions have produced huge, clothes for this "goodtimes" workshop. Location: lives - a Big Brother computer in 8. Retain the $100,000 capital gains ex­ self-serving monopoly corporate Faculty Club Dining Room, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, 7th Floor. Time: 7 pm to 9:30 pm. Price O!tawa monitoring everything we emption. It is patently unfair to give empires which in hard times do not a capital gains exemption of $11 . Tickets: call Gabrielle Korn at 848-3817. do. There must be more to life than work in the best interests of all Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of pay­ to be monitored by Brian Mulroney $500,000 to some and then cut off Canadians. ment. and his friends. They say the GST others because it is not appropriate replaced the silent killers of jobs, for them to dispose of their assets at NOTICES the MST (manufacturer's sales tax). this time. Well, I say get rid of them both and 9. Address monopoly arrangements Ombuds Office March 25 and Thursday, April 9. We look forward The Ombudspersons are available to any mem­ to seeing you and we hope that you will be able ber of the University for information, advice and to join us. Kindly call Kali Sakell at 848-3803 to let assistance with University-related complaints and her know the day you will be attending as space • The BACK PAGE continued from page 15 problems. Call 848-4964 or drop into ·2100 Mack­ is limited. ay, Sir George Williams Campus. Evening ap­ , CAMPUS MINISTRY pointments on request. Registrar's Services

Loyola Campus: Belmore House is now THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Legal Information Service GRADUATING? All students completing certifi­ cate, degree or diploma requirements during the The Legal Information Service is available for located at 2496 West Broadway. Phone summer 1992 session who therefore expect to Blockade: Algonquins Defend the information and counselling. If you have problems 848-3588. SGW Campus: Annex Z, 2090 graduate this fall must apply to do so by July 15th, Forest with your landlord, or with a contract that you Mackay. Phone: 848-3590, 3591, 3593. 1992. signed, or you are looking for information on This film follows a small group of Native people as Fall 1992 graduation application forms are avail­ Tuesdays through March - A Video Series divorce, WE CAN HELP!! Contact us at 848-4960 they take on the government and the logging able at the Registrar's Services department on "'Women of Spirit"", Annex Z (2090 Mackay from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. industry in a struggle to save their lands and way each campus. Students who do not apply by July Street) Time: 12 noon. Come and see us in Room CC-326, 7141 of life. For info call Peter Cote at 848-3586. 15th will no(graduate this fall. Sherbrooke St. W., Loyola Campus. For students, TUESDAY, MARCH 17 staff and faculty, this service is Free and Con­ TUESDAY, MARCH 17 fidential. Muslim Students Association The Burning Times Gathering of Men Health Services Meetings are held every Monday in Annex Z at An in-depth look at the witch craze that swept 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. Belmore House at 7:30. Men who are inte·rested We are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 through Europe a few hundred years ago. False Notice to all Muslim Students and Staff: Con­ in the need to evaluate male identity by reflecting p.m. at both locations: ER-407, 2155 Guy, 848- accusations led to the destruction of an organic gregational prayer is held in the Mosque. Friday on the various images of maleness in today's way of life. The widespread violence against 3565 and CH-101, 6935 Sherbrooke St. W., 848- prayer starts at 1 :00 p.m. Location: 2090 Mackay, culture and it's implications with regards to male 3575. Our services include general physical women and the environment today can be traced room 05. Information: 848-7418. back to those times. For information call Daryl sexuality and spirituality. For info call Robert Nagy examinations, birth control, STD counselling, al­ Lynn Ross at 848-3585 or 3593. at 848-3587. lergy shots, personal counselling, nutritional infor­ Women in Engineering Thursdays through March - A Video and Discus­ mation, first-aid and much more. No appointment and Computer Science sion Series "Native Justice and the Land"., WEDNESDAYS necessary to the see the Nurse. GP's and Specialists are available by appointment. Annex Z (2090 Mackay Street) Time: 12 noon All women in Engineering and Computer Science Bible study on the life of Jesus Sexual Harassment Officer are invited to our weekly Brown Bag Lunch, held every Thursday in H-505 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Will be held every Wednesday at Belmore House The Sexual Harassment Officer can provide you We want to have informal discussions, guest from 3 - 5 pm . Please call Peter Holmes for info with support, guidance and information on any Uranium speakers, and films but we can't do it without your at 848-3592 or leave a message at 3588. matter to do with sexual harassment. All inquiries participation. So pack a lunch (arrive late or leave Most uranium mining occurs on land historically are completely Confidential. Call Sally Spilhaus Steinberg's Food Vouchers early) and come meet other women of the Faculty. used by Native populations; violating the tradition­ at 848-4857, or drop in at K-110, 2150 Bishop. al economic and spiritual lives of many Aboriginal Students in need of our assistance please call people, and putting their lives at risk. For info call 848-3588 for aan appointment with one of our Services for Disabled Students Peer Helper Centre Peter Cote at 848-3586. champlains. Innovative programs and workshops are special All students are welcome to drop in at the Peer feature of services for Disabled Students. Special­ Helper Centre, 2130 Bishop, downstairs. The UNCLASSIFIED ly designed workshops on use of adaptive com­ hours are Monday -Thursday, 12 noon to 6 p.m., puter equipment for university study and future no appointment necessary. Student helpers are Styles For Everyone! 9668 or 522-1393. employment are regularly scheduled. Orientation trained to assist in problem-solving, and to provide Faculty, Staff & Students why not treat yourself! programs for volunteers and Sign Language information, support and referrals. Stress, Former student to satisfy all your hair dressing Summer Get-A-Way workshops are also offered throughout the year. academic and personal problems, bureaucratic For more information and applications. Contact: needs. Super Deals! Call Julian at 844-3309. Summer getaway for the young at heart, with a hassles and financial dilemmas, are all reasons 1431 , Stanley Street (opposite Norris). 848-3525/3511 (Voice/TDD), SGW Campus in why students consult with peer helpers. You will yearning for peace and space. Two room cottage, H-580 or 848-3503/3536 (Voice/TDD), Loyola with views, and a wood burning, log-built sauna. get a friendly reception, skilled, accessible help, English/French Conversational Cam'pus in AD-121. Close to Mississquoi River Valley, Eastern and if you like, a free coffee or tea! There is also Exchange Townships. An hour and three quarters from Health Services a small, but excellent self-help lending library. All services are free and confidential. Call 848-2859. French speaking person seeking English speak­ Montreal. Available for rent for weekends or the Health Services Provides a confidential, in­ ing person to exchange conversational courses. summer season. Contact Rachel Fletcher, call dividualized and comprehensive approach to Available week-ends only. Call Veronique at 522- 848-3555. health care which includes counselling and teach­ Indigenous Peoples International ing related to both physical and emotional well­ Indigenous Peoples International meets regularly being. The centre provides tthe opportunity for on Fridays at 2020 Mackay, room 204 at 7 p.m. Concordia students, staff and faculty to meet with All welcome. Information: 848-7410-7443. • LIBERAL ARTS CoLLEGE • PUBLIC_LECTURE • health professionals in order to explore areas of concern. Whether you are feeling unwell, stressed Amateur Radio Club or just curious about health issues, you are invited Emma Goldman in Russia: to drop in at the following locations; Loyola Cam­ Register now for beginner amateur radio classes pus: 6935 Sherbrooke Street West, Room Ch- to be held every Wednesday night 7 to 10 p.m., Reflections on the "Bolshevic Myth" 101 (848-3575) Hours: 9 - 12 noon and 1 :30 - 5 January to April. Also, intensive 1 weekend ses­ DR. ALICE R. WEXT.Ell p.m. Monday to Friday. Sir George Williams sion for engineers and home study program avail­ Campus: 2155 Guy Street, Rm 407 (848-3565) able. All $50, books included. For more info: Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. 848-7421. Graduate Studies Open House Thursday, 12 March 1992, 8:30 p.m. Tax Return Service '92 Alumni Auditorium room H-110, Henry F. Hall Building You are cordially invited to drop in and meet the Free admission Acting Dean of Graduate Studies, Martin Kusy, for Attention All Students! CAS, in association with coffee and light refreshments. Dr. Kusy looks CIA, wants you to participate in Tex Return Ser­ forward to talking with you about your program vice '92. Pick up tax returns, fill them out, hand specifically, and graduate studies in general. them back, or audit the returns, IT'S UP TO YOU! For more information call 848-2573 Location of these open houses will be the Sign up at the CAS office. GM-211-12 (1550 de Graduate Administration Bldg., 2145 Mackay from Maisonneuve W.) Recruiting representatives will 6 to 8 p.m. on the following days:· Wednesday, also be visiting'your'classes soon ." · Concordia's Thursday Report March 12, 1992-15

• the BACK PAGE continued from page 20 LECTURES/SEMINARS FILM

Financial Aid & Awards Office Meet the Director of Education: Ms. Evelyne Pa­ THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Conservatory of Cinematographic Art Do you know how much money you can expect to quin and a representative of L'Association des Concordia Physics Students' receive from your Quebec Loan and Bursary Ap­ stagiares des comptables agrees du Quebec: Admission : $2.75 (including taxes) per Association plication? Attend our workshops and we will be Kathleen Cummings (Concordia graduate) Time : 12 noon Location: H-769, (1455 de Maisonneuve screening. Location : H- 110, Alumni Guest speaker from Atmospheric Environment able to help you figure it out. Time: 2 - 4 p.m. W.) Auditorium , Henry F. Hall Bldg. (1455 de Service, Environment Canada on "Career Oppor­ Location : H-411 (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) Maisonneuve Blvd . W. ). Information: 848- tunities as Meteorologists" Time: 3 p.m. Location: KRISHNAMURTI Video Tapes H-839 (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 3878. Presentation of Krishnamurti Video Tapes­ Department of English "Dialogue With Oneself". Time: 8 p.m. Location: Classics Department Professor Howard Felperin, New York University H-620 (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) Information: FRIDAY, MARCH 13 937-8869. Sponsored by CARA. Faculty/Student' seminar series: Mrs. Gabriel will speak on "The Theatricality of History: Baugniet will give a talk, "Colour in the Classical Shakespeare's first Henry IV." Time: 8:30 p.m. Wolves (1988), Sabir Nazarmuhamedov, or World". Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Lonergan Soldier's Fairytale (1989), Zufakir Moussakov, at Location: H-767 (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) Infor­ MONDAY, MARCH 16 University College (7302 Sherbrooke St. W.) mation: 848-2320 or 2340. 7 p.m.; The Shock (1989), Elior lshmukhamedov, Financial Aid & Awards Office Loyola Peace Institute & Department of at 9 p.m. Thursdays at Lonergan Do you know how much money you can expect to Communication Studies Christophe Potworowski, Ph.D. Department of receive from your Quebec Loan and Bursary Ap­ Professor Satendra Prasad, department of SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Theology, Concordia University and Lonergan plication? Attend our workshops and we will be Sociology, University of South Pacific (Suva, Fiji) · Fellow speaks on "The Beauty Of God According able to help you figure it out. Time: 1O am - 12 Nothing Ever Changes (1989), Dzhakslik Daletov, will be giving the following lecture, "Fiji After The To Hans Urs Van Balthasaar." noon. Location: H-537 (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) at 7 p.m.; Little Man In A Big War (1989), Shukhrat 1987 Coup D'Etat: Censorship, Repression and Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m. Location : Lonergan College Abbasov, at 9 p.m. Resistance". Time : 12 noon Location: Bryan Bldg . (7302 Sherbrooke St. W.) Refreshments will be TUESDAY, MARCH 17 served from 3:30 - 4 p.m. All Welcome. For infor­ Rm 209 (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.) Free and open to the Public. Information: 848-2555. mation call 848-2280. Faculty of Commerce and SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Administration The Sparklers of Concordia University Concordia Accounting Society Farewell Green Summer (1985), Elior lshmuk­ The Faculty of Commerce and Administration is Wine and Cheese Party. Everyone Welcome! CGA Tax Seminar. Subject PST/GST to be given hamedov, at 3 p.m.; Kiep's Last Journey (1990), holding an information session for its Master of Time : 4 - 7 p.m. Location: H-762 (1455 de Maison­ by Mr. Henri Duquette, C.G.A. of the firm Ruby Farid Davletshin, at 5 p.m.; Scarred By Kandahar Science in Administration Programme. Time : neuve W.) Stein & Wagner. Time: 6 p.m. Location : H-7th (1989), Yuri Sabitov, at 7 p.m.; Wild Boy (1988), 5:30 p.m. Location: EMBA Classroom, GM 407-1, Floor, (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) Kamara Kamalova, at 9 p.m. Faculty of Commerce and (1550 de Maisonneuve W.) Call to confirm atten­ dance 848-2711 . Administration FRIDAY, MARCH 27 MONDAY, MARCH 16 Guest speakers: Dr. James McKeen & Dr. Peter Todd, Queen's University on "IS Professionals: THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Krishnamurti Video Tapes Jacquot De Nantes (1 991 ), Anges Varda, at 8:30 What We Need, What We Want, What We Get". Faculty of Engineering & Computer Presentation of Krishnamurti Video Tapes. "Is p.m. Time: 12 - 2 p.m. Location : GM-403-02 (1550 de Science There Space Without End?". Ti me : 8 p.m. Loca­ Maisonneuve W.) Information: 848-2978. tion : H-620 (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) Informa­ M.Eng. (Aerospace) - Information and Reception. TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Liberal Arts College The annual information session and reception for tion: 937-8869. Sponsored by CARA. Jeux De Nuit (1966), Mai Zetterling, at 8:30 p.m. Public Lecture with guest speaker, Dr. Alice R. interested graduates will take place in Redpath Faculty of Commerce and Hall, McGill University. Time: 5 p.m. For info call Wexler, Stanford University and Georgetown Administration University who will speak on "Emma Goldman in 848-3130. Guest speaker, Dr. Louis Raymond, Universite du WEDNES DAY , MARCH 18 Russia: Reflections on the Bolshevik Myth. Thursdays at Lonergan Time: 8 :30 p.m. Location : H-110, (1 455 de Quebec a Trois-Rivieres on "New Trends In I.T. Voyage To Italy (1 953), Roberto Rossellini, at 8:30 Christophe Potworowski, Ph.D. Department of Maisonneuve W. ) Information: 848-2573. Use By Small Busi nesses in Canada". Time: 12 p.m. Theology, Concordia University and Lonergan noon - 2 p.m. Location: GM -403-02 (1 550 de Department of Communication Studies Fellow speaks on 'The Beauty Of God According Maisonneuve W. ) To Hans Urs Van Balthasaar, Part II." Time : 4 - Concordia's Communications Studies Depart­ THURSD AY, MARCH 19 ment invites th e public to attend the Cicely Vaiden 5:30 p.m. Location: Lonergan College (7302 Sherbrooke St. W.) Refreshments will be served Gorli (En Argent Mon Pain) (1 939), Marc Donskoi, Memorial Lecture on Women and the Media - a CPR COURSES from 3:30 - 4 p.m. All Welcome. For information at 7 p.m.; Gagnants Du Festival Du Film Etudiant lecture presented by Cindy Patton entitled, "In Canadien 1991, Winners of The 1991 Canadian Vogue : Formations of Subaltern Memory." Time: call 848-2280. ·- Student Film Festival, at 9 p.m. 4 p.m. Location : Senate Chambers (7141 The following CPR courses will be offered Sherbrooke St. W.) Information : 848-2557. FRIDAY, MARCH 20 by the Environmental Health & Safety Office Loyola Film Series in the next few weeks. Members of the Con­ Krishnamurti Video Tapes cordia community or outside community are Free Admission. 7141 Sherbrooke Street FRIDA Y, MARC H 13 Presentati on of Krishnamurti Vi~o Tapes. "Is West. Telephone: 848-3878 There An Eastern Mind And A Western Mind?"with al l welcomed to take these courses. There History Department Ms. Pupul Jayakar. Time: 8 p.m . Location: H-620 will be a discount price fo r th e Concordia Dr. Keith Wrightson, Cambri dge University will (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) Information : 937- community. For all those who are interested, speak on "Sorts of People in Early Modern WED NESDAY , MARCH 11 8869. Sponsored by CARA. please contact Donna Fasciano, Training England." Time: 11 :00 a.m. Location: L-CC Rm · 301 (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.) For information : Departments of Cinema and Art History Coordinator at 848-4355 for more info rma­ The Public Enemy (1931 ), William Wellman, at 7 p.m.; Vertigo (1958), Alfred Hitchcock, at 8:40 848-2427 or 2430. Visiting lecturer Raymond Carney, professor of ti on. p.m. film and American Studies at Boston University, Concordia Physics Students' will speak on "Learning from John Cassavettes." Association Time: 8 p.m. Location: VA-114 (1395 Rene­ MARCH 14 & 15 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Guest Speakers: Serge Melle, University of Levesque W. ) The talk will be preceded by .., Toronto, Institute of Aerospace Technology. Fer­ Cassavettes' film "Love Streams" at 6 p.m. in the White Heat (1 949), Raou l Walsh, at 7 p. m.; nando Meo. Concordia University on Auroral Im­ same room. For information call 848-4666. Basic Cardiac Life Support Course Psycho (1960) Alfred Hitchcock at 9:05 p. m. aging. Horatio Patrocinio, McGill University on Concordia Central America Committee 12-hours for life . This course includes rescue Medical Physics. These lectures will begin at 1 breathing, one-person cardio-pulmonary resus­ "Portraits of Power". Theatre performaance by THURSDAY, MARCH 19 p.m. in room H-839, (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) citation and two-person cardio-pulmonary resus­ Salvadorian troop from Toronto. Location: Mug­ citation (CPR) management of the obstructed Faculty of Commerce and shots H-651, (1455 de Maisonneuve W. ) Time: 7 The Godfather - Part II (1 974), Francis Coppola, airway and infant and child resuscitation. Administration p.m. Information: 848-7410. Repeat Perfor­ at 7:45 p.m. Guest speaker; N. Venkatraman, Sloan School of mance: Saturday, March 21 . Foolhouse Theatre, Fraser Hickson Institute (4855 Kensington, corner Management, Massachusetts Institute of Tech­ SUNDAY, MARCH 22 nology on "Strategies for Electronic Integration: Somerled)NDG Time: 7 p.m. Tel: 369-2347. MEETINGS The Emerging Concep[t and Research Challen­ Faculty of Commerce and Baby Heartsaver Course ges." Time: 12 - 2 p.m. Location: GM-403-02 Administration Amateur fladio Club Meetings (1550 de Maisonneuve W.) 6-hours for life. This course includes rescue Guest speaker: Keith A. Shriver, Peat Marwick Meetings will be held every Tuesday night from 7 breathing and CPR, as well as management of to 10 p.m. in H-644-1. Get on the air and talk to Simone de Beauvoir Institute Faculty Fellow, Arizona State University will talk obstructed airway in the infant and child. with the collaboration of the Faculty of Engineer­ on "The Analytical Derivation and Empirical Test the world "FREE" via personal ham radio. New ing and Computer Science, The Liberal Arts Col­ of a Tax-Adjusted Fundamental Value Model." members welcome. For more information call 848-7421 . lege and Visiting Lecturers Committee of Time: 12 - 2 p.m. Location: GM-403-02, (1550 de SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Maisonneuve W. ) Information : 848-2772. Concordia and the McGill Centre for Developing­ Concordia's Debating Society Area Studies present the first tal k in the lecture CPR Heartsaver Plus Course series on , Women and Science. Guest speaker; TUESDA Y, MARC H 24 Meets twice weekly, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Dr. Ann Koblitz, Associate Professor, Department 8-hours for life. This course includes rescue Annex Cl and Fridays aat 2 p.m. in room H-505. of History, Hartwick College, New York will speak Concordia Accounting Society breathing breathing and one rescuer CPR All are welcome. For more information call 848- on "Gender and Science in the Third World." Time: Information Session: L'Ordre des comptables management of the obstructed airway and infant, 7412. 2 p.m. Location_:, ~1]0 ~i~Qop ,(~o,u l)g'3~ • _ •• , ag~~e~ ,dy. ,Qub~,. 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WOMEN'S AGENDA CONCORDIA CONCERT HALL The·concert Hall is located at 7141 Sherbrooke St. W. (Metro Vendome - Autobus 105). Sexual Harassment Project students enrolled in Women's Studies of taking a Ad mission is tree to all concerts. Have you been a victim of sexism? The student­ WSDB course are welcome. Simone de Beauvoir (except where indicated.) Information : 848-7928. run Sexual Harassment Project is compiling ac­ lnst.(2170 Bishop) Ti me: 12:30. For info call 848- counts of sexism on campus and we would like to 7449 THURSDAY , MARCH 12 FRIDAY, MARCH 20 hear your story. We can ensure your anonymity. If you have been harassed, threatened, or as­ Single Moms Support Group Ted Phillips - Jazz Pianist Chamber Music Concert saulted, we offer CONFIDENTIAL support and Concordia Women's Centre, 2020 Mackay Street, Student Recital. Time: 8 p.m. Sherman Friedland - clarinet, Charles Meinen - referral services. For women only. Contact Sarah Downstairs. Time: 1 :30 p.m. Childcare: reserve in viola, Lauretta Milkman - piano. Works by Alec Kresh at 848-7 411 ; or drop by room P-103, 2020 advance. Tel: 848-7 431 . FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Templeton , Schumann, Mozart and Uhl. Time: 8 Mackay Street. p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Charles Ellison Quintet TUESDAYS SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Time : 8 p.m. Open Stage Lecture: Avant-Garde Sexualities: Coffee House CUL TURES of Violence Montreal Brass Ensemble. SATURDAY, MARCH 14 All invited to share their creativity. $2.00 audience, Lecture by Dianne Chisolm, department of Time : 8 p.m. $1 .00 performers, includes coffee, tea and English , University of Alberta, organized by the Violin Students of Eleonora Turovsky snacks. Delicious inexpensive baked goods. McGill Centre for Research and Teaching on Works by Schubert, Haydn, Milhaud, Wieniawski TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Time: 8 p.m. to Midnight. 87 Bernard (at St-Ur­ Women. Arts building, 853 Sherbrooke W. , room and Sibelius. Time: 8 p.m . bain) Information: 483-1953 or 279-6868. 160. Time : 3:30 p.m. Free. Wheelchair acces­ Barbara Lewis' Voice students in sible. Info: 398-3911 . TUESDAY, MARCH 17 concert THURSDAYS Time : 8 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Cracked Eva & One Shot Deal Permanent Review Committee Featuring singers and their original songs. Crack­ on the Status of Women WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 Talk by Ann Koblitz: "Gender and ed Eva - Blake Hayes, Salem Hicks and Louise Meets and organizes to respond to the needs of Denson. One Shot Deal - Helene Montpetit and Science in the Third World. " Aleski Dyachkov & Lauretta Altman students, staff and faculty. Information: 848-7431 . Alan Brown. Vocal students under the dir. of Bar­ 2170 Bishop, room 101 . Time: 2 p.m. bara Lewis.Time: 8 p.m. Viola and piano recital. Time: 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Women 's Group For women recovering or wanting to recover from St. Patty's Green Carnation Dance. THURSDAY, MARCH 19 FRIDAY, MARCH 27 substance abuse. 7:30 p.m. at the Women's Lesbian aand gay Friends of Concordia. Reggie's Centre, 2020 Mackay, downstairs. Information: Pub (1455 de Maisonneuve W.) Mackay 525-0333. Jocelyne Fleury's Voice students. Julie Holtzman entrance. Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m .. $5.00 sliding Time : 8 p.m. Pianist/vocalist. Time: 8 p.m. *Tickets required. Lesbian Studies Coalition scale. Wheelchair accessible. of Concordia COUNSELLING & DEVELOPMENT The Coalition meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. at the THURSDAY, MARC H 19 Simone de Beauvoir Lounge (2170 Bishop). Infor­ Do vou KNOW where to find the answers to the spot or take the brochure home and see what fits mation : 848-7474. following questions? Where to locate university your timetable. Better grades, help with coping Forum on Womyn's Health Activism calendars worldwide? How to prepare for an with personal issues or simply meeting new and FRIDAYS Free. Accessible. Speakers include: WHAM employment interview? Where to apply for private interesting people may be only a registration (Women's Health Action aand Mobilization), NYC sources of financial aid? How to study? How to away. Drop by the Counselling a"lfd Development Students Organizing Students & other Canadian Lesbian & Gay Friends determine which universities offer particular Office at either campus and see what's waiting for groups. lnfor,1 ation, call Monica at 847-8391 or of Concordia (LGFC) educational programs? Where to find information you. Peter 848-028l on occupational options and career planning? Open discussion over coffee for members of the Come to Counselling & Development (Student Careers Library University and beyond. 5 p.m. at 2020 Mackay, "Play the Bag l.ady" Services) and find the answers. Sir George Wil­ 1st floor. 848-7 414. The Careers Library, recognized as one of the Theatre les Loges, 1237 Saguinet. Time: 1O a.m. liams Campus, H-440, Henry F. Hall Bldg., 1455 best of its kind in Canada, helps students take $7.00/fee. Proceeds go to the Women's Studies de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., 848-3556 and Loyola Bi-the Way control of their career development, including Student Association. Campus, 2490 West Broadway, 848-3555. educational-decision making, career planning Bisexual Women's discussion group now meets When registering for or changing courses, also and job search. regu larly. Time: 8 p.m. Location: McGill Women's Exhibition: "Logent", paintings by register for the many group Programs or Union, 3480 McTavish, Room 423. Information: Suzan Dionne Baiz Workshops available at Student Services - Coun­ Learning & Writing Centre 598-8661. selling and Development. Our brochure gives you The Learning & Writing Centre offers assistance Galerie Bourget, 1230 de la Montagne. Vernis­ Women's Stut;lies Student Association the description, times and dates of these helpful to all Concordia students who want to improve sage, at 7 p.m. Monday to Friday 9 to 5, 848-4607. and interesting programs. You can register on the their academic skills and learning potential. Meets every other Friday, starting March 13. All Exhibition ends March 29. Counselling Services THESIS DEFENSE Professional counsellors offer Concordia stu­ dents educational, career, and personal counsell­ FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Translog Cost Function ". ing, one on one or in groups. ALIM. ELKATEEB at 10 A.m. in Rm H-773, (1455 Canada Employment Centre de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. ) Thesis title: "Rise Ar­ FRIDAY, APRIL 10 The Canada Employment Centre offers employ­ chitecture Enhancement for the Data Com­ munications Applications" ment couselling and placement services to under­ LINDA JOY INY at 2 p.m. in H-773, (1455 de graduate and graduate students seeking Maisonneuve W.) Thesis Title: Platelet (3H)lm­ part-time, summer or permanent employment. FR IDAY , MARCH 27 ipramine and (SH)Paroxetine Binding Sites In Location: 2070 Mackay Street. Info: 283-5177. Depression. Anxiety And Stress. And Their As­ JACK JEDWAB at 10:00 a.m . in Rm S-205, (2145 sociation With Symptoms And Risk Factors For Mackay Street) Thesis title : "The Politics OF Depression." WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS Finance: A Comparative Analysis Of Public Finance In The Provinces Of Quebec And Ontario Drop in Service From 1867 to 1896." FRIDAY, APRIL 24 A Drop in Service is available at Counselling and Development, Loyola Campus, provides for 15 FRIDAY, APRIL 3 LOUISE DEFRESNE at 10:00 a.m. in Rm H-1053, minute periods to help students with brief ques­ (1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.) Thesis Title : INFO-CONCORDIA tions of an educational nature. Time : 12:00 - 1 AMINU SAID at 2 p.m. in Rm H-773, (1455 de "Aromatization of Light Olefins and Paraffins on p.m. Location: 2490 West Broadway. 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