Holiday cheer on campus
Concordia has a number of events happening on both its campuses for the festive season and what could be more fun than celebrating multiple holidays all at once?
The Dean of Students Office and Multi-faith Chaplaincy are holding a repeat performance of Holidays around the World, where guests can celebrate different cultural and religious traditions, including Hanukkah, Kwanza, Yule, and the Islamic New Year.
When: Tuesday, December 14 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Loyola Chapel (7141 Sherbrooke St. W.)
There will be drumming, Hanukkah music, and dancing, as well as singing from Carolers for a Cause.
Carolers for a Cause
The Carolers for a Cause have been spreading cheer again this year by singing holiday tunes and collecting donations for the Student Emergency and Food Fund.
Singers Roberto Chen-Rangel, Cynthia Hedrich, Katherine Hedrich, Lorraine Toscano, Danielle Pullen and Adrienne Willott hope to beat last year’s total of $2,010.
In addition to the Holidays around the World event, they are also performing on the Sir George Williams Campus.
When: Thursday, December 9 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Where: J. W. McConnell Library Building atrium (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
John Molson School of Business Toy Drive
The John Molson School of Business is holding its third annual toy drive for the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Last year, more than 200 toys were collected and sent to the hospital’s Child Life Services department, whose specialists use play, education and self-expression to promote the psychological well-being and development of infants, children, adolescents and their families. Organizers Eva Ferrara, Mona Senecal, and Jay Mazzamauro hope to do even better this year.
Unwrapped gifts may be dropped off until Friday, December 10, after which the toys will be delivered by the wonderful elves from Distribution Services to the hospital. The hospital requests that all donations be new and nonviolent. Gifts will be wrapped by volunteers at the hospital.
Toy drop-off locations:
• John Molson School of Business, 1450 Guy St., rooms MB 12.117 or MB 4.204
• Human Resources Department, 1250 Guy St., room FB 1130
Stingers Holiday Skating Party
Bring the family to skate with Santa, Buzz (the Stingers mascot), and the Stingers hockey teams. There will be face painting, hot chocolate, cookies and lots of fun. Non-perishable food will be collected at the door. Skates are not provided.
While admission is free, registration is requested by December 8: Email alumni.concordia.ca/register or call 514-848-2424, ext. 4397.
When: Saturday, December 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Ed Meagher Arena (7200 Sherbrooke St. W.)
Tie a Ribbon on the Holiday Tree
Concordia’s Holiday Tree will go up in the McConnell Building atrium on December 8, and volunteers from Multi-faith Chaplaincy will be selling ribbons for contributions of $1 or more to decorate the tree. The proceeds go to the Student Emergency and Food Fund.
When: December 8 to 10 and December 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: J. W. McConnell Library Building atrium (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.)
Annual Library Auction
The annual Libraries Christmas Auction takes place December 9 from noon to 2 p.m. in the J. A. DeSève Cinema (LB 125, 1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W). The auction has raised funds for local charities and causes for 20 years by selling gifts and products from sponsors.
Entry costs $2 or one raffle ticket, which can be purchased individually for $2 or in a booklet of 10 for $15. Raffle tickets will be available at the door. The more than 100 items up for auction, all great gift ideas, are listed on the auction site. Pictures from last year are also on the site.
Homemade lunch items will be sold. Cheques and cash are accepted forms of payment.
The beneficiaries include, but are not limited to, Chez Doris, Concordia’s Financial Aid and Awards Office, Concordia’s Multi-faith Chaplaincy, Dans la rue, and Sun Youth.
Related links:
• Register for the skating party
• John Molson School of Business toy drive
• Multi-faith Chaplaincy
• Libraries Christmas Auction