KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – Sara Grimes
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaSara M. Grimes: Praxis and Partners: Building a Collaborative, Cross-Sector Research Agenda, from Kids DIY Media to KMDI-Semaphore. Abstract: In this talk, Dr. Grimes introduces the rationale, goals, and long-term vision of the upcoming mergerContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – David Gauntlett
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaAbstract: The internet was meant to take us to a bright and beautiful place. That didn’t really work out as intended. The tools that enable people to share creative work, exchange ideas and foster inspirationContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – Kara Brisson-Boivin
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaUse, Understand, Create: Cultivating Digital Literacy In Young Canadians Abstract: As increasing numbers of businesses, services and even democratic processes migrate online, citizens who lack digital literacy skills risk being disadvantaged when it comes toContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Spring Luncheon
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaYou are invited to the KMDI-Semaphore Spring Luncheon. This party is for Faculty of Information staff, faculty, students, KMDI-Semaphore members, community partners and friends. Bring your family, friends, partners and children. All are welcome! TakeContinue reading
Embroidery Lessons
Makerspace lab, Room 307, Bissell Building, 140 St George StreetCurious about digital embroidery? Come by the Makerspace lab for a demonstration and brief introduction to our new digital embroidery machine! Bring your lunch or a snack and a piece of non-stretchy fabric to haveContinue reading
KMDI Semaphore Speaker Series – Prof. David Wachsmuth
Bissell Building, Room BL 528 140 St.George Street, Toronto, OntarioThe Digital Curation Institute invites guests the "Data and the lack of data in the politics of the platform economy" lecture, led by McGill University professor, David Wachsmuth. Abstract How does data structure the political economy ofContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – CHAOSMOSIS mAchInes
Helen-Gardiner-Phelan Theatre 79 St.George, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaYou're invited to CHAOSMOSIS mAchInes, a collection of installations, performances, and critiques, co-sponsored by the University of Toronto's Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies. Inspired by Nina Czegledy (Laser series, Leonardo network) thisContinue reading
Data Driven Societies – Part 1/2
Myhal Centre, Room 853Lecture 1. School of Cities, St. George Speaker: Surya Mattu Title: “Data Driven Society” Date: October 30, 4-6pm Location: Myhal Centre, Room 853 55 St George Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 0C9 -- Lecture 2. ICCIT,Continue reading
Data Driven Societies – Part 2/2
UTM IB 110Lecture 2. ICCIT, UTM Speaker: Surya Mattu Title: “Machine Bias” Date: October 31, 11-1pm Location: IB 110 __ Lecture 1. School of Cities, St. George Speaker: Surya Mattu Title: “Data Driven Society” Date: October 30,Continue reading
Jodi Dean Lecture and Graduate Seminar
DECEMBER 5, Lecture, 7pm – 8:30pm, Doors open at 6:30pm. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave An Annual Lecture honouring the Toronto School contributions of University of Toronto's Ursula Franklin, Harold Adams Innis, and Marshall McLuhan. Co-sponsored and organized byContinue reading