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Join Cinema Politica Concordia for the Montreal premiere of TASTE OF CEMENT – An examination of the degrading conditions experienced by Syrian construction workers building skyscrapers in Beirut on the ruins caused by the Lebanese civil war. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ziad Kalthoum!

This event is presented in collaboration with RIDM. This screening is co-presented with McGill Syrian Students’ Association and Concordia Syrian Students’ Association. Admission is by donation ($5-10 suggested). The venue is wheelchair accessible.

TASTE OF CEMENT
Ziad Kalthoum / Germany – Lebanon – Syria – United Arab Emirates – Qatar / 2017 / 85′ / Arabic with English subtitles

TASTE OF CEMENT is an essay documentary of Syrian construction workers building new skyscrapers in Beirut on the ruins caused by the Lebanese civil war. At the same time their own houses are being bombed in Syria. A Curfew prohibits them from leaving the construction site after work. Every night in their pit below the skyscraper the news from their homeland and the memories of the war chase them. Mute and imprisoned in the cement underground, they must endure until the new day arrives where the hammering and welding drowns out their nightmares.

more info: https://www.cinemapolitica.org/screening/concordia/taste-cement

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Joignez-vous à Cinema Politica Concordia pour la première montréalaise de TASTE OF CEMENT – Un examen des conditions dégradantes endurées par des travailleurs syriens construisant des gratte-ciels sur les ruines causées par la guerre civile libanaise.

Cet événement est présenté en collaboration avec RIDM. Cet événement est co-présenté avec McGill Syrian Students’ Association et Concordia Syrian Students’ Association. L’entrée se fait sur une base de contributions volontaires (5-10$ suggéré). La salle est accessible en fauteuil roulant.

TASTE OF CEMENT
Ziad Kalthoum / Allemagne – Liban – Syrie – Émirats Arabes Unis – Qatar / 2017 / 85 ‘ / Arabe avec sous-titres anglais

Gagnant du Grand prix à Visions du réel cette année, le tour de force cinématographique de Ziad Kalthoum examine les conditions déshumanisantes des travailleurs de la construction syriens réfugiés au Liban. Confinés jour et nuit sur le chantier par un couvre-feu qui leur interdit l’accès au monde extérieur, les ouvriers reconstruisent leur pays d’adoption, tout en vivant l’angoisse de savoir leur propre patrie en totale destruction. Aux difficiles journées de labeur succèdent de longues nuits solitaires, hantées par les cauchemars collectifs de ce peuple traumatisé par la perte. Avec d’impressionnantes envolées oniriques, une caméra envoûtante, un montage inattendu et une bande sonore époustouflante, le cinéaste syrien livre une œuvre vertigineuse et profondément humaniste.

plus d’info: https://www.cinemapolitica.org/screening/concordia/taste-cement

At this point in the semester, the routine gets repetitive. You’re tired of classes at Leacock and being cramped in those seats… but wait!

You walk out, and there we are. We’re the difference in your routine today. Why?

We’re selling home-made Syrian falafel.

Come by and have a taste at Leacock this Tuesday, 12pm… You won’t want to miss it!

Event page: http://bit.ly/2hD5fsa

The Syrian conflict has created 5.2 million refugees worldwide, half a million of which are between the ages of 18 and 22; students like us. These displaced students had hopes and dreams to pursue an education that would better their lives and the lives of those around them. Many aspired to become doctors, engineers, artists… but with the ever increasing threat to their livelihood due to frequent attacks on university campuses and their hometowns, many have had no choice but to drop out and flee, leaving their untapped potential to slowly stagnate.

Syrians thus face an academic crisis due to a breakdown of higher education within their country.

As McGill students, we, before anyone, understand the privledge it is to pursue our education. We understand how it can shape our future and grant us opportunity, enlightening and challenging us.

Over the past few years, the term “lost generation” has become synonymous with Syria’s youth.

We want to put an end to this.

The maintenance of a population of educated students and the prevention of a “lost generation” is necessary for the post-conflict development of Syria, and the Institute of International Education (IIE) is addressing this emergency through the creation of the Syria Consortium for Higher Education in Crisis, which includes universities and colleges worldwide who offer scholarships to assist Syrian students—notably including Brown, Columbia, John Hopkins, and Dartmouth.

We believe it is time to move beyond talking about the need to create change, and actually make the change happen. We want McGill to be the first Canadian university to join the IIE’s Syria Consortium, and create a scholarship for a displaced Syrian student—hopefully inspiring other campuses across Canada to do the same.

But to do so we need your support. So, come vote YES and support us at the Fall semester GA, and help kickstart a movement.

The General Assembly will happen at the SSMU Building this Monday the 23rd of October, at 5:30pm. Your presence is crucial in making this happen, so grab your friends, bring your supper and your McGill ID (otherwise you won’t get into the building), and come to take part in a campaign that will not only directly change someone’s life, but aid a country’s future.

#SaveASeatforSyria

Event page: http://bit.ly/2z0Hph5

For further reading:

https://www.iie.org/
https://www.iie.org/Programs/Syria-Scholarships
http://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/regional.php
https://www.books-not-bombs.com/mcgill

Our first event on reimagining Syria, hosted at the McGill School of Architecture, will exhibit a series of images of cities that were heavily damaged during the Syrian civil war—contrasted with pictures drawn by you, our audience, depicting what you wish will arise from the destruction.

In all estimates Syria has lost most of its key infrastructure—housing, education buildings, hospitals, and places of worship.
But as with all wars, they eventually end. But when Syrians have the chance to return home, what will they return to? What will the country look like? How do we maintain the country’s essence, whilst in the process of rebuilding?

We want you to bring an element of hope amongst the destruction that has so often been depicted in the news—we want to reconstruct.

This is a huge job for architects, similar to the effort Europe went through after the first and second World Wars. We hope that by having the exhibition at the School of Architecture it will inspire students and professors alike to start thinking and discussing post-war reconstruction in Syria.

EXHIBITION: OCT 10-20TH.

VERNISSAGE: THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER @ 5:00 PM.

MCGILL UNIVERSITY EXHIBITION ROOM

Event page: http://bit.ly/2fTREvM

Thanksgiving weekend and you’re in town? Wanna pre for Monday’s dinner? Head out to Bab Sharqi with us this Sunday for an all you can eat Syrian brunch. Yep, we said it.

All. You. Can. Eat.

That means unlimited foul (fava beans).. fatteh…hummus…omelettes..tea.. all that good good.

Buy $18 EARLY BIRD tickets at 514-621-4620 or 514-885-4487 from now till Friday, otherwise it will be $20 at the door.

If you’d like us to arrange a rideshare with others commuting to the venue (perhaps the last time you’ll use Uber in Quebec ~tears~), feel free to message us and we can figure a meet up location.

Come be bad and brunchie with us.

See you there, and remember to avoid tight clothing… you’ll need all the room you can get 😉

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1972039529741018/?active_tab=about

Ever had Syrian sweets? No? Well if you think our hummus is good, then this stuff is even better.

Come try our KNAFEH,and BAKLAVA and complimentary traditional tea blend this Thursday at Rutherford Physics Building!

We all know the hike up to Strathcona… the labs on Pine… Trottier… can sometimes get you a lil out of breath. So stop by Rutherford, satisfy your sweet tooth, enjoy tea time in between classes, and head back out all refreshed!

See you Thursday sweeteeeas

Event page: http://bit.ly/2wDJqLi

>>>Bronfman Lobby. 12 PM to 4 PM .
>>>Organic Thyme Flatbread AKA Man2oushe
>>>All proceeds to fund Syrian Kids Foundation http://syriankids.ca

Event page: http://bit.ly/2kunNvB

La Ronde brought to you by the SSA! 

Come destress with us before midterm season begins! Montreal’s premium amusement park is offering a reduced price online… so here’s your chance to do a little bit of thrillseeking before it gets too cold to do anything at all.

Meet up will be at Roddick Gates at 10am sharp. We will be departing at 10:15 and taking the metro to the amusement park, so don’t forget your OPUS cards or your change ($3.25) for tickets!

Once we get to the park, you’re free to come and go as you choose, but obviously it’ll be more fun to watch each other’s terrified expressions on the various rollercoasters throughout the day.

By booking your ticket ONLINE you will receive $20 off the regular price, so $48.99 instead of $68.99. So yasssss—discount. 😉

See you all there!!!! Bring your cameras to take pictues of your fave exec’s rollercoaster face.

Event page:  http://bit.ly/2y6VXeb

Picture this: You’re up at Tamtam’s with a group of friends. The sun is shining… the vibes are great… but you’re hungry (if you’re not, you’re not doing Tamtam’s right). You feel a Boustan-The Halal Guys type of way but they’re all the way down the mountain… what do you do?

You head to us.

Yep. For the SSA’s first event of the year, we’re satisfying your kabab-cravings. Hummus? Mezzehs? We got it. Come chill with us at Tam’s, get to know who we are, and catch some serious Syrian vibes before the school year starts.

Our wonderful sponsor is Souriana Grillades et Boucherie, who are providing us with fresh, delicious food for the day.
You will get 2 kebab skewers + 2 pastries + veggies + lemonade and cookies, for:
$8 for McGill students
$12 for non-McGill students

Detox from Frosh and recover from your Tamtam’s adventure: come indulge with us—you deserve it. 😉

*Please bring CASH ONLY. Tickets are sold at the event!

Event page: http://bit.ly/2y2buKd