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The UMSU’s Rainbow Pride Mosaic is proud to present the 2nd annual LGBT Awareness Week, Feb. 6 –10, Fort Garry Campus. Weeklong speakers series, panel discussions and presentations, Drag Idol competition and films. Full program available at: www.umsu.ca/rpm.

Colour Your World: Destress through spontaneous art. Thursdays, 2 – 4 p.m. 474 U Centre. Space is limited. Please register: 474-8592 or drop by the counselling centre at 474 U Centre.

Native Studies Colloquium Series: Feb. 8 – Sakoieta Widrick, “Understanding the Kuswentah or Two-row Wampum Belt Treaty” 125 St. John’s College; Feb. 22 – Debbie Grimes, “Self-determination in health: A road to community wellness? A critical look at Island Lake’s evolving model of health service delivery.” 307 Tier.

Visiting Artists Lecture: Annie Martin. Wed. Feb. 8, 8 p.m. 230 Dairy Barn Art Studio.

Roundtable discussion on torture and peacemaking. Thu. Feb. 9, 3 – 5 p.m. Mauro Centre Boardroom, 252 St. Paul’s College.

Community Health Sciences distinguished visiting lecturer: Nancy Krieger, “Genders, sexes and social inequalities in health: an ecosocial perspective.” Fri. Feb. 10, Noon – 1:30. Theatre B Basic Medical Sciences Bldg.

Department of Religion Colloquia: Nicole Goulet, “Sarada Devi, Renunciation and Hindu nationalism in colonial India.” Fri. Feb. 10, 2:45. 111 St. John’s College.

Physics and Astronomy Colloquium: K. E. Rehm, “ Per Aspera ad Astra - Nuclear Astrophysics with Radioactive Beams.” Fri. Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m.. 330 Allen Bldg.

Peter and Polly Washburn, “Superglu Your Kaboodle: Social Networks for Teaching and Learning.” Thu. Feb. 16, noon. E2 – 160 EITC.

U of M Libraries Book Sale: Wed. Feb. 8; 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Manitoba Room, U Centre. Thousands of books. Info: www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/booksale/

Managing Your Mood: a six-week cognitive-behavioural program for students experiencing depression and depressive symptoms. Mondays, 10 - Noon, Feb. 20 - Mar. 27. 474 U Centre. Drop by the front desk and sign up or call 474-8592.

Bike for AIDS fundraising dinner hosted by World University Services at the U of W. Feb. 24. Doors 6:15 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m.. Includes a variety of performers. Tickets: U of W info

Booth: $20 adult, $15 low-income and students, $10 if not attending.

U of M Bookstore inventory blow out sale. Fort Garry and Health Sciences locations. Feb. 13 – 24.

VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Grace at 480-1447 to sign-up. References and interview required.

Join us for CRU – the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry.

Clothing Drive: Social Work Students’ Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com.

Live and Learn

The Manitoba Food Charter is holding a community consultation on food systems in Manitoba. Wed., Feb. 8, 5 - 8:30. FREE supper and FREE childcare provided. Please call 947-3082 to arrange for childcare.

Winnipeg’s First Transgender Survey. Aimed at providing health care and safety for transgender and two-spirited people, this survey is for anyone who experiences problems associated with any social expectations of gender. Created by Nine Circles Community Health Centre, the surveys are anonymous and approved by the ethics committee at the U of W. Surveys are available at www.transgendercafe.com or call Jennifer Davis at 940-6000 (confidential cell).

The Bike Dump is seeking volunteers in bike maintenance and repair and is willing to train. New volunteers would start in the spring. Contact bikepunks@bike-dump.ca.

Singing for Beginners Class at the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts. 7-week evening class starts February 8. Sing solo and in groups, learn basic voice technique and have fun. Space limited – register early! Info/ registration: 943-6090 or www.mcma.ca.

George Elliott Clarke, award-winning poet and scholar, reading Thu. Feb. 9, 7 p.m. McNally Robinson (Grant Park) and a public lecture on Feb. 10, noon at the U of W. Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, 3rd floor Centennial Hall. Info: 943-9066 or prfire@mts.net Both events FREE!

Amnesty International public meeting, “Torture: Post-9/11” featuring guest speaker, David Matas. Thu. Feb. 9, 7 - 9 p.m. Welcome Place, 397 Carlton St. FREE! All welcome. Info: 957-1789.

Contest! What’s Your Passion? The Manitoba Museum Wants To Know! Whether it’s an artistic pursuit, an all-consuming hobby, or a burning desire to make the world a better place. In 250 words or less, tell us about your passion. Email entries to hmoncrieff@manitobamuseum.ca or mail to: The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue, R3B 0N2 before March 31.

The Canadian Military will be conducting “Exercise Charging Bison” an urban training exercise in downtown Winnipeg from April 30 to May 7.

Endless opportunities

Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Jan. to April. Training and on-site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com.

The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St.

Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between Noon and 6 p.m.

The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding these events: Monthly Book Club: Feb. 10; Cinema Club: Feb. 17; Understanding flamenco: March 3. All events at 301 Park Blvd. N. (call to register); Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca.

Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca.

Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30 Sat: Noon - 5 Info: 632-4660.

DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Ave. 4 – 5:30, Every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981.

ATTENTION WINTER CYCLISTS: The Bike Dump will be open all winter, providing FREE help fixing your bike and FREE recycled parts. Stop by any Sunday between 12 – 6 p.m. at 594 Main St., access through the back lane off King or Logan. Info: http://bikedump.ca.

Art for the People

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, Falling in Love with Love . . . the music of Richard Rogers. Sun. Feb. 12, 2 & 7 p.m. Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd. Tickets: $25 / $15. 632-5299 or McNally Robinson.

Istanbul Nights: a romantic evening of magical performance, art and a series of oddities. Featuring belly dancing by the Shanti Troupe, Shifra Soria Tobiasch, and works by local artist, Ted Mayer. Tues, Feb. 14. Cocktails at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.. $10 at the door.

Malcolm Archer, organist of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, performing Bach, Boellman, Franck, Hollins, Schumann and more on the four manual Casavant Pipe Organ. Westminster United Church. Westminster at Maryland. Tue, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. $17/ door $22. Call: 786- 4882.

Winnipeg Art Gallery offers student membership rates for February! With a valid student card, purchase a Gallery membership for only $20 (Regular $30). Membership includes: free admission, reduced fees for Studio Program art classes, discounts in the gift shop, the Tableau newsletter and more!

WAG exhibits – supernovas, Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Ione Thorkelsson, Into the Collection. On Friday, February 10, 17, and 24 at 12:15 p.m., join WAG Art Educator Holly Procktor for lunchtime talks on different works in the supernovas exhibition.

Shake it

The Irish Association presents: Valentine Cabaret, songs of love, lust, and longing featuring musical theatre favourites and jazz and pop classics. Fri. Feb. 10. FREE! Cash bar. Dinner $10. Dinner 6:30/ Show 7:30. To reserve: 452- 4982.

Crosseyed Rascals perform clean improv in “Long lost love.” Fri. Feb. 10, 8 p.m. PTE’s Peter Jackson Studio, 2nd floor, Portage Place Mall. $6 at Hull’s Family Bookstore, 372 Graham Ave/ $8 at the door. 947- 1365. Info 669- 4404 or websterman@gmail.com.

My Bloody Valentine’s Day Celebration: A tribute to the music of the “shoegazer” era. Featuring Novillero, National Monument, Absent Sound. Sat. Feb. 11, 10 p.m. The Pyramid Cabaret.

Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club, 234 Main St. — Katie Murphy “A nest in a box” CD release with guest, Dominique Reynolds. Tue. Feb. 21. $5 Kustom Kulture/ $8 at the door.

Dan Frechette at the Gas Station Theatre. Sat. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. $12 at the venue (River and Osborne). Info: www.gasstationtheatre.com.





Volume 93 • Issue 21	The Official University of Manitoba Students' Newspaper Website	February 8, 2006

Home About Us Advertise Contact Staff Current Issue PDF Employment Letters to the Editor Meet the Staff Online Archives Personals Volunteer	Font Size Respond Email Print-Friendly EVENTS LISTINGS Author Campus Events The UMSU’s Rainbow Pride Mosaic is proud to present the 2nd annual LGBT Awareness Week, Feb. 6 –10, Fort Garry Campus. Weeklong speakers series, panel discussions and presentations, Drag Idol competition and films. Full program available at: www.umsu.ca/rpm. Colour Your World: Destress through spontaneous art. Thursdays, 2 – 4 p.m. 474 U Centre. Space is limited. Please register: 474-8592 or drop by the counselling centre at 474 U Centre. Native Studies Colloquium Series: Feb. 8 – Sakoieta Widrick, “Understanding the Kuswentah or Two-row Wampum Belt Treaty” 125 St. John’s College; Feb. 22 – Debbie Grimes, “Self-determination in health: A road to community wellness? A critical look at Island Lake’s evolving model of health service delivery.” 307 Tier. Visiting Artists Lecture: Annie Martin. Wed. Feb. 8, 8 p.m. 230 Dairy Barn Art Studio. Roundtable discussion on torture and peacemaking. Thu. Feb. 9, 3 – 5 p.m. Mauro Centre Boardroom, 252 St. Paul’s College. Community Health Sciences distinguished visiting lecturer: Nancy Krieger, “Genders, sexes and social inequalities in health: an ecosocial perspective.” Fri. Feb. 10, Noon – 1:30. Theatre B Basic Medical Sciences Bldg. Department of Religion Colloquia: Nicole Goulet, “Sarada Devi, Renunciation and Hindu nationalism in colonial India.” Fri. Feb. 10, 2:45. 111 St. John’s College. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium: K. E. Rehm, “ Per Aspera ad Astra - Nuclear Astrophysics with Radioactive Beams.” Fri. Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m.. 330 Allen Bldg. Peter and Polly Washburn, “Superglu Your Kaboodle: Social Networks for Teaching and Learning.” Thu. Feb. 16, noon. E2 – 160 EITC. U of M Libraries Book Sale: Wed. Feb. 8; 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Manitoba Room, U Centre. Thousands of books. Info: www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/booksale/ Managing Your Mood: a six-week cognitive-behavioural program for students experiencing depression and depressive symptoms. Mondays, 10 - Noon, Feb. 20 - Mar. 27. 474 U Centre. Drop by the front desk and sign up or call 474-8592. Bike for AIDS fundraising dinner hosted by World University Services at the U of W. Feb. 24. Doors 6:15 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m.. Includes a variety of performers. Tickets: U of W info Booth: $20 adult, $15 low-income and students, $10 if not attending. U of M Bookstore inventory blow out sale. Fort Garry and Health Sciences locations. Feb. 13 – 24. VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Grace at 480-1447 to sign-up. References and interview required. Join us for CRU – the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry. Clothing Drive: Social Work Students’ Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com. Live and Learn The Manitoba Food Charter is holding a community consultation on food systems in Manitoba. Wed., Feb. 8, 5 - 8:30. FREE supper and FREE childcare provided. Please call 947-3082 to arrange for childcare. Winnipeg’s First Transgender Survey. Aimed at providing health care and safety for transgender and two-spirited people, this survey is for anyone who experiences problems associated with any social expectations of gender. Created by Nine Circles Community Health Centre, the surveys are anonymous and approved by the ethics committee at the U of W. Surveys are available at www.transgendercafe.com or call Jennifer Davis at 940-6000 (confidential cell). The Bike Dump is seeking volunteers in bike maintenance and repair and is willing to train. New volunteers would start in the spring. Contact bikepunks@bike-dump.ca. Singing for Beginners Class at the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts. 7-week evening class starts February 8. Sing solo and in groups, learn basic voice technique and have fun. Space limited – register early! Info/ registration: 943-6090 or www.mcma.ca. George Elliott Clarke, award-winning poet and scholar, reading Thu. Feb. 9, 7 p.m. McNally Robinson (Grant Park) and a public lecture on Feb. 10, noon at the U of W. Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, 3rd floor Centennial Hall. Info: 943-9066 or prfire@mts.net Both events FREE! Amnesty International public meeting, “Torture: Post-9/11” featuring guest speaker, David Matas. Thu. Feb. 9, 7 - 9 p.m. Welcome Place, 397 Carlton St. FREE! All welcome. Info: 957-1789. Contest! What’s Your Passion? The Manitoba Museum Wants To Know! Whether it’s an artistic pursuit, an all-consuming hobby, or a burning desire to make the world a better place. In 250 words or less, tell us about your passion. Email entries to hmoncrieff@manitobamuseum.ca or mail to: The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue, R3B 0N2 before March 31. The Canadian Military will be conducting “Exercise Charging Bison” an urban training exercise in downtown Winnipeg from April 30 to May 7. Endless opportunities Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Jan. to April. Training and on-site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com. The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St. Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between Noon and 6 p.m. The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding these events: Monthly Book Club: Feb. 10; Cinema Club: Feb. 17; Understanding flamenco: March 3. All events at 301 Park Blvd. N. (call to register); Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca. Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca. Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30 Sat: Noon - 5 Info: 632-4660. DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Ave. 4 – 5:30, Every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981. ATTENTION WINTER CYCLISTS: The Bike Dump will be open all winter, providing FREE help fixing your bike and FREE recycled parts. Stop by any Sunday between 12 – 6 p.m. at 594 Main St., access through the back lane off King or Logan. Info: http://bikedump.ca. Art for the People The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, Falling in Love with Love . . . the music of Richard Rogers. Sun. Feb. 12, 2 & 7 p.m. Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd. Tickets: $25 / $15. 632-5299 or McNally Robinson. Istanbul Nights: a romantic evening of magical performance, art and a series of oddities. Featuring belly dancing by the Shanti Troupe, Shifra Soria Tobiasch, and works by local artist, Ted Mayer. Tues, Feb. 14. Cocktails at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.. $10 at the door. Malcolm Archer, organist of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, performing Bach, Boellman, Franck, Hollins, Schumann and more on the four manual Casavant Pipe Organ. Westminster United Church. Westminster at Maryland. Tue, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. $17/ door $22. Call: 786- 4882. Winnipeg Art Gallery offers student membership rates for February! With a valid student card, purchase a Gallery membership for only $20 (Regular $30). Membership includes: free admission, reduced fees for Studio Program art classes, discounts in the gift shop, the Tableau newsletter and more! WAG exhibits – supernovas, Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Ione Thorkelsson, Into the Collection. On Friday, February 10, 17, and 24 at 12:15 p.m., join WAG Art Educator Holly Procktor for lunchtime talks on different works in the supernovas exhibition. Shake it The Irish Association presents: Valentine Cabaret, songs of love, lust, and longing featuring musical theatre favourites and jazz and pop classics. Fri. Feb. 10. FREE! Cash bar. Dinner $10. Dinner 6:30/ Show 7:30. To reserve: 452- 4982. Crosseyed Rascals perform clean improv in “Long lost love.” Fri. Feb. 10, 8 p.m. PTE’s Peter Jackson Studio, 2nd floor, Portage Place Mall. $6 at Hull’s Family Bookstore, 372 Graham Ave/ $8 at the door. 947- 1365. Info 669- 4404 or websterman@gmail.com. My Bloody Valentine’s Day Celebration: A tribute to the music of the “shoegazer” era. Featuring Novillero, National Monument, Absent Sound. Sat. Feb. 11, 10 p.m. The Pyramid Cabaret. Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club, 234 Main St. — Katie Murphy “A nest in a box” CD release with guest, Dominique Reynolds. Tue. Feb. 21. $5 Kustom Kulture/ $8 at the door. Dan Frechette at the Gas Station Theatre. Sat. Feb. 25, 8 p.m. $12 at the venue (River and Osborne). Info: www.gasstationtheatre.com.


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