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TUESDAY November 29th 2011

2011-11-22T14:21:00.000-08:00

Prof. Jon Harris

"Electricity and You"

Unlock the master electrician within.

Prof. Dylan Crosby

"Cosmos and Psyche: Planetary Alignments and Archetypal Developments"

A book review.

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES by Richard Sibblies

2011-11-03T20:03:00.000-07:00

NOVEMBER 8th! a Lecture by Richard Sibblies:

with: "Saul Bass vs. Sketchup" by Ben Stevenson

8pm, 281 Augusta. Be there!

Addendum: Familiarize yourself with Saul Bass by watching the best short film ever made:

MINI UNIVERSITY: Fall 2011

2011-09-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

Sharpen your pencils, people. Despite a two year lapse in Mini University's existence, It's back with a vengeance. I've spoken with many people who have lectures up their sleeves.

To those of you who have lectured in the past: put your thinking caps on. What have you been learning about in the past couple years? What new topics can you enlighten us on?

Mini U gives us a forum for formal learning, for FREE. Why not expand our minds with the collective knowledge that exists?

Mini U will happen approximately every 3 weeks, with typically 2 lectures (30 mins each) per evening.

Tuesday is what I'm thinking.... vote for your favorite day on this DOODLE (click to vote)

Send lecture ideas to < benjaminstevenson @ hotmail.com > (no spaces)

Mini U is Back Autumn 2009!

2009-05-26T19:06:00.000-07:00

Hello avid readers. As you may have noticed, Mini University has been on a short hiatus since the cold days of winter, but mark my words: This autumn will be blossoming with brand new lecture topics, field trips, events and symposiums.

I would like to leave you with some food for thought:

Scientology: What the?

2009-01-26T16:47:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, January 26th
8.30 pm

Chris Graham will be lecturing on the topic of Scientology.

If anyone has any comments, questions or RSVP's, please leave a comment
(you don't need to sign up)

Winemaking 101

2009-01-10T21:27:00.000-08:00

THIS Wednesday, esteemed Professor Ann Andre will be giving us an in-depth look at winemaking, in a lecture entitled

"Vinification in your closet. In just 28 days"
(in other words, D.I.Y. winemaking)

Location: 281 Augusta Ave
Time: 8.30 pm, sharp as cheddar
Date: January 14, 2009

Please RSVP by Leaving a comment

Hoaxes, Forgeries and Fakes

2008-12-13T11:35:00.001-08:00

THURSDAY, December 18th.

Time: 8:30 pm
Place: 281 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Title: "Hoaxes, Forgeries and Fakes"
Professor Paul Beer will be presiding.

Bio: Paul Beer is a professor, writer, actor, bourbon connoisseur and all around gentleman. He lives and works in Toronto, Ontario. With many accreditations, degrees and pseudonyms, Beer has inspired a generation through his research on the topic of Hoaxes. His inaugural Lecture at Mini University is not to be missed.

Lecture: THIS WEEK

2008-11-17T10:23:00.000-08:00

THIS WEDNESDAY, November 19th, 2008

at 281 Augusta Avenue, Beginning at 8:30 pm,

Professor Tim Masson will be lecturing:
"Your ATM Receipt: Fact or Fiction"...
A lecture on how to use Quicken to organize your personal finances.

"You may have a funny feeling that the quick glance at your ATM receipt before you slip it into the trash slot isn't the best way to manage your finances. But where to begin? This lecture will give you the tools you need to get control of your finances in less than 15 minutes per week."

Class is in Session

2008-10-29T09:53:00.000-07:00

November 5, 8:30 pm Sharp:

Professor Matt Skinner

(Honorary Doctorate)

"The Causes of the Trojan War"

55 mins

You will not want to miss this lecture. Please RSVP.

FIELD TRIP : Lecture by Tucker Viemeister

2008-10-23T10:10:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, October 29: Mini University Field Trip

CANCELLED!

In it's place, 281 Augusta will be hosting a documentary screening.

Details to follow.

Do Schools Kill Creativity?

2008-10-23T07:47:00.000-07:00

Comedy for a Cause

2008-10-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

Mini University is proud to endorse:

Comedy for a Cause.

Proceeds go to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Oncology Clinic at Sick Kids Hospital.

Contact the Dean of Students for more information / tickets.

Thumbs up

2008-10-02T08:03:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who came out for the first mini U session of the autumn semester. We had a great turnout, and collectively used body heat to make the room into a sweatbox.

Any thoughts on Voting Systems or the Bionic Eye?

How could Canada's voting system be improved?

Discuss.

(you don't need to sign up to make a comment)

The Bonobo: Quite the ape!

2008-09-29T13:01:00.000-07:00

First of the Fall Season

2008-09-29T11:09:00.000-07:00

WEDNESDAY October 1, 2008, 8:30 - 9:30 pm.

"You can't always elect what you want"
a lecture on voting systems
by Dave Dewees

"Bionic Eyes"
by Ben Stevenson

Previous Mini University Lectures

2008-09-23T14:09:00.000-07:00

In no particular order:

Homeless Shelters. Jake Aikenhead
Lifelong Learning. Ben Stevenson
Embryology. Jeremiah Groen
Renewable Energy. Bryony Smith
J. Alfred Prufrock. Dave Dewees
Survival (Zombies). Ben Porter
Brainwalking. Al Groen
God, Sex and Cigarettes: The History of Quebec. Ann Andre
Biomechanical Breathing. Bronwyn Cuthbertson
DNA. Holly Brose
Czech Holidays. Laura Zajicek
Renaissance Lutes. Richard Sibblies
Korean BBQ. Albert Kwon
Calculus. Ben Stevenson
Pop Up Books. Ben Porter
Star Formation. Jake Aikenhead
Anatomy of the funny. Adam Pounder
Shoe Design. Caitlin Curran Blaney