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Friday, July 22, 2011

Recap of a great evening: DesignMeets… McLuhan+You | And here I am riffing on my probe

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Thank you McLuhan100! A terrific evening with great riffs by all :)

"Though the evening was many things, three specific words can sum up last night’s DesignMeets with McLuhan100: memorable, inspirational, and… perspirational! A record 51°C with humidex was said to have reached the University of Toronto campus earlier that afternoon, but the dedicated McLuhan enthusiasts would not be beat. Attendees filtered in to the historic McLuhan Coach House around 5:30 filled with excitement and true respect for the celebration of the man who is often regarded as the father of understanding media.

Each guest received a McLuhan probe upon registration for the opportunity to read it out loud and share their thoughts with others. Attendees ranged from the fields of academia, graphic design, and film, but perhaps the most fascinating guests were those who were students of Marshall McLuhan himself. In true Monday night seminar fashion, the dialogue that came out of the event was both varied and stimulating..."

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