University of the Streets Café presents: Winter 2009 sneak peek & call for volunteers

We are pleased to announce that the University of the Streets Café is back for the Winter 2009 season!

With themes ranging from the economic crisis to the benefits of sex, the conversations will surely give you something to talk about.

The complete calendar will be out soon, but until then, here is a sneak peek of what's to come:

Feb 17 A Question of Economics: What is the financial crisis?
Feb 18 A Question of Economics: Is this the only economy we can have?
Feb 26 The Politics of the Now: Who gets to make sense of history?
Mar 2 Personal Balance: How to engineer a balanced life?
Mar 4 (am) Café Scientifique: How can we be healthy, wealthy and wise as we age?
Mar 4 (pm) A Changing Community: How do we navigate identity, accents and belonging?
Mar 11 A Changing Community: How do we reconcile many histories in one community?
Mar 16 The Politics of the Now: How do we shift our thinking from disillusionment to engagement?
Mar 18 A Changing Community: So I have a diploma, can I get a job?
Mar 24 A Question of Economics: Who owns the economy?
Mar 25 A Question of Economics: How does the economy fit into the environment?
Mar 26 Rooted in History: Aren't we all a little Irish?
Apr 6 Democratizing Science: What is the media's role in making science accessible?
Apr 7 Café Scientifique: Why is sex good for you?
Apr 16 CITIZENShift: Is there really work for all?
Apr 20 Democratizing Science: How can the public meaningfully engage with science?

Can't wait until February 17th? Why not volunteer and help us spread the word? We could really use your help! To request a volunteer position or for any other enquiries about the program do not hesitate to contact us:

Elizabeth Hunt, Program Coordinator
univcafe@yahoo.ca
514 848-2424 ext. 3968

Jennifer Gagné, Assistant Coordinator
univcafe@concordia.ca
514 848-2424 ext. 3967

The University of the Streets Café creates gathering places for citizens to pursue lifelong learning and engagement through public conversations. For more information please visit www.univcafe.org