Information Guide – Montréal & McGill 2016 McGill-Queen’s Graduate Conference in History Past the Pages / / Au-delà des pages

Welcome to Montréal! Since 2004, the McGill-Queen’s Graduate Conference in History has invited young scholars from across Canada and the United States to participate in a discussion about the practice of history. For thirteen years, graduate students in History and the Humanities have chosen this conference to present their promising research. This year, we are pleased to expand the conference to include an afternoon of excisions and camaraderie for conference participants and graduate students in the Department of History and Classical Studies. On behalf of the organizing committee and all of us here in the History and Classical Studies Graduate Student Association, welcome to Montréal! This information guide should answer most of your questions about transportation, scheduling, and other practical matters. Upon arrival to the first day of conference panels on February 26, you’ll receive a wifi passcode for your time at McGill University. As part of our sustainability mission is to reduce our paper use, we hope that you will refer to this guide and the conference proceedings using a digital device. If possible, please bring a digital device with you to the conference, as there will be no paper materials circulated regarding the conference or scheduling. In the meantime, we eagerly await your arrival and look forward to an excellent conference!

MCGILL UNIVERSITY Montréal & McGill University Home to over 1.6 million people, Montréal Contents is Canada’s second largest metropolis and WELCOME…………….. 1 the largest city in the province of . MONTRÉAL & MCGILL..1-2 Originally called Ville-Marie, the city is MQ2016 SCHEDULE….. 2-3 named after , the triple-peaked BEFORE YOU ARRIVE…. 3-4 hill located in the heart of the city. While TRANSPORTATION……. 4-5 French is the city’s official language, you ACCOMMODATION…… 5 should have no trouble navigating the city and university campus in English. #MQ2016…………….. 5 McGill is primarily an Anglophone campus and is home to over 39,000 students RESTAURANT GUIDE…. 6 of which over 9,200 are postgraduates. We hope that you take the opportunity CAMPUS MAP...………. 7 to explore the downtown campus, which is located at the foot of Mount Royal. It is important that we acknowledge the history of the land where we are Department of History & hosting our conference. To quote a statement drafted by the Post Graduate Classical Studies Student Society in collaboration with Indigenous members of the McGill Leacock Building, 6th floor community, the Kahnawake Cultural Centre and Indigenous Studies scholars 885 Ouest across Canada, “McGill University is located on land which has long served as Montréal, Quebec H3A 2T7 a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. McGill University honors and Thomson House respects the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this territory on which (Conference Venue) we gather today.” We are delighted to have you here at McGill University to engage with 3650 Rue McTavish, fellow young historians, and we want to do all we can to deliver an exceptional Montréal, Québec H3A 1Y2 experience. If you have any questions about the conference, please feel free to

email us at [email protected]. If you have any questions about Twitter: @MQ_2016 graduate studies in history and classical studies at McGill, please browse www.mcgill.ca/history/graduate or ask one of our PhD or MA students!

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MQ2016 Schedule

Presenters are welcome to take part in all aspects of the conference, including the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts and McLennan / Osler Library Special Collections excursions, Welcome to MTL! Pub Night at Brutopia, two days of conference panels, Seth Koven’s keynote address followed by a wine and cheese reception, ‘Pub Night Part Deux’ at Thomson House, and the buffet lunch with an address by Jeremy Tai. We have planned a packed schedule and we hope that you take in as much of the conference as possible. Of course, we encourage you to carve out sometime to explore Montréal and the McGill University campus!

THURSDAY, 25 February FRIDAY, 26 February Museum Excursions (15:00 arrival) 8:00 Registration Room 405

Participants will convene at one of the addresses Upon arrival to the 3rd floor of Thomson House, below. Look for someone holding a flag with the presenters are asked to register in room 405. As a McGill martlet (our heraldic mascot). Once reminder, all attendees must pay a $20 conference fee. Only cash payment in Canadian dollars will be everyone is accounted for, the group will tour the accepted. Upon paying this fee at registration, respective collections. It is important that you be attendees will receive their nametag, wifi password, on time, as we have scheduled a tour for the group. conference package, and drink tickets for the wine If you plan to attend one of these excursions, and cheese reception. For late arrivals, registration please RSVP by email no later than 5 February. will be available throughout the day. ([email protected]) 8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast

coffee, tea, juice, muffins, croissants, chocolatines, Montréal Museum of Fine Arts and fresh fruit 1380 Rue Sherbrooke O Montréal, QC H3G 1J5 Convene on the front steps at 3:00pm 8:30 – 8:55 Welcome

McLennan Library Special Collections & Opening remarks from Dr. David Wright, Professor of Osler Library of the History of Medicine History and Department Chair 3459 McTavish Street Montréal, QC H3A 0C9 5-minute shuffle Convene outside McLennan’s main entrance at th 9:00 – 10:20 Panels A & B 3:00pm and then proceed to the 4 floor as a group. 30-minute coffee/tea break with cookies & fruit

10:50 – 12:20 Panels C & D Welcome to MTL! 70 minute lunch (see list of recommended cafés and Pub Night at Brutopia restaurants on page4) 1219 Rue Crescent Montréal, QC H3G 2B1 13:30 – 14:50 Panels E & F After the excursions, come break the ice and enjoy some microbrews with McGill graduate students 30-minute coffee/tea break with cookies & fruit

and your fellow conference presenters. With a big 15:20 – 16:40 Panels G & H day ahead, we don’t expect for it to be a late- night… but we’re not ruling it out! Heck, go all- 30-minute break in and try Montréal’s legendary poutine! We have a space reserved, just ask a server for the McGill- Thomson House Ballroom Queen’s group! 17:10 – Welcome from Conference Co-Chairs, Tyler Yank & Stephan Pigeon

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17:20 – Introduction from Dr. Brian Lewis, Professor of History 10:50 – 12:10 Panel K & L 20-minute shuffle 17:30 – 19:00 Keynote Address Thomson House Ballroom Dr. Seth Koven (Rutgers) 12:30 – 13:00 Buffet Lunch “Economies of Conscience in Wartime Britain: The Hobhouses in War & Peace” A meal of soup, salad, and sandwiches is included for all conference participants throughout the afternoon 19:00 Wine & Cheese Reception address. With interlude from McGill Classics Play 13:00 – Introduction from Dr. Jason Opal, Associate Professor of History and Graduate Head Euripides’ Hekabe 13:10 – 14:50 Afternoon Address 21:00 – 00:00 Pub Night Part Deux Dr. Jeremy Tai (McGill) SATURDAY, 27 February “Under the Gaze of Chinese Fascism: 8:30 Late Registration Spiritual Revival and Urban Aesthetics in 1930s Xi’an” 8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast coffee, tea, juice, muffins, croissants, chocolatines, 15:10 – 16:30 Panels M & N and fresh fruit

9:00 – 10:20 Panels I & J 16:30 – 16:45 Closing Remarks Presentation of the Twitter Prize for best ‘Tweeter’ 30-minute coffee/tea break with cookies & fruit

Before you arrive

Conference Presentations We expect that each presenter will give a 15 to 20 minute paper. It is crucial that presenters are mindful of the time restraint! This is out of courtesy to your fellow presenters. If a presentation goes beyond the allotted time, panel chairs have been instructed to have the presenter immediately conclude the talk. This will help ensure sufficient time for questions and feedback from the audience and keeps the conference program on schedule. Please, ensure that your presentation keeps to the allotted time!

Technology Each conference room will be equipped with a television screen for those presenters who wish to include a visual presentation with their talk. It is the responsibility of the presenter to provide a laptop with VGA input or an adapter to accommodate this hardware. We do not expect any difficulties with the wifi; however, we strongly recommend that presenters do not expect to download the presentation from email or online storage. Experience shows that technology always seems to fail when you need it the most. We strongly recommend that you have a set of presentation notes with you!

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Taking in Montréal When thinking about your transportation arrangements, consider arriving in Montréal early enough to take in the museum and special collections excursions or departing on the Sunday after the conference, if you can swing it. Montréal offers a number of impressive sites that are worth visiting to take in the city’s beauty, including Old Montréal and the Old Port, Notre-Dame Basilica, Parc du Mount Royal, Montréal Olympic Stadium, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, Saint Joseph’s Oratory, and ’s Habitat 67. If you fancy yourself a foodie, be sure to check out either or Jean-Talon Market! We recommend that you check out Montréal’s Mile End neighbourhood which hosts the best bagels you’ll ever have at Fairmount Bagels (74 Avenue Fairmount O) and St-Viateur Bagels (263 Rue Saint Viateur O), which is open 24/7!

Problems Please let us know if you encounter any problems while on your way to Montréal. While the schedule is quite packed, we don’t want you to miss the opportunity to present your research because of a late train or missed connection. Stay in touch with us by email! In addition, while we are very pleased that you’ve accepted our invitation to present your research we understand that sometimes scheduling conflicts and situations that are beyond your control occur. If you plan to not attend the conference after accepting, please let us know as soon as possible so we can find someone to fill in for you! This is important not only to keep the schedule on track, but also to ensure that our budget is balanced at the end of the conference. Our conference organizers check the conference email regularly! If you are in a jam, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! ([email protected])

Transportation

Air Travel The major airport that services Montréal is Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and is located 20 km from Montréal’s downtown core. While the 747 Aéroport Mtl-Trudeau bus is more affordable, taxis give the option of a meter rate or a $40 flat rate to downtown Montréal. If you want the flat rate, be sure to specify this when you get in the taxi!

STM STM (Société de Transportation de Montréal) (http://www.stm.info/en) is Montréal’s transit system which includes bus and metro. While using the STM system is not necessary while staying in Montréal, it does provide a quick and easy way to get around the city. If you plan to explore Montréal, we highly recommend that you check out the website and consider the different bus pass options that you can purchase inside any metro station. You can also hop on the bus with a $3.25 fare (exact change only).

For taking public transit to and from the airport, take the 747 Aéroport Mtl-Trudeau bus. The fare is $10 for unlimited travel throughout STM bus and métro networks during 24 consecutive hours. This bus runs 24/7 and will take you to the Berri-UQAM metro station. From there, you can easily get on the metro to your destination! Be sure to check the STM website for the best travel plan.

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Bus / Greyhound Montréal Central Station and Greyhound Station is located at 1717 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2L 4E9. It is only a 10-minute taxi ride to McGill Campus from the station. Alternatively, you can easily take the 24 Sherbrooke Ouest bus, which leaves from the corner of Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Sherbrooke Est.

Train Montréal Central Station (895 de la Gauchetiere Ouest, Montréal, QC, H3B 4G1) is the main station for all train travel, including VIA Rail and Amtrak. It is most easily accessible by the Bonaventure Metro Station. Alternatively, the station is a 15-minute walk from the edge of campus or a 25-minute walk from the conference venue at Thomson House.

Driving to Montréal Honestly, this can be a real challenge – especially with the never-ending construction and potential inclement weather conditions in February! While driving is manageable, if you can take a plane, train, or bus we strongly recommend it. Parking on campus is limited and can get a bit pricey, too!

Accommodations

Montréal offers accommodations that can meet any budget. For ease of use, we recommend that conference participants stay within walking distance to McGill University and Thomson House. For those wanting to stay near campus in a hotel, we recommend Best Western Ville-Marie Hotel and Suites (3407 rue Peel, Montreal QC H3A 1W7; http://www.hotelvillemarie.com/; 1-800-361-7791 for reservations) Alternatively, there are a number of boutique hotels located in the downtown area that are extremely affordable. Airbnb or Flatbook are also a popular choices in Montréal, especially for those looking to experience one of Montréal’s popular neighbourhoods like Mile-End or Le Plateau-Mont-Royal.

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Smart Phone / Tablet The McGill-Queen’s Graduate Conference in History has made every effort to conserve paper. We ask that conference attendees bring their smart phone or tablet with them to the conference to view this guide and the full conference schedule. A wifi password for the conference will be distributed upon paying the conference fee.

Twitter Prize To encourage online discussion and interaction we are offering a Twitter Prize (a recent historical monograph) to the ‘Top Tweeter’ at the conference. All that is required is that you follow @MQ_2016 on Twitter and use the conference hashtag #MQ2016 on all your tweets related to the conference – including paper presentations, keynotes, and social events. A committee will be keeping an eye on the #MQ2016 feed and the prize will be awarded at the end of the conference

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Restaurant Guide

Montréal is home to some of the most varied food options. The short list below focuses on the area immediately surrounding Thomson House and McGill University. A modest breakfast that consist of coffee, tea, juice, muffins, croissants, chocolatines, and fresh fruit will be served on both days of conference panels along with regular coffee breaks serving cookies and fruit. On February 26, conference participants will have to provide their own lunch. Thomson House provides the most affordable option; however, some participants may want to explore some of the other options below. In the evening, there will be a wine and cheese reception after the keynote address with many food options. While we expect this to be a sufficient dinner for some, participants are welcome to order food from the Thomson House menu at their own expense or organize a group reservation at a restaurant. The wine and cheese reception includes two complimentary drink tickets. Each ticket can be redeemed for a glass of wine, a half pint of beer, or soft drink. The bar will also accept cash or credit. On February 27, an included buffet lunch that consists of soup, salad, wraps, and dessert will be served before the afternoon address. All food provided by the conference will be vegetarian.

Around McGill University Thomson House. 3650 Rue Lola Rosa Café. 545 Rue Milton Le Taj. 2077 Rue Stanley (514) McTavish (514) 398-3756. Pub (514) 287-9337. Vegetarian. 845-9015. Upscale Indian & food. Open weekdays 9:30am- Open daily 12:00pm-10:00pm. Lunch Buffet. Open weekdays 2am. Closed weekends. Around $10-$15. 12 min. walk. 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm; $10. weekends 5pm-11pm. $15-$25+ Les 3 Brasseurs. 1356 St. (lunch buffet $18). La Prep. 3480 Rue McTavish Catherine O (514) 788-9788. 10 min. walk. (514) 903-6620. Café style. Microbrewery and Bar. Sun- Open weekdays 9am-5pm; Wed 11:30am-12:00am & Asha. 3490 Av du Parc (514) closed weekends. $10-$15. Thurs-Sat 11:30am-1:00am. 844-3178. Indian. Open 4 min. walk. $15-$20+. 15 min. walk. weekdays 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm; weekends 5pm- Café Castel. 1015 Rue Sakura. 3450 Rue Drummond 10pm. $10-$20. 15 min. walk. Sherbrooke O (514) 285-6514. (514) 288-9122. Japanese. Open Café style. Open daily 7:00am- weekdays 11:30am-2:30pm & Dunn’s Famous. 1249 Rue 8:00pm. $10-$15. 7 min. walk. 5:30pm-10pm; weekends 12pm- Metcalfe (514) 395-1927. Pub 2:30pm & 5:30pm-10:30pm. Food & Smoked Meat. Open Alto Restaurant. 3462 Avenue $10-$25+. 10 min. walk. 24/7. $10-$20. 12 min. walk. du Parc (514) 844-9898. Pizza and Burgers. Open Sun -Thurs Café Bistro El Moundo. Reuben’s Deli. 1116 Rue Ste- 11am-4pm & Fri -Sat 11am- 3500 Av du Parc (514) 303- Catherine O (514) 866-1029. 5am. $10-$15. 15 min. walk. 8866. Café Style. Open Longstanding Deli. Open Mon.- weekdays 7am-11:30pm; Thurs. 6:30am-12am; Fri. weekends 8am-11:30pm. $10- 6:30am-1:30am; Sat. 8am- $15. 15 min. walk. 1:30am; Sun. 8am-12am. $12- $20+. 12 min. walk.

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