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SSMU Listserv 02-09-2010 - General Assembly Wednesday

Feb 9th, 2010

The General Assembly is coming soon! (February 10^th)

Don’t say we didn’t tell you about it. This is your chance to make a change and get what you want from your Students’ Society.

Read the proposed motions regarding: Tar Sands, Discriminatory Groups, Ancillary Fees, Accessible Education, Defence of Social Justice, ATM Machines (yes, ATMs)

Do you want to have a say in SSMU Policy and leave your mark on McGill?

Elections McGill is currently accepting nominations for the following positions:

SSMU Executives:

· President,V.P.(External Affairs)

· V.P.(Internal), V.P.(Finance and Operations)

· V.P.(University Affairs)

· V.P.(Clubs and Services)

· Undergraduate Student Senators, one representing each faculty(2 for Faculty of Arts)

Elections McGill is also accepting student initiated referendum questions.

Nominations Period ends March 1st. For Nomination Kits and more information go to electionsmcgill.ca.

Student Life Survey

SSMU’s number one responsibility is to foster student life on campus and make your student experience the best it can be. The SSMU wants YOUR input on how it can improve student life at McGill. We want your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. We will compile these responses into a report card on student life and draft recommendations for how to improve McGill student life. Please fine the survey here: http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/mcgill-student-life-survey/ Thank you for your input - we really value your feedback!

SSMU Student Discounts: T-Bus - $40 student-friendly bus service to Toronto.

100 Years of SSMU

Did you know that

· Peel Pub managed Gerts Bar in the 1990s?

· International students started paying higher tuition than Canadian students in 1983?

· SSMU successfully lobbied McGill to enact the holy day policy to protect the right of non-Christians to miss school for their holy days?

Want to know more? Check out “100 Years of SSMU”, a newly written research document on all the past major events in McGill student life over the past 100 years, including in-depth reports on student-run food services, the student movement, the creation of safety services like SACOMSS and McGill First Aid, and more! Click the cover page here: http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/about/history/

Thinking about submitted a referendum question?

Referendum questions can initiate a new fee, change the SSMU Constitution, and more! For more information about referenda, including how to write a referendum question and a history of past results, just click here: http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/about/referendum/

Deadlines:

· Council-initiated questions, which require the signatures of four Councilors, must be submitted to the Council meeting on February 4th in order to be approved at least 3 weeks before the opening of advanced polls.

· Student-initiated questions, which require the signatures of 500 students, must besubmitted to the CEO by February 12th.

Questions? Contact the SSMU President at pres@ssmu.mcgill.ca

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Philopolis

Philopolis is an event that uses philosophy as a meeting ground for scholars, teachers and researchers in all disciplines, as well as the general public. Organized by students of the four universities of Montreal, this bilingual event will be held March 20th at McGill University and March 21st at UQÀM (from 10:00-6:00 each day).

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5753/

The Secretaries

Tuesday Night Café Theatre presents The Secretaries, a wild and controversial play written by New York theatre collective The Five Lesbian Brothers.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5531/

Call-out for SUS Green Week 2010 volunteers!

The McGill Science Undergraduate Society is looking for volunteers to assist with various events, field trips, and workshops during Green Week 2010 (March 8th-12th). If you would like to help raise environmental awareness, learn how to cook vegan meals, attend a plant-potting workshop, and more, come join us!

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/blog/call-out-for-sus-green-week-2010-volunteers/

WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT WORK?

BORDERLESS WORLD VOLUNTEERS IS LOOKING FOR OUTGOING AND DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM.

Positions offered: Co-VP Fundraising and VP Communications

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/uncategorized/want-to-get-involved-in-development-work/

WUSC and Club Entourage present… LOVE, SEX, and MAGIC -> A Valentine’s Eve party

Tickets cost 10$ and 100% of this goes to the McGill Student Refugee Program.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/event/wusc-presents-love-sex-and-magic-a-valentines-eve-party/

Nuit Blanche McGill is looking for your help!

On March 11th in the SSMU Building the Fine Arts Council is holding the third annual Nuit Blanche in which the SSMU building will be taken over by artists, musicians, interactive workshop and performance. If you are interesting in contributing to any of the following areas,

Interactive Art
Craft workshops and skill sharing
Musical, Dance or Theatre Performances
Artisan market selling your jewelry, clothing and art

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/uncategorized/calling-all-mcgill-artists-musicians-workshop-organizers-and-performers/

Mock MCAT

Offered by Kaplan and the Health Sciences Information Committee (SUS) Saturday, February 13th, 2010:

When: 1pm- 4pm

Where: Burnside, Room 1B16

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5762/

Connecting Academia and Activism on Water Issues

Are you interested in water issues? Curious about how water is the common current through privatization, issues of access, and environmental degradation?

Then come to the three-day student-led conference on water issues! Uncharted Waters is an interdisciplinary conference that aims to bridge the gap between academia and activism

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5764/

True Ecosteria

Organic Campus is hosting an event next Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30 pm in Gerts Bar - our second edition of True Ecosteria! We will be serving a delicious organic Ethiopian meal with fresh pressed juice and listening to a variety of local speakers talk to us about sustainable issues.

You can buy tickets ($10.00) at the door, but if you wish to receive them earlier you can also email organiccampus@gmail.com or call 514-466-1148 and ask for Ledah. The event, apart from being a great time to learn and socialise, will be a fundraiser for helping Berhanu Wassihun, the farmer who supplies Organic Campus, build a Sustainable Agricultural School in Ethiopia.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5777/

NIGHT MARKET

Chinese New Year is coming up and HKSN, MTSA, MANABA, CSSA, MCSS, CCAS, and CUTSA are collaborating to bring you NIGHT MARKET! Come taste our authentic dumplings and sushi while you watch cultural performances. Try your luck at fishing or request a song from an on-site radio show host! Admission is $8 and it includes your entry into Night Market, a free drink, and a preloaded $5 arcade game card. All this is happening on Friday, February 12^th at Pepsi Forum (Atwater & St. Catherine) from 6-10 pm. For more information, contact mcny2010@gmail.com. See you there!

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5779/

YOUths! Leadership Conference needs volunteers

Looking for a fun VOLUNTEER opportunity? YOUths! Leadership Conference needs volunteers! Join our dynamic team on Friday February 26, 2010, then enjoy the post-conference trivia and dinner night on the same day! Email hr@youths-jeunes.org for more information.

Sign-up for the Montreal World Health Organization Simulation

Ever wonder what it might be like to lead the world through a global health crisis ? Sign-up for the Montreal World Health Organization Simulation and find out!

This year, MonWHO is proud to provide delegates with the unique opportunity to experience, in real-time, what it is like to be a country’s Ambassador to the WHO facing a Level 6 Pandemic.

When: March 5th-7th, 2010

Where: Hotel Gouverneur, downtown Montreal

Governments need you to represent them. The media, NGOs and pharmaceutical companies will be there. You should be there too. Learn more and register today at www.monwho.org.

Resulting resolutions papers will be submitted to the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.

Due to the generous sponsorship of the RRSPQ, Quebec students will be able to stay at the hotel for as little as $35 for the weekend! MonWHO’s registration fee covers many networking opportunities including the Friday night social, ‘spirits’ included!

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5781/

Save a Child’s Heart McGill Presents: BOWL YOUR HEART OUT BOWL-A-THON!!

Dust off your bowling shoes and get ready for a good old night of bowling and fun at Sharx! Start forming your winning team and register ASAP by submitting your team name and captain’s contact info to www.mysignup.com/sachbowlathon. There will be prizes for the winning teams, awesome drink deals, a wicked DJ! This is a night you will not want to miss and all proceeds go to Save a Child’s Heart.

When: Sunday, March 7, 2010 8:00pm- 12pm

Where: Sharx (1606 Ste Catherine W)

Cost: $120/ team (6-8 people per team ) and price include an hour of bowling, shoes and fun!

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5783/

Northern Exposure: Kuujjuaq and James Bay

Two McGill med students share reflections on their recent clerkship experiences in northern Quebec, working with the Cree and Inuit. How did they get there, what were the challenges and surprises, what’s the best way to get involved in the community and can a med/nursing student really do much to help?

Anton Parker and Lars Grant, 3rd year McGill Medical students

Host:

McGill Aboriginal Health Interest Group<http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=160452441517>

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: First Peoples’ House

Street: 3505 Peel

<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=3505+Peel,+Montreal,+QC>

Anton Parker is a 3rd year medical student at McGill who had his rural medicine experience in the Inuit community of Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, northern Quebec from mid-October to mid-November 2009. Lars Grant is a 3rd year student who did a rotation working with the Cree in James Bay. facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=463768270480#!/event.php?eid=463768270480&ref=mf

Fit@McGill presents Nutrition and Fitness Fair!

Want to know more about healthy eating? How do you fit exercise into your busy schedule? Come learn from a nutritionist and personal trainer as we launch our new website “Fit @ McGill”. Meet Health Services’ Dr.T as he promotes eating better and staying fit, Monday, February 15th and Tuesday, February 16th, from 10:30-4:30 in the lobby of F.D. Adams and McConnell Engineering Hallway.

Pick up some FREE FOOD, enter a raffle, and find out about McGill clubs and services around campus that want to help you get in shape and eat healthy. Drop by to register for one of our free workshops on eating on a budget, erging or winter camping. For more information visit www.mcgill.ca/fitatmcgill.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5785/

Film Screening: B. Refuge

A new student club focusing on refugee issues, will be hosting a free screening of Lost Boys of Sudan at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, February 9th in the Cultural Studies Building, Room 101, 3475 Peel.

Lost Boys of Sudan, directed by Megan Mylan and Jon Shenk, is an Emmy-nominated feature-length documentary that follows two Sudanese refugees on an extraordinary journey from Africa to America. Safe at last from physical danger and hunger, a world away from home, they find themselves confronted with the abundance and alienation of contemporary American suburbia.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5788/

Public Forum on Afghanistan: A New Way Forward

Feb. 10, 2010 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Day, Chancellor, Hall, Maxwell Cohen Moot Court (room 100), 3644 Peel Street

The Sauvé Scholars Program and McGill’s Human Rights Working Group are pleased to host a public forum on Afghanistan featuring the Hon. Flora MacDonald, former Secretary of State for External Affairs; Prof. Stephen Saideman, McGill University; Michael Wodzicki, Deputy Director, Rights & Democracy; and Mirwais Nahzat, Sauvé Scholar.

With opening remarks by: Prof. Andrew G. Kirk, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, McGill University.

Moderator: Keith Stanski, Sauvé Scholar, PHD candidate, Oxford University.

A reception will follow the discussion.

The event is being organized in honour of McGill’s Dr. Jackie Kirk and other colleagues who lost their lives in Afghanistan.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5791/

CGI U 2010: APRIL 16-18, Miami, FL.

Apply Now to Attend CGI U 2010

Space is filling up quickly for the third annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U). Recently confirmed speakers include Grammy-winning artist Usher Raymond and John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress. CGI U is hosted jointly by President Clinton and the University of Miami; applying and attending are FREE. The deadline for applications is February 22, 2010, but we accept students on a rolling basis so apply now!

CGI U OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AWARDS

CGI U is concurrently accepting applications for the 2010 Outstanding Commitment Awards, sponsored by Walmart. Winners will receive anywhere from $1,000 - $10,000 to support their CGI U commitments to action. Click here to learn more and apply.

Startup Career Fair by the McGill Entrepreneurs’ Society

Who? Open to all McGill Students with interest in general management, computer programming, web development marketing, strategy…

When? February 15th, 9:30-12 + free networking lunch 12-13

Where? Bronfman Building, Basement

How? Register NOW on MyFuture.

What? Looking for a job/internship? Join us for our 1st annual Startup Career fair!
In the morning you will be given the opportunity to meet with many entrepreneurs. Followed by a informal free networking lunch (12-13).
Internships, part-time, full-time jobs.

Don’t forget to bring several copies of your resumé!
The full list of companies that will participate in this career fair will be posted on www.mcgillentrepreneurs.com by the 10th of February.

Here are 10 reasons why you should join a start-up:
1. More influence.
2. More ownership.
3. More meaning.
4. More camaraderie.
5. More diversity.
6. More learning.
7. More connectivity.
8. More emotion.
9. More future success.
10. More fun.

http://www.instigatorblog.com/top-10-reasons-to-join-a-startup/2007/05/23/

Any of this appealing?

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5795/

Undergraduate Research Information Seminar

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:00 - 7:00 PM Otto Maass Room 10 Refreshments will be served!

Are you looking for a summer research job? Victor Chisholm (Office for Undergraduate Research in Science) will share hints with students on how to get involved in research. The seminar will continue with student perspectives on their research experiences (Leandra Desjardins, Robert Aboukhalil). Presented in conjunction with the Science Undergraduate Society.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5798/

ARTS UNDERGRADUATE SOCIETY PEER TUTORING PROGRAM: TUTOR RECRUITMENT!!!

The AUS Peer Tutoring Program is a free and voluntary peer tutoring service that provides tutoring on an individual or group basis by matching a student who has requested tutoring for a course or skill with a qualified student who has already taken the same course and has earned a minimum grade of A- or B+ if their program GPA is a 3.5 or above.

We’re especially looking for tutors for English, Essay Writing, Political Science, History, and Economics!

For more information to become a tutor or to be tutored, or both, students may visit the AUS Office located in the basement of Leacock in the Arts Lounge, room B12, or contact the VP Academic, Claudette van Zyl, at academic.aus@mail.mcgill.ca<mailto:academic.aus@mail.mcgill.ca>, or contact the Peer Tutoring Coordinator Melissa Tam at tutoring@ausmcgill.com<mailto:tutoring@ausmcgill.com>.

Henry VI: The Rise of York

An adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry VI: Part I, Part II and Part III

By Stuart Wright and Fraser Dickson

Opens Wednesday, February 10

Continues Feb 11-13 and 17-20

While a king learns the terrible cost of being good, his kingdom is undone by a lovely woman, an ugly man, and the taxes required to get the blood out of the carpets.

Theatre is located on the 3rd floor in the Shatner Building

Reserve tickets ($6 students) now by emailing foh.players@gmail.com

Please call 514-398-6813 if there are any questions

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/event/henry-vi-the-rise-of-york/

Careers in the Drug Industry Seminar

Are you a interested in a career in pharmaceuticals, pharmacology or pharmacy? Come to the Careers in the Drug Industry Seminar, where representatives from the industry and graduate programs will be present! Brought to you by the Science Undergraduate Society

Date: Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Time: 6-8pm

Location: Arts Building, W215

Hope to see you there!

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5803/

Internships and Field Studies Information Seminar

Brought to you by the Science Undergraduate Society

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Otto Maass Room 10

Refreshments will be served

Are you interested in a summer internship in the field of science? Want to go abroad to places like Africa, Panama or Barbados for a field study or internship? It’s time to plan out your summer or year. Come to this information seminar to learn about application processes and important deadlines.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5806/

Pre-Olympics Discussion!

In light of the upcoming Olympics in Vancouver, the Political Issues Club will be hosting a discussion on some of the controversy surrounding the games. Some issues we’ll address will include the rule against holding the games on stolen land and the clean up of downtown Vancouver. We’ll be holding the meeting in McConnell Engineering room 12 on Tuesday, February 9th at 6 pm. Snacks will be provided! Please email politicalissuesclub@ssmu.mcgill.ca for more information.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5808/

GreenWeek Photo Contest 2010

SUS GreenWeek is, once again, hosting a photography contest! This year’s theme for GreenWeek is “Think Globally, Act Locally,” though you’re welcome to submit any pictures you see fit! Please emails submissions to greenweek.photo@gmail.com by February 24th, the Wednesday during reading week. The submissions will be displayed in the corridor between Redpath and McLennan during the first week of March, and passersby are welcome to vote on them! The top 3 winners of the contest will each get two tickets to the GreenWeek party, in addition to a secret prize. The first place winner will receive a free ticket to see ECOuture on top of those! See our Facebook group for more details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=314261465379&ref=ts

Abdelkader Belaouni and his lawyer, Jared Will, speak at the New Chancellor Day Hall

“One man’s struggle against ableism and immigration controls”: Abdelkader Belaouni and his lawyer, Jared Will, speak at the New Chancellor Day Hall (NCDH), Room 100 (Moot Court), Wednesday, February 10th, 12.30-1:30 pm

Living in a Montreal church sanctuary for almost 4 years, refugee Abdelkader Belaouni, describes his personal struggles as a blind man, escaping a civil war in Algeria. Years of repeated refusals by the Canadian government to grant him status left him secluded in St. Gabriel’s Church, entirely dependant on the community for care and support. His lawyer, Jared Will, will discuss Abdelkader’s struggles for legal status as a disabled man within Canada’s immigrant/refugee system.

**Organized by the Immigration/Refugee Portfolio in association with Pro Bono McGill, Disability & the Law, Community Law and the Radical Students’ Association (RadLaw).**

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5810/

Decision Making, Health-Risks and Sexuality Study

Participants needed for a psychology study – Earn the chance to win one of three $100 prizes!

We are looking for university students to participate in a study that investigates the factors that affect students’ decision-making regarding health and sexuality and that explores the influence of informational interventions on individuals’ health behaviour. As a participant you will be asked to complete two questionnaires and to read a short informational pamphlet or watch a short informational video. The study takes approximately one hour and is conducted at McGill University. In compensation for your participation your name will be entered into a draw to win one of three $100 prizes (approximate chance of winning is 3/200). If you are interested in participating please email us a projetpiccs.psychiatry@mcgill.ca

The study is titled “Decision-Making, Health-Risks and Sexuality.” Those who have completed this study before (including those who have completed it through the Psychology Participant Pool) are not eligible to participate.

Sign up for a Standard First Aid/AED/CPR Level C courses

Need to add an amazing qualification to your CV? Sign up for a Standard First Aid/AED/CPR Level C courses offered by the McGill First Aid Service. Courses are taught on: March 6 & 13, March 20 & 27. The cost is $90 for McGill students (and $100 for non-McGill-ians). Register on-line at http://www.mcgillfirstaidservice.org/. Email first.aid.courses@gmail.com for more information.

Balloon-O-Gram

“Let your heart float away to your loved ones with a Balloon-o-Gram!”

Have a special message for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day? Why not say it with… Balloons?! On Monday to Wednesday (Feb 8-12), we will take orders for balloon deliveries (complete with balloons, candy and a message) for $5. We will deliver the bouquet to your sweetheart on Thursday or Friday.

Swing by our table in the Redpath lobby on Monday, give us a call, or visit our Facebook event page to find out more!
Sara (514.295.8251)
Joan (514.518.0428)
Lulu (514.754.1143)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=460293685596&index=1

This service is provided by Dream Corps McGill Chapter to raise funds to build libraries in rural and migrant communities of China.

The Plumber’s Philharmonic Orchestra presents Golden Valentines February 12, 2010

All proceeds benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Get songs, cards, balloons, ice cream, and/or chocolates delivered to your friends’ and loved one’s classes.
Come see us at the McConnell Kiosk on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week (February 9 - 12) or at the Leacock Kiosk on Thursday, February 11.
Come support a great cause and show your friends and loved ones you care!

Adult Literacy program

McGill Students for Literacy group at McGill is currently trying to restart the Adult Literacy program. We’ve teamed up with Reclaim Literacy of St. Henri. We’re looking for students that are willing to tutor adults in reading mainly, or any other areas. We provide the training and students can either go to the center of find a tutee to meet with on campus or other areas.

Want to help? Contact Marie-Christine Razaire at marie-christine.razaire@mail.mcgill.ca for information

Join us on a trip to Mazurka, a restaurant specialized in Polish cuisine

After the Czech film on Popcorn Brigade night, it is time to further your Eastern European experience by joining us on a trip to Mazurka, a restaurant specialized in Polish cuisine. The event is on the February 16, at 7 pm. The restaurant has a discounted price for students on set dinners at 8.75$ each.

Members of the Diversity Alliance, as well as the Russian and the Polish club, will be present to answer questions about their organisation and their cultures.

For more information, please check out our Facebook event at :

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288008727143

Or RSVP via email :

diversity.alliance@hotmail.com<mailto:diversity.alliance@hotmail.com?subject=Re:%20Mazurka%20RSVP> so that we are able to make the reservation, Sunday February 14 at the latest.

http://ssmu.mcgill.ca/activities/events/show-event/5812/