EVENTS LISTINGS

Contact Aaron levere / tobanevents@umanitoba.ca

Campus Events

University 1 Orientation welcomes 4,000 new students to campus Sept. 5 & 6 and requires hundreds of volunteers. Student volunteer recruitment is beginning around campus this month. Applications: http://umanitoba.ca/student/u1/images/orientation_application_form.pdf. Info: 474-8567 or Tina_Riggs@umanitoba.ca.

Beside the closet: discussion and support for those affected by someone else’s coming out. Fridays in March, 2:30 – 4 p.m. 474 U Centre. Register: 474- 8592.

International Women’s Week: Wed. Mar. 8 - panel discussion on justice, featuring Ann Hansen, 12:30 p.m., MPR. Thu. Mar. 9 - Wendo intro (women’s self-defence) 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., GSA lounge (pre-register). Fri. Mar. 10 - Free Store in the Student Resource Centre (180 Helen Glass). Donations to the free store can be dropped off at the Womyn’s Centre (190 Helen Glass) anytime before, especially requesting children’s clothes and toys. Info/ registration 474-6897.

Native Studies Colloquium Series: Mar. 8 – Nahanni Fontaine, “Old ladies, ‘bitches,’ ‘hos’: deconstructing the female Aboriginal gang member.” Mar. 15 – Debbie Grimes, “Self-determination in health.” 12:30 – 1:20 p.m., 307 Tier. Info: 474-9899.

Pharmacists Awareness Week: March 6 –10: Community Info booths at both campuses, Thu. 9 and Fri. 10. Info: bobbycurrie@gmail.com.

Marjorie Ward Lecture: Charlotte Gray, “Talking to the Dead: The Art of Biography.” Thu. Mar. 9, 8 p.m. St. John’s Chapel.

Animals and us: rights, responsibilities and relationships: Fri. Mar. 10 – Erika Ritter, “Noah’s Art: Ways which animals contribute to human creativity.” 12:30 p.m., 409 Tier.

CHS Colloquium Series: Alain Demers, “Cervical cancer: does knowing who, how, and why make a difference?” Fri. Mar. 10, noon – 1. R060 Medical Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Ave.

Canada’s North: Whose North? A Graduate student colloquium. Ovide Mercredi, keynote. Sat. Mar. 11, 8:30 a.m. start. St. John’s College. $10 (includes lunch). Pre-register by Mar. 8: 474-8133.

Hemispheria Action Group with icePIRG, U of M Womyn’s Centre and UMREG, present a hemispheriffic film/ discussion series: Mar. 9, “Working Womyn of the World,” GSA lounge; Mar. 16, “The Bottom Line,” Rm 176 Helen Glass; Mar. 23, “As Long as the River Flows,” with guests from Grassy Narrows, Rm 207 U Centre; Mar. 30, “The 4th World War” with David Camfield, Rm 176 Helen Glass. Discussion to follow each film.

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.

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

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. Surveys are anonymous and approved by the ethics committee at the U of W. Surveys available at www.transgendercafe.com or call 940-6000 (confidential cell).

Amnesty International public meeting on their “Stop violence against women” campaign. Thu. Mar. 9, 7 - 9 p.m. Welcome Place, 397 Carleton St. FREE! All welcome. Info: 475- 4565.

Aqua books: Stone soup storytelling circle. Sat. Mar. 11, 7:30. All welcome! Idea exchange, conversation series: “Three Minute Tragedies and Musical Catharsis: Rock Songs, Religion and Emotional Release.” Sat. Mar. 18, 8 p.m. All FREE!

What’s Your Passion? The Manitoba Museum Wants To Know! In 250 words or less, tell us about your passion. Email entries to hmoncrieff@manitobamuseum.ca or mail to: The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, R3B 0N2 before March 31.

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 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.

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://bike-dump.ca.

Art for the People

Speed of Light – Real Music, Real Fast: featuring special guests from the New York chamber ensemble Sequitur. Sat. Mar. 11, 8 p.m. Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, U of W. Tickets $19 (adult), $17 (senior), $9 (students) at McNally Robinson Booksellers or at 943-5770.

Kalpana-Just Imagine! An evening of East Indian dance presented by India School of Dance, featuring Kathakali, Bharatnatyam and Kathak. Pantages Playhouse, Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m., tix $15, Ticketmaster.

WAG exhibits – supernovas, Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Ione Thorkelsson, Into the Collection. World’s best commercials: Mar. 14 - April 2; 7 & 9:30 nightly. 2 p.m. matinées daily starting Mar. 25. Folks $8 / students $7/ seniors $6 / kids $5 / pets $4 / imaginary friends $3.

World Poetry Day: Readings by Susan Olding and Maureen Scott Harris and local writers Paula Denbow, Bridget Eyolfson and Katherena Vermette. Thu. Mar. 21, 7 p.m. McNally Robinson, Grant Park. FREE!





Volume 93 • Issue 24	The Official University of Manitoba Students' Newspaper Website	March 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 Contact Aaron levere / tobanevents@umanitoba.ca Campus Events University 1 Orientation welcomes 4,000 new students to campus Sept. 5 & 6 and requires hundreds of volunteers. Student volunteer recruitment is beginning around campus this month. Applications: http://umanitoba.ca/student/u1/images/orientation_application_form.pdf. Info: 474-8567 or Tina_Riggs@umanitoba.ca. Beside the closet: discussion and support for those affected by someone else’s coming out. Fridays in March, 2:30 – 4 p.m. 474 U Centre. Register: 474- 8592. International Women’s Week: Wed. Mar. 8 - panel discussion on justice, featuring Ann Hansen, 12:30 p.m., MPR. Thu. Mar. 9 - Wendo intro (women’s self-defence) 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., GSA lounge (pre-register). Fri. Mar. 10 - Free Store in the Student Resource Centre (180 Helen Glass). Donations to the free store can be dropped off at the Womyn’s Centre (190 Helen Glass) anytime before, especially requesting children’s clothes and toys. Info/ registration 474-6897. Native Studies Colloquium Series: Mar. 8 – Nahanni Fontaine, “Old ladies, ‘bitches,’ ‘hos’: deconstructing the female Aboriginal gang member.” Mar. 15 – Debbie Grimes, “Self-determination in health.” 12:30 – 1:20 p.m., 307 Tier. Info: 474-9899. Pharmacists Awareness Week: March 6 –10: Community Info booths at both campuses, Thu. 9 and Fri. 10. Info: bobbycurrie@gmail.com. Marjorie Ward Lecture: Charlotte Gray, “Talking to the Dead: The Art of Biography.” Thu. Mar. 9, 8 p.m. St. John’s Chapel. Animals and us: rights, responsibilities and relationships: Fri. Mar. 10 – Erika Ritter, “Noah’s Art: Ways which animals contribute to human creativity.” 12:30 p.m., 409 Tier. CHS Colloquium Series: Alain Demers, “Cervical cancer: does knowing who, how, and why make a difference?” Fri. Mar. 10, noon – 1. R060 Medical Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Ave. Canada’s North: Whose North? A Graduate student colloquium. Ovide Mercredi, keynote. Sat. Mar. 11, 8:30 a.m. start. St. John’s College. $10 (includes lunch). Pre-register by Mar. 8: 474-8133. Hemispheria Action Group with icePIRG, U of M Womyn’s Centre and UMREG, present a hemispheriffic film/ discussion series: Mar. 9, “Working Womyn of the World,” GSA lounge; Mar. 16, “The Bottom Line,” Rm 176 Helen Glass; Mar. 23, “As Long as the River Flows,” with guests from Grassy Narrows, Rm 207 U Centre; Mar. 30, “The 4th World War” with David Camfield, Rm 176 Helen Glass. Discussion to follow each film. 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. 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 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. Surveys are anonymous and approved by the ethics committee at the U of W. Surveys available at www.transgendercafe.com or call 940-6000 (confidential cell). Amnesty International public meeting on their “Stop violence against women” campaign. Thu. Mar. 9, 7 - 9 p.m. Welcome Place, 397 Carleton St. FREE! All welcome. Info: 475- 4565. Aqua books: Stone soup storytelling circle. Sat. Mar. 11, 7:30. All welcome! Idea exchange, conversation series: “Three Minute Tragedies and Musical Catharsis: Rock Songs, Religion and Emotional Release.” Sat. Mar. 18, 8 p.m. All FREE! What’s Your Passion? The Manitoba Museum Wants To Know! In 250 words or less, tell us about your passion. Email entries to hmoncrieff@manitobamuseum.ca or mail to: The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, R3B 0N2 before March 31. 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 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. 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://bike-dump.ca. Art for the People Speed of Light – Real Music, Real Fast: featuring special guests from the New York chamber ensemble Sequitur. Sat. Mar. 11, 8 p.m. Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, U of W. Tickets $19 (adult), $17 (senior), $9 (students) at McNally Robinson Booksellers or at 943-5770. Kalpana-Just Imagine! An evening of East Indian dance presented by India School of Dance, featuring Kathakali, Bharatnatyam and Kathak. Pantages Playhouse, Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m., tix $15, Ticketmaster. WAG exhibits – supernovas, Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955, Ione Thorkelsson, Into the Collection. World’s best commercials: Mar. 14 - April 2; 7 & 9:30 nightly. 2 p.m. matinées daily starting Mar. 25. Folks $8 / students $7/ seniors $6 / kids $5 / pets $4 / imaginary friends $3. World Poetry Day: Readings by Susan Olding and Maureen Scott Harris and local writers Paula Denbow, Bridget Eyolfson and Katherena Vermette. Thu. Mar. 21, 7 p.m. McNally Robinson, Grant Park. FREE!


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