Will Straw
@wstraw.bsky.social
James McGill Emeritus Professor of Urban Media Studies at McGill University. Scholar of cities, media, night Follow news of night culture at https://theurbannight.com/ or visit my research site at https://willstraw.com/
People I know keep telling me it's a happening place now - I still can't shake off the prejudice that it's for people looking for work (which I'm clearly not!)
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
People I know keep telling me it's a happening place now - I still can't shake off the prejudice that it's for people looking for work (which I'm clearly not!)
Sorry you can't make it to Montreal, but the University of Ottawa is in Ottawa!
October 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Sorry you can't make it to Montreal, but the University of Ottawa is in Ottawa!
The dinner of Oct 20th would work fine! Where are you staying?
September 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The dinner of Oct 20th would work fine! Where are you staying?
HI Tom. I'd love to, but am available only on the 20th. I have a thesis defense on line running over lunch on the 21st, then am in Sherbrooke for a conference 22-25th. It's my busiest week of the term (though I'm retired.) Will you be here at lunch on the 20th? Would be great to see you.
September 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
HI Tom. I'd love to, but am available only on the 20th. I have a thesis defense on line running over lunch on the 21st, then am in Sherbrooke for a conference 22-25th. It's my busiest week of the term (though I'm retired.) Will you be here at lunch on the 20th? Would be great to see you.
oh, very sorry to hear this
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
oh, very sorry to hear this
Thanks for the announcement - I downloaded and read this smart, lovely book this morning.
September 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thanks for the announcement - I downloaded and read this smart, lovely book this morning.