What is the cost of the symposium and banquet?

The afternoon symposium is free. The evening banquet tickets are non-refundable: $50 in advance, and $60 at the door.

What parking is available at the University of Manitoba?

There is paid visitor parking for the afternoon symposium: https://umanitoba.ca/parking/visitor-parking. There is free parking in the Q Lot across from St. John's College for the evening banquet.

Thursday, May 30

Symposium & Banquet: Homecoming: Marshall McLuhan in Winnipeg 2.0

Free afternoon symposium at U of M Archives & Special Collections. Advance tickets recommended for evening banquet at St. John's College.

By The Marshall McLuhan Initiative

Date and time

Thursday, May 30 · 7 - 10pm CDT

Location

Cross Commons

St. John's College 92 Dysart Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M5 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

Untitled agenda

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presentation of The Medium and the Light Award 2024

The purpose of The Medium and the Light Award is "to recognize a person, group, or organization that has made a significant contribution to ecumenical communication inspired by observations and notio...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Keynote Address

Andrew McLuhan, Founder of The McLuhan Institute

"Tradition in Transition: Break down to break through"

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Donation to Archives & Special Collections

The Kelvin Technical High School Yearbook from McLuhan's graduating year, 1928, will be donated from MMI to U of M Archives & Special Collections.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Local Keynote

Dr. Jaqueline McLeod Rogers, U of W

"McLuhan and Home and City Places"

About this event

Welcome to the Symposium & Banquet: Winnipigeon Homecoming: Marshall McLuhan in Winnipeg 2.0!

Join us on Thu May 30 2024 from 13:00 to 17:00 for an exciting and free symposium at Archives & Special Collections, 330 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, U of M. Get ready for an afternoon filled with thought-provoking discussions and engaging presentations. Reconvene later that evening at 19:00 at Cross Commons, St. John's College, U of M for a banquet featuring live jazz music, more reflections on McLuhan's legacy, and delicious food and wine. Symposium- and McLuhan-related materials will be available for purchase.

Connect with fellow enthusiasts of Marshall McLuhan's work and explore the impact of his ideas in today's digital age. This is a rare opportunity to delve more deeply into McLuhan's probes on the effects of technologies on human beings and their relevance in our modern, increasingly discarnate world.

Don't miss out on this chance to engage in a fun and interactive setting with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge of communications genius, Marshall McLuhan, one of our greatest Manitobas, who said, "The Medium is the Message." At this event, the Message is McLuhan's!

Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Symposium & Banquet: Winnipigeon Homecoming: Marshall McLuhan in Winnipeg 2.0!

Organized by

The Marshall McLuhan Initiative