2015 Dawson Case Competition
Winning Vanier Finance Team
Winning Vanier Marketing Team
Volume M14, Issue No. 14, April 20, 2015
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A double win for the Vanier Marketing and Finance Teams
at the 2015 Dawson Case Competition
by David Moscovitz and Jessica Andrews, also spent many months
preparing for Marketing section of the Dawson Case Competition.
“Having Vanier Marketing and Accounting students participate in
case competitions of this nature truly enhances student
learning,” says David Moscovitz, Coordinator of Vanier College
Business Administration and Marketing team coach. “When
students leave the classroom to participate in activities like this
they get a valuable real world experience that allows them to put
into practice what they learn in the classroom.”
“We were the only college in Quebec that reached the podium in
both Accounting and Marketing,” says David Moscovitz. “Both
Vanier teams came in third place and they both performed
exceptionally well. A tribute to all of us who teach our students
with such commitment and passion. We should all be proud!!”
Marguerite Corriveau, Vanier Communications and Corporate Affairs
Congratulations to the Vanier College Business Administration
teams who made it to the podium at the 2015 Dawson College
Bilingual Case Competition. Both the Vanier Marketing team and
the Accounting team won third place in their respective
categories, making Vanier College the only cegep to have two
teams win top places at this year’s event.
Finance Team coach Anna Schiavi’s students put their knowledge
of business and finance to the test for their winning presentation.
Stephanie DiBacco, Mazri Hafiz, Prasanjit Singh and Aldrich
Maralit, all Vanier Accounting Management Technology students,
were ready after three months of preparation. “These students
faced a challenge and through hard work and commitment they
acquired great teamwork and presentation skills. Their ability to
work under pressure and come up with a viable solution in three
hours is a wonderful portable business and life skill.” says Anna
Schiavi.
The Vanier Marketing team consisting of students Salvatore Sgro,
Michael Rattanavong, Sophie Alame and Sofia Testolina, coached
Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Social Science students Kellie Aguiar and Jamie
Lewis-Mella and Commerce student Debjani Dhar who each won
an Aditya Youth Trust Fund Scholarship. These scholarships are
in recognition of each student’s high commitment to academic
success and community spirit.
Joshua Berman, The Learning Centre
Vanier team takes up the Corporate Challenge
Friday, April 10, 2015. In addition to the nomination form, all
supporting documentation has to be submitted to the Committee
by Friday, May 1, 2015.
All nominations and selection deliberations are kept strictly
confidential.
Olga Mardas, Office of the Academic Dean on behalf of
Academic Council’s 2014-2015 Teaching Excellence Award Committee
The Tropics: Opportunities and Challenges
Congratulations to the Vanier Running Team who participated in
the 2015 Corporate Challenge as part of the Circuit Endurance
Saint-Laurent Race on Sunday, April 12th.
Seen from left to right in the photo are: Timothy Comerford,
Kevin Bushell, Jessica Braul, Audrey Davies, Michelle D'Elia, Jim
Fraser, Marie-Hélène Gratton, and Stephen Newbigging.
Denis Lafontaine, I.T. Support Services
Therapy Dogs Coming to Vanier
Spending time with a cuddly dog is a
great way for students (and faculty and
staff!) to relieve some of that end-ofsemester stress.
Furry friends from the Blue Ribbon
Therapy Dogs organization will be on
site Wednesday, April 29, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00p.m. in the
Carrefour.
For more information: Facebook.com/BlueRibbonTherapyDogs
Everyone is welcome! Please spread the word.
A new universal complementary
course entitled “The Tropics:
Opportunities and Challenges - An
Exploration of Human-Environment
Relationships in Belize” will be
offered in the 2016 winter
semester.
The course will include an eight-day
field trip to Belize during spring
break 2016, in addition to eight
lectures prior to departure.
Course topics will be addressed
through
a
multi-disciplinary
framework that will include natural resource sciences, economics,
geography, international development, sociology, history and
tourism.
An information session will be held on April 29th at 12:00pm in A320. Students from all programs are welcome.
For additional information, please contact:
Brandee Diner (Environmental and Wildlife Management) at
[email protected] or
Myriam Mansour (Geography): [email protected]
Brandee Diner, Environmental and Wildlife Management
Cari Clough, Academic Advising
2014-2015 Teaching Excellence Award:
Call for Nominations
Academic Council’s 2014-2015 Teaching Excellence Award
Committee is calling for nominations for this year’s award.
This is an excellent opportunity to show a colleague appreciation
for his/her work and commitment to the profession.
Nomination forms are available on the College website at:
http://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/teachers/files/2013/03/Teaching
-Excellence-Form_2014-2015.pdf Copies are also available at the
Faculty Deans’ offices, the Academic Dean’s office, Student
Services and the V.C.S.A. office.
You are strongly encouraged to submit the nomination form to
the 2014-2015 Teaching Excellence Award Committee, c/o Office
of the Academic Dean, [email protected] , by
GOS form now available on Omnivox
This is a reminder that the General Offer of Service (GOS) form is
now available on Omnivox.
The form should be printed, completed and returned, duly
signed, to Human Resources by April 30th (4:30 p.m.) the latest.
The form is also available on the Human Resources website:
http://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/human-resources/forms/ if you
cannot access it on Omnivox.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to
send an email [email protected]
Your comments are appreciated.
Thank you.
Suzanne Coulombe, Human Resources
Collective Gardens on Campus: News update
Garden Party! Friday, April 24,
10:00-13:00 at the garden shed
(in front of the B-wing). We
hope you can pass by, chat
with us and find out more
about our plans for the
summer.
What is Sustainability?
''Sustainability is not exclusively or even primarily an
environmental issue... It is fundamentally about how we choose to
live our lives, with an awareness that everything we do has
consequences for the seven billion of us here today as well as for
the billions more who will follow, for centuries to come'' Helen
Clark, Administrator of the UN Development Program (UNDP).
Please spread the word about
it as it is meant to inform the
greater Vanier Community of
our progress. It will be too
early to garden per say, but we
can discuss ideas and project
our dreams! Light food will be
From the beginning, Sustainable Development (now most often
referred to as Sustainability) is very clearly linked to the
environment and global environmental issues, as well as
economic growth and social welfare.
served.
Gardening at Vanier! This year again, Vanier gardeners (staff,
teachers, students...) will be rolling their sleeves to enhance
Vanier’s biodiversity and improve its sustainability. We are all
volunteers who enjoy playing with dirt and harvesting the
products of our labour throughout the summer and fall. We also
like to get involved with the gardens for other reasons:
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Sustainability Major at Vanier College
Efficient educational tool – teaching by example
Gardening skills that can be transferred elsewhere –
knowledge spreads like weeds!
Gardening brings the community together
Healthy activity, allows reconnection with the earth and
a good stress relief
And, brings countless environmental benefits for water,
soils, air quality, pollinators, beauty! etc.
If you are a teacher and would like a gardening session with your
students, we can potentially arrange for that, especially if you
teach a summer intensive or inter-session course in June-July.
Just get in touch with me.
Stepping back in time:
Vanier gardens’ inauguration - May 2014:
http://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/newsroom/2014/05/communitygarden-to-sprout-at-vanier-college/
What does the Sustainability Major consist of?
This College Wide Major is designed for students of any program
to explore a wide spectrum of environmental, economic and
social issues faced by the planet, locally or globally. While
studying in their respective programs, students get exposed to
issues of sustainability through a variety of related courses,
events and experiences. To complete the Sustainability Major
students must take six courses among those that qualify for the
major. These courses are listed on our webpage and are available
in a wide variety of fields including English, French, Humanities,
Science and Social Science. Students must also attend a minimum
of three academic events with sustainability content. Finally,
they need to complete a total of 30 hours of volunteer work,
averaging 10 hours per semester, in local College or Community
projects related to sustainability. Once enrolled, students receive
weekly newsletters providing relevant information and
announcing upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
How to inform students?
If you are a teacher presently giving a course with a sustainability
content, please inform your students that they can enroll in the
Major at any time, by contacting me, as long as they still have a
few semesters left to complete the requirements. I might also be
able to visit your class, depending on my schedule. If your course
is not listed on the website and you think it may quality, please
let me know.
For more information please visit:
http://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/sustainability-major
Myriam Mansour, Sustainability Major Coordinator
VTV Garden video:
http://vtv.vaniercollege.qc.ca/2014/10/community-gardens-foreducation-at-vanier-college/#.VQiZPY7F9tU
2015 Student Life Award
To keep in tune with what is happening, with no obligation to
getting involved, subscribe to Vanier Collective Gardens on the
Omnivox Portal (under my Intranet Community) or join our
Facebook page! www.facebook.com/groups/vaniergarden/
The Student Life Award recognizes those graduating students
who deserve recognition for their commitment, integrity and
perseverance in contributing to Vanier's student life, aside from
academic achievement.
Myriam Mansour, Evelynne Barten, Alena Perout, Vanier Gardners
Leadership, effort, and the ability to motivate and involve others
are often the qualities exhibited by Student Life Award recipients.
To consider information about a candidate's involvement in cocurricular activities, the Selection Committee invites
recommendations from those persons familiar with the
candidate's activities at Vanier College.
Any student, faculty or staff member of Vanier College may
nominate a candidate for the Student Life Award.
Please print and complete the nomination form found on the
web at http://vaniercollege.qc.ca/student-services/studentdevelopment/student-life-awards.php and return it together
with your letter of recommendation to the Student Life Award
Selection Committee in Student Services, C-203, no later than
4pm on May 12, 2015.
Donata Parisella, Student Services
HOW DO I REGISTER?
To register, please send an email to Jessica Braul at
[email protected]
IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A DONATION
Please contact Jessica Braul by
[email protected]
sending
an
email
to
IN NEED OF A MASSAGE?
Ikra Spa masseurs will be present from 12:00pm to 15:45 to offer
FREE pre and post swim massages to all participants. They will be
represented by their colleague Leonard, whom will be collecting
funds
We thank you in advance for your support. and swimming for this
cause.
Jessica Braul, Sport and Recreation
Swim-a-thon 2015
A Faculty mobility grant to Jailson Lima for a looking at
creativity and other innovations as pedagogical tools
I am pleased to announce that Jailson Lima, a Chemistry teacher,
has been awarded a faculty mobility grant to implement the
project Exploring creativity and other innovations as pedagogical
tools for fostering learning in the natural sciences.
The Aquatic Program is pleased to announce its 5th annual Swima-thon. This year’s event will raise funds for the Malawi Nursing
Exchange Program. Since 2011, the Vanier Nursing department
has been offering their graduating students the opportunity to
complete the final six weeks of their three-year program, in SubSaharan Africa. To date 30 students have participated. As part of
our agreement with Kamuzu College of Nursing, we are obligated
to reciprocate each year by offering two Malawian students the
chance to have an international experience and to learn about
nursing in a different context.
Your donations will assist us to make this a reality for two
students, who have not travelled beyond Malawi’s borders, to
join us here at Vanier for the Fall semester. This will surely be a
transformative learning experience.
Please help us make this exchange a reality by supporting one of
the swimmers with a pledge!
WHERE & WHEN?
Vanier College pool (821 Sainte-Croix, Saint-Laurent, H4L-3X9) on
Friday May 22nd 2015 from 13:00 to 15:00. The swim-a-thon will
be divided into two groups: solo swimmers, if you are up to the
challenge, will be swimming from 13:00 to 14:00 and team
swimmers (teams of minimum 4 and maximum 8) will be
swimming from 14:00 to 15:00.
In June, Jailson will visit the Institute of Chemistry Education at
the University of Cologne, Germany, to explore the Institute’s
research in innovative methods for teaching science. The
Institute is a leading European Centre that is devoted to research
in science pedagogy, and the University has over 15,000 students
in its teacher-training programs. The goal of this collaboration is
to exchange expertise in including both technology and creativity
in the curriculum.
This partnership between Vanier College and the Institute of
Chemistry Education was proposed by Professor Christiane
Reiners, who is the head of that Institute. She attended the
workshop Using creativity to promote deep understanding of
chemistry concepts, which was presented by Jailson at the 23rd
IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education in
Toronto in July 2014. The workshop’s structure was inspired by
the instructional methods that he has been developing at Vanier
College since 2009 to foster learning using creativity. In this
pioneering project, students’ learning is enhanced by having
them create visual artworks that convey core scientific
concepts. This approach results in greater engagement and more
individualized learning than traditional techniques. Jailson’s
research on creativity will be shared with Professsor Reiners’
research group, who will in turn share their expertise in training
teachers in innovative pedagogy, including the use of
technology. Benefits will result for both institutions.
Professor Reiners’ research group also investigates how the
curriculum for teacher development can be improved using
authentic learning practices. Other research interests in her
group include cooperative curriculum development of university
researchers and practicing teachers, as well as developing
innovative teaching and learning methods that can be used in
restructuring lab-work activities. Learning about these
techniques will be an asset to Vanier College’s science program
by offering new opportunities for professional development to
science teachers.
We wish Jailson well in this exciting exchange with the University
of Cologne.
Judy Macdonald, International Education
Language School Danish/German Exchange 2015
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit
http://stem.vaniercollege.qc.ca, create an account and rate the
various proposals based on five criteria: originality of the idea,
feasibility of the plan, usefulness to students, coolness factor, and
artistic appeal.
Winners will be announced in late May based on the top rated
proposals.
The submitted proposals can be viewed here:
http://stem.vaniercollege.qc.ca/view-proposals/
It is already the final week of our Danish/German students. They
will be flying back home on Friday April 17th after having spent
four weeks at Vanier studying English, French and/or music. The
Language School would like to thank those who participated and
made this years’ group a success.
A special thanks goes out to the homestay families for making
their stay a comfortable one. We hope to host this group again
next year.
Haritos Kavallos, Math & Science Centre
Vanier Indigenous Circle
Tommy Diamantakos, Language School
Math and Science Centre
STEM Centre Design Competition: Proposal Showcase
In February, we officially launched the STEM Centre Design
Competition where Vanier students were invited to collaborate
on presenting proposals for how they envision the Science
Technology Engineering and Mathematics Centre that will launch
with the coming Library renovations within the next few years.
Now that the competition has come to an end, students will be
present in F-540 on Wednesday, April 22nd during UB (starting at
12pm) to present their proposals to the Vanier community and
answer any questions. Each team will be given approximately 10
minutes to showcase with materials of their choice.
Part of the Vanier Indigenous Circle’s mission is to increase
cultural and linguistic awareness of Indigenous cultures on
campus. We will be presenting relevant facts and, since we are on
unceded Mohawk territory, Mohawk words.
Did you know that the “Iroquois Confederacy” which consists of
six Iroquois nations in the Quebec, Ontario and New York regions
(Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga and Tuscarora), is a
political alliance based on the Great Law of Peace
(Kaianero’ko:wa) and predates colonization. Oral tradition dates
it to approximately 1142 C.E.
Haudenosaunee, pronounced: hoh dee noh shoh nee, means
people of the longhouse (the Mohawk language)
Follow the link to find out more:
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/iroquois/
Marya Grant, David Piercey, Lisa Sparkes, & Jacky Vallée
Vanier Indigenous Circle Steering Committee
Vanier Indigenous Cultural Exchange – May 6th at UB
The Vanier Indigenous Circle would like to invite you to an
Indigenous Cultural Exchange! Come to the front lawn during UB
on May 6th for demonstrations of Pow Wow drumming and
dancing, featuring Alan Harrington and other members of the Red
Urban Project and Native Friendship Centre of Montreal. Bring a
friend and comfortable shoes so you can join us for the round
dance!
Marya Grant, David Piercey, Lisa Sparkes, Jacky Vallee
Vanier Indigenous Circle Steering Committee
French Ciné-Club
Would you like a fun way to improve your
French? Every Friday at lunch time we’re
offering a French Cine-Club during witch we’ll
watch French movies from Quebec, France and
other French-speaking countries in the world!
Our first movie is “Paris, je t’aime”, a French movie about La Ville
Lumière, also kwon as the City of Love. Twenty filmmakers bring
their own perspective to a wide variety of people and lifestyles in
the different neighbourhoods of this mythic city.
The movie features well-known actors and actress like Juliette
Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Gérard Depardieu, Natalie Portman, and
many more.
You may come and watch the third part of our first movie “Paris
Je t’aime”, on April 24, in room D 541, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.
Even if you missed the two first part, this film made of
independent sketches will be easy to follow. English subtitles will
be provided to help your understanding. Bring your lunch and let
the fun begin!
For more information, please contact Isabelle Rivest, French
Department, extension 7853
Isabelle Rivest, département de français
Vanier Business French Workshop
Would you like to feel more confident when you write
professional emails, memos and letters in French? Do you want
to improve your French speaking skills for your daily professional
tasks?
If so, come and join this college sponsored workshop on
Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM until April 23, in room A
313.
These workshops will help you communicate in real-world
situations as well give you a quick grammatical review, all in a fun
and encouraging atmosphere!
Come and join the fun on Thursdays. We’ll help you to evaluate
your French level and offer you a workshop that is designed for
your needs. Don’t worry, you don’t need to attend all the
workshops to benefit.
For more information, please contact Isabelle Rivest, French
Teacher, Vanier College Office K 307; Extension #7853.
Isabelle Rivest, département de français
Teaching Tip: Mindfulness Teaching
Mindfulness is the act of
being aware of your
surroundings and your
thoughts on purpose. In
this high-tech world,
teachers and students are
exposed to an incredible
amount of sensory input
every day. By making an
effort to periodically focus
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our attention inward, we
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can reduce the amount of
stress and anxiety that our fast paced environment tends to
produce.
Contemplative Pedagogy
Vanderbilt University’s Centre for Teaching calls the act of
mindfulness incorporated into higher education Contemplative
Pedagogy. Some of our main goals as teachers are to increase
students’ critical thinking and learning skills, and studies have
shown that incorporating focused thought and meditative
practices into the classroom do just that. Some of us may be less
comfortable introducing strict meditation into our classrooms, so
below are some quick mindful strategies that can be more
smoothly integrated.
For Individual Students
Kristin L. Roush of Faculty Focus makes some recommendations
that can encourage mindfulness thinking in your students, which
results in more classroom engagement and student focus.
 Have students write their name and date on an in-class
assignment with their non-dominant hand
 Have students identify, either verbally or in writing, what
typically distracts them during class
 Have students take a few breaths consciously, focusing all of
their thoughts on the process
While all of these may seem like simple inconsequential actions,
encouraging your students to contemplate the above activities
will focus their attention, make them more ready to learn, and
even reduce stress or anxiety before an exam.
For Groups of Students
Before students break into groups to engage in the active
learning activities you have designed, ask them to assess the
classroom and group environment. By noticing the placement of
their group within the class, and the use of body language and
classroom furniture within the group, they may become more
aware of what helps or hinders effective group work and
conversation.
100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
On Monday, April 27, an information
display on the Armenian Genocide will
be presented in Jake’s Mall by Vanier
students, Ermine Paronyan and
Harutyun Mardanyan, with the support
of the VCSA.
Practice what you Teach!
By modelling the mindfulness practices in which you encourage
your students to engage, you can also reap the benefits of
increased focus and attention. Try a mindfulness strategy while
walking to class, waiting for students to arrive, during the break,
or even while erasing the whiteboard. You may find that the
stress and anxiety that you face as a teacher with regard to
deadlines, assessments, and preparation slowly start to drop or
be more manageable.
For more information on encouraging student thinking and
learning, contact us at the PDO!
Come and learn about the Armenian
Genocide and prevent history from
repeating itself.
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Remember and recognize 1.5 million Armenians persecuted
and massacred during the Armenian Genocide.
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Show your recognition by writing “I recognize the Armenian
Genocide” and be a part of a big movement.
Supporting Teachers of Students with Special Needs
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Are you concerned about a student who may or may not be
registered with the Access Team as we approach the end of
semester? If you would like advice about:
show and learn personal stories to the rest of the world about
the truth of Armenian heritage
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Experience Armenian music, culture and food
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get a free forget-me-not pin
Jennifer Mitchell, Pedagogical Development Office
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Teaching and learning strategies
Classroom accommodations
What to say to your student to offer academic support
Disability-specific information
Please contact Tim Comerford (ext. 7900) in the Pedagogical
Development Office (PDO)
Tim Comerford, Pedagogical Development Office
Participate in the “AG” Campaign that is created by Birthright
Armenia - a global outreach for Armenian Genocide
Awareness. The temporary tattoos are consisted of an ‘A’ and
a ‘G’, to be placed on the back of the hands and have a photo
taken and posted to all social media pages along with a story
of why the individual is joining the campaign. Non-Armenians
are more than welcome to be a part of it.
If you want to volunteer, please contact Ermine at
[email protected]
Sustainability-in-Action, Fall 2015
Do you want to help preserve the environment while earning
course credit at the same time? This fall, the theme of the
universal complementary course, Sustainability in Action, is “The
Politics of Engagement.” With two major political events taking
place during the fall semester—the Canadian federal election and
the Paris UN Climate Change Conference—students will not only
learn about how our leaders are dealing with sustainability
concerns, but through collaborative class projects, will also have
the chance to engage with these leaders and motivate other
students to get involved in the political process. The goal is to
give students the opportunity to impress on decision makers the
need to take issues of sustainability seriously.
If you are interested in taking the course, please contact Mark
Cohen or Richard Klopp by MIO. We will be organising infosessions in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can visit the
course blog at:
https://sustainabilityinactionatvanier.wordpress.com/, where we
will be posting preregistration information and examples of
student work from last year.
Mark Cohen and Richard Klopp, co-teachers of Sustainability-in-Action
Ermine Paronyan, VCSA
You’re invited to a conference
The conference, Inclusion in/en
Action, will be offered on May 20
from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. In the
Boardroom.
The day will focus on diversity and
how we, as teachers and staff, can
welcome our students into an
inclusive classroom and college.
The day will be full with the
premier of the VTV series on
diversity, case studies for groups to
tackle, a presentation on diversity in General Education, lunch
with tables competing in a challenge, a guest speaker, and a
Playback Theatre that will dramatize various situations we all
might encounter and like to find solutions for.
This conference is organized by the PDO, General Education, and
International Education. To register, email Jennifer Joseph by
May 15.
Watch for next week’s Intercom for the program.
Judy Macdonald, International Education, on behalf of the organizing
committee: Kim Matthews, Rachel Jobin, Alan Wong, Eric Lozowy,
Willie Brown, Jennifer Joseph
One Week without plastic Challenge at Vanier
Vanier College’s Environmental & Wildlife Management program
is challenging all Vanier College staff, students, friends and family
to go one week without purchasing anything plastic.
Congratulations to Vanier Musicians
Congratulations are in order for several students and teachers
from the Vanier College Department of Music. Jocelyn Couture
and the Vanier College Big Band, along with Christopher Smith
and the J.L. Big Band put on a fabulous show last Monday, April
13 in the 17th Annual Big Band Benefit dedicated to the memory
of jazz pianist Jan Jarczyk. Thanks go out to guest performer
Charles Ellison on trumpet, and to former Vanier teacher Joe
Sullivan who gave a warm and moving testimonial on the
professional life and work of Prof. Jarczyk. Four scholarships were
awarded to deserving jazz students at the concert.
Congratulations to Matthew McCormack (Justin Time
Scholarship), Michael Bruzzese and Malcolm Findlay (co-winners
of the J.L. Big Band Scholarship), and Sam Fleury (Oliver Jones
Graduation Scholarship).
Also, congratulations and thank you to students Caitlin Berger
(flute) and Ashley-Maria Reed (cello) for their soulful
performance of Ani Ma’amin and a Bach suite movement at the
Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony on Wednesday, April 15.
Their time and the warmth of their performance were truly
appreciated by all in attendance at the event.
Glen Ethier, Department of Music
The challenge starts Monday, April 20th and ends the following
Monday April 27th to commemorate Earth Day into Earth week.
The challenge includes:
No plastic bags during shopping or use for lunches, etc.
ALTERNATIVE: Use reusable bags
No plastic water bottles. ALTERNATIVE: Reusable bottles such as
those handed out during Water Week or from home.
No plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, disposable plastic plates
& cups) ALTERNATIVE: washable kitchen ware to reuse
BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD
Please join and share our event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/956976834312522/
Evelynne Barten, Environmental and Wildlife Management
This Week from the Music Department
The old expression says “no rest for the wicked.” In the case of
our Vanier music students and teachers, that should be amended
to say “no rest for the wickedly good” with even more concerts
popping up this week from Vanier Music. First up is the Vanier
College Choir, directed by Philippe Bourque in a joint
performance with the Choeur de l’Université de Montréal this
Tuesday, April 21 at Salle Claude Champagne.
Want to know more about this big event? Click on
http://www.calendrier.umontreal.ca/musique/?com=detail&eID=
600776 to get the details! The concert will include the world
premiere of a choral work by music alumnus Vytautas Bucionis.
And if that is not enough (or if it is too late at night for you!) on
Wednesday, April 22 at noon in the Auditorium, the music
department proudly presents yet another edition of
DRUMOLOGY, the baby of our drum teacher Nasyr Abdul AlKhabyyr. This show features the amazing talents of current and
past Vanier drum students, and is always a big hit. You can even
check
out
the
promotional
video
at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-QvSZCIEmQ&feature=emupload_owner
Both events are free, and we hope to see you there.
Glen Ethier, Department of Music
Capsule de français
Bonjour à tous et à toutes! Vous désirez vérifier vos connaissances en français? Rien de plus facile avec les capsules linguistiques.
Voici les réponses de l’exercice de la semaine dernière :
1. La boîte aux lettres est PRÈS de la gare.
2. Quand elles sont arrivées, il était PRÈS de minuit.
3. Nous sommes PRÊTS à vous accorder un entretien.
4. Pour assurer l’avenir de ses enfants, elle est PRÊTE à tout.
5. Est- il PRÊT à suivre cette formation pour se remettre à niveau?
Bravo à tous ceux et celles qui ont participé au concours!
Cette semaine, l’exercice est de niveau facile. Voici une nouvelle règle et l’exercice correspondant :
« Ou » et « où » :
Les mots « ou » et « où » sont des homophones : ils se prononcent de la même façon, mais leur sens est différent. Le terme « ou » est
une conjonction de coordination (comme : mais, et, donc, or, ni, car). Dans une phrase, on pourrait remplacer « ou » par « ou bien » sans
modifier la signification. Par exemple : « Aujourd’hui, nous pourrions aller au musée ou faire une promenade dans le parc » a le même sens
que: « aujourd’hui, nous pourrions aller au musée ou bien faire une promenade dans le parc ».
Avec un accent grave, le mot « où » est un pronom relatif qui indique un lieu ou un moment. Par exemple : « Le jour où je t’ai rencontrée, il
faisait un temps magnifique. » « Retrouvons-nous à l’endroit où tu travailles. »
Exercice:
Complétez les phrases suivantes en utilisant les mots « ou » et « où »:
1. Voulez-vous aller au théâtre _____ au cinéma?
2. Sais-tu _____ tu vas aller en vacances?
3. Mais _____ sont mes clés?
4. Tu préfères la crème glacée au chocolat _____ à l’orange?
5. Pose ton manteau_____ tu veux.
Remplissez le coupon de participation suivant. Apportez vos réponses avant le vendredi 24 avril 2015 à Isabelle Rivest, Département de
français, soit par courrier interne, soit dans l’enveloppe que vous trouverez sur la porte du bureau K 307. À la fin de la session d’automne, un
prix au goût de la France sera décerné à la personne ayant apporté le plus grand nombre de bonnes réponses.
Bonne chance à tous et à toutes!
Isabelle Rivest, département de français
Coupon de participation
Nom_______________________________________________________
Adresse courriel/email_________________________________________
Numéro de téléphone_________________________________________
Vanier’s collective
GARDENS!
Did you know that…
 … Vanier College inaugurated its collective vegetable
and flower gardens in May 2014?
 … all the gardening is done by volunteers in the
Vanier community, including teachers, staff and
students?
 … you can use gardening hours toward the S.T.A.R.
program or for any volunteering you might need?
 … you don’t need any gardening knowledge to get
involved?
In conjunction with the
Sustainability Major
Garden Party! April 24, 10:00-13:00 at the garden
shed (in front of B-wing). Drop by and share your
gardening dream for Vanier!
For more information: Myriam Mansour at [email protected]
Swim-a-thon 2015
The Aquatic Program is pleased to announce its 5th annual swim-a-thon. This year’s event will raise
funds for the Malawi Nursing Exchange Program. Since 2011, the Vanier Nursing department has
been offering their graduating students the opportunity to complete the final six weeks of their three
year program, in Sub-Saharan Africa. To date 30 students have participated. As part of our
agreement with Kamuzu College of Nursing, we are obligated to reciprocate each year by offering two
Malawian students the chance to have an international experience and to learn about nursing in a
different context.
Your donations will assist us to make this a reality for two students, who have not travelled beyond
Malawi’s borders, to join us here at Vanier for the Fall semester. This will surely be a transformative
learning experience.
Please help us make this exchange a reality by supporting one of the swimmers with a pledge!
WHERE & WHEN?
Vanier College pool (821 Sainte-Croix, Saint-Laurent, H4L-3X9) on Friday May 22nd, 2015 from
13:00 to 15:00. The swim-a-thon will be divided into two groups: solo swimmers, if you are up to the
challenge, will be swimming from 13:00 to 14:00 and team swimmers (teams of minimum 4 and
maximum 8) will be swimming from 14:00 to 15:00.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
To register, please send an email to Jessica Braul at [email protected]
IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A DONATION
Please contact Jessica Braul by sending an email to [email protected]
IN NEED OF A MASSAGE?
Ikra Spa masseurs will be present from 12:00pm to 15:45 to offer FREE pre and post swim
massages to all participants. They will be represented by their colleague Leonard, whom will be
collecting funds and swimming for this cause.
We thank you in advance for your support.
Blue Ribbon Therapy Dogs
Coming to Vanier
Hang out with furry friends and
let go of some stress.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In the Carrefour
Facebook.com/BlueRibbonTherapyDogs