January 7, 2010, 1pm: ACTIVISM FOR STUDENTS 101
Open to students from any campus or college in Montreal
This year, QPIRG Concordia presents monthly sessions about activism and community involvement for students. These sessions are meant for anyone who is curious or interested in getting more involved in their community, and engaging and social and environmental justice issues.
“Activism for Students 101” will include an overview of collectives, groups and organizations that people can join or volunteer, as well as answer any questions participants might have about social justice organizing in the Montreal context. We will also discuss QPIRG's anti-oppression, grassroots organizing framework.
Deadline for Paper, Art or Presentation Submissions - December 10, 2009
STUDY IN ACTION 2010
An undergraduate conference linking students with community activism
CALLOUT FOR SUBMISSIONS
DEADLINE: December 10th, 2009
Study in Action is an undergraduate student conference on social and environmental justice designed to link students and community activism. The conference is a space for students to present research and develop greater knowledge of social and environmental issues and build ties with community organizations. This year's conference will take place from March 12-14, 2010 on the Concordia campus.
Ten Years Since Seattle: Reflections on the Anti-Capitalist Movement
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Monday, November 30th, 6:30pm
McGill University, Leacock Building, Room 232
855 Sherbrooke W, (Metro McGill)
Speakers Include:
-> Indu Vashist, coordinator with QPIRG McGill, attended the WTO demonstrations in Seattle.
-> Jaggi Singh, founding member of the Anti-Capitalist Convergence (CLAC) and member of No One Is Illegal Montreal.
-> Ben Atkinson, an organizer from Seattle.
A further note about wheelchair access
Dear QPIRG space users -- We wrote last week to mention that the QPIRG space was no longer wheelchair accessible, due to a blockage of the ramp in front of our space.
We wanted to update the situation: the ramp in front of our space is now accessible, but only if you access it by entering via the back alley. The back alley is accessible on Mackay street (the west side) just south of Maisonneuve.
Clearly, due to construction, the situation can change. We encourage space users who want to know detailed info about access to the space to get in touch and we can give you the most detailed info we have at the time.
But, as of today (November 16) the ramp in front of our building is accessible if you enter through the back alley.
In solidarity,
-- The QPIRG staff.
QPIRG Concordia is hiring THREE people to replace its office flooring / Le GRIP Concordia embauche TROIS personnes pour refaire les planchers de ses locaux
La date limite pour postuler est vendredi le 27 novembre 2009, 17 h.
Deadline for applications is Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 5pm